Andrew Aidan, Our Fighting Warrior!

Andrew Aidan and his dog Beemer have been the pride and joy of their parents, Michelle & Roi ever since they were born. AA loved to take walks outside, play with his best friend Beemer and his Thomas the Tank Engine set of toys along with any other plane, helicopter, car, truck toy he can get his hand on. For those that have met him, they saw the soul of a mature adult in the body of a sweet, loving boy with a beautiful smile. He bravely battled an aggressive, inoperable, rare form of brain tumor called Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor or AT/RT that spread to his spine as well. This type of cancer effects less than 50 children a year in this country. He has been an inspiration to us and we are sure he will be a vessel of motivation to those in similar situations. Thank you God for protecting our boy!

Thank You!
Andrew Aidan (R.I.P.) , Michelle (Mother), Roi (Dad) & Beemer

Friday, November 18, 2011

AA's Mass For The Living-Please Confirm Attendance

Hope every one is having a wonderful Friday. Just want to remind everyone that there is a private Mass For The Living for AA and it is happening the Saturday after Thanksgiving. All The information is below or on the right hand side of the blog. If anyone would like to see us all and wish us luck and join us in prayer as we begin the next phase of chemo this would be a great time to do so. At this point we are requesting that those that would like to come, to please let us know that you are coming via e-mail. We need a confirmation because Michelle's mother & father, Alicia & Hector, will be providing refreshments and snacks afterwards and they would not want to over buy or fall short of items for all our lovely friends and family. We look forward to seeing you soon. Have a great day!
Please e-mail us at:
Michelle: m.legar@gmail.com
Roi: r.legar@gmail.com

Roi

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Happy Thursday Everyone

Hello Everyone! Hope you are all having a great week. We are soooo happy to have this time off from the hospital. AA has been doing much better this week. He has been acting like himself again, playing, talking, he even picked up a couple of new words, like purple, scissors and done. He has been getting occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy and special instruction. His therapy has been productive and he seems to be liking his therapists much more than when they started working with him three weeks ago. On another note he started to eat like himself again since yesterday, we are so happy since the last two weeks he was not eating his normal diet.

Monday, November 14, 2011

AA Loves Basketball

I just wanted to share this cool video of AA running around in the school park by our house. He was having a great time and really got a kick out of watching a guy play basketball. He really does show off the set of lungs that he has. I guess like father like son. I must warn you that you will have to lower the volume on your speakers if you are at work. He really does give Pavarotti a run for his money.
Roi

Thank You

Thanking my wonderful mother and sister for putting together the flea market to raise money for AA. It was successful due to the help of friends and family...in particularly my dad, my aunt Maruja,my cousin Lilly Villacis, Teresa Santos and her husband. Thanking every since person that attended the event. We also wanted to thank everyone from Jack Resnick & Sons that contributed to German's run for AA. Thank you!
Michelle & Roi

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Flea Market

Hello Friends & Family,
Michelle’s mom and sister will be participating in a Flea Market this upcoming Sunday in an attempt to raise awareness of Andrew Aidan’s brain tumor.

The flea market information is below:
Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church
25-02 80th Street East Elmhurst, NY 11370

Directions by bus or train: 7 Train or E or F Train to Roosevelt Avenue then take the Q-47 bus to 80th Street & 25th Avenue.
When: Sunday November 13th, 2011 from 9am-5pm
Who: Please look for Alicia, Hector, Maruja & Stephanie at table 19.

Let’s raise awareness to help Andrew & other children with AT/RT.

Meeting German & ALL the Wonderful Jack Resnick & Sons Team

AA & and I had the pleasure of meeting German, AA's Marathon runner, his wife Maria and all of the GREAT team at Jack Resnick & Sons. We truly appreciate the help that they gave us while showing an AMAZING amount  of support. It was an amazing experience. Please enjoy the pictures.
Roi
Jack Resnick & Sons Team

AA with Teddy Bear given to him by German

Jack Resnick & Sons Team

Get Well Card Outside Cover

Get Well Soon Card Inside

Posting by German 2 days after the marathon. Please read!

