Nancy's Update

Please pardon my absence.  I've been busy with LIFE.... ah, how sweet to say that.

I had my Eight Year Post Transplant Appointment with Dr. Nakamura at the City of Hope.  Firstly, I can't believe I just wrote Eight years!!!

I didn't recognize these labs as MY labs....  That being said, here are some of my counts:

WBC                                         3.9    (normal 3.9 - 10.3)
RBC                                         4.04  (3.91 - 5.18)
Hemoglobin, Whole Blood      12.5    (11.4 - 15.3)
Hematocrit, Whole Blood        37.3   (34.5-  44.6)
Platelet                                      140   (150 - 340)

The rest of my counts (not listed) are within normal limits.   When I started on this journey my platelet count was always under 100 going as low as single digits.  It hasn't been this high since 2002 (12 years ago)!  I guess my the stem cells in my new marrow are still getting happy and setting up shop.  It's taken some time but they are coming around.  I have nothing but time...

In other news, we survived our badly needed kitchen remodel.   Scott has moved out and is now enjoying home (condo) ownership.  Andrew has just over a year left to finish his Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree.  Mark is working hard and keeping busy with church, fitness and family.

Thank you for continuing to follow this blog and our family news.  We thank God for all of our abundant Blessings!!!!  We thank God for all of you... our precious, family and friends!

Nancy