Well, we were beginning to feel pretty good about David's progress. Then yesterday, he went in for bloodwork and a shot of neupogen yesterday. His counts were low, including a WBC count of 0.9 (now, remember 4.5 to 10 is the range of normal, so that was very critical and David was susceptible to every germ around). This afternoon, after lunch, he was going up to the oncology unit for his daily shot. His heart rate was elevated, his temp was 102 and his blood pressure was low. So, the doctor (who happened to be Dr. John Huber) decided he needed to stay there until his counts come back up and his fever goes away. He knows our anniversary is Sunday and that we have theatre tickets on Saturday evening. John seemed fairly confident that David's counts would be up by then. That will be a wonderful anniversary present!
The boys and I went to Baptist East to take David the necessities and see him for a bit. I fixed up the larger TV so he could use it instead of the tiny one attached to the wall. The three boys watched some beach volleyball together and I made sure everyone had snacks. Afterward, I took the boys to Target for a treat from the "Dollar Spot" (a treat for good behavior) and then to Long John Silver's for dinner.
Now, Davey and I are enjoying "Peter Pan" (did anyone know it is considered PG, due to language???). We will all try to have a restful night and greet tomorrow with new energy and even more inner peace.
“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.”
St. Francis de Sales
3 comments:
I hope your outlook was good this morning when you greeted the day. I'm sorry that David has to spend some more time away from you and the boys but hopefully it will help his infection/numbers, etc.
Sending hugs and prayers,
Tena, Terry and Eli
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!! Hope it's a great day.
LUVUH
Jen and David,
We have followed your progress through your blog, and wanted you to know we join your other family members and friends in offering our prayers to Our Loving God for your healing and strength. You are both strong in your faith, and obviously know that He doesn't give us more than we can handle. Keep fighting, David!
We love you all, and will continue to pray that God's Will Be Done in all of this. Keep us posted on the BMT schedule. Give our love to those precious boys!
Love,
Uncle John and Aunt Lori
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