Hi everyone:
Yesterday, MaryBeth and I escorted Kathleen to her oncologist's appointment. The doctor ordered a complete blood count (CBC). Kathleen had gone several days without transfusions of blood and platelets, so we anticipated her counts would be down and that we might need to take her for transfusions.
Instead, her platelets came back higher (24,000) than the last time they were checked! We exchanged high-fives all around. The encouraging results led the oncologist to schedule a second round of chemo for next Wednesday. We were also able to sort out a few issues with her doctor around pain management and stomach discomfort.
Kathleen was having terrible stomach cramps through the early part of the day yesterday, and again in the mid-afternoon. Her symptoms settled later in the afternoon, so Don took Kathleen out for dinner at Outback Steakhouse last night. The kids had a lasagna that one of the family's neighbors brought to them.
I'm with Kiddo today. She's having a so-so morning.
Love,
Brian
Kathleen! Oh my gosh -- what a shocker! I would never have expected your platelets to come back higher than the last time. You are unbelievably strong. I am so sorry about your terrible stomach pain. We all wish so much that we could remove this pain. I read this yesterday and sent all my prayers to heaven for you. How nice that you and Donny had an evening at Outback. I'm thinking of you, always thinking of you. XOXOXO
ReplyDeleteBrian, thank you so much for keeping us informed and letting us know how great the neighbors are.
Love, Maureen