The harvest is over in just two days. They were able to collect more than enough stem cells. Next up...surgery. It's scheduled for June 2nd, followed by his 4th cycle of chemo right behind. It's going to be a hard next few weeks for him but he's a strong little man. Thank you everyone for your continued thoughts and prayers!

First day of harvest is over. He did mostly ok with it. Been a long day and he is worn out. Going in for round 2 tomorrow. I am somewhat concerned about his hearing. It's an almost guaranteed side effect from the type of chemo he's having now. Won't know full damage until he's completed all the cycles but he is starting to show signs of some now. It's hard to witness even knowing I didn't have a choice.

One more blood transfusion today before starting the stem cell collection tomorrow. It's going to be 4 very long 8 hour days of me and Jacob sitting in a chair while he's hooked up to a machine that's pumping blood out while at the same time pumping blood in. Praying he does ok with it and that they can collect all that they need.

Friday Jacob had yet another transfusion. The doctors are having a hard time getting his numbers up. They have pushed his stem cell harvest back until Wednesday, hoping that his numbers will recover enough by then.

More blood and platelets today and the scan went well. I'll find out the results on Friday and let everyone know. Pray for good news.

Jake rested all weekend. He had clinic again today. His platelets are still too low so he will have another transfusion on Wednesday. He's also set up for scans that day. This is a big one, it will show if the chemo is working. Everyone please keep Jake in your thoughts and prayers.

Jake needed a platelet transfusion today and had a bad reaction. He's broken out in hives all over his body but seems to be feeling better otherwise. His appetite has picked back up some and he has started drinking on his own.

Clinic today and another blood transfusion. He's set up to have a platelet transfusion on Friday. His counts are really low. He's still just so weak and sleeping most of the day and night. He started a daily shot to try and boost up his numbers quickly for the stem cell harvest in a couple of weeks. He's currently sporting a huge black eye. He bruises so easy because of the low platelet count.

Had clinic today. Jake still has no strength and will hardly walk. This round of chemo has been the worst on him by far. He is refusing to drink so his electrolytes are low and was sent home on fluids again for the next couple of days. I'm hoping that will help perk him up.

Going to see if we can get in and see some fire trucks at one of the local engine companies. Jake keeps asking. He is very weak and asking to ride in the stroller which he has never done before, his strength is completely wiped out but hopefully we can make it for an hour or so.

Jake finished his last day of chemo this cycle. He's very weak and sleeping alot. Each night we come home with a bag of fluids to help flush the toxins out as fast as possible because it's going to damage his kidneys and hearing and the faster they can get them out of his system the less damage will be done, hopefully. Stem cell harvest and surgery before next cycle. Thanks everyone for keeping him in your prayers.

(From Mimi)

Jacob is leaving for New York tomorrow. He'll be gone for about 8 weeks. I'll be up there with him in about 4 weeks when he has surgery.. I'm going to miss him and his mama until then though.