Over the Slump

Jeremy seems to be over the low ANC slump. His ANC has been around 2000 for the last two weeks. He stopped taking the Neupogen shots on Monday and his ANC still looks good today. Yeah! We had a fun 4th of July, celebrating the day at a family barbecue. Jeremy played nonstop with cousins and loved the fireworks. He has been able to attend swim lessons this week. He looks so forward to going each day. It is at a private pool with seven kids in the class. The physical therapist said this is great exercise for his legs. He has been praying each day "bless my numbers will be good so that I can go to swim lessons". We are so thankful that his numbers are good and he has not missed a day. Ireland is in the class and so are their friends  Allysa and Brady. He is pretty tired the rest of the day, but this has been great for his emotional well being. It was so hard for him when his ANC was low for so long and he had to stay home. He felt so isolated. It is so nice for him to be able to get out of the house and go do things again, especially during the summer time. 

Jeremy and Ireland at swim lessons.

Jeremy and his friend Brady.

Jeremy learning how to do the elementary back stroke.

Jeremy jumping off the diving board!

Farmington Swimming Pool 

On Thursday, June 28th, Jeremy's ANC was up and he was scheduled for chemo the next day. He was sad about having to go to chemo. I told him that since his ANC is good and chemo is not until tomorrow that we could go do something fun. I asked him what he would like to do. He said, "go swimming!" So we put on our swimsuits, hopped in the car, and went swimming. 

Making the best of "hanging" around at home!