God continues to provide for us with answered prayer. After Carson's reaction to the infusion was over, both he and I slept very well for the next 5 hours. We didn't even know the nurse came in for vitals and to reset the IV pump. Sometime during those 5 hours, Carson's fever broke and he is still fever free this evening! He is eating and drinking better, and even playing with his toys.
Another answered prayer was Carson's IGG level. It was 350!! They will not try another infusion at the hospital!! That doesn't mean they won't try one at the clinic, but for now we don't have to worry about it.
Thank you for all the prayers and support today. It has truly been a blessing to our family.
And now, may I be so bold as to ask for more. As of this morning, Carson's platelets dipped very low and his other counts also remained low. Because of this, the doctor has scheduled him for a bone marrow test to determine if the virus and the chemo have essentially "wiped out the factory". She does not suspect a relapse, but would like to get a better understanding of what is going on and determine if he needs to take neupogen for a longer period of time. The catch....if his 4 AM blood draw shows fair improvement in counts and platelets, the bone marrow test will be canceled. The magic number for the platelets is "around 20".
This is now my new prayer....counts and platelets up, bone marrow test out. If you are reading this tonight, please pray with me.
-Jennifer
Monday, May 17, 2010
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Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you and sure the magic number will come true.
Silvana
Jennifer, I prayse the Lord this morning but I won't leave him alone. I will keep asking for his healing to come your way stronger and stronger. Don't worry...if you can...keep the faith.
ReplyDeleteLots of love Cristina