Catherine went into hospital today with white fingernails and came out with almost normal coloured nails again (despite the strange ridges caused by chemotherapy!). She was very anaemic, and the doctors were surprised that she was still upright and awake. They said that often children who have regular bouts of anaemia manage to cope on less haemoglobin over time. I think Catherine fits beautifully into this category. Bouncing like a tigger indeed...
Today we spent time at hospital having a blood transfusion. This is the fourth blood transfusion Catherine has had during her treatment, which just shows how valuable blood donors are.
Her back is still sore from the lumbar puncture yesterday and she has had a few headaches. Her appetite has also decreased quite a bit.
She was really tired this evening and had a nap, only to wake up and be all bouncy and talkative and excitable. We managed to get her to sleep at 10pm! Blood transfusions always do this to her. She has now almost planned all of her fourth birthday party this evening, so obviously had too much energy to burn off. It was nice to see her so enthusiastic, though.
Mark is not feeling too well today and I fell asleep for a few hours this evening while Catherine was having her nap. We don't need any germs at the moment! Catherine does not need them either. Catherine's neutrophils are ok at the moment, but are due to go down in the next couple of days. Thankyou for your prayers. It would be good to get through this block without an infection.
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not commented for ages, so thought would let you know we are all still praying for you all & keeping up with the blog that you so helpfully keep up to date. I know it can be hard work, but hopefully writing it all down can give you a strength, as well as helping us who are thinking of you keep up to date. It's so good to read through all the ups and downs that the Catherine we know and love is still shining through. Keep well God bless you all.Carol
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