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.