Category Archives: rowan

Rowan’s recovery has been rough today–she’s had a real difficult time holding down food or liquid. At this point she’s refusing to take her pain medication or milk of mag (she’s also suffering some constipation). We originally hoped to be … Continue reading →

Rowan is recovering from this morning’s surgery. She is healthy and safe. The doctor saw no signs that the cancer has spread beyond her eye. All news is good news. We probably won’t get to see her for another hour … Continue reading →

We’re down in Miami for chemo visit number 3. Everything with Rowan’s cancer looks good–her tumor reduced to the point that she didn’t even require preliminary laser treatment this time. She will lose her eye during our next visit, November … Continue reading →

Rowan’s story will be featured on Inside Edition Friday night. Megan and I are fairly confident that we’re not made for TV, so we’re hoping to come out of this looking like semi-capable parents. Here’s a link to find when … Continue reading →

The good news is that the media coverage of Rowan’s plight has already led to one retinoblastoma diagnosis in England. We hope the continued exposure can help other parents (and friends of parents) discover this sooner. On that line, we … Continue reading →

Megan is going to do a phone interview with GM TV, London’s version of Good Morning America. Problem: they want a live interview at 8:30 UK time, so that’s 3:30a.m. EST. I will be sleeping through this one. In the … Continue reading →

For those that didn’t know, we initially discovered Rowan’s tumor thanks to a mum in England through one of Megan’s baby groups. Proof that the internet isn’t just porn and piracy. Anywho, the story has been picked up by many … Continue reading →

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has helped us over the last month. Words cannot express what it has meant to us. Rowan (and Megan) are still in the hospital. Rowan had developed a UTI- that’s … Continue reading →

But we’re back in the hospital. Sigh. Rowan had a temperature this morning (we got 101.6 in the ear, 100.8 under the arm), so we had to go to St. Joseph’s Children’s hospital in Tampa. That was one o’clock; now, … Continue reading →