Hello all
Well Caitlyn's platelets didn't recover the way we were hoping for. Even though her platelets looked like they were on the rise at 85 when we were at Sick Kids on the 14th they are actually only at 54 presently. Really unknown as to way they were 85 at Sick Kids but after having blood work 3 times this week we have an accurate number now at 54 which means she wasn't able to start her chemo on time. The doctor's explanation was that her bone marrow is really tired and just needs a rest. So, they told Caitlyn to take a break for a couple of weeks and don't do any blood work until after the new year and then they will decide how much chemo they can give her. Now Caitlyn was pretty set on having this all over and done with before Christmas, so we figured she would be very disappointed, but Caitlyn being who she is said "oh well, at least I get a break for a while". There really is a brighter side to everything.
How is she otherwise? Well, she is feeling great and is very excited for Christmas. She has been busy wrapping presents for me. She is also starting to gear up for exams which are at the end of January so she is planning to start studying over the Christmas break. Hopefully her brother will take a lesson from her!
Well, we want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
The Cobeans
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
The prayers are working
Well, hello all
Today was a very sucessful day at Sick Kids. Caitlyn started the morning with her eye appointments which she was told everything is stable and she doesn't need to come back for 4 months. Then we moved upstairs for the chemo doctor appointment. After having her blood taken 3 times they were finally able to get her platelets and they are up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are at 85. This potentially means that by early to mid week, next week, she should be able to start her 6th and final round of chemo. We are hoping that we aren't building ourselves up for disappointment but are going with it for now. As Caitlyn said on the way home that this was the best Christmas gift anyone could give her!
Also while there with the chemo doc, he assessed her and and asked how her right side was. He was shocked and thrilled that she is getting movement back in the right arm and hand and that her right leg has improved greatly. He said that this is extremely rare because it doesn't very often come back. With Caitlyn's determination and the wonderful physio and occupational "terrorists" that she has they will prove them wrong.
Well, now that we have shared our great news, we will update you all next week after her blood work and hopefully we have jinxed ourselves.
the Cobean's
Today was a very sucessful day at Sick Kids. Caitlyn started the morning with her eye appointments which she was told everything is stable and she doesn't need to come back for 4 months. Then we moved upstairs for the chemo doctor appointment. After having her blood taken 3 times they were finally able to get her platelets and they are up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are at 85. This potentially means that by early to mid week, next week, she should be able to start her 6th and final round of chemo. We are hoping that we aren't building ourselves up for disappointment but are going with it for now. As Caitlyn said on the way home that this was the best Christmas gift anyone could give her!
Also while there with the chemo doc, he assessed her and and asked how her right side was. He was shocked and thrilled that she is getting movement back in the right arm and hand and that her right leg has improved greatly. He said that this is extremely rare because it doesn't very often come back. With Caitlyn's determination and the wonderful physio and occupational "terrorists" that she has they will prove them wrong.
Well, now that we have shared our great news, we will update you all next week after her blood work and hopefully we have jinxed ourselves.
the Cobean's
Friday, December 7, 2007
Still dropping
Well........
Caitlyn's platelets have dropped again and they are at 41 today. We are still scheduled to go to Sick Kids next Friday to the oncology floor. They will check her all over and then I guess we will continue with bloodwork until the platelets come back up. So right now it doesn't look like she will start chemo next Friday nor will she be done before Xmas but as I said last week, that is how the cookie crumbles. You soon learn to live by the seat of your pants.
Other than being tired Caitlyn is feeling good. She completed her Christmas shopping today and has it wrapped.
Well, we will update again following her appointments at Sick Kids next Friday. Until then......
The Cobeans
Caitlyn's platelets have dropped again and they are at 41 today. We are still scheduled to go to Sick Kids next Friday to the oncology floor. They will check her all over and then I guess we will continue with bloodwork until the platelets come back up. So right now it doesn't look like she will start chemo next Friday nor will she be done before Xmas but as I said last week, that is how the cookie crumbles. You soon learn to live by the seat of your pants.
Other than being tired Caitlyn is feeling good. She completed her Christmas shopping today and has it wrapped.
Well, we will update again following her appointments at Sick Kids next Friday. Until then......
The Cobeans
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Low blood counts again
Hello all
Well, the counts are in for the week. Her platelets have dropped below 100 again. They are sitting at 69. Now, historically, when her platelets would go this low, they would take about 3 weeks to come back up. Well, she is to start chemo on the 14th of Dec, which is only 2 weeks, therefore allowing her to be completed prior to Xmas. If her counts don't recover fast enough she won't be able to do her chemo then and it will be either over Xmas or over New Years. We are needing an extra round of prayers to get those counts back up before the 14th enabling her to be completed prior to Xmas. But if that doesn't work, well.... you have to take the cookie as it crumbles.
Well, other than the counts being a little low, she is feeling good! Other than a few stomach problems, the headaches have slowed down and she rarely complains of a headache.
It is hard to believe, as we get ready for Christmas, that we are fast approaching the one year mark of this journey. There is certainly alot to reflect on this season.
Well, we will update everyone next week with the next bloodwork.
Until then..........
the Cobeans
Well, the counts are in for the week. Her platelets have dropped below 100 again. They are sitting at 69. Now, historically, when her platelets would go this low, they would take about 3 weeks to come back up. Well, she is to start chemo on the 14th of Dec, which is only 2 weeks, therefore allowing her to be completed prior to Xmas. If her counts don't recover fast enough she won't be able to do her chemo then and it will be either over Xmas or over New Years. We are needing an extra round of prayers to get those counts back up before the 14th enabling her to be completed prior to Xmas. But if that doesn't work, well.... you have to take the cookie as it crumbles.
Well, other than the counts being a little low, she is feeling good! Other than a few stomach problems, the headaches have slowed down and she rarely complains of a headache.
It is hard to believe, as we get ready for Christmas, that we are fast approaching the one year mark of this journey. There is certainly alot to reflect on this season.
Well, we will update everyone next week with the next bloodwork.
Until then..........
the Cobeans
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