Sorry-been a stranger...

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but not much has happened in the couple weeks that Leo's been home from the hospital. Good news is that he's kept away from infections and fevers, but he's still been going to U of C three times a week for blood and platelet transfusions. So like last week, for example, he went Monday, Wednesday and Friday and got both platelets and blood each time. His counts are still dropping fairly quickly and it makes him tired all the time. The doctors said that it is a bit odd that the cord blood hasn't kicked in yet, but they're not overly concerned at this point. They will start to let him see his doctor here in Elgin a couple times a week starting next week so that he doesn't have to go to the city all the time. So this week, he will see his local doctor on Wednesday after going to U of C for a transfusion. Then hopefully after that, he will be able to see his Elgin doctor twice a week and go to the city once.

We spend most of our time at home, as Leo can't go out in crowds of people or outdoors with all the spring pollen and such in the air. Easter was very low key for us. We usually hit a nice brunch or something, but decided just to order some food and have the immediate family here to celebrate. Leo was exhausted, but still glad to be with family during Easter. We also celebrated Alaina's 2nd birthday on April 15th and had a couple people over that evening. Lola made some pancit and we had some fried chicken. Such a Filipino meal! Good times were had by all. We are having a little party this Sunday for the kids to celebrate, but Leo will not be able to go.

I told you there wasn't much happening. I will be sure to update again soon! Take care!