Patrick enjoyed having Dad around this past weekend. He said
goodbye to him this morning and looks forward to seeing him again on Saturday!
Our daily clinic trip brought some good and bad news. The
bad news is that the blood counts decided to drop with the white count back at
the bottom. The good news is that the doctors are not alarmed with this at all,
it is a very fickle process. A little increase on the white count would be a
nice mood booster!! Grow cells, grow!!
We learned today that the IV antibiotics, which Patrick
has been receiving since his fever last Tuesday, will continue until the counts
increase. No more quick trips to the clinic until then!
Today was chocked full of visitors! Derry stopped by on
her way back to Greensboro, Pat came for a visit and brought some yummy food
for this week, and Carole Garvey came and brought us a delicious dinner. Carole
also brought Patrick a soft comfy throw, her timing could not be more perfect
because I just threw ours away… it was shedding all over the apartment! Thank you
all!
Patrick continues to have some back pain, which may be
related to the white cells moving in. Back pain is a possible side effect with
grafting. His appetite has been steady and he has been a little tired. He
walked a mile tonight and his spirits continue to stay high. God is good!
Thank you for all your continued prayers.
xoxo. caroline
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
- Philippians 4:6
Labs from today:
|
Test
|
Patrick
|
Normal Range
|
|
White Blood Cell Count
|
<0.10
|
3.2-9.8 (this will go to zero)
|
|
Hemoglobin
|
10.1
|
13.7-17.3 (they try and keep it
above 8.0)
|
|
Platelet Count
|
19
|
150-450 (they try and keep it
above 10)
|
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