Another night in the PICU

Tonight Seth is still in the PICU.....what an little fighter he is. I can tell you he is still fighting because every time we looked at him he growled at us. Really! He is still running a fever hovering around 104, going down some with Tylenol. Remember, his white count blood cells are at the ZERO, so he has nothing naturally fighting this infection. There is some concern tonight due to the fact that his heart rate is rather high. He did have a chest x-ray, but as of when we left there was no word on what they found. We will post when we know more. Please pray for him and that his doctors will be able to give him the proper medications to get him "better". The PICU is a VERY hard place to be and there are lots of patients and nurses. Shannon is being a trooper and staying close, but has mentioned that they would like to go back to ICS...a better environment for sure.

Also, as a side note, there is another motorcycle ride schedule for next Saturday, August 8. I will post more information as I get it. Should be a fun event for anyone who rides....

Seth is in the PICU

Very early this morning Seth spiked a fever of 104. They spent the morning trying to medicate and get it down. By about noon they had to pack him in Ice (which he doesn't really love) to get the fever to break. He has since been moved to the PICU....I don't exactly why at this point in time, Darin believes it is to keep a closer eye on him and monitor him more closely. I will let you know when I get a chance to talk to him again. Please pray for SethMan tonight....he has to get this infection (whatever it is) under control and treated....more coming later...



Just got the call....the infection is in the pic-line. Looks like they are keeping him in the PICU to make sure they can treat it aggressively.

Update

Its been a few days, so I thought I would send an update...I don't know much, but I will share what I know and continue to update new information. Seth started receiving Chemo in his spine this week. I understand he will get this twice a week. This is to kill the cancer cells that were found in his spinal fluid. Also, Darin said that Seth is not currently on the National Bone Marrow Transplant Registry. Although, if one of Seth's siblings is a match they would proceed with down the path of transplant. I know this brings up a LOT of questions....we don't know the answers right now, but when we get more information on what they means, we will clarify.

Seth is hanging in there. He is such a trooper! Keep praying for him and his parents and his brother and sister! We love all the love and support. Also, information will be coming soon for another Motorcycle ride for Seth and a multi-family yard sale for Seth. Thanks again!

Fun in the sun.....well in the shade

Yes, Seth got to go outside! This is part of the hospital...they have and area for the kids to go outside. Isn't he adorable! Seth is doing well. He has a transfusion yesterday and there are some test results rolling in. HOWEVER, I have chosen to wait for all of them to post them as I feel it will be the best way to share the results. SO, stay tuned....when I know more, you will know more! Keep praying for SethMan...he's being so brave and strong!

A great big THANK YOU; from Darin

Thank you to everyone for their thoughts and prayers for Seth! I want to take this opportunity to thank the people, clubs and companies who helped with the shooting event this past weekend.

FIRST! THANK YOU KEVIN QUAYLE for everything; all to help little Seth! Your as good of friend as anyone could hope to have!

Kevin planned this from start to finish and ran the event knowing that he was going to give up much of his time over the weekend just to do it. Again thank you!

THANK YOU Timpanogos Archers for letting us hold the Benefit shoot at you Annual Bowhunters Rendezvous, that was an awesome event! As well as donating the proceeds of your big dinner to Seth! !!!WOW!!! You club and its members hold a special place in our hearts, THANK YOU!

UBA The Utah Bowman's Association; Thank you for your donation to the dinner for Seth and your announcement for Seth and allowing me to thank everyone in attendance for there support!

Thank you to all the companies that donated prizes

Hoyt

Badlands Packs

Epek

Easton Archery

Utah Archery Center

Robert I. Merrill Co.

The Tulip Tree

Olympus Gourmet Roasters

To everyone that participated and donated to the shoot thank you so much and I hope you all enjoy your prizes!!!

And thank you to: Jennifer Clauson, Jennifer Allen, Dwaine Westover, Stuart Rees & Christian Quayle for your help with everything!

Shooting for Seth

What more need we say?! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! You are all so awesome. What a great day. Thanks again to Kevin and the many many more who helped support and organize this wonderful event. We are deeply grateful!

