Keeping Up with Ron, Sara, Jackson and Addie

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Latest platelet count...

Results from Monday's blood test are in: Jackson is now up to 5,000 platelets. Not great, but at least they are headed in the right direction, up. It's still a long ways off from the 150,000 needed to be at the low end of normal. Jackson is still in the extremely dangerous range until we are above 10,000, so we'll be spending all of our time keeping him as safe as possible. We'll go back on Monday again for another blood test.

Jackson has officially been pulled from childcare and I am on leave from work, hoping that Addie stays put for just another week.

Speaking of Addie, I had a doctor appointment yesterday and am still sitting the same. 80% and dialated 2cm. I think Addie knows that it'd be helpful if she waited a bit longer to join the family, though we can't wait to meet her!

Also yesterday, Jackson and I got out to Como Zoo. It was a safe trip to take, mostly in the stroller and Jackson was able to get some visual stimulation, especially in the butterfly garden. I dressed the poor kid in pants even on such a hot day to cover a few of his bruises, but we did route over to the misting machine and get cooled down before taking in the Sparky Show!

1 comment:

Ed Leier said...

Wow from 3000 on Sunday up to 5000 in 24 hours later that is great. I know this is hard on you Sara as you are such a good mother and you worry so much. I know it is hard trying to keep Jackson from running around and with your pregnancy, things are even more difficult. You are a special person and things will work out. Please ask for help there are many family and friends that are willing to help. Let us help as you need to rest it is important that you are rested so when Addie wants to come you have the strength for that task.