Cytoxan (AGAIN!)

Today Jymani started Chemotherapy again today! It is the first infusion of three this time around. We got to Children's around 8 am and started the day off with labs. Then we made our way down to the Oncology Clinic where everyone always greets Jymani with such love! Auntie Denise and DeNaeza came to visit him! He was so happy! During the infusion, Dr. Jogal ordered Jymani to have Pentamadine, which is an antibiotic inhalant, because Jymani is allergic to Sulfa (and Bactrim is usually given as a precautionary measure during Chemo). Jymani absolutely hates it as the mask has to stay on his face and it has a horrible taste! He screamed and cried the entire time, he kept telling me he was a good boy and he wanted to be done. It just breaks my heart! So we got through it and then Jymani's breathing became very labored! His O2 dropped to 75%, he was wheezing and coughing and just could not seem to catch his breath. The nurse called Dr. Jogal and he immediately ordered a breathing treatment. Well, they ended up needing to give him three! They were contemplating having him admitted, but Dr. Jogal gave him a steroid through his IV and sent us home with an inhaler and steroids. I swear, never a dull moment with Jymani, he just loves to keep us on our toes! We have never had this type of reaction from the Pentamadine, I stood by his side the entire day and watched his O2 stat like a hawk! As if there isn't already enough to worry about, but we got through the day and left the hospital around 6pm. Jymani's voice is still raspy and he sounds a little gurgly. He is sleeping now, I bought him a bed for my room so I can keep a close eye on him, especially during these next 3 months of Chemo!