(This picture was taken while Maggie experimented with spaghetti.)Maggie is officially in REMISSION! Dr. French came in moments ago to let us know that her bone marrow showed that she has less than 1% leukemic blasts in her body. The definition of remission is that her counts have recovered and that the bone marrow shows less than 5% leukemic blasts. Now of course the goal is to keep Maggie in remission. Dr. French said yesterday that they will not do another bone marrow aspirate until the end of treatment (unless something abnormal shows up in her blood tests or other abnormal signs).
With the bone marrow aspirate yesterday, Maggie underwent a spinal with chemo, and two different chemo drugs (daunorubicin, vincristine). She tolerated these fairly well, with the exception of some pain off and on throughout the day and evening. With her being a baby, we continue to struggle to determine where the pain is originating.
Today Maggie has received more chemo and an IVIG transfusion (antibodies to help her immune system). She and Andy are napping right now. I worked this morning which caused some distress for both of them as Maggie doesn't like to take bottles and holds out until I return.
We have seen some of the effects of the chemo drugs used this time. Her eyes are reddened and we have to work on getting smiles out of her. Thankfully she has not shown signs of nausea thus far. We have two more days of chemo- Cytoxan and the rescue drug Mesna. We will most likely be discharged on Monday.
Pray that Maggie will not feel the effects of chemo, that she will not get mouth sores or any infections. Also pray that Maggie will stay in remission for the rest of her long life. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. We feel very loved by those we know and those we know only through this technology.
7 comments:
What wonderful news! Thanks for letting us know so quickly.
So we will have some special prayers of gratitude along with prayers for continuing support of all three of you. And those in the hospital working on Maggie's behalf.
Love. Great Aunt Phyllis
CONGRATS!!!!!! I am so thrilled for you all, that God heard and answered all the many prayers!! We will continue to pray for her health during this round of chemo, and that those smiles dont stay away too long :) Sleep well tonight Whit and Andy, knowing that God is taking care of your little one.
Oh, this is such wonderful news and an answer to prayer! I'll share the news with our church and continue praying.
Debbie M.
It is so good to hear! We pray that the good news will keep coming!!
Lois
Yeah! Go team Maggie! I can't wait to see you guys! Jay and I are both on antibiotics for ear and respitory infection...but as soon as we are well, its a celebration at Olive Garden! Hugs Jessica, Paul and Jay
What wonderful news! God is good! We continue to pray for Maggie and all of you.
Stephanie Lee
What a wonderful word, remission, and we are happy to hear it. Maggie, that name is spoken quite frequently here at our house, and we continue to think of you all. Love Aunt Sandy and Uncle Roger
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