Holding Steady

This past week clinic turned out to be more good news. The doctors have given Alice a green light to come off one more medication. Such a relief to us that she continues to improve. Not to mention having to deal with one less medication makes every bit of difference in the morning and before bed time. In addition, the conversation turned to discussion on when Alice can have her central line removed.  A major factor in this decision is her proving that she can maintain good blood levels.  Yet, this is very exciting to me. I mean, its been over two years now that she has had a hole in her chest, and more years with a PICC line in her arm. I doubt she can remember life without having to consider getting in the bathtub or jumping on the trampoline without caution because of it. Hopefully by the end of summer it will become a reality. When that happens, its hard for me to believe that this chapter in our lives may be coming to a close? Wow. I really can't imagine it now. I'll believe it when I see it. Nevertheless, its good news and we will ride that wave until we can catch another.

Counts:
ANC 1500
Platelets 167
Hemoglobin 9.5


Below is a clip of Alice performing her first magic trick of the disappearing sucker. Still needs a little work, but its cute just the same.

Tyler

Would You Rather?

This past week Lisy and I laughed at a few things the kids have said to us. Mostly because of the game "Would You Rather". The kids have used this game as a platform for their own "would you rathers". Not all, but some of them have had enough weight to give me pause or laugh. One in particular from Blair directed towards Lisy caused me to stop what I was doing and wait for her answer. It was a funny moment to say the least. Moreover, I thought it would have some comedic value if we posted some of the children's "would you rathers," and if you should want,  you are more than welcome to answer them in the comment section.

Tyler