Not much new to report... Mac had his clinic visit and his platelet transfusion as predicited. (For your biology lesson of the day, platelets don't last as long as hemoglobin, that's why the platelets they gave him at Children's Hospital in NO are gone. The blood he got there is still maintaining. He got all this last Wednesday.) We also learned that Aplastic Anemia is in the category of "Bone Marrow Failure" diseases. I told them today that this was not PC. They are now labeling Mac as "Bone Marrow Challenged"!
Peter and Annie received their kits today and thanks to my sister Ana's efforts the blood was drawn and back to FedEx in about 2 hours. So now we wait some more. Mac's next check will be Friday morning.
We moved into a small apt. in the Ronald McDonald House. It's less than a mile from the hospital and has lots of amenities. We're keeping busy running errands, enjoying all the presents we've been receiving, and visiting with my friend Gail and her family. Thanks to all of you who have sent Mac packages. Today really was Christmas in July for him!
Keep up the praying and the positive vibes!! We are very thankful for the outpouring of support we've received!
Good to hear your spirits are up! The Lobell's are thinking about you often and send our prayers for Mac's speedy recovery! Take care until Friday! Dawn, Cory, Cameron and Kayla!
ReplyDeleteMo - please look up Paul Johnson who works at the Ronald McDonald house. His name was given to me from an LSU fan. He is from Louisiana and a huge LSU fan. He likes to meet all the people from Louisiana who are at St. Judes. We will continue to keep Mac and your family in our prayers.
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Gee, Mac.. you and I seem to be on the same schedule as far as blood testing goes! I'll be back at the doc again Fri for somemore bloodwork to see if I need a transfusion,too!I'll try to save some for ya'.
ReplyDeleteI love the PC comment! Ya'll will be great docs or nurses when this is past ya'! Mac..keep doing your own thing and beat this! You can do it!!
Thanks for the updates. You all remain in our thougths and prayers.
ReplyDeleteYshanne, Scott, Christian, Ryan and Matthew