Feb 13, Day +17 Are we climbing yet?

"Just the Facts"--  Headache all day, more tired today, less pain.

Well, from day to day, you never know what you will encounter.  B did not get any platelets or blood today, and it seems he was more tired.  Even though he did get some walking in, he could not go for long without needing to nod off for a bit.  It has happens like that every other day or so.  Yesterday I mentioned that the White cells showed up.  The number was point one.  Also it is important to note that he did get platelets yesterday.  So at midnight the new numbers were: White cells point 2! Platelets 13.  This was exciting to hear the Whites grow.  Then at noon today the White cell count was point 3! Yahoo, but we didn't find out until later that the platelet count was at 15!!!  He didn't get platelets today.  That means they generated on their own.  So it sounds like we are beginning to climb.  The reading from tonight at midnight will be a tell all.  So I could be getting a call at 4am tomorrow, Monday to get the latest exciting news.  B's mind right now is very sensitive.  He really cannot handle any negative information.  He interprets everything as meaning he will have to stay longer.  So this climbing news couldn't have come at a better time.

At the home front we are taking an optimistic view at all this and preparing for B's return.  The house was scrubbed yesterday, and washing protocol signs will go up this week as a reminder to all in the house just when you will need to wash your hands.  Of course the upstairs will be off limits for most everyone.  Wipe down rituals will begin this week as well, and the cars will be thoroughly cleaned.  Just about anywhere B will be needs to be fully scrubbed to keep him healthy.  So a big thank you to the cleaning crew, also I think there is a seamstress and a laundress in there too!  So nice to get those cards of encouragement.  It really is a sweet blessing.  We know we are surrounded by so many giving and caring people and it is amazing to be the recipients of this kindness.  Stay tuned, hoping to have some late/early breaking news!
Until next time,
Hopeful Believer.