Thanks to the LeGar's (dog included) for coming out to support me and all the runners in this years NYC Marathon. Andrew is such a handsome little man! And the signs were great! The marathon was a great success and I look forward to running it again next year. The fundraising has gone very well. I expect to finish collecting all the funds before Friday. I was amazed by all the support I received for this cause. What is most important is that Andrew recovers from this battle. Money will not do this...but hopes and prayers and believing can! So let's keep thinking of AA and let's keep pulling for him.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Note about Internet Browsers

Hello Everyone,
It has come to our attention that certain aspects of our blog are not functioning properly. After reviewing some settings it may be an issue with Internet Explorer. I suggest trying Google Chrome. For some reason the blog works fine with Chrome and does not suffer the occasional temper tantrums that are faced with Internet Explorer. Chrome is really easy to install and best of all it's free. Search for Google Chrome and select the option to install it on your PC. Once installed you should enjoy our blog once again.


Sincerely,
AA's Blog HUGE Tech Support Department of ONE Person.
His DAD

PS. He is currently training for a position here in the Tech Department. ;-)

2011 Halloween Pictures

Here are the pictures as promised of our two little pirates!











Nature Time

nature feels great after radiation

Monday, November 7, 2011

2011 NYC Marathon Pictures #3







2011 NYC Marathon Pictures #2








2011 NYC Marathon Pictures #1






2011 NYC Marathon Pictures & Radiation is FINISHED!!!

Hello everyone,
GREAT news! Today was our LAST day of radiation and we are SOO HAPPY! Our little trooper made it through this phase of treatment. Next up: Chemo in Dec. We will worry about that when that day comes! For now we will enjoy the time off.
In regards to the marathon, WE had a great time! AA was so happy to see all the runners running for some great causes. We would like to thank German for running with AA as his cause.
Enjoy the Pictures as they come in the next couple of postings.

Roi

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Go German Go!

Best Wishes to All the Runners Today, Especially German

 



Please join us to support him we will be meeting with him by Court Sq in Queens. he starts his run @ 10:45am.
Call Roi if you want further details 917-617-8053.
See You There...
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Three days left

Hope all is well. We are excited to say we have 3 days of radiation left. Also, if you get a chance press PLAY on the song player just to the left of this post and you can hear the song that songwriter Lanny Shermin wrote for AA in colaboration with the Song of Love Foundation. It is awesome. Thanks.    

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Kind Regards,

Roi LeGar

Monday, October 31, 2011

AA LeGar the Pirate. Arrgghh!!!

Halloween means there are are just five more days of radiation treatment. YESSS!

Hope fully this is our first and last Halloween at the hospital today. After today five more days left. Thanks again everyone for the support. We took some time off this weekend to just being together as a family and be low key and it was great. That is why we didnt post with our normal frequency.  Roi

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Kind Regards,

Roi LeGar

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Please Read from German Baez the Marathon Participant!

I just wanted to share this with everyone. Thanks!

German Baez has left a new comment on your post "Run For A Cause! Let's Show Our Support For Team A...":

Hi all. I am the one running this marathon. First and foremost, let us all pray and hope for a full recovery for Andrew Aidan. As for my run, I was going to run it anyway but the best thing I ever did was to decide to use my run to help out this wonderful boy and his dedicated family. So I hope you can help me to raise some money for them. They deserve it. Some charities, you have no idea where the money is going. With this personal approach there is no doubt that the family will control the funds and use them for Andrew Aidan's benefit. I expect the run to be tough but there is no doubt I will be fueled by your generosity and compassion every step of the way. I have never run a marathon. So I am not sure how I will make out...walk, run, crawl...but I will finish! Thanks!

Posted by German Baez to Andrew Aidan LeGar at October 26, 2011 10:40 AM

Just 8 More Days

Good day of radiation treatment. Things are so far are looking up and we only have 8 more treatment days.Roi

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

breakfast after radiation. yummy

Radiation is coming to an end. Soon.

