Day +8

Greetings,

Today is day +8 and she is feeling just a tiny bit better. Her hair has fallen out and she isn't using the pain pump quite as much as she was. She still has the mouth sores, they just are not quite as bad as they were. Her checks look like a chipmunk still. She still can't eat anything, she is still wanting too, which is a good sign. Still no wbc count or ANC count, but it is still real early...we are hoping and praying that for her birthday on Tuesday we get a really great present!!! The doctors are very pleased with her progress. Her little spit fire and feisty-ness is coming out every now and again, which I just love! She gives us hell every now and again, but that's OK with me!!

Poor Nate told me the other day I sure wish we had the old Mimi back! He is missing his sister and playing with her and spending time with her. I figure if things keep going right as planned and we have no more bumps in the road, we may only have about 2 and half weeks left in the hospital. Which would be so wonderful to have her out of here, but first once the ANC count reaches 500 for three days she get to go fro a stroll around the unit with her mask on. I hope she gets to do that soon, because she is getting a little week and unsteady, I stand with her on the side of her bed and some squats with her every now and then.

Her dad came in today and she and Nate are both very happy to see him!

Blessings,

Kelly