Time to break out the bubbly, although around here, that means taking out a carton of milk and shaking vigorously.
There's movement on the white blood cell front. For three days in a row, the white count has been bumping up a bit. It's impossible to know at this point if it's the Australian Whites or the homegrown varieties that are in production. Could it be North Fork, Long Island? The famous Napa-Sonoma regions of California? Iowa? (Rebecca: if there's Iowan wine, I expect a bottle of it, especially if there's any hint of corn on the label).
They won't let me out of here until my Absolute (no, not the vodka) Neutriphil Count is at least 500 for two days. Today, it was 48.6. Fortunately, once these suckers get going, there's no stopping them. It could happen this weekend!
But they are baby cells, and as such, often take longer to multiply. What with naps, diaper changes, and "staying on goal" issues we might be looking at a week.
There are still many challenges to face. The hospital part has been the first hurdle.
Ah, I can almost smell the fresh air.
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Patty,
I am thrilled to hear that there is movement on the white blood cell front. May those cells keep reproducing with great rapidity!
Sam and I have been making it a habit to read the Plog as often as we can, looking forward to this distant link to all that is going on in your life and your family's lives right now. How I wish that we still lived close enough to be of some use to your family...
A silly quote to make you laugh:
"The invention of the teenager was a mistake. Once you identify a period of life in which people get to stay out late but don't have to pay taxes - naturally, nobody wants to live any other way." - Judith Martin, aka Miss Manners
Love, Renee
great news Patty....
is the following a quote?
"Why do bikers wear leather? Because chiffon wrinkles" (Paul Lynde)
Hello Patricia.
So great to hear / read your updates. I am thinking of you! Thanks for sharing...
Cheers!
Dianna (Team in Training)
considering everything we've both been through in the last year, when you're fully recovered, wadda ya say we go skydiving? at least once just to say we did it. talk to you soon. Love, Chris
We're so glad to hear your white blood cells are increasing. We have been following your progress. We know you must be so ready to go home. Thinking of you...
Great news about the count! A hint of corn in Iowa wine. The best selling brands are Mercorn, Cabercorn and Sangricorn. We'll send a case to celebrate, boil before using. Quote of the day, although I don't remember where I first came across it. "If you want what you have, you'll always have what you want."
White blood cells - go! There is no stopping you now Pat.
I liked George's quote so here is mine...
What do you do with an elephant with three balls?
Walk him and pitch to the Rhino!
(Hot Shots)
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