Nate had a NW appointment today. His white blood cell count stayed the same, but his platelets and hemoglobin are rising. The doctor is pleased with how Nate is doing. Good news! We return to NW in one month for re-staging. Basically they want a new baseline after the stem cell transplant and to verify the cancer is gone. So Nate will need a bone marrow biopsy and PET scan done at that appointment.
The doctor gave the go ahead for Nate to swim again-that makes our summer more enjoyable! Nate is back working full time and feeling good. We also went camping this past weekend- one of Nate's favorite activities. We are thankful for Nate's health and a feeling of normalcy in our family life.
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Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Update Time
Nate had an appointment at NW this past Tuesday. These appointments are annoying more than stressful. Construction thru Indiana is not cool and we had to wait 1.5 hours to see the doctor. However, it was a good report! Some of Nate's counts are trending upward. His white blood cells and ANC are trending down a little, but the doctor was not concerned. Nate's energy is increasing and he feels the best he has in months. The doctor gave the all clear for Nate to return to work next week. Nate does not need to wear a mask in public anymore, but the Dr suggested carrying one for when he encounters a person with a cold, etc. And Nate's hair is slowly re-growing!
Please continue to pray for Nate's immune system to strengthen. We are so thankful that he is feeling good and recovering well. We will go back to NW in 2 weeks for another follow up.
Our kids have their last day of school tomorrow. I can not believe we are at this point. This cancer journey began Labor Day weekend, just when school began. This school year has been unbelievably stressful and chaotic. I am praying fervently that next school year is mundane! I am deeply grateful for our teachers this year. They walked our kids thru the scariest year of their lives. They prayed, loved, gave our kids space to emote (or not), and encouraged our family along the way. Our kids thrived this year, not just survived. And I am teary with gratitude. Thank you for walking this journey with our family.
And please pray I survive summer with the kids. Ha!
Please continue to pray for Nate's immune system to strengthen. We are so thankful that he is feeling good and recovering well. We will go back to NW in 2 weeks for another follow up.
Our kids have their last day of school tomorrow. I can not believe we are at this point. This cancer journey began Labor Day weekend, just when school began. This school year has been unbelievably stressful and chaotic. I am praying fervently that next school year is mundane! I am deeply grateful for our teachers this year. They walked our kids thru the scariest year of their lives. They prayed, loved, gave our kids space to emote (or not), and encouraged our family along the way. Our kids thrived this year, not just survived. And I am teary with gratitude. Thank you for walking this journey with our family.
And please pray I survive summer with the kids. Ha!
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