Haircut day…

The brave big brother goes first!

Carter's turn...

The Three Muskateers!

Carter outside playing in the clubhouse

So, we didn’t know it would happen quite so quickly. Carter woke up around 5:45am this morning and was crying for me. I went in and there were clumps of hairs in his crib. I’m sure it was gradual through the night and so uncomfortable to be rubbing your face on. I went in our room with Carter and told Matt it was haircut day. After breakfast, Bennett, Carter and Matt shaved their heads! Bennett was so excited to be doing it, and Matt and I were so proud he was supporting his little brother. The whole experience was bittersweet. It was great for the three of them to be joined in this experience, yet so unfair it needs to be done in the first place. Children should not have cancer and should not have to undergo such debilitating treatments. Matt or I would trade places with Carter in an instant. Who’s to say we would be as strong and as resilient as he is though.

Matt and I have discovered it’s better to give Carter small meals or snacks throughout the day. I think this is probably more comfortable with his mass and stomach area, so as not to get too full at one time. You just have to constantly be creative in your suggestions for him to eat, because he will not suggest anything on his own. He did eat a little here and there throughout the day, but the big hit of the day was rice crispy treats. The doctors say the appetite really lessons right after chemo and picks up towards the end of the cycle. So, this is our “bulk up time” and those seem to be a good treat to help the cause.