Total White Blood Cell Count = 200 (Yea! - 3 days in a row)
Maddy tested positive for a bacterial infection of the gut- C. Diff. They now think this may be what is causing her vomiting, diarrhea, fevers, lack of appetite, etc. They are treating her specifically for this now. If her fever stays away, then they won't have to continue looking for other causes. Her CAT scan looked clear. We are hoping she is on the mend. She now has a cough and runny nose that is annoying though.
Maddy had to have another red blood cell transfusion today. The doctors say these are the last cells to come back. Her platelets though are hanging in there, so they think she is starting to produce these on her own now and hopefully, her white blood cells are coming along since we have gone three days at 200.
This week was "Maddy Week" at the elementary school. The students had the opportunity to play games in the gym during noon recess for a donation to the ABC 4 Maddy Relay for Life Team. It was good seeing all the lime green t-shirts and all the kids having fun all week. It was also wonderful seeing all the volunteers who showed up to help make this event successful. Again, we feel truly blessed! Mrs. Buehrer gave me a DVD that they made of the event to show Maddy. We watched it tonight and Maddy enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks to everyone!
Hi Maddy,
ReplyDeleteI am glad you liked the DVD. Everyone was sure happy they could say hi to you. Your classmates will be excited to see you back on skype when you are feeling better!
Did you laugh when Miss Heckel said, "Hi Maddy. This is Miss Heckel?" I laughed out loud because I was pretty sure you would know it was her without her telling you. Maybe she got mixed up and thought you couldn't see her but could just hear her! I teased her about it and she said she is glad we have her to make fun of!
You have a good day and hang in there. I know you are doing your best to get better. Everyone is praying real hard for that to happen so you can come home soon!
Love you!
Mrs. Buehrer
Hey Maddy,
ReplyDeleteMrs. Buehrer is always making fun of me! Mrs. Conway was doing the taping and she didn't make fun of me! She said I did a good job! I'll have to make fun of Mrs. Buehrer! Ha! :)
It is good news that the Dr. found that tummy infection ---- now they can get the right meds and chase those nasty villians away. Also it sounds like your counts are starting to go in the right direction! YEAH! Just like Mrs. B. I know you are doing your best to get better. Keep up the good work!
Maddy Week was a lot of fun! It was so cool to see the kids really wanting to help! The kids think about you alot and ALL the teachers do too! The other day my class had used dominoes for math and then I let them play with them for a little while. Several of them were spelling MADDY! You are certainly loved by a lot of people!
I hope you and your Mom have a good day! PRAYING and PRAYING that you find more of those little white fairies so you come back to Archbold!
God is GOOD all the time, ALL the time God is good!
Lots of love,
Miss Heckel
Amazing! Pete has just been diagnosed with C. Diff as well. And his WBC's are at 200 too. I hope that both our kids get over the C. Diff quickly. It's not much fun, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteHow cool about the Maddy Week at school. That is such a great thing to do.
Anyway, love to you all.
Bridget and Pete
Maddy~
ReplyDeleteMaddy week was wonderful! What an event! I am glad you enjoyed the DVD....Sorry for all of my commentary---I'll bet you were ready to tell me to be quiet after the first five minutes. ;)
We are so glad that your counts are coming up! Praying, praying, praying they continue to go up! We love you!
Mrs. Conway and family