The drawing of the bone marrow was fast and uneventful. I have to say, our attitude towards the bone marrow biopsy procedure has changed as well. Perhaps receiving the good numbers early in the appointment has put us at ease (in a major way, in fact). While the first and second time Alla stayed by the operating room door chewing on her fingernails (as did I, frankly), this time we put our things down and headed out for a coffee and a bite. By the time we got back, we found Zev awake. We were told that he "has a temper" - i.e. he was screamed bloody murder when he woke and we were not there. Fortunately (for OHSU) a 'child life' specialist happen to hear him and dropped by with an iPad. Having received his favorite drug (morphine was distant second), as well as attention of an attractive lady, Zevi was content and barely noticed when we entered the room.
A scheduled infusion later we headed out the door. A very good day.
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