Bennett is doing about the same. He was pretty tired on the way home. I told him he was pretty sober today. He didn’t have too much to say and things really didn’t matter. I think he was ready to be home in his own bed.

We saw Bennett’s primary oncologist today. She thought his legs looked like poison ivy/oak. We’re not sure how he could of got that but we both agreed that it looked different than the sunburn on his arms.

His Dr. gave me good news and hope. She indicated that we will get this worked out. I had already feared the worse. (No sun, no baseball, no golf, no fishing, no hunting or no playing outside) She said we are not going to limit his outside activity, it’s too important. The Dr. didn’t think the sun would go through his clothes which I had already feared that. She also indicated that the sunscreen lotion works better than the spray. When Bennett did get this a week ago Sunday, he did wear sunscreen spray. We really don’t know why it kept getting worse and so severe. We just pray he doesn’t happen again.

The Dr. wants us to call if it gets worse. She indicated it could take another 2 weeks before it heals. I have been giving Bennett benadryl which makes him tired but it does seem to help it from itching.

She also said we would keep a close eye on him to see if the methotrexate he takes on Tuesday’s increases or causes sensitive skin or a rash. She said it was a low dose and shouldn’t of had any baring on his skin irritation. She would rather not change the dosage of the chemo but if needed she would.

We also think that his skin could be super sensitive because of the radiation he just had a month ago.

I asked the Dr. if he could get another blood test to check his hemoglobin and not wait two weeks. She agreed that we should go Monday for a CBC test. She also wants him to get another blood test to check other levels in his blood to make sure the methotrexate isn’t causing any problems.

Well we are off to a bumpy start with his maintenance phase but hopefully soon we can get on a consistent schedule. I teased Bennett that he couldn’t wait the whole month to see all the nurses and our 9W friends.

“Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31:24