This really hasn't been our day. Today was to be the day of the big bone marrow biopsy that will determine what our next year will look like. It was postponed until tomorrow because Joe's blood draw showed that despite our bit of hopeful news on Friday, all of Joe's counts had dropped. Joe had a platelet transfusion and a shot of Neulasta.
We went home and planned to return in the morning for another platelet transfusion followed by the bone marrow biopsy, and possibly a blood transfusion. Unfortunately, sometime after dinner Joe spiked a fever. You know what that means. It means he was admitted to the hospital. We just arrived about an hour ago, and Joe has been giving samples of everything to be tested. I just got kicked out of the room for a bit so that they can give Joe a chest x-ray. Joe's most recent temperature was 101.6. Joe isn't feeling so great right now. He's still being calm and positive, but the fever understandably has him feeling uncomfortable and light-headed.
Obviously, we could use everyone's continued prayers and positive vibes. Also, please pray for Baby Livi, Ann, and Amy Wilhoite. (Links to the left.) They each are having their own kind of prayer-welcoming week.
If you want to send Joe another not-so-attractive card filled with lots of love and encouragement, here is the link again...Patient e-card greetings. Joe's at West Penn, Rm. T-715.
Thanks for looking out for my Joe!
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Pssst. Happy birthday to Alice, Vince, Donna (bowlergirl!), and Baby Ethan. :)
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I'm sorry to hear Joe is back in the hospital. I hope this visit will not be long and that you both will soon be back home. Prayers are being said for both of you and prayers are also being said that the biopsy comes back showing lots and lots of donor cells.
In Christ's love,
Paul and April
hang in there, joe! i have been in your same boat and i know it's miserable. you and karen's positivity and love are an inspiration to me and all people suffering from cancer. good luck with the biopsy tomorrow and i will be sending positive vibes your way.
erica
Just wanted to say I am thinking of you both and praying for you!
keeping you in prayer and wishing the best for the BMBx, Joe.
(and psst, here's free hot tip for F'Football 2007: Ricky Williams is an ill-advised pick.) :)
After reading Friday's post I thought things were finally turning around for the better. Hopefully he's kicked that fever by now and you can get some good results on the biopsy. The two of you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks for the birthday wishes. You rock! :)
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