Days 23 & 24, Chemo Round 2 :: Progress

It seems as if sunshine and a visit from "Amma," Jade's name for Grandma, were all we needed for ... movement on the ANC!  Saturday's count was 16; today's was 44! If we keep moving at this rate, Jade's ANC could reach 250 and she could be heading home on Wednesday.  In addition to a rising ANC, Jade is making her own platelets (no more platelet transfusions this round!).  We saw a drop in the hemoglobin today to 7.1, which was surprising given all of the other counts trending upwards. Hemoglobin levels less than 7 trigger a blood transfusion. So, we're praying that her hemoglobin rises with her next 4am lab work to put off any more blood transfusions this round.  There haven't been any more appearances from last week's menacing fever... And Jade just checked (see video below)... her blood pressure is fine.  We're ret ta go... ahem, I mean, ready to go! Your prayers and positive energy are powerful... thanks for keeping Jade in your thoughts.