still not up

Yesterday, Mary was at 2.2, but her neutrophils were low. Today she is @ 1.7. Ugh.

We just talked with the hematologist and he is recommending she get steroids to try and boost the bone marrow and kick out the antibodies that are wrecking havoc.

If we don't see any immediate results, he would want to do some sort of dialysis type procedure.  As a physician, he wants Mary to stay in the hospital, but as a parent and human, he is understanding of her wanting to leave.

We are making a push to get home today. She has tons of energy and no fevers.  I think we'll make it happen. As the hematologist said, Mary has been living with this all summer ... so why not head home?

There is little literature out there for them to refernece, so whatever Mary has going on is rare. My lady has never been ordinary!

I've got a full work week ahead with classes and activities every day/evening through Saturday. So, thanks to Bill & Marilyn for helping out.

Love,
Cam