We had our follow up visit at the clinic today. Carson was so excited when he woke up. He was even asking to go to the clinic an hour before his appointment...just to hang out! But, Jennifer and I are dream crushers. We made him hang out at the house instead. I know...we are SO mean!
"Maybe if I make a funny face I'll be taller." Who knew that getting measured was so much fun!Anyway, I am happy to report today's visit was far less than Tuesday's four and a half hour ordeal. The nurses were able to coax some blood out of Carson's port without any major problems.
As we waited for the blood numbers to come back, Carson made his rounds. He made his way back to the nurses station and started giving them Hershey's Kisses. Of course, then the nurses started giving him all kinds of attention...so he gave them some more Hershey's Kisses. Just where the heck was this going? Was he about to ask them for their phone numbers??
Before we could find out the answer to that question, we were done. Carson's ANC level was up to 610 - about a 50% climb in two days. Still not great, but much better than where he was.
Monday is the next big appointment. Carson's ANC needs to be 750 before starting the next round of chemo. We were almost there today, so getting there by Monday is practically a forgone conclusion. Looks like it'll be a chemo Monday.
Pray for Monday!
Paul.
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Carson is amazing! Hope he wasn't disappointed that they didn't have food yesterday. Praying for that ANC to come on up, and a good Monday. Betsy P.
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