We have not updated in some time. We apologize for that. Things have been very busy here--it seems whenever we are home, we try to get as much as we can done, while entertaining Maggie and keeping up our work schedules.
We went to the clinic on Monday to get counts checked. Maggie was about at the bottom, with an ANC of 20 and her hemoglobin and platelets also very low. They scheduled an appointment at the clinic for this early morning, warning us that we might be spending a bit of time while Maggie got platelet and blood transfusions, due to her low counts. They assumed that she would most likely bottom out even more. So, early this morning, we lugged Maggie's toys and my work to the clinic thinking we would be there for several hours.
Maggie surprised us, however, with a whopping 4,000+ ANC, normal hemoglobin, and borderline platelets. So, with this news, we were told Maggie will stay on schedule and be admitted on Friday for our last chemotherapy treatment in this phase. After this chemo treatment, our next inpatient stay for chemo will be in 8 weeks.
Thank you for your continued prayers. We saw prayers answered through the quick recovery of counts for Maggie. Please pray that this next chemo treatment will do its job, while not giving Maggie any of its side effects. This next treatment can cause fevers--please pray that Maggie doesn't get any fevers and nothing will postpone us from leaving the hospital after the treatment is over.
On another note, if you look at the post prior to this, you'll see a video that we took of Maggie the other day. Take a look sometime!
7 comments:
Whitney - that video of Maggie was a trip. My kids loved it. They pray for Maggie every evening so it was nice for them to be able to see her laughing and having a great time. Thanks for that. I'm glad you will have some time off after Friday. We pray that Maggie does not develop any fevers.
Love,
Stephanie
Great news! Maggie is cool. We like you guys a lot.
Thanks for sharing Maggie's joyous giggle with us. It helps to see her and know that prayers are being answered. God has you covered!
Cousin Kathy
Thanks for sharing the clip of Maggie laughing. Love the way her little feet and toes wiggle! Great news on her counts - MUST be the power of prayer, especially that huge jump in her ANC. We'll keep on praying. Love, Cousin Carol
Hi there Andy, Whitney and baby Maggie. I am so glad that things are going smoother for you. I have been and continue to pray for Maggie's counts, fevers and etc. to be normal. God seems to be answering these prayers! I am so GLAD to hear her ANC was good! You all are REAL TROOPERS!!! And THANKS for faithfully keeping up Maggie's BLOG with your hectic and very busy schedules!!! Take Great Care :) Tina
I just loved that video and must have played it three times in a row, and she is just a little cutie. Ann and I talk about you so often and have you in our thoughts. Sandy
hey Andy, Whitney and Maggie -
i stop by here often to check up on Maggie, but rarely leave comments. i just want you to know i think of you often and pray for maggie's health whenever she comes to mind.
take care,
Malissa Takacs
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