Life's Journey with Multiple Myeloma

I had to write about the first time we “flushed” Alpesh’s Hickman Line at home.  The boys were terribly “excited” which seems like a strange word but they were truly enthused about being able to help.  

With everything needing to be sterile – myself, Aaron and Keval donned ourselves with our surgical masks and gloves as we laid out all our instruments on a sterile towel.  It was just like in ER, I would put out my right hand and shout out what I need e.g. “saline” and then “Heparin” and Assistant Doctors Aaron and Keval would oblige by handing the item over.  They would then wait patiently for the next request. 

Luckily they are both not squeamish so were okay with the whole procedure and in fact were fascinated with Alpesh’s “wound” when we had to change the dressing.  On the other hand, for those who know me well, know that I am squeamish so this is a real step forward for me. 

The boys also assist with the Neupogen injections (2 every night).  Each of them gets to alcohol swab down the area that will be poked and then I have to do the honors.

This has been a family moment for us – normal families watch movies/play board games or go to theme parks together but not us J  - Oh No! not this family, we like to be different!    The boys are growing up so quickly, have matured and stepped up under the circumstances – I am so proud of them. 

[by Sima]

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