Leo's mom went to the doctor today and her tests all came out great. Her platelet counts were good, her heart is healthy and overall in great shape. She will be his donor (for real this time). So our revised schedule is as follows: Leo's mom will start her neupogen on Sunday and they will collect her stem cells next Thursday and possibly Friday, if necessary. Leo will be admitted next Thursday and will start his radiation therapy that same day.
Leo's been feeling kinda sick the last couple days. He had a bit of a fever last night and now his throat is sore. He did have his blood counts today and they were ok, not great. He will be going in tomorrow for a blood transfusion, but doesn't need platelets, which is good. So our evenings are pretty much just taking it easy and hanging out with the girls before he is admitted next week.
Thanks to everyone that's been following the blog since I've started it. It's been really helpful for me to not have to tell the same updates several times. Please do still feel free to call us. I don't want you all to feel hesitant at all. The purpose of this was just to give you the latest information. We'll take your calls whenever we can, but if we don't pick up, then likely Leo is just not feeling well and I have my hands full with the girls or something else. Take care!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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This is wonderful news Rivera Family! YAY for ALL "mom's" out there who are blessed to be given a chance to help the very child they brought into the world. Please give the ORIGINAL Mrs. Rivera all our best! Finally...some relief knowing the plan & course of action. Keep up the gr8 blog updates, Bernadette!
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