We are almost there at the end of radiation. Yesterday was a bit hectic here at the hospital but Mondays usually are. Today is much more peaceful and flowing well. Our little man is doing just great. He has really been enjoying himself. 
Roi

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Kind Regards,

Roi LeGar

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Marathon Flyer

Hello everyone!
If any one would like to spread the word with the mararthon
fundraising event we are having on Nov. 6th when German runs for AA in
the NYC marathon and would like to print the flyer in order to post at
their job, school or house of worship, please feel free to do so. If
this is the case please email me in order to email you the PDF high
resolution version of the flyer for printing.
Thanks.
Roi

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Kind Regards,

Roi LeGar

Day 16 of 28. Almost done with RT!

Almost done with radiation we are on day 16 of 28 days. Then a bunch
of test until we start chemo in Dec. Lets pray that the tumor is
completely gone when we get his full MRI done on Nov. 28 the doctors
say that is the best case scenario after radiation. Please keep the
prayers and meditation coming. It is working. Roi

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Kind Regards,

Roi LeGar

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Run For A Cause! Let's Show Our Support For Team AA in The ING NYC Marathon!

Circus Time for AA!


14 more days to go with the Radiation Therapy...Yesterday and today went well for AA. He is now working on taking his nap but seems to want to sing some songs in his crib first. lol. Got a nice gift from the hospital yesterday, they gave us 3 tickets to go see the Big Apple Circus on Sunday Lincoln Center. We thought that was cool and are looking forward to taking him..
Roi

Sunday, October 16, 2011

AA's First Concert

Andrew went to his first concert today, a live show of "Yo Gabba Gabba" at the Beacon Theatre. He loved it. Glad he had a good day.
Roi

Saturday, October 15, 2011

On our way home from the Bronx Zoo, thanks to Starlight organization for allowing us to have a great time for free...pictures to come.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Alarm Clocks and Apple Juice

Radiation therapy did not happen today. It was my fault actually, I did not hear my alarm clock and when I got AA ready I let him play for a minute while I finished getting ready. Little did I know that there was a box of apple juice on his train table that he ran for immediately, by the time I got to him he had already had some juice. I had to call the hospital and they cancelled the therapy because it could be fatal if he goes into sedation with fluid or food in his system. We will be back on Monday. Sorry AA, Sorry hun..
Roi

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

My Musicians

Day 11 of 28

Day 11 of Radiation is all said and done. Last day of radiation is on Nov. 4th for a total of 28 sessions. So happy to be home with the big man. We had a pretty easy day at the hospital and got home in time for him to take a nice and long nap. He went to bed at 12:30pm and it's now 3:10pm and he is still sleeping. He should be up soon. Looking forward to picking Mommy up later! Hope everyone is having a great Wednesday and once again thank you soo much for the positive vibes. We really do appreciate them because they are working.
Roi

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

AA had another good day :) My hubby and I had a better day than yesterday :) We found out AA will start chemo again on Dec 8...this way he could celebrate his 2nd birthday :)

Monday, October 10, 2011

AA had a good day...tolerated radiation well :) My husband and I didn't have such a good day...hubby broke down in the hospital and I can't seem to stop crying since I got home...although AA is doing well (we thank God everyday for it) reality is that our son is still fighting for his life and it hurts so much to face reality. God please give my child, husband and myself the strength we need to get through this horrible experience.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

AA had a great weekend. Saturday my little Picasso drew all over his godparents washer (thank goodness he used washable markers) lol On Sunday he enjoyed a dinner plate at my parents house as big as mine (he finishes his and I didn't) lol

Friday, October 7, 2011

AA did well yesterday and today with the radiation therapy...one week down 5 more to go :( Yet I am very happy he is doing so well...strongest little man I know :)

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Another day of radiation for AA. Today is day 6 of 32.One step closer to getting him disease free. Thanks again to everyone for your support...
Roi & AA

