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Nov 12

by Kevin Casagrande
11/14/2024

With each night I laid my babies down to sleep marked just one less night without thier dad. The months time was simply turning into days time. I began preparing for the much awaited arrival by setting up cleaning parties, making lists of to do's, even went so far as... [READ MORE]

Oct 5th

by Kevin Casagrande
10/6/2024

Day post transplant number +65 and preparations are being made for Kevin's homecoming. I get emotional just thinking about having him home finally. Here at home everyone is rallying together to help me clean the house so it is safe for his arrival and to ensure last minute arrangments are... [READ MORE]

Sept 21th

by Kevin Casagrande
9/22/2024

We have finally hit a plateau and routine, both at home and with Kevin. Watson has begun to enjoy school and drop offs are much smoother. Lincoln has learned to accept that Watson is going to school and will return later in the day. Lincoln even has started his own... [READ MORE]

Sept 10th

by Kevin Casagrande
9/11/2024

Kevin has been out of the hospital for over a week now and I'd like to say is doing well but we just continue to be hit with challenges. He is currently battling a dry cough that is presistant and causes him to have several coughing fits a day. CT... [READ MORE]

Aug 31

by Kevin Casagrande
9/1/2024

 When a situation is said to be difficult I don't know if a person truly believes it until they are in the thick of it. We were told many details of what was to be expected and praised by friends for our courage going into this but I can honestly... [READ MORE]

Aug 19th

by Kevin Casagrande
8/20/2024

Well after a rough week we finally have some amazing news, Kevin was informed by the Doc on Aug 14th that his own cell count is increasing in values. Drum roll please.....shout it to the heavens....that means the Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT) transpant worked! All of our prayers have been answered. So... [READ MORE]

Aug 13th

by Kevin Casagrande
8/14/2024

So many steps have been taken since my last update. I delivered our beautiful Baby girl Ember Madison via emergency C section. We were blessed to have a small delay in Kevin's treatment which allowed him to be present for the birth, along with our amazing friend Bev. A joyous... [READ MORE]

Admission Begins

by Kevin Casagrande
7/29/2024

Thank you everyone for the encouragement and kind words. I was admitted on the 25th and have had 3 days of dual chemo meds. Some mild nausea and weakness. Today was a little worse but the nurse's and providers have been great and helped me through it all. Let's goooo!!! #TeamBigHouse #TeamGo Big... [READ MORE]

by Kevin Casagrande
7/13/2024

Well, its been an interesting couple of weeks. First, I started and completed my 3rd cycle of chemotherapy, which included 7 days of injections and 10 days of pills. A little bit of nausea but mostly weakness and fatigue lasting a little longer than the previous two cycles.
Secondly, our... [READ MORE]

June 15th

by Kevin Casagrande
6/16/2024

A lot has happened since my last update. Kevin has completed several needed pre tests for his admission to Stanford. Starting with an Echocardiogram that showed a strong healthy heart, an ultrasound to determine the presence of any unresolved blood clots (results unknown at this time), another bone marrow biopsy... [READ MORE]