Day 14

Tuesday March 24, 2009

Busy, busy, busy day for me! I was finally able to see Jake at 9pm. He is doing so much better I can't even believe it. His counts were great once again, but he is still on steroids. Hoping that the steroids will plateau out the counts evenly. His white blood cells were up to above 2. His red blood cells were at 3.9. His hemoglobin was at 11.4. He did not get any platelets because his count were at 32. He also has his neutrophls were at almost 1,000 being at 987. His lymphs were also at 777. He was taken off the pulse and oxygen monitors throughout the day, but had to use it the previous night. More of his hair is falling out on his head. Not only that, but he has to do his breathing intake and output three times a day. Just by blowing and taking in air through this plastic contraption. He also has to use a nebulizer three times a day for 20 minute periods. He ate today! I was so pleased when I heard that. He was able to a corn dog, and some lemon ice! He is much back to himself. I walked in and he was wide awake, and able to joke around like he usually does. Great job Jacob, hang in there!