The first infusion went great! It could not have gone any better, in fact. The nurses were so pleasant, so informative, sweet to Jameson, overly accommodating to all of our needs and made us feel so comfortable with the whole process.
He has had no allergic reactions to the Remicade, so that's great. In regards to the toxicity of the drug, it will take some time for the full amount to get into his system and affect his liver, if it is going to. Time will tell regarding whether or not his system will tolerate it AND if it's helping his eye inflammation.
He has an eye appointment this Tuesday. It would be great for all of the inflammation to be gone (then we can begin the three month countdown of steady remission required for surgery), although it is too early for Remicade to show its full potential. We'll take what we can get!
Here he is hooked up to his IV and also enjoying a good dose of unlimited Wii time. We had brought some school stuff to work on but in the end, I didn't have the heart to pull it out. He's such a hard worker and a trooper for all that he goes through. Friday was a "pamper Jameson" day! :)
And pamper away this sweet boy! What a hill he is climbing. I am so thrilled for all of you that Friday went so well. I know you had concerns/prayers for Elliott. His smiles filled our classroom this morning. He shared his excitement to watch Nascar with Jameson this afternoon. Your love...he feels it...he wears it.
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Blessings
Carol
Ha! Nascar...his favorite. Thanks so much, Carol. :)
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