It is Monday and we were really hoping Nate would be discharged today. But, his counts tanked again. Gah!! The fever was gone as of Saturday. The blood cultures are negative for infection. Northwestern is saying Nate will probably stay in the (Holland) hospital until Wednesday. They want his ANC back to .5. In the meantime he will continue to receive antibiotics to prevent infection. He will be tested for a virus, receive immunoglobin and get neupogen shots again to boost his immune system.
This hospital stay is mentally and emotionally taxing. It is so frustrating for Nate to be back in the hospital. It is frustrating for all of us. Please pray for patience, for friends to keep boredom at bay, for our family dynamics. Please pray that his ANC rises again!
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