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

AA had a great day...radiation went smoothly, got home early then went to see his BFF (Beemer) get a blessing by our favorite priest Father Jack in the same church he was baptized (Our Lady of Fatima)...I wish I could have been there with my family.
AA had a good day with my hubby yesterday. AA's blood work showed a couple of his levels were low BUT at least he did not need any transfusion :) I also had a good day at work as well...glad to see my co-workers. I hope we all have a fabulous day today again :)

Monday, October 3, 2011

AA had a great weekend..he got to spend quality time with his grandma Yvette :) Today is my first day back to work...I thought I would be a mess having to leave my beautiful son but my mom gave me a pep talk and so feel ok....I know he is in great hands with my hubby who had to leave school to take care of AA but we are both doing the best we can to provide the best care for our little hero :) We love you AA...mommy is going to work so you can have health insurance and will be in walking distance to the hospital :)

Friday, September 30, 2011

3 days down and 29 days to go with radiation treatment...AA's body is taking it like a champ so far...love my strong boy! He also got to enjoy his first bubble bath today since his diagnosis 3 months ago...he was loving it. Wanted to go swimming but not allowed yet...one more week :)

Thursday, September 29, 2011

AA's second day of radiation went well...he woke up quickly from the anesthesia, no nausea or vomitting, ate breakfast and took him home by 11am...way better than chemo so far :)

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

AA did GREAT today...he had his first radiation treatment and soooo far NO Nausea or Vomitting...woke up from the anesthesia and was begging for food...lol...our little hero is the BEST :)

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

AA had a great day today, slept well, ate well, walked well,played well...yup definitely was a good day. Tomorrow our baby will undergo anesthesia at 7 am as the machine is calculated for his radiation treatment to either begin tomorrow or Thursday.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Leaving Sloan with GREAT news...MRI was NEGATIVE!!! No stroke, No hydrocephalus (fluid in his brain) and No increase in tumor...they are not sure what it was....possible side effect to the chemo drug.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Leaving the hospital now...AA did not allow them to do a CT scan without sedation and symptoms are improving so they are thinking it could have been a TIA. (I hope not) Amyway they are letting us go home and return tom for an MRI with sedation. Prays are still needed
I am going crazy right now as I am headed to Sloan....AA right side is weak...going to have a CT scan to make sure he didn't have a stroke....please pray for our son.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

My hubby shaved his head completely bald to look even more like our son....they look to cute...pictures to come later.

Friday, September 23, 2011

With a little pain medicine...AA was back to himself today...my little hero...you can't even tell he had surgery yesterday.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

We wanted to thank everyone for all your prayers...AA's surgery went well...he was in pain so they just gave him some  pain medicine...he now is sleeping comfortably..he will be discharge home  this afternoon


Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Need everyone's prayers again...AA will undergo surgery tomorrow at 730am...they will remove his central line (which was temporary) and replace it with a mediport (which is more permanent) :(

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

We had a quick day at Sloan today...no blood work...no anesthesia...just a physical and paperwork for Thursday's surgery..got to go home early :)

Monday, September 19, 2011

Although I am happy AA did great today...all done and already eating :) I am extremely sad that I saw one of AA's friends parent and they told me their son passed away...it brought tears to my eyes...he was only 2 1/2 yrs old...damn cancer :(
AA has stimulation at 10:30am where he goes under anesthesia so they can make a mask for him for his up coming radiation treatment...it is breaking my heart that he is crying so much cause he is hungry and can't eat until this is over :(

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Having a great morning...we ate breakfast at Mc Donald's where AA had 3 pancakes, a bag of sliced apples, and an orange juice...wow...now that is what I called a big appetite :)

Friday, September 16, 2011

AA had fun being home for the past 3 days, today he has blood work and did not need any transfusions, his WBC is low BUT at least he is not neutropenic. AA and the hubby finally got to meet my co-workers today, while I did some catching up..had a great time...miss my girls:)

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Just received a call from AA's doctor.... she let us know that his Lumbar Puncture results are NEGATIVE....I have happy tears rolling down my face right now:). Thank you God and everyone for your prays.

