Maddy has had a pretty good week. She had bloodwork on Monday and didn't need any transfusions. We were also able to cut back on some of the antibiotics and anti-fungal medications she was taking. Maddy has taken advantage of being home this week to catch up a little on some school work and Skype with her classmates.
Maddy had bloodwork today. Her platelets are still low but they are recovering because they are 38,000 up from 24,000 on Monday. They have to get to 75,000 along with a neutrophil count of 750 before we start her next treatment. Her neutrophil count is only at 500 now. This is low too, but the nurse thinks by Sunday, it will be higher. We are going to count on it!
We realized yesterday that this coming weekend was probably going to be the last weekend in a while that Maddy would be home and have decent counts. This weekend also just so happens to be the weekend when she was supposed to receive her first communion- something we thought she was going to miss. It turns out that she should be able to participate in the ceremony on Sunday, so now we are scrambling to get the dress, the shoes, the meal figured out, etc., but it is worth it! Maddy said yesterday that she hoped her counts were not too high yet because she wants to attend the Relay for Life bake sale that we are having at the Archbold Relays and she wants to attend her First Communion.
We plan to take advantage of this weekend! On Monday, Maddy will have bloodwork again to see if she is "ready" to start her next treatment.
Hugs and prayers to Maddy, as she takes her first communion. I pray that she will experience the mighty peace of the Almighty God as she takes this important step.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your First Communion Maddy. Such a special day, I still remember the day I made mine even though it was so very long ago.
ReplyDeleteI hope that your mom was able to find you an ice cream cake like you wanted.
Enjoy the day and the time you get to spend with family and friends.
I'm sure praying that all of you have a GOOD day today! Enjoy every minute of it!
ReplyDeleteIt was terrific to have you at the Archbold A's Bake Sale! You inlooked so cute with that green head 'band' and big orange flower. Did you know we took in over $1100.00 for the ABC 4 Maddy team of Relay? A lot of people sure enjoyed some yummy goodies!
Love and Prayers and Hugs to you!
Miss Heckel