Once again our apologies for not updating this past week. Since our last update a week ago, with the exception of a decreased appetite (which was much needed), all is the same. We are enjoying every moment. Well almost, we are parenting a 2 year old and that has challenged both Kurt and I. We feel that her behavior is normal for her age and for that we are thankful.
This past Tuesday, Eden had labs checked locally to determine if she was able to have chemo on Wednesday. To my surprise her counts were too low to continue treatment. Her neutrophils needed to be 750 (the low end of normal is 1500) her counts were ~220. As excited as we are to complete delayed intensification, I am thankful for the unanswered prayers and that we were able to spend this week at home. God is so good!
This week we will be taking Eden to have labs checked on Tuesday to determine treatment for the week. Pending good results, Eden will be admitted Wednesday morning for her last inpatient chemo. She is scheduled for 2 different drugs via her port and also a spinal with chemo. She will be inpatient 24 hours and should be discharged Thursday. We will leave the hospital with shots of chemo as well as oral chemo to be continued at home. If we can keep Eden healthy and fever free for the next few weeks she will have beat the odds and successfully completed delayed intensification without an unplanned hospitalization.
As always, it’s late and we’re headed to get some much needed sleep!
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Selena and Kurt,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the treatments are going well. That's so good you got to enjoy some time at home this week. We are praying for you every day and hope that this will be Eden's last inpatient chemo. Thanks for keeping us updated!
Courtney and Mark Bell
Thanks for the update. I know it's a task of which one more you do not need but it is apreciated by those who care. Our thoughts are with "you all" that things go well. Keep up the good job, Steve J.
ReplyDeleteHope things are going well today and that the treatments can be completed and all is tolerated well for Eden. Yes, you brought a smile to our faces as we read about the trips to the grocery store, and the unusual requests of food. Laughter helps us over the rough spots in life. Please know you are in our daily thoughts and prayers. Your updates keep us near you as we go through each day, with Eden in mind. God Bless all 3 of you.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs, Aunt Mary & Uncle Heinz
We're so glad the treatments are almost over. We think of the 3 of you every day and can't wait to see Eden. You both do such an awesome job with her. She is just as lucky to have you 2 for parents as you are to have her! She is so precious. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Love, Kristi & Brooke
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