The Numbers

Interesting numbers and then not so interesting. The doctor had not received his copy before I went down to the lab and picked up my copy today. I faxed him my copy. I have a call in to him to see if he wants blood again in a month or whether he wants to see Riley for a check up. Our scheduled time is end of January, the 26Th, at this point.

Plateletes 140
Hemoglobin 12.2
RBC 4.14
WBC 4.73
Neutrophyls 2.27
Monophyls 15 **

The Monophyls are what caught my attention. Part of the white cell family, they were high. The nurse told me sometimes they can be counted in the neutrophyls when young and immature. The bump could be a good sign. Riley's numbers have been just kind of drifting just below normal.

Nurse just called back. No concerns from the doctor regarding the numbers. She suggested more water or have his eyes checked regarding Riley's headaches. Nothing in the numbers indicated any problems. I know he has a lazy eye so I will get that appointment in for glasses for Riley. The Doctor was pleased with the Monophyl bump as it could show more recovery happening. I just wish we could get those platelets up. I was warned that this could be where Riley could settle. Not quite good enough for sports, i.e. getting back to skiing or football, but good enough to get on with other activities.

Riley hadn't been thrilled with contact sports, but I wondered if that was because he was sick and he instinctively new the dangers. He will need to find some sort of physical activity for his health. Weight training wouldn't be bad at all. He needs something interesting to get him reconnected in school. He doesn't want to do make up weight training after school unless Trevor comes along since Trevor knows everyone and the coaches. Trevor is staying after school already so he can stay on top of all his classes. Tomorrow it is the science class to make up a missing lab.

We are going to get Trevor his Boy scout gear on Saturday. He called to find out the hours of the local offices and store. They are open until one on Saturday. He is also in the parade with the band Saturday afternoon. Busy boy to keep up with these days. I went to pick him up today outside the school. Trevor was leaning against a pillar on the covered walkway outside the school talking pleasantly to a lovely girl with beautiful long blond hair. I wonder if he got another girl's digits. He looked quite happy when he walked to the car.

Riley meanwhile had taken the bus home and was lying down taking a nap on the couch in the family room. He woke from his nap to give me a hug and tell me he was sorry he didn't stay after school. For the first time in his life he is being challenged academically. He is learning the need to study. I would rather he learn it now than flunk out of college. It is just going to be tough for a while as he readjusts to being a normal boy having to do things the regular way.