Craig's hemoglobin, platelet, and white blood cell counts continue to steadily increase. This is good. Today Dr. Lacy said Craig's face looked rosier, which is a sign of engraftment for neutrophils. Neutrophils are one of the 3 kinds of white blood cells.
When neutrophil counts are over 500 for 2 days in a row, serious consideration can be given to sending a patient home. Craig's are at 150. We hope he may be released at the end of the week, but there are no guarantees. We'd like to go home tomorrow.
Craig's days are gradually improving, but he has his good and not so good times of the day. Evenings are more difficult. He still has to go into the clinic every evening at 8 pm for an antibiotic.
Craig's hair is thinning somewhat, but it looks fairly normal. This has caused some jealousy with female myeloma residents.
Craig is eating more every day, but I'm still eating more than him. This makes meal preparation easier. I don't have to worry about fixing elaborate, tasty meals. I just put food on the table and he eats some of it.
Yesterday and today it rained here. Rochester has had an open winter since January and the rain is needed. Gail
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We are all praying for you. Your neighbors. R & G
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