Intensification Update

We haven't posted updates in a while because things have been a big crazy. Cooper lost his hair this week, which was difficult for him, and us, but he held onto it for a long time, much longer than expected. Cooper was slated to start the last really difficult push on Friday. Unfortunately, he didn't meet counts at his appointment. This is completely to be EXPECTED. The docs actually said they would be surprised if he wasn't delayed. However, it bummed us out because this next 10 days is the part we have been dreading and we just want to get it DONE. Cooper had to have an ANC of 750 to start and he was somewhere around 450 on Friday. They are hoping that things will have recovered by Wednesday when we go in again. Keeping in mind that the entire purpose of delayed intensification is to bottom everything out, we are not concerned about his levels at all. Cooper is doing well, although he was super bummed because he wanted to show everyone who was boss at clinic and meet counts on Friday.

So if we go on Wednesday he will get 5 separate doses of chemo. 3 IV, one spinal, and also oral chemo. Hoping we can get things rolling on Wednesday.

In the meantime, we are about to lose our minds being stuck in the house so we have tried to come up with some random fun around here.

 Cooper wore his Raven Greene Jersey after shaving his head because he said it made him feel strong and brave. 
 Snow day cookies
 A little science...making a volcano!



 Having tea with Evyn!!! He is the best big bro!



 Another great paint night complete with snacks!


On a super cool and fun note, the last 2 weeks we heard from some pretty amazing football guys that Cooper has been following and that have been supporting Coop since the start.

Raven Greene from the Packers sent a picture to us of him wearing his Super Cooper bracelet!


Also, Jimmy Moreland from JMU wears Coop's bracelet and he got selected to go to the All Star Shriner's Bowl as well as the Senior Bowl. The Super Cooper bracelets are making some awesome appearances far and wide. 
Thanks Raven and Jimmy for always supporting our boy! He loves seeing his bracelets!

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