When we left the hospital last time, nurses said that Joshua would probably be back in the hospital about ever 4 months with some type of fever. Now, almost five months later, we have made our first trip back.

Tuesday night, Joshua had a rough night with lots of coughing, but no fever. Then, Wednesday afternoon, the fever hit. At 4:30, thirty minutes after the oncology clinic closed, we made our way to the Emergency Room. This time was much different. We had to pack up two children and call to have a friend help with Andi. (She was a champ. Not a wimper as Allison packed her up to leave the ER.) It was also different because of Joshua's increased independence. He explained to the nurses how to take his temperature and access his port. He also told all of his old nurse friends about being a big brother and how great it is to pee pee in the potty.

Now, less than 24 hours later they are sending Joshua home filled up with lots of love and plenty of antibiotics. We were surprised to be sent home so quickly, but his blood counts were on the way up and Joshua was still running and playing. It was strange and wonderful to no longer be high maintenance at the hospital.

What can we say?

She's wonderful!

We've been looking for the right thing to blog about Andi, but have been at a loss because she seems to do everything so well. She sleeps all night. She takes great naps. She eats well. She smiles easily. She's even giggling with a little tickle or song from her brother.

She does cry occasionally, but that can easily be changed with a good nap or something to eat. I guess she takes after her mom that way.

Good Hair Day

If you knew Joshua before diagnosis, you know that Joshua had great, rock-star hair. If you doubt, check out our first post from October. It is my favorite picture of Joshua. While It was hard to watch Joshua's hair go, we knew that it meant the chemo was doing its job.

Now, months later, Joshua's hair is coming back in full force, cowlick and all. It is thick, very blonde, and oh, so handsome. Sometimes it is difficult to move on with life when it was so tough for a while, but Joshua and his great hair make it impossible to linger. Thank goodness!