Emily was able to kick her fever with one dose of Tylenol and Codeine. That is wonderful news.
The Oncologists came for their morning rounds and were very positive about Emily latest lab results. Her ANC fell back to 300 which is not in the right direction, but they see an elevation in the lymphocites and other white blood cells that they usually see as a precursor for neutrofil counts rising. Her hemoglobin is also high enough to be considered normal so for now no more tranfusions.
The best news is that nothing has grown so far in the blood or urine cultures. What this means is this is probably a virus and not an infection. She will continue to get IV antibiotics though, until she can kick her fever without Tylenol and her ANC levels are above 500.
Tracy and I feel very encouraged with this news. Emily is also feeling well, with little or no leg pain, and has continued to have a healthy appetite through this. I just went on a run to the Menlo Park Safeway for a 5 pack of Corn Dogs :-) She won't eat hospital food so we are having to either make it at home or shop for her cravings.
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Chris,
Just got a link to your blog and Vipin's email that you'd be OOO. My thoughts are with your family. Emily will get through this.
Bao Chau
Hi Guys,
We'll be at clinic tomorrow (Tues) and would love to be able to save you a trip to Safeway - just drop us a note (or call: 650.465.7696) if Emily's got a morning craving and we'll drop it off in the AM.
Good juju = )
We send our love and prayers for Emily to feel better soon.
We know how much she and her parents want her home.
Cogradulations Chris and Tracy for 10 years of marriage. We remember dancing at your wedding. What a great party that was.
Much love, Melinda and Ray
Hi you guys!
Our appointment for today up there got canceled, and it sounds like it wouldn't have been a good day to come up anyway. But we'll be up there on Wednesday for Ricky to see the ophthamologist, and would love to stop by if she's still there and the time is right. If you get a chance, please let me know if that would be okay. :)
Glad things are looking up!
I'm sorry to hear about the past few days' events surrounding Emily's hospital stay. I'm glad she is doing better, and we will definitely keep her in our thoughts and hope she gets to go home very soon.
Leah
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