Dear friends and family,
Yup, I'm still here. We found out Saturday morning that my body is rejecting normal platelets. There is a name for it but essentially I have antibodies that are killing the platelets that are being infused. The count was still below 10 so I got another unit on Saturday. This time they went from 4 to 2. That pretty much confirmed Dr, B's suspicions.
She started trying to get the special platelets immediately. Unfortunately none of the blood banks are open on the weekends but she was able to coerce the Mississippi Valley Blood Bank to at least start the process. However, that meant sending my blood to Davenport, Iowa. That was Saturday. Today is Monday & still no platelets. MV's local blood bank called this morning wanting four more tubes of blood. Boy am I glad I have a PPIC line in now!
We are hoping that the platelets arrive sometime before midnight or early tomorrow morning. Dr. B's goal is to discharge me on Wednesday in time for me to meet with the Transplant Team at UIHC. She really wants me to keep that appointment because she is now thinking we will only go through three cycles before we start the transplant process. She said she prays for both us every day - me for healing and for her, wisdom to do the right things.
Help me pray that the platelets arrive soon so that I can go to UIHC on Wednesday. Please also remember Paul's friend, Rick as he is now on palliative care. Pray for his wife, Susan, who is really struggling with the thought of life without Rick. And, while you,re at it, a few prayers sent heavenward for Megan & Scott who are having major vehicle difficulties right now would be very much appreciated,
I have to say, if I were to rank hospital stays, this one would be the best. The nursing care has been incredible with one little exception & that was just for eight hours & there were enough other nurses & techs around that it wasn't that bad. Everyone is upbeat & friendly & they treat me like they really do care about how I'n doing.
Well, I need a quick snooze before a friend from work stops by so, like Tigger, I'll say "TTFN - tata for now."
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