Day 174 - Clinic and Labs

The boys headed back to the hospital today to get labs and chat with doctors.  Ryan is gaining height, but not weight, so the doctors have changed his nutrition to make sure that he's getting enough calories, especially if he is in a growth spurt.

His ANC is still high (above 1000), but his platelets are a little low (about 60).  He is on track to get his spinal tap on Monday IF his platelets come back up above 75.  Otherwise, they will give him a transfusion on Monday and give him a few days to bring it back up.   Although it's frustrating to have delays, we are so grateful that he's feeling good and doing so well!

Ryan was spoiled (again) today with another gift from his aunt in California!  Especially with Grandma and Grandpa leaving yesterday, he was happy to have a new project!

Thank you all for the prayers and good thoughts!

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  1. Lois HillOctober 11, 2017 at 10:29 PM

    Yes, it is awesome that he is feeling okay, kind of unusual, but it is Ryan :) Praying for the platelets to get their count up -- no delays needed.
    the Lego kid :) :)
    LUV U all

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