Monday, September 12, 2011

Good news: today's blood work showed that AA does not need any transfusion and we do not have to be back until Friday. We are still waiting for the lumbar puncture results :( Continuing to pray that it it good news.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Lumbar puncture went well...AA jumped up right up after the procedure ready to eat and walk around...results will be in on Monday. At least his blood work showed that he did not need any transfusions...on our way home to enjoy our weekend with our beautiful big boy!!! Thank you all for your prayers!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Alright everyone...I need your prayers again. AA is having a lumbar puncture tomorrow to make sure the cancer has not spread to his spine...no tumors showed up in the today's MRI so praying to GOD it will be negative also.
MRI results could of shown:
1) tumor completely gone
2) tumor smaller & Nero Surgeon comfortable to go in & remove the rest of the tumor
3) tumor smaller but Neuro Surgeon not comfortable to go in & remove the rest
4) tumor is not shrinking

AA's MRI results show #3....we would of loved for it to be #1 or #2 but are extremely happy and thanking God that it is not #4

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Everyone's prayers and positive energy is needed...tomorrow AA will have a MRI at 730am to see if the second round of chemo worked and if it did how much did it work.
So happy...received a phone call from Sloan...they collected MORE than enough stem cells this time around so we do not have to go to the hospital today :)

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

So we found out today that AA is no longer neutropenic and so as promised took him to burger king before coming home tonight...he ate one and a half cheeseburgers with two apple juices...lol...I don't even eat that much!!!
8 hours later...we are finally on our way home. AA did great today...slept throughout most of the stem cell harvest...praying they collected enough so we do not have to come back tom for more collection...will find out tom morning if we need to come in or not...also happy to hear my mom is discharged from the hospital today:)

Monday, September 5, 2011

I am so glad I sent my mom for a CXR yesterday....her asthma was so bad she hot admitted to the hospital...went to see her today and she looked good...she was mote concern about AA...thank God both AA and mom are doing good today.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

AA had a good day yesterday and is having a better one today...just ate a whole slice of pizza by himself :)

Friday, September 2, 2011

AA tolerated chemo like a champ today...get to go home now and return on Tuesday...hoping he doesn't get a fever....this will be a long weekend at home with AA..YES!!!!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Although AA needed platelet transfusion today...he looks way better than yesterday...walking around and playing :)

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

I can't wait until my son is no longer neutropenic. I cried all morning as AA laid on the bed for 3 hours watching cartoons not moving much as he looked so weak. After his 3 hr nap he woke up with a little more energy. Took him for a walk with my sister and got to see my mother and brother in law...so glad they got to see AA...they missed him so much.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

AA had a good day yesterday and today :). Went to Sloan today....no transfusions needed :) But is completely neutropenic :( Germs stay away from my son!!!

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Since AA is stable he doesn't have to go to Sloan tomorrow....yeah we have one day off...wish my hubby was off from school but at least he was off this weekend and we all got to spend it together :)

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Before my son got diagnosed I was the type of mom that didn't allow him to eat fast food, any type of junk food including candy, or even juice (besides his one cup of OJ for breakfast) today he ate a cheeseburger with fries, apple juice (from Mc Donald's) and a lollipop and I am the happiest mom to see that he enjoyed his lunch without throwing up.  The nutritionist said that during the week of chemo allow him to eat whatever he wants and so I do :)


Friday, August 26, 2011

AA had a rough night with nausea then when I gave him anti nausea medicine and he threw it all up ;( At Sloan now waiting for chemo to start...threw up here again so they just gave him medicine by IV...his happetite has also been bad the last 4 days :(

Thursday, August 25, 2011

So happy to be finally home after 1 long week at the hospital....AA tolerated the blood transfusion well today and now is running around the house touching and playing with everything in sight....he looks so happy to be home again. Beemer is also happy to have join us at home as well:)
Ok...so there is a delay in discharging AA home...he will need a blood transfusion...they are premedicating him now :(

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Yessssssss!!!!! Chemo with rescue drug is finally over and AA had no allergic reaction this time....God is good :) IV Fluids tonight and lots of blood work tomorrow then home by the afternoon....I hope :)
AA is resting comfortably right now as they started the rescue drug....will be staring at him as I pray for the next 8 hours
Getting a little nervous as we wait for AA to get his last chemo for this admission. Since he had such a severe reaction (anaphylactic) to the rescue drug the last time...they are setting up emergency equipment in his room, and they are premedicating him to try to prevent any reaction. They decided to keep him until tomorrow afternoon just to make sure he is ok for 24hrs after receiving this med. Then back on Friday for outpatient chemo and home this weekend.
Bonding with my dad as we both donate blood for our favorite little man...we love you AA!!!

