numbers

Riley had his blood drawn at camp. The doctor's nurse called with the results. He didn't need us to come in to talk. That must mean the numbers were unexceptional. Tom was disappointed in them. His response was "sh#&". They are kind of the marginal that we were afraid of.

Platelets 62,000 up a little from 53,000
White cells 2.4 down from 2.7
ANC 1100
Hemoglobin 10.4 up "Yeah" low normal range
Reticulacites or new cells 1.7 up a little


New appointment July 22 for next blood draw

Since we haven't heard from camp, I assume everything is going well. Tom wanted me to call and ask, but I have a rule. If you call and ask you are sure to achieve the nightmare you are trying to avoid. Its like checking in on the babysitter while on a date. They will call if they need to. I did confirm with the camp the day before that the blood draw was scheduled and the nurse said yes and she would call me back with the results. Which she did, after conferring with the doctor, so she could answer my questions fully.

I have been enjoying the freedom. I went up to Longview to see some friends. We played and watched chick movies. I had no children or dog or pet or husband with me. It was all girls. It was a nice estrogen high. I brought a girlfriend back with me. Her family joined us for a barbecue. It was nice to have company. What was also nice was knowing the house was fairly presentable without having to do a massive clean up before hand.

Tom and I are all a twitch though over wanting to know how camp is going. I told the councilors Trevor was the go to guy for all gross and disgusting things. Trevor chimed in that he had won the cricket spitting contest last year at camp. He grinned ear to ear with pride. I did too for that matter. He is willing to put himself out there and embarrass himself to make people happy and laugh. He has the biggest heart.

I handed Riley a small bottle of sanitizer as I left the camp. He tucked it into his pocket and gave me one of those half hugs you get from teens, only one arm and a small quick clench at that. He said he was really looking forward to the climbing wall. Ack, I am glad I am not there watching. That is almost up there with the plane ride. He at least wears a harness so he can't get too hurt.

I was glad to see the weather cooperate and the sun come out and warm us up. Hopefully they got to swim. I sent them both with new , in the box, goggles. I can only hope they fit. At least the boys will be rinsed off in a pool, if they are not showering. I am told 120 children were participating. I made a donation, since the camp was free for the boys.