Feb 12
Well we started off optimistic that we would have a chance or maybe some control over the bugs and keeping OLIVE fever free. Cancer decided to get us REALLY use to what this new normal was going to be like in less than 30 days. Sunday Feb 9th Ollie struck another fever and we were once again in the ER and admitted that afternoon.
Feb 8
What a week! Olive came home Monday night after another 4 days in the hospital. She was welcomed by her excited sis, momma, daddy,and Mimi. The first couple days is a bit of a transition for everyone. Although we are all happy to be home, we are overtired and a bit anxious. Now as of Monday the 3rd, Quinn and Mimi are on antibiotics. Quinn has had a cold for over 10 days and Mimi has picked up whatever she had. This makes my bug patrol almost impossible.
Feb 3
My moto in life has always been to let the good times roll. I love life. My family, friends, activities, travel, career, planning, spontaninty , moving, sometimes sitting:), music... just life. It's beautiful. Then your child gets sick. You have a choice. You can find blame, a reason to why, or you can embrace what is. C'est la vie.
Feb 2
I had declared earlier in these posts, we had become the " anti bug freaks ". Unfortunately reality struck. Between flu season and Olive having her bug collecting little sis Quinn( we know its not your fault snugy) something snuck past us.
Jan 25
Things are rolling along now and a ritual is starting to stake its claim a bit. Olive woke up screaming "I'm hungry. My belly wants food." Because her sister has a cough we have temporarily moved Ollie into our bedroom and on to a blow up mattress.
Jan 25
Olive did great this past weekend after her second round of chemo. She has been fortunate so far to tolerate the treatments well with her only side effect being exhaustion. She does not like to walk much and we have to convince her to get some fresh air for at least 3 days after treatment. Naps have been added back to the routine and lots of craft projects at home. By Tuesday Olive is back with energy and able to enjoy a few days before her next treatment.
Jan 20
Round two of intrathecal and intevenous chemotherapy down!
Olive Oceanne Diamond kicking ass and taking names one cancer cell at a time.
You go girl! Your are a force to be reckoned with!
Jan 17
Oh my gosh I love my bed!!! Three nights at home and we are feeling, but not looking normal. I have discarded any makeup and salt streaks have taken its place. There is so much love and so many sweet moments with my family....so many. Reality comes back and there I am just adding another streak down my face. Everyday is just bringing such deep emotions and topics that I could never have imagined having to discuss with our five year old. We are so glad to be by her side and face these challenges with her. I just wish she never had to embark on this journey. Life will be sweeter in the end and that will keep us going Diamond style.
Jan 16
Wednesday, day number 2 of being home. Olive awoke with a ferocious appetite (one of the side effects of her meds). After fueling herself up she declared" today is fancy day". Olive is back!! She continues to dress herself up picking all the right accessories. Helps her sister dress just as fancy, purses and all. The girls have a special outing to the zoo( yes, day trip doctor approved!) with grandmom and pop pop.
Jan 16
Our last day spent was a bit long and drawn out. With the hopes of going home after another intense infusion, the day seemed to linger on. We finally got checked back into the pedi ICU where Olive would receive an infusion over two hours and then be monitored for any reactions for another two. At 10pm we all walk hand and hand out of the hospital with visions of home dancing in our heads.
Linen Theme by The Theme Foundry
Copyright © 2026 . All rights reserved.
