Maddy has had a rough couple of weeks since she started the Intesification 2 phase. Maddy did not respond well to the chemo that she got at the start of this phase. She spiked fevers and had to stay a couple extra days in the hospital than expected. Her counts dropped dramatically and quickly. She has now had to get three pints of blood and three platelet transfusions. She has also had some stomach pain and vomiting. We are also still having to give her daily shots to try to generate white blood cells. Since her counts are not yet recovering, her next chemo treatment that was supposed to start on Monday is going to be delayed. We hope to avoid the hospital for the holidays. It looks like she may start the next treatment the week after Christmas. The worst part of all this is the fact that she has to do this three more times!
On top of all of this, we have also been busy getting ready for Christmas. Maddy is so excited and has been trying to get me to let her open presents early. Her sister Julia is busy with school and basketball. We are all ready for a little break to rest up.
We hope everyone is able to enjoy time with family and friends over the holidays. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Maddy, tell your mom I think you should get to open some presents early too! I heard I missed seeing you after school Friday by a few minutes! If I knew you were coming I would have stayed! Miss Heckel said you looked great and were being funny!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good Christmas! Be good!
Love,
Mrs. Buehrer
Maddy! Well...I got a nice surprise today at school. I was so happy to see that pretty face of yours on Skype! It made my day seeing you!!! You feel better, and I just put in a good word with the jolly man at the North Pole to tell your mom to let you open at least one present early! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for making my day special!
Mrs. Conway
Hey Maddy,
ReplyDeleteI am leaving for Honduras today and will be gone for about a week. Hopefully by the time I get back your treatments will be all done for the week and you will be back home. Miss Heckle and I have something for you but decided to wait until I get back to bring it to you. She has had a cough and we didn't want you to get it!
Be good and maybe I will find something special in Honduras for you too. I have never been there so don't know really what to expect. It should be an adventure. Kara is going with me. I will see you when I get back.
Hope you had a GREAT Christmas with all of your family. I am sure Santa was very good to you cuz you are such a sweet, brave, courageous girl.
See you soon.
Love you,
Mrs. Buehrer