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Nicholas'
Journal April 2006
April
29, 2006 Saturday - (Day +512) Outpatient - (Day 469)
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BLOOD CELLS = 30,600 very high
RED BLOOD HEMATOCRIT = 40,300
PLATELET = 487,000
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Nicholas ended up in ER last Night.
Nicholas acted through the day like he was feeling
a little under the weather. He was very tired when I called him at
7:00pm which is not like him. Mom called me at 8:30pm and told me he
had a 99.7 fever and on its way up, so off to ER we go here is
Lewiston. The Tylenol cut the fever, but his ears and throat were
red. His white cells are very elevated but the rest of his counts
are high, but normal for him. He had cultures done, blood drawn and
an x-ray and his chest is clear and received a 24 hour shot of
antibiotics and a prescription of Agmenton. We are waiting for
the cultures to come back, but no strep throat as of yet. He woke up
this morning hungry, talking, and singing. He feels much better. A
couple of days of rest and he should be off and running. Please pray
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April
28, 2006 Friday - (Day +511) Outpatient - (Day 468)
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Here he is ready to go. Keys in hand, water in the
other. Nicholas is going with Mommy today and she came to pick him
up with new shoes, sandles, and 2 new releases of DVD's. He is so
happy to get presents. He slept very good last night after a long
day of playing, and riding his bike. He likes to go fast on his bike
and does not like to use the brake so we are working on that. Please
keep praying for Nicholas and his continued great health.
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April
27, 2006 Thursday - (Day +510) Outpatient - (Day 467)
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Nicholas was very tired after a very long day of
playing with his cousins in the afternoon and riding bikes with Dad.
He slept hard all night and was up at at it by 6:30am. He is ready
to go find the red balloon and go for a little ride. Here he
is kicking back after a big breakfast and meds. It is a beautiful
day and it is almost time to go outside.Well, got to go, the day is
starting. Please continue to keep Nicholas in your prayers.
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April
26, 2006 Wednesday - (Day +509) Outpatient - (Day 466)
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Our Ice Cream Man!!!
Nicholas has found a new love - chocolate chip ice cream on a
sugar cone, LOL, LOL. He is so cute eating his ice cream. He asked
today and even said "please" in the cutest voice, so how
can you say no to that. He ate most of it, wore a little, then he
was tired of it. It is a pretty nice day here today, so outside we
go to ride his bike. Please continue to pray for our little
Nicholas.
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April
24, 2006 Monday - (Day +507) Outpatient - (Day 464)
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Here he is, our little motocross man!! He spend some time again
outside riding his bike and spinning the wheel. It was a little
colder today so I was able to get him in a couple of times. He is
doing so great riding his bike that he just gets on and goes fast,
fast, fast.... scary!! He knows where the brake is but does not like
to use it. He is so funny. Please continue to pray for our little
Nicholas.
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April
23, 2006 Sunday - (Day +506) Outpatient - (Day 463)
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A New Bike - Its so awesome!!! (he
still
says)
Nicholas woke up this morning wanting to go out to
ride his bike right off the bat. We had breakfast and out we went.
He looked like he had been riding for a long time. We went round and
round the parking lot all day. He loves to ride and go very fast. I
cannot believe that he can pedal so fast in such a short time (1
day). He had a blast and was very tired by the end of the day. We
are off to bed early tonight so keep up the prayers for Nicholas.
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April
22, 2006 Saturday - (Day +505) Outpatient - (Day 462)
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A New Bike - Its so awesome!!! (he
says)
Nicholas has been chasing me around
on his trike that is very much too small for him so I decided to get
him a new bike. He ran into his room and sat right on it like he
knew what he was doing. He has been sitting on it non-stop. He ate
his lunch and dinner on it. It did not take long for him to figure
out how to pedal, and stop (although he likes to go fast) so I have
to stay very close to him. He rode it today until dinner and even
then he was not ready to come in. He did so well that I do not think
that the training wheels will be on long. Please continue to pray
for Nicholas and his energy.
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April
19, 2006 Wednesday - (Day +502) Outpatient - (Day 459)
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Nicholas is growing like a weed. Here he is sporting his new Sponge
Bob jammies. He really loves them. I thought that he would never
give up his Blues Clues jammies, but now Sponge Bob won out. He is
doing great and full of energy ready to go outside and play. Please
continue to pray for our little Nicholas.
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April
18, 2006 Tuesday - (Day +501) Outpatient - (Day 458)
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Spring is here and the weather is great. Nicholas always loved it
outside, but when his CEP got worse his skin blistered in the sun
and we had to keep him inside away from the sun. That was 2 years
ago and now with the bone marrow transplant being over he can play
outside again. There is no keeping Nicholas indoors. We fight just
to get him in to eat. This is so awesome. I am glad that he loves
the outdoors living in beautiful country known for its beautiful
outdoors he will be happy. Please continue to pray for our little
Nicholas and his continued recovery.
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April
16, 2006 Sunday - (Day +499) Outpatient - (Day 456)
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Happy Easter!!
Nicholas is enjoying his time this afternoon. He
went to his grandmas house and had Easter dinner. He is so lucky, he
gets dinner and Easter at dads, moms, and grandmas house. He had a
lot of fun and tried some new foods. He received some presents and
was very spoiled by the whole family. Please continue to pray for
our little Nicholas.
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April
14, 2006 Friday - (Day +497) Outpatient - (Day 454)
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Isn't He just soooo cute!!!!!
