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Normal, Redefined

On Tuesday, only one day late, Colin is back on track with chemo.

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On the Upswing

Tuesday morning, we found out that Colin’s immune system has already started to rebound.

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Our Colin of the Contradictions

On Sunday night, Colin spiked a fever and the team immediately started him on antibiotics that they were poised to deliver.

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You Should See the Other Guy

Colin’s surgery on Monday went swimmingly, a marvel of coordination between the general surgery and neurosurgery teams.

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Two Steps Forward…

Today, Colin was definitely less sleepy although still quite congested and having a hard time keeping his oxygen saturation high enough.

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New Belly Button

On Monday, Colin had surgery to install a G-tube (a second bionic belly button next to the organic original) and perform a fundoplication, which serves to prevent reflux.

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Our GiantKid

Today, among other things, the family went off to a Ronald McDonald House outing for GiantKids (children with cancer).

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GRRRRR = Colin's Tummy

Yesterday, Colin was extubated successfully.

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Making Pinocchio a Real Boy

Colin has really enjoyed becoming a boy again, rather than a patient or freak.

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Changes and new experiences

Monday was a whirlwind.

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