Jill had a bone marrow biopsy today. No results yet, but they do not expect her to be in FULL remission until the end of the 2nd round of chemo. Her WBC count is around 400 (it needs to be 500 for her to leave the hospital, and at least 1000 to be readmitted so that the next cycle of chemo can start), so it's gone down (it was in the 100's on Friday!) & come back up....concerning, because she is at increased risk for infection, but heartening because it shows the luekemia is not coming back in full force!
So, we have another clinic appointment on Wednesday. The earliest she will be readmitted is Thursday or Friday of this week. Matt may start back to work this week. Nerve-racking for both of us, but necessary...we need to save the handful of weeks he has left on Family Leave for those REALLY HARD times...this certainly isn't one of them, but it sure has been nice to be all together as a family of 4, nearly every minute of every day these past 5 days!
Thanks for all of your prayers & phone calls & cards & packages & good wishes! Keep them coming!
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One baby's courageous fight to squash (diddly doo!) leukemia....and dance by the light of the moon!
Jillian Litton Leukemia Fight Fund
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3 comments:
Hey Guys, I know it will be hard when Matt comes back to work, but dont worry - we'll take very good care of him, keep him busy so the day flies by quickly!! Thinking of you and sending good wishes and prayers everyday!! Debbie
I am one of Matt's co-workers, and we will make sure he is well taken care of, take him on our morning walks, and let him know we are here for him, and you all
Sending you all hugs...Leah
Hi there-
I've been in the desert visiting my mom for several days ~ your blog is my first stop on the internet!
I've kept you all in thought and prayer.
Hope to see you soon!
Love and hugs.
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