Week 4 of Chemo

Payton was supposed to be admitted into the hospital on Monday for 5 days of chemo. We arrived at the hospital and were admitted. After getting settled into our room and receiving IV fluid for a couple hours, we were informed that Payton’s neutrifil levels were not high enough to start chemo. We were then discharged and told to come back on Thursday. We were a little frustrated since Chad’s mom had flown in from Idaho to help us with Savannah for the week. That’s what is so frustrating about all of this, there is just no guarantee.

We were then re-admitted again on Thursday to start our 5 days. Payton did quit well with his chemo this time. I think that this gives us a little bit of hope. We kept him on anti-nausea medicine around-the-clock and he made it through without throwing up during his stay. On Payton’s last day in the hospital he had to have another blood and platelet transfusion, since his counts were so low. Chad’s mom left on Saturday and we really appreciated her help with everything.

We are so blessed to have so many wonderful friends and family in our lives that give us so much support. Heavenly Father has blessed us in so many ways that we never thought were possible. It’s amazing how he works through other people. We want to thank everyone in our lives that have helped us get this far. We love you all. We have faith that Payton will get through this and live a happy healthy full life.




















During his stay in the hospital, Payton got to visit aunt Jennifer while she was working.