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

AA tolerated chemo like a champ today...didn't eat breakfast or lunch but at least he hasn't thrown up, drank 3 bottles of milk, and made it up with a good dinner :)

Monday, August 22, 2011

Central Line is in his left upper chest area and correct placement was confirmed ...first chemo just started now.
I am a big ball of mess as my baby went to get a central line placed and the Broviac removed :(

Sunday, August 21, 2011

After crying for hours I have no choice but to accept the fact that Sloan does not carry the proper equipment to fix my son's Broviac so now he will need two surgical procedures. The first one will be tomorrow to place a temporary port then in a couple of weeks to place the permanent one.
What a night.... I haven't slept since AA woke up at 2 am and went back to sleep at 4 am where he was immediately woken up by his nurse....long story short his Broviac (where he get chemo,IVF, blood work) is not working....they put a temporary line in his hand which already fell out and Surgery was called to see if they can fix it....I am sleep deprived and now freaking out about possible surgery to put a new Broviav in...so stressed.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Had a good day although for the past couple of hours his body temperature is on the low side so they are checking it more frequently....snuggling next to him giving him body heat and praying it is nothing.

Friday, August 19, 2011

As I snuggle next to my baby I thank the LORD for a great day...1st day of chemo over and he has not vomitted once...the anti nausea meds are actually working so far :)

Thursday, August 18, 2011

As I watch my son having fun with his BFF and all his cars....I can't help to break down....I am hurting so much now as I know what a rough week his has a head of him....I haven't broken down like this in almost 2 weeks....GOD please help me be strong for my son that needs me.

-Michelle

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

AA passed his hearing test today (yes chemo has not affected his hearing) and he is no longer neutropenic so his BFF comes home tonight (see u after your bath Beemer) 2nd round of chemo got delayed until Friday so we get to enjoy both of our boys tonight and tomorrow all day :)

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Another great day at home resting before the storm because cycle 2 of chemo starts tomorrow. Blood test and hearing test before chemo. Looking forward to the end result.

-Michelle

Monday, August 15, 2011

AA is still neutropenic so have to give him an injection in his leg today and tomorrow to bring up his levels :( The good news is that he has not lost any weight and ONLY 10-20 percent of children receiving chemo actually grow...AA grew an inch...that's my little man :)

-Michelle

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Sunday!

An other good day at home. AA was really happy today and being real playful. He ate well, probably the best since we have started this chemo therapy. So happy to have our little boy acting like his normal self. We love you...

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Saturday

AA had a good day today! Was walking outside with Dad on his own and also walking all over the house as well! His appetite is almost where it used to be and we are trying to get him as heavy as we can before the 2nd round of chemo starts on Wednesday! We are happy to see him like his old self ! 

Friday, August 12, 2011

AA's blood pressure was VERY low during the stem cell collection so they stopped it until they got it to be stable and then was able to be finished. Unfortunately, they were not successful in collecting enough stem cells so AA has to repeat this in one month :( He also needs a blood transfusion today :( On a positive note, he was a champ during both procedure :)

-Michelle

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Today couldn't have ended any better. AA did not have any reaction to the platelet transfusion, his kidney test showed that the chemo has not affected his kidneys, and he started to walk on his own again... LORD you have blessed us with a fabulous day!!!

-Michelle
They will collect AA's stem cells tomorrow for future bone marrow transfusions so genus getting platelet transfusion nowto boost him up for tomorrow's procedure... they pre medicated him to decrease the risk of having a reaction to the platelet transfusion...praying he does well.

