Today Oliver's ANC shot up to 4016 despite the increase in chemo dosages two weeks ago.  We will be increasing his at home chemo (methotrexate and 6mp) to bring the ANC down now within the 1,000 range.  He has another spinal scheduled in two weeks (November 8).  It is amazing how quickly time passes, it seems like we just had a spinal.  Oliver also received his flu shot today.  We were so impressed by how brave he was - no screaming or crying, he just sat calmly and watched as the nurse pushed the shot in his leg.  He does fine with his monthly port access and finger pokes which also involves needles, but there is a certain sort of stigma with a shot in your arm or leg.  So proud of Oliver, we have come a long way in such a short period of time.