Quick update on Cody. We have been here at CHOC since 4/4 and will likely remain here for another week or two. This is actually the best place for Cody right now as we have available, everything we need immediately. Cody is actually OK with staying in the hospital as long as needed. He has an amazing attitude. However, today he did have some complaints about drinking the 2 liters of contrast so we could do a CT scan.He never complains, so he when he does, he is given a ton of grace and space to do so.
In the last week, he has received, almost daily, either platelet or blood transfusions. His white blood count and platelets remain low, even after the transfusions. He also has had fevers as high as 103 in the last few days. Sometime this afternoon, he will get a CT scan to check for any viruses or bacteria that might be robbing him of his fighting cells. Even with these challenges, his attitude is amazing.
We were supposed to start cycle 2 of chemo today, but because his counts are low and we still need to harvest stem cells from him after counts go up, chemo has been postponed until those things happen.
Even though he is a little old to appreciate Mickey Mouse, Mickey did bring a smile to his face when he visited yesterday. CHOC does a great job of keeping the children distracted.
Will give you updated info re: scan as it is available. Please pray for white cells and platelets to go up and that the scan will reveal what is robbing his cells so the doctors can treat accordingly and immediately.
Thank you for your continue prayers.
In His Love,
Dallas
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