All the excitement of the thought of going home had B a bit tired. A slight fever in the morning caused some anxiety, but it came back to normal. An orientation about going home and home care, a plethora of prescription drugs, 2 bags of platelets, and a training session for me to learn to flush the catheter and viola!
We are off. By the time we got out the double doors we were bushed. But not too much for a quick cruise to the beach and no nausea, yea! We got to the car just before the rain came down. We were going to try to catch a bit of the soccer game, or even a quick hi to our youngest, but the prudent decision to get home was made. B was overwhelmed at being home, it meant so much to be free, and then to come home to heal was over the top. He took a quick nap, had a snack and then got comfy in his "lounge"!
So I think the last count for White blood cells I reported was maybe at 4, well this morning it went to 6.2. Well that is so great, but the platelets are still a bit low, 13, hence to 2 bags to go. They have been watching these counts so they could see how well B was progressing, but the real measure for us was revealed today when B got a report on his Red blood cells. Since February 2010 the highest B's Red Blood Count has been is a 9. He hasn't had any blood infusion for 3 days and his RBC went from 9.2 to 9.7 to 10.2. Wow, that was the most fabulous news of all, see that means that the new bone marrow is working and making Red Blood Cells. We were beside ourselves happy! Even though today was a very busy, tiring day, reflecting back it was a miraculous day as well. One,will we never forget and one, we will always be thankful for. Now we look toward beginning phase 2. Healing at home and all that goes with that. Thank you and bless you.
Until next time,
Hopeful Believer.
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