7pm Platelets were transfused this afternoon once Don's fever went down. Just found out that the chest x-ray was clear but no other word about the other tests today but blood cultures take a minimum of 2 days...
10:30 AM
Just last night when David spoke to his mom, we rejoiced as a family that Don’s platelets had held steady and for the first time in weeks, it was not necessary to have a platelet transfusion. That news, in combination with the doctor’s report yesterday morning that once his white count reached 1.0, he could be released, had us all giving thanks.
This morning though, the news is not good. His platelets and white count has fallen. Perhaps the most alarming is that he is once again running a fever and fluid has accumulated in his bronchial tubes. A chest x-ray, among other test has been ordered.
Charles and Lisa, who would normally leave immediately for the Quad Cities, have commitments this week in Des Moines and cannot leave without hurting their daughters, who are involved in programs.
Glenda is alone today, very concerned, and asking for prayer.
10:30 AM
Just last night when David spoke to his mom, we rejoiced as a family that Don’s platelets had held steady and for the first time in weeks, it was not necessary to have a platelet transfusion. That news, in combination with the doctor’s report yesterday morning that once his white count reached 1.0, he could be released, had us all giving thanks.
This morning though, the news is not good. His platelets and white count has fallen. Perhaps the most alarming is that he is once again running a fever and fluid has accumulated in his bronchial tubes. A chest x-ray, among other test has been ordered.
Charles and Lisa, who would normally leave immediately for the Quad Cities, have commitments this week in Des Moines and cannot leave without hurting their daughters, who are involved in programs.
Glenda is alone today, very concerned, and asking for prayer.
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