Seth is doing well right now. This round of Chemo is 8 days, so he only has a couple of more days to go with the Chemo and then into Recovery for a few weeks. We are praying for Seth's body to recover quickly from this round of Chemo so he can spend a few days at home again! Thanks everyone! We love you all!

Moving Forward

Well, round 2 of Chemo is moving forward. I have some information on the results from the bone marrow biopsy. The goal with the Chemo is to achieve remission. This does not mean the cancer is cured, it means that the chemo is working. It is a positive report. Seth has achieved remission. They continue down the road of Chemo, possibly transplants, and so on, but the chemo is working.

Seth is doing well, he is adjusting to the new room and getting settled in his routine. He was having some rather nasty attitude reactions to one to one of the medications, phenegren that was making everyone around him miserable. Thankfully they took him off that and he is back to his normal sweet self!

Grandma Tessa has been in town helping this week and Grandma Bollschweiler is back to taking two afternoons a week to help. What would we do without them!!!!! Stay tuned...when there is new information or new pictures I will update! Keep praying for SethMan!

Come to the 2009 Bowhunters Rendezvous....

I am overwhelmed tonight as I write this....there is another amazing event happening this weekend to help SethMan! Darin's friend from work, Kevin Quayle (hope its spelled right Kevin :) has been organizing fundraising efforts in conjunction with the 2009 bowhunters rendezvous. there is a link attached for anyone who would like more information for the shoot being held this weekend. Kevin has been able to gather close to $1000 in prizes and has worked hard to make this a success. If you would like to go shoot for the weekend, this is a great way to help. I was overwhelmed to read about it and feel as do Seth's mom and dad, so blessed by the outpouring of love and support! You guys are awesome.

Seth is doing pretty well right now. Just being pumped full of Chemo and trying not to be bored! He has had some good days and we are so grateful for those days! Please remember to pray for him and post your comments...Darin and Shannon read them and gain so much support from you all! We love you!

http://utahwildlife.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&p=202883

Day 1, round 2.....

Seth returned to PCH today. It was something I wondered how he would be with going back. Surprise to me...he was good. From what I have been told the most disturbing thing for him was not being able to go back into "his" room. Other than that, he has been pleasant and happy, waving to the nurses and eating like there's no tomorrow!

Tomorrow he is having his pic-line fixed...not sure exactly what that means, but it is a procedure that will keep him from eating from 3 am on. I hope they are fast, I have a feeling that is going to make him really mad!

I am praying that he is able to handle the Chemo as well as he did last month and that he can stay healthy! Keep him in your prayers....we truly appreciate it!

AMAZING!

Today was the Ride for SethMan, and it was amazing. I was touched by the out pouring of support people have for a little guy they have never met. But that changed today because Seth was able to attend! It worked out that he was well enough (and very happy) to attend. He was so cute and LOVED the motorcycles. What touched so many of us today was the fact that there were people who couldn't attend today, but sent donations and love Seth's way. I can't say much more, I will post several pictures to give you and idea of what went on, but suffice it to say, today was a wonderful day!

Here is a list of those who participated in the ride today:

R.A.C. Riders against Cancer
Brent Tracy
Gordon Bingham
Dianna Simpson
Bill Card
Wes Wixom
Ariel Davis
PGR: Patriot Guard Riders
Teneil Ridgeway
Steve Ridgeway
Mike Awtezaw (sorry if this is wrong Mike)
Joe Owens
ESCAPE: Motor Sports Provo, UT
Shelly Ivie
Glendon Ivie

Dave Mulqueen
Mike Fleck
Benjamin Cowdell, (Pheonix, AZ)
Rover Hansen
Drew Keddington
Tyson Malstrom
Foe Escamilla
Corey Clark
Scott Warner
Kelly Warner
Austin Edwards
Demar Maughan

I know there are more....whose names we didn't get. We appreciate you greatly and if you would comment on this post and give us your name we would appreciate it!

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!!!!!

Hey everyone, don't forget tomorrow is the big day.....the Ride for SethMan! Check it out! EVEN IF YOU CAN'T RIDE...meet the riders at one of the stops to show your support! LOTS of motorcycles!

