Did someone say that seeing Jordan's hemoglobin jump up to 13.0 was a nice surprise? Well, it wasn't. We've learned that the jump was a result of dehydration, which causes the blood to become concentrated, giving an artificially high HGB reading. Today's hemoglobin, after rehydration, was at 10.5; WBC's, .3; platelets were 13K. He had his third platelet transfusion in three days, the 30th. Pour on the prayers for platelet production, please!
He is home again though, for which we're all grateful. However, the dreaded, albeit necessary, Neupogen injections were begun yesterday, and already, he's needing Oxycodone, Tylenol, and Dilaudid to help with pain management. Ativan and Marinol are doing a good job keeping the nausea mostly at bay. He'll be receiving one liter of IV fluids each day when he goes in for labs, until it's certain that the dehydration is completely resolved.
Another great letter from the mission, from Pres. Johnson, was welcomed today, as were several phone calls, e-mails, comments, and other evidences of your friendship and concern. Love and thanks to each and every one of you, for all you do.
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Prayers for platelets and warm hugs.
As we say here in Wyoming, it is time to cowboy up--in the non-Brokeback Mountain kind of way! ;) :) :0
Ranch Hand Daniel
P.S. Prayers are good too.
We join with y'all in prayers for platelets to get busy producing, like rabbits hopefully !!!!
Thanks for your dedication to the blog. I find myself checking everyday to see the update. Continued prayers and good thoughts from Royal City!
Darin & Angie Smith
Thanks for the ongoing encouragement, Rebekah, Daniel?, Julie, Angie, and everyone! Feeling the need for it quite strongly right now.
Sending good thoughts and a prayer for platelets your way. Wish we could do something more to ease your burdens.
Hey Jordan My wife and I were in the temple yesterday and I made sure to put your name on the temple role. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Its good to hear that you have recieved more letters and emails from different people. GOD BLESS!
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