-Michelle
Today's MRI results are GREAT!!! Brain surgery for the hydrocephalus is still working and the tumor is already shrinking...THANK U LORD for not abandoning us :)

-Michelle

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Your Help Is Needed

Thank you so much to those of you that have helped us to date! We truly appreciate the support!

Enjoyed AA's day off yesterday as he walked a bit more and had fun at Astoria park watching the skaters fall down. At Sloan now waiting for the nurse to give him chemo :( At least he doesn't need any transfusion :)

-Michelle

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Today was an exhausting yet positive day. Started with Father Jack coming to our house and give AA and us a special blessing. (Finally felt at peace with God) Arrives at Sloan where AA got blood work (did not need blood or platelet transfusion although he is still neutropenic) Got a CT of the head done (showed surgery is still working) By the time he was evaluated by Neuro, he was already starting to walk on his on (they suggest a repeat MRI later this week to determine the cause of his symptoms on Sunday).

-Michelle

Monday, August 8, 2011

Sat was an ok day for AA didn't throw up once and started to eat better :) Sun started odd the same until I realized that he couldn't walk again and started to have sunsetting eyes again, cried all morning and afternoon then made the clinical decision to remove the ace bandage from his head and switch his neurologist from LIJ to Sloan. I need all of AA's doctors to be on the same page in order to provide our son the best quality of care.

-Michelle

Friday, August 5, 2011

Happy to bring AA home today...did not need any blood or platelet transfusion BUT so sad that he is now neutropenic (has zero immunity to fight off any infections). Praying to GOD he does not come down with a fever or an infection...do not want him to get admitted to the hospital...he is so happy at home....LORD please help us!

-Michelle

Please Help Andrew Aidan!

Leaving the neurologist office with a smile...AA does not need a shunt for now (praying he never needs one) just need to have his head wrapped with an ace bandage for two weeks which should resolve the fluid collection in his forehead. :)

-Michelle
AA had a good day yesterday...only vomitted one time and took all his meds :) At the neurologist now...I pray to God that everything goes well here then headed to Sloan to see If AA needs a blood transfusion...I pray that he does not

-Michelle

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

We are sooooooo happy to finally bring our son home after receiving chemo today. He is so happy to be home as well...can't stop smiling. He is going nuts playing with all the new cars his God Parents (Frank & Kathy) brought him..thank you guys for putting a smile on his face.

-Michelle
The biggest luck we have had with this whole ordeal is that her great medical sense caught the tumor in its very initial stages. I love her so much for that.
Very thankful for a beautiful day of life that allows us to continue this fight for AAs life. Very thankful of my wife for being such a great practitioner
Today was an ok day. AA only vomitted once and his Neuro Opth appt went well. MRI results was not not bad nor good....ugh! Results are being sent to AA's Neuro Surgeon in LIJ and an appt was set up for this Fri after it is compared to his previous MRI. (praying really hard)

-Michelle

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Please Help Andrew Aidan!

Positive energy=Positive results=beating the hell out of cancer.
In human nature there are people that settle . Settle for what life gives them. Against cancer you can not settle. You Fight until you get your way. Never quit
Yesterday was a better day for AA. Two new chemo were given and he did pretty well. Had a little reaction to one rescue medicine but doctors figured it out.
Good morning. Today we stand up once again to fight against cancer. It invaded our family a month ago and we look forward to the day when we are the victors.
Today has been one of those long days that all I did was cry. It started off this AA's Neuro Surgeon requesting an immediate MRI because there is a possibility that one of the brain surgeries done on him is no longer working and therefore if it is true,he will go back into the OR to have a shunt placed, to help drain the fluid in his brain. MRI is scheduled for tomorrow at 10am. Then AA ends up having a bad allergic reaction to one of the medications that was given to him. This medication was not one of the chemo meds but a rescue med (medication to preserve his kidney and other organs) being that he really needed the doctors chose to premedicate him with all these other meds to prevent another reaction and 30 mins later start the rescue med again

-Michelle

Monday, August 1, 2011

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