DAY + 10
WE HAVE LIFT OFF
Brendan is showing a clear rise in his white cell count today. With his rash and his white cell count we can now say that Brendan's stems cells have engrafted. This is great news as he is only at day 10 and it was not expected that we would see any signs of engraftment until next week.
Brendan is doing OK. His body is covered with a rash. He is struggling with diarrhoea and feels fairly miserable. He is good at sleeping when he feels unwell. For now, we watch and wait and deal with his discomfort as best we can. The oncology staff are very good at trying to make sure Brendan is in as little discomfort as possible. While they keep on top of things, Brendan is clearly in discomfort a lot of the time. He does have small periods of time where he sits up in bed playing computer games or watching TV.
I will keep everyone posted as to how Brendan is doing.
Hi to everyone.
Love Anna.
posted by Brendan's Journey @ 11:29 AM
4 Comments:
Yayy! How exciting! Hope Brendan's recovery gets better and better every moment. Boys send love. Keegan just wants to play internet games with Brendan again! Hope you guys are getting a bit more sleep.
Much love
The Witneys
It's great to hear that Brendan's going well! I keep him in my prayers all the time. I just really wish that he makes a full recovery as soon as possible.
Great news guys, my best wishes,
Sean and The Bells.
Hi Anna and family - have just been briefed on how things are going for Brendan and you all. Praying that Brendan's recovery progresses well and that Richard, Anna, Tara and Kieran are coping. This 'Journal' is a fabulous idea and a credit to you.
Take care
Maria Burford
Hi guys, sounds like things are all going as they should. Before you know it this will all be a distant memory. Cody talks about Brendan often, & can't wait to see him again. Hey Jenny Blight says Hi! Love to you all, Leah, Cody & family
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