Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Limited Access

Carly's platelet count slowly decreased over the last week and she finally got to the point that she needed another transfusion today. It has been two weeks since her last platelet transfusion, and the fact that she was able to last that long is encouraging that her bone marrow is doing some work. The transfusion itself was straightforward, however getting IV access was a big challenge as usual. It took many needle pokes, but the nurses were finally able to get an IV in and Carly got her platelets and some IV fluids. Once her platelet count was back to a safe level neurosurgery tapped her shunt again to see how the protein level is trending to determine if any additional treatment is necessary. We should have the results from that test tomorrow. Carly is still pretty uncomfortable, but we are hopeful that some answers will reveal themselves in the next few days. Of course, we are more than happy to have no answers as long as Carly starts to feel better. As always, your love and support is uplifting for Carly, Christa and I.

Love, Brad

11 comments:

Mindy, Drew, Layla and Chloe said...

As always, love is pouring your way. From all directions. We hope you all feel it.

Unknown said...

Sending lots of love to the strongest little girl I know!

Anonymous said...

Sending love and positive thoughts your way!

Jen Lebowitz

Paige said...

Hoping for answers and for a comfortable Carly. Much love to you all.

Anonymous said...

thinking of you three and hoping Carly feels better very soon. always sending a ton of love to you guys.
-- keith and sheila

Mary Godfrey said...

Ilana and I are sending you wishes and hope for good results. Looking forward to seeing that beautiful pouty face soon.

Marybeth said...

Sending love and healing thoughts to you and little c! I hope that you have some answers & that she feels better very soon.

Anonymous said...

sending love to all of you - hope you can enjoy your weekend. xoxox
the horns

JerseyGirl said...

Sending so much love and strength your way. ((HUGS))

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you and hoping Carly feels better soon. Sending prayers your way.

Tammy

Lani said...

as always, send you lots of love and light and healthy carly thoughts.
xo