We got great news from Leo's doctors today. His WBC count was up to 3! His counts haven't been that high in 6 months, so this is a great accomplishment. Now that his counts are starting to recover, they need to make sure he'll be stable enough to be released. At this point their main concerns are the nagging cough that he's had the past week that seems to be getting worse and the fact that he still cannot eat. So they had him get a CT scan today of his sinuses and lungs to see what the problem is and why the cough is so persistent. With regards to his appetite, Leo's been trying as hard as he can to get at least a couple bites down. The doctors and nurses are monitoring how much he eats so he wants to to the best he can to show them that he can keep food down. He made some strides today as he was able to eat a half a pancake for breakfast and a half of a hamburger for dinner. Doesn't sound like much, but he hasn't eaten anything in the last week, so this is actually quite an accomplishment.
Kadence and Claudine had a wonderful day today. Tito Patrick and Tita Celeste took them to Brookfield Zoo to enjoy the weather. They had so much fun and we are so grateful to have such wonderful friends that have the courage to take our kids out in public. The girls have been stuck in the house a lot lately, so this is something they really needed. Thanks so much guys!
Hope everyone else was able to enjoy the wonderful weather today as I hear it's going back down to the 20's by the end of the week!
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Bernadette,
ReplyDeleteWe're soo happy to read that Leo is slowly, but surely getting better! We have missed you guys and wish we could come visit, but with the kids having runny noses and me working with all the other sickie kids at school, I just don't want to chance the recovery process by bringing Leo unwanted grems!!!
Please know that we are thinking of you all and are praying for Leo! Lots of love and hugs to everyone!!!!! ;)
take care,
Chris, Lar, Peyton & Cooper
Awesome news...just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi there,
ReplyDeleteI feel so badly that i can't be there with you. :( At least I feel connected thanks to your blog.
We are happy that his WBC count is up. From .2 to 3!! That's great progress!
Please tell Leo that you guys are CONSTANTLY on my mind.
Much love,
Liza (the homie)