From Drew:
Ethan's got his first platelet transfusion today. His platelets were down to 36. Sunday when he had his bloody nose it was 68. It should be around 150+ So, since it has been steadily dropping, they gave him some today. The Red Blood count is low as well but we are waiting till Friday and will recheck them before we do a Red Blood Transfusion. here is link to explain the blood stuff more:
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/understandingyourdiagnosis/examsandtestdescriptions/understanding-your-lab-test-results
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/understandingyourdiagnosis/examsandtestdescriptions/understanding-your-lab-test-results
We as a family are getting worn out and it is showing up here and there. I started to wear down about 2 weeks ago and the rest have followed suit. We have received emails from both of Charles's teachers about grades and behavior's, Ethan had the most difficult Chemo yet, most likely due to having a virus and with each treatment his system get beat down more. Just doing home work takes him over the edge emotionally and his ability to handle the pin pokes from drawing blood, shots, and accessing his port is virtually gone. Beth is back in school taking some tough subjects and working 2 days a week for her old boss.
I wrote a comment and don't see it on this page, but be assured of my prayers and thanks for all of your family during Ethan's weakness and treatments.
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ReplyDeletehmmmm...wow your family is an inspiration to us all. I loved reading the day with ethan, what a day! and knowing how to pray honestly for you guys is a reality check for us all!!! i'm reading a book now by jerry bridges,"trusting God even when life hurts" and the comment that keeps coming up is "why is it easier to obey God than to trust Him?" sorry, kinda a deep thought:). anyway we are onour knees for you guys. roxanna
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