Rougher week

A bit of a rougher week as Abi has developed her first fever and picked up a bit of a virus as well over the weekend. Neither were that surprising, she has been neutropenic for the entire trip thus far and fever is a known side-effect of the chemo drugs and/or virus. Still, not good seeing her obviously sick. As a result we were moved to another ward and are currently in isolation. Cabin fever has set in as we're stuck in a tiny little room and not allowed out at all, there are only so many hours in a day that can devoted to Diego (as in Dora's cousin, use google those without kids) . Worryingly she was asking for that to be played while stirring in her sleep the other night.

Still the fever has eased from the spikes of the weekend and she is back to herself again, though has had another transfusion and will likely get some more platelets soon as well. As a precaution she is on heavy anti-biotics and anti-fungals, and has learnt to keep herself amused by mastering yet another TV remote as you can see above. Someone has also taught her how to surf along IV poles while being pushed, though this has not gone down well with mum... So, a few bad days this week but on the mend again now. Should be back in her usual ward in a few days once the runny nose eases up, til then lots of painting, drawing, sticking and maybe IV surfing to fill the days.