Day 20

Just a short post to say that Kristy is progressing....her WBC (white blood cell) count (those little guys that give you an immune system) is up to about 700 today so it is beginning to come up a little bit each day and this is good. She's been getting dialysis every day which is making her much better. It is so great to see her alert and responsive! She had us a little worried!!

Her attitude is so good....she just keeps going, trying to do what the doctors ask, even when she feels really puny. Her mouth, throat and pretty much all mucous membranes are pretty much completely raw.....I cannot imagine how painful it must be, but I know it's tough for her.
The nurses and staff continue to give her good care, although she does not have the aide 24/7 now, as she has improved. PT came today and got her to walk down the hall twice, so she can get some strength back.

All in all, she's fairing as well as could be hoped. The hope and prayer now is for the cells to engraft and bring the WBC up, and to avoid the graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD), and I just know that this will happen, all in good time.
Many thanks for your prayers, cards and calls! The sentiments mean alot to her (we read the cards to her and she enjoys them alot) and to us.
People are so very good, and we are very grateful!

(posted by Molly 11/12/08)