This is Pauline, Boone's wife. Every year on or near his birthday, he has his annual physical. His doctor told him that he had "Immature blood cells" and referred him to a hemotologist. To Boone's great surprise when he arrived for the appointment, the hemotologist was an oncologist. They drew blood and the Oncologist, Dr. K, wanted to know why I was not with him. Next visit he said, I better be there. A month later, we went to the appointment. Blood was drawn. Dr. K. said it could be a couple of things, and ordered a bone marrow biopsy. On the 3rd month, we heard the diagnosis of CMML.

Friday, March 22, 2013

NEWS FLASH!!!

BOONE'S NEUTROPHILS ARE 0.2!!!!!

ENGRAFTMENT!!!!

Day T+ 21 and counting.

Doc just came by.  Neutrophils are great, but doesn't mean engraftment just yet.  We want to see the numbers steadily increase.  He said there may be days that it dips, but not to worry if the overall number is climbing.

The bed is keeping boone warm enough now that he is sleeping better.   He appears more relaxed.

Stella, from the LBD you will remember "sun downing".  That's where Boone is now.  So there is some bit of confusion left, but only right at the early evening hours.   Doc says its not too bad.  It's getting better.

The PT and I walked Boone around the short lap of the ward today.  Only once, but that is about 4-5 x  further than yesterday.

Boone is depressed.  It seems like he is feeling defeated, even though he has made it through the worst part.  He showed no emotion over having neutrophils.   His hemoglobin is down, so he will get whole blood today.  Should make him feel better by tomorrow.

I'll post a photo when I get home....for some reason it's hard to do from the iPad.
Posted by at
Labels: , , , ,

3 comments:

Stella said...

I walked an extra five minutes for Boone today. We must have courage for him at this time since he is having a hard time getting a grasp on what is going on. Later he will remember how long it takes to get a Hospital complex up and running from the drawing board through all the stages to completion. That is going on inside his body. All the building blocks have been put in place according to the plans and blueprints. The foreman is on the job and the workers are absolutely the best. It all takes time. With "Satin Sheets to lie on" I just know the workers will have the job finished on schedule.

March 22, 2013 at 12:52 PM
Jeri said...

Great news!

March 22, 2013 at 4:32 PM
Anonymous said...

HI Stella, And any other Boone post readers,

Speaking of WALKING for Boone. Please Email me at 4MMiles@gmail.com

I have a Walking Campaign going on for him. There is too much information for this little comment area so send me an email and I will tell you all about it. Very easy way to encourage him.

He is hanging in there, through thick and thin. What a good role model he is for us.
Donor

March 24, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)