Taking a bath and posing for the
camera. He had a lot of fun today riding his trike and running all
around. He went with his Mom and Brother for the weekend and they
will also do Easter there. How lucky, 2 Easters in one weekend. He
is growing all of the time and is right now getting taller. The
weather seems to break every couple days so he can go outside and
play. We cannot wait for summer to get here so we are not stuck in
the house during the rain. Please pray for the continued great
health of our little Nicholas. Happy Easter.
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April
13, 2006 Thursday - (Day +496) Outpatient - (Day 453)
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Here is little man coloring eggs for Easter
and making a big mess, but having a lot of fun. He loves to color
the eggs. We had a little scare with his body temperature last night
and kept us on the edge. He did not get a fever, but I think that he
was trying and kicked it himself by 11:00pm last night and then his
temp was normal again. He slept for 11 hours and woke up his sweet
little self. Please continue to pray for our little Nicholas and his
health.
Happy Easter.
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April
9, 2006 Sunday - (Day +492) Outpatient - (Day 449)
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We had a beautiful day here. It seemed like
it was almost 70 deg. and Nicholas took full advantage of it. He was
outside most of the time on his bike, and his Aunt Jennifer let him
play on his cousins slide. He had a blast wearing his father out. He
loves it outside and I am glad the weather is breaking so he can
spend his time outdoors. Nicholas still has a little cough but
getting better everyday. His immune system is working and he is
getting healthier everyday. Please pray for his health. We love you
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April
8, 2006 Saturday - (Day +491) Outpatient - (Day 448)
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What a kid!!! Been dancing all morning.
Nicholas went to bed at 8:40pm and was asleep in less than 5
minutes. He did not wake up until 9:00am this morning in fast gear.
It was so cute I woke up to a little voice in the middle of the
night and it said, "Starbucks white chocolate mocha with
whip" That would be Nicholas. It was so cute to hear him talk
in his sleep. He feels wonderful today and has 10 times the energy.
His cough is better, but his sinuses are still stuffy. Overall he is
doing great. Please continue to pray for his wonderful recovery.
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April
7, 2006 Friday - (Day +490) Outpatient - (Day 447)
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Here is our little man grinning, and I
think that I see his devil horns coming, lol....He has a lot of
energy and you would not know that he was sick until he coughs, then
it is very apparent. He is doing great and I am trying to keep him
as calm as I can so he does not cough, but the wild man loves to
play. He is such a little helper and wants to do everything , and I
mean everything by self. He is so funny, and so independent. Please
continue to pray for Nicholas and his health.
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April
6, 2006 Thursday - (Day +489) Outpatient - (Day 446)
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Nicholas woke up this morning at 6:00am
ready to go. He came right out of the bedroom and wanted to play on
the computer. He has been a kick all day. He went back to his Moms
tonight and we rocked out all the way there to Nickleback, his new
favorite band. He really gets into it and dances in his chair all
the way. He is feeling much better but still has the cough going on.
Please continue to pray for our little nicholas and his growing
immune system.
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April
5, 2006 Wednesday - (Day +488) Outpatient - (Day 445)
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Nicholas is feeling good now, and is a wild
man. He still has a cough and a runny nose but it is slowing down.
He went to the doctor for a check up with the same doctor that
worked with the ER doctor at 1:30 am in the morning on Sunday and he
said that that there was still a little fluid behind his one ear,
but he is getting better. We just kicked back today not wanting to
rile him up very much so he can heel, but he does not want to
slow down. It has been raining here so he has to stay inside also.
His new immune system is working overtime right now, but it is doing
great. Please continue to pray for Nicholas.
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April
2, 2006 Sunday - (Day +485) Outpatient - (Day 442)
WHITE
BLOOD CELLS = 15,800
RED BLOOD HEMATOCRIT = 40,900
PLATELET = 447,000
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In ER until 4am this morning!!! Well,
little man went to his moms and Doug's yesterday after there little
mini vacation, and guess what- the fever hit at 11:00pm. Mary Ann
called me and we were off and running to ER at the hospital here in
Lewiston. They took a bunch of tests and found that he has a little
pneumonia in his lower right lung, and ear infection in right ear,
and a 101 fever. His blood tests came back good so he received 2
shots, 1 in each leg for his sickness and is going off amoxicillin
and being put on a super amoxicillin for 10 days. What a trooper. We
all came to my house at 4:00am to get some rest. I will update on
how the rest of the day goes later. Please pray that he get over
this stuff soon.
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April
1, 2006 Saturday - (Day +484) Outpatient - (Day 441)
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Did you say "April Fools
Day"
Maybe he is just tricking us that
he has a cough?? Only kidding. He is wound tight. Nicholas woke up
this morning and threw his arms around me and said "I wuv you
so much daddy" he was barely awake and was so cute. These
moments need to be cherished because when they get older they try to
convince us that they never said those things, lol... but us parents
know better.
Nicholas woke up at 5:30am this
morning on the go. What a life, my coffee in Starbucks mug, and
water in M&M mug. He is so cute. Well, we are going to make
breakfast and start our day. Please continue to pray for our little
guy.
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Nicholas
Ashby Donation Account
US
Bank (714-529-3983)
Or
just walk into any US Bank
Make
a Donation through Paypal:
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If
mailing please send to:
Nicholas
Ashby Donation Account
P.O.
Box 1817
Lewiston,
Idaho 83501 |
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