thursday 4/15/2010 numbers

wbc 2.1 range 6-17.5
-Gran 1.4 range 1-8.5
rbc 2.54 range 3.10-4.50
hgb 6.9 range 10.5-13.5
platelets 14 range 300-750


So much for optimism. The nurse tells us the shots can show a false positive result. It can take a few days for the real results to show after cutting back on the shots. We are getting platelets and red blood today to make Riley comfortable through the weekend. We all had such hopes. Riley's conservative guesses on where he would be were closest to the truth. Tom showed up after we got the numbers. I can see where the discussion is headed with the doctor when he comes. Our appointment is not until 1:30.

Originally I thought it would be a hi, bye visit. Now with the transfusions I know we will be here all day. Last week the red didn't arrive until 1:30. Red takes two and a half hours to transfuse one unit. They don't tell you these things in the beginning. They let you figure it out for yourself. Probably want to avoid parents and children whining about how long it all takes. I just say that our Thursdays are dedicated to the hospital.

The dressing gets changed on the picc. The nurse is friendly and fun. The nurses are our only company so it is nice to have them friendly. Gigi is on a trip and wont be back until next week. Being tax day makes Tom and me grouchy so we try not to say too much to each other because we'll just snap at each other. Once this week is past we'll be back to normal. it happens every year at this time. Tom says that they will put him in a nursing home before he hires someone to do his taxes for him.

We wait for the doctor now and the blood and platelets. Riley is into a good book and ignores us as much as possible. I took the boys to Barnes and Noble on Sunday. They got to pick out a few new books. The mall was busy so after the treates we left. Riley has had his nose in his new book, except for study times, for days. It was a good choice.

I had just finished reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl who played with fire. Book three comes out at the end of May. I prepaid and ordered it sent to the house while we were at the store. Wonderful books. I need another good read while I wait, suggestions are welcome.