Total White Blood Cell Count= 100
No convincing the doctor to let us come home!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Day #16
Total White Blood Cell Count = 200
The roller coaster continues! The good thing though is that Maddy is feeling well. She was able to do some school work and watch some movies today. She was even able to Skype this afternoon with her class using the iPad.
It is getting very exhausting though trying to keep up with everything! We appreciate all the help and support we have received from our family and friends. The meals, gas cards, gifts, and encouraging words are very much appreciated as well! We know we have said this before, but we feel truly blessed each and every day.
The roller coaster continues! The good thing though is that Maddy is feeling well. She was able to do some school work and watch some movies today. She was even able to Skype this afternoon with her class using the iPad.
It is getting very exhausting though trying to keep up with everything! We appreciate all the help and support we have received from our family and friends. The meals, gas cards, gifts, and encouraging words are very much appreciated as well! We know we have said this before, but we feel truly blessed each and every day.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Day #15
Total White Blood Cell Count = 100
Red Blood Cell and Platelet transfusion needed
BOO!!!!!!!
Red Blood Cell and Platelet transfusion needed
BOO!!!!!!!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Day #13
Still waiting...with a smile today. Total White Blood Cell Count= 200
On a positive note, the doctors allowed Maddy to get disconnected from the IVs today. All the medication that she is currently getting is in pill form. This makes getting around a little easier. Maddy was also able to Skype for a short time today. She was glad to see all of her classmates. Dad is now the meanie making her do school work!
On a positive note, the doctors allowed Maddy to get disconnected from the IVs today. All the medication that she is currently getting is in pill form. This makes getting around a little easier. Maddy was also able to Skype for a short time today. She was glad to see all of her classmates. Dad is now the meanie making her do school work!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Spring Break Extended (Day # 12)
Still waiting... Total White Blood Cell Count = 200
To get specific, Maddy's total white blood cell count has been going back and forth between 100 and 200 since her last chemo treatment. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that make up 50%-70% of your total white blood cells and they are the infection fighters. In order for the doctors to even consider letting Maddy come home, her neutrophil count has to be atleast 200 alone. They don't even start counting the neutrophils until the total number of white blood cells in the body reaches a minimum of 500. Today the doctor told Russ that this typically happens 20-29 days after the initial chemo treatment Maddy had 19 days ago, so she could come home tomorrow or 10 days from now...
To get specific, Maddy's total white blood cell count has been going back and forth between 100 and 200 since her last chemo treatment. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that make up 50%-70% of your total white blood cells and they are the infection fighters. In order for the doctors to even consider letting Maddy come home, her neutrophil count has to be atleast 200 alone. They don't even start counting the neutrophils until the total number of white blood cells in the body reaches a minimum of 500. Today the doctor told Russ that this typically happens 20-29 days after the initial chemo treatment Maddy had 19 days ago, so she could come home tomorrow or 10 days from now...
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Spring Break (Day#11)
Today was another good day for Maddy. No aches or pains. Unfortunately, this makes it even harder on Maddy being in the hospital. She so wants to come home! Russ and I did the changing of the guard this evening. Even though it is nice to be home, it just doesn't feel right without all of us here. Of course it didn't help that Maddy was crying when I left the hospital with Julia.
We could use a few extra prayers for Maddy's white blood cell count to come up quickly so we can all be together again at home soon!!!
We could use a few extra prayers for Maddy's white blood cell count to come up quickly so we can all be together again at home soon!!!
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