We went back to the hospital this morning. Joe received some magnesium in addition to his usual bag of saline. His platelets are down to 14, so it is almost definite that Joe will be getting a platelet transfusion tomorrow. Joe is extremely neutropenic now. The doctor who has been rounding keeps stressing that this is a critical period. During this point of the transplant process, most patients end up being admitted to the hospital with fever/infection. It is almost like a rite of passage. But you still never know. A lucky few manage to sneak past this little detour. Let's hope and pray Joe is one of the lucky few!
The good news is that Joe has been eating a bit more since yesterday. Not only that, but most of the food he has been eating has been staying in his body for a normal-ish amount of time. Joe had been experiencing some diffuse pain in his belly for several days, and that is finally going away. Each day we see a bit of progress. The nurses and doctors like to remind us not to be disappointed or discouraged if there are setbacks along the way, or if Joe feels blah for awhile. Still, it makes the days easier to stay positive and celebrate the tiny victories. If we encounter setbacks we'll deal with them. Before that, it doesn't make sense to worry, does it?
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Hey Joe and Karen,
Glad to hear things are going well-ish! We're all still praying for you! YOU CAN DO IT!! GO TEAM GO!
I will hope and pray that Joe is one of the lucky few! Darn doctors and their need to prepare us for the worst. Tell 'em you are staying positive! "The assurance of things hoped for; and the conviction of things not seen" (Heb 11:1). You are walking out the life that no one could have imagined 10 months ago. Step by step, day by day. Keep the faith kids, cry when you must, know that we are there with you. GLA
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