Just a quick update after today's appointment.
Simon's platelets are up slightly. They seem to be the part of his counts that varies the most.
His white count hasn't changed from yesterday. The granulcytes are exactly where they were yesterday. The doctor said it may take up to a week for the nuepregen to start working.
His hemoglobin continues to fall. If it continues to drop, he will have to go to the hospital on Friday for a transfusion. Because it is so low, something like a nose bleed will be all the more dangerous.
Given Simon's counts, he should be a very sick little boy. He should be experiencing headaches and extreme fatigue. His bruising should be getting worse, and nosebleeds should not be stopping. God is so good, and I can tell He has sent his angels to watch over Simon. His energy level continues to be good. He has not had any headaches since the first few weeks. While he has had a few nose bleeds, most have been minor and have stopped quickly. He still has bruises, but they appear to be lessening.
I am remembering my morning walk and the hope of spring in the green grass peaking out from the ground. And I shall go to bed tonight full of hope of Simon's recovery!
A diary through the thoughts of a mother whose son was diagnosed with a critical illness.
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