Updates today: All the biopsy's and blood draws and taps done today...Monday he should be admitted back into the hospital for round 2. Keep the prayers coming I can't imagine how "happy" SethMan will be to go back :(! We love you Seth!

If you have trouble reading this, let me know, I can email you a copy!

Home sweet Home

Seth has been enjoying some time at home. According to the caretakers....he's mr. Happy go lucky! I am sure he loves being able to move about some. So, here is the schedule for this week; always subject to change of course!

Seth will go in on Friday for a bone marrow biopsy. This is to determine if he is ready for round two of Chemo. If so, he will most likely be starting the next round of Chemo on Monday. This also depends on the blood counts, Darin said they can add red blood and platelets, but not white cells!

Also, he wants everyone to know that the motorcycle ride to benefit Seth is the Saturday. Seth will be meeting the ride on Saturday, most likely in Layton. There are stops along the way....check out the flyer for times and let us know if and where you can join. Anyone is welcome to come, even if you aren't able to ride, come greet the riders, make donations and cheer them on! This is going to be fun and Uncle Nick has put a lot of work into this ride. He has some amazing support coming...should be great!

There's no place like HOME!!!

Seth was able to go home today around mid-late afternoon! I can't believe how excited everyone was...especially mom and dad! He had a white count today of 400! I believe Shannon told me he will have some tests early next week, but I will get all the details and let you know how he is doing tomorrow, for now we are praying he gets to be home for the week and that he does not get sick! Thanks for the prayers, keep them coming!

PS: as for the motorcycle ride, it will be NEXT Saturday. Even if you can't ride, you can meet up along the way, make donations, or sponsor a rider! Let us know if you would like more details, this is turning out to be a major event and we are grateful for the help from so many wonderful people!

SethMan has left his room!!!!!

Today was a great day for Seth! He was unhooked from all the tubes and set free for a while to play in the ICS playroom. This all hinged on whether or not he would wear his mask and somehow he did and was seemingly happy to! His white count was up to 100 today. We are hoping for it to go up tomorrow and according to the attending Doc, if it trends up for a couple of days, he is free to go home for a few days.

Uncle David stayed the night with him last night and they had a great time. I was told that Seth likes to eat his toes....yummy. He also apparently does not like the news, when Uncle David turned to the news, Seth wanted to watch Barney and then realized there was no way that was going to happen, finally gave up and went to sleep...by about 10:30. Uncle Andrew came early the next morning for a couple of hours and Darin actually got to stay home and sleep in his bed and sleep in! Yeah Darin, you deserve it!

Keep your thoughts and prayers with an increase in white blood cells tomorrow so all can leave the hospital for a few days before the next round of Chemo. Thanks everyone, we appreciate your support as always!

A good day....really good!

I was able to spend more time with SethMan today! We had fun! He looks really good and all the nurses have commented on what fun he is now. Apparently he was getting a rather negative reputation! :) They all love him, but he can be a stinker and they are all excited to see him happy and nice. Today we played and played and played. We had fun playing hospital bingo...something you should all try one day. Also we had marker fights and colored all over the "big" white board. We played cars, or rather Seth chucked them across the room and laughed at me getting them; over and over and over again! There was time spent at the window watching the tractor work again and getting some actual sun shining on us. Grandma Bollschweiler came to take the "afternoon" shift and reported lots and lots of play time too! She also said that there were gifts dropped off from Darin's work and they made Seth very very happy. It is always fun to have something new! Thanks whoever you were that brought those, they are priceless!

He had a very positive blood count today, up to 200, from yesterday's 0! That combined with his over-all look and strength have lead to talks of SethMan going home for a few days. This is exciting news for Mom and Dad....I don't think Seth can be told anything until he is actually out in the car! Also, Seth started eating a little tonight. I don't know the outcome of that, but he was eating a sucker and some shortbread cookies, yummy!

Thank you as always for the prayers, they are felt by all and we are SO grateful that our Heavenly Father is hearing them and answering them. We couldn't do this without Him and all the support around us!

PS: as for the question from yesterday's comment, yes, for the most part he is doing what they expect....however you can't anticipate infections and what type so the surprise is what type, not the actual infections! Thanks for your prayer SKW, we love you!