Yesterday there were two pieces of news. One; the rest of Dani's hair is beginning to fall out. And two;... she has 10 neutrophils. Those are whitle blood cells that fight off infection. Thats a good thing.
Today, her blood count was up some more, we don't know how much. Mucositis is still with us, but today she seemed more alert, less nauseus, and we even played a game of dominoes. She won!! That and three walks was the total accomplishment of our day.
She asked me one favor just before I left today. She said would I go and tell the nurse she wanted an extension for her bed. I hate to make her talk too much, so I went and asked. Sure enough, in about 5 minutes a man came from engineering and took off the footboard of her bed, added a metal extension, replaced the footboard, inserted a cushion, and voila!, her bed was a foot longer. She isn't so tall, but she needs the head of the bed, nearly straight up so that she sits up since she can't breathe very well with the mucus in her nose and throat, so it puts her down further in the bed. The extension allows her to stretch out completely. She seemed to relax. I hope so. She is very tired, she hasn't really slept in several days.
More cards were in the mail tonight. Thanks to all of you, they do brighten what has lately been a long day for Dani. She talked more today, but then, who's surprised at that! She can't be quiet for too long! We do appreciate all your prayers and good wishes.
It's late so I will go, maybe more good news soon.
Bye for now
MOM
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