Day 12

Sunday March 22, 2009

Long day for me! I had to leave Jacob at 11:30 this morning since I had to work. His white blood cells rose to .8. His red blood cells went down to 3.1. He did not need platelets since his count was at 27, which is great. When I left this morning my mom and dad were here. He had gotten sick as I left, and I felt horrible. His mouth is still getting better. As I watch him as days progress he seems to be more alert, and happier. (well that is happy as he can tolerate the pain). His neutrophls were only at 16. The doctors decided to schedule Lasix so that he can relieve some extra pain from fluids in his lungs. He now gets Lasix at 10am and 6pm. This will hopefully raise his outs of urine. As I see him progress he has lost some weight, and his hair still seems to fall out. His hair on his head and face is really only the place that is falling out. It tends to itch as it falls out. He was also put on oxygen and a pulse ox throughout the night to make sure there were no complications since he has been having trouble breathing. As I woke Monday morning I didn't receive a phone call for complications which concludes a great evening. Keep continuing the mission.