Counts are Up, Antibiotics Given

Rebekah's counts were up today. Her White Blood Count was into the normal range. From Critical on Wednesday to Normal today - thanks to the daily shots. That means that she doesn't need any more shots for this round and she now has some ability to fight infection. She still shouldn't be around sick people, but she doesn't have to be isolated. As long as the girls are doing ok, we should be able to make the Christmas celebrations.

Also, with Rebekah's White Blood Count up, she now has some ability to heal her bottom on her own. Her rash is doing better, but still has a ways to go. Her stools are more normal now and she is doing a good job of telling me when she needs a change.

She continues to throw up periodically. She's been coughing, sneezing with lots of snot, and complaining of owies. She does seem to have quite a bit of energy.

While at clinic, we checked to see if we could get her antibiotic today. Wednesday, Day Treatment was too busy to do it, but today they were able to. So we stayed for the extra two hours to get it done. She needs it once a month (somewhere between 3 and 5 weeks) so I didn't want to put it off too long.

While in Day Treatment getting her antibiotic, she was indicating that she was hungry. So, I gave her some bolus food. I didn't give her much (about 1/4 cup) and she started throwing up. Uugh! All over her and her blanket and everything. What a mess! Time to change her shirt and get a warm hospital blanket. After that, she did take a nap, which was nice. She probably needed it.

Grandma M watched Sarah while Mommy and Rebekah went into clinic and Daddy got a lot of work done. She and Sarah worked on sorting through the girls toys. I don't know how much fun it was for Sarah, but she didn't seem to mind it.

Friends Crissy and Josh and their little one Jessika stopped by and brought some Christmas presents for the girls. Jessika is just about Sarah's age. That was very thoughtful and generous of them and we appreciate it. There are quite a few presents under the tree and most of them are from the generosity of others, for which we are very thankful.

Merry Christmas to everyone. We have so much to be thankful for. God loves us and sent his son for us. May you all have a wonderful Christmas full of love and family.