Jo's blood counts were still okay today, but her platelet count was at 10,000. Tomorrow she will have to go to Swedish to get a platelet transfusion. Dr. Alvarez also put her on a low iron diet because her iron levels are getting too high due to the red blood cell transfusions.
On the bright side, Jo is getting very good with her crutches and I am not afraid to whip out the handicap placard everywhere we go and park right in the front row! On Saturday, we went to the grocery store and I even worked up the courage to ask for a key to one of the little motorized shopping carts. I was quite disappointed in the power and I was barely able to catch Jo as she cruised around on her crutches. She liked the little cart enough that I am worried about her giving it up after her hips are better.
The crutches are doing their job. Jo had almost no hip pain at all today. Now, that doesn't mean that the problem is gone. It just means that she is doing a great job of keeping the weight off her hips and giving them a chance to rest.
Last, but not least, we've got some big, big, biggety news coming later this week! Stay tuned! (Just like watching Desperate Housewives, eh?)
4 comments:
Tim you are SO funny! I can totally see you driving around the stores. Don't ever grow up!
Jo - If there is strength in numbers than you can be certain that you are strong enough to overcome this physical set-back. You have many, many friends sending you all kinds of positive vibes - you, Tim and Anna are in our thoughts and prayers - always!
rms
What a precious, precious pumpkin. God Bless y'all. We're keeping you in our prayers. Jo is the reason I got serious about Line Dancing. Jo you are so classy, funny and charming. I know you are going to beat this! I really admire you!!!
Hi Jo, Tim, Anna
Pam & Ed Bell from Winnipeg.
Been quite a while since being in one of your fabulous workshops JO. Very sorry to hear about your medical situation. You and Tim have a beautiful daughter. My wife Pam (you have not met yet) would like to let you know that we are behind you in what you are going through, and we would like you to keep us up to date on what is happening with your progress. I received the information about what is happening from Deb Grimshire (Wpg). It was very good of her to pass on the info about your condition to me. Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.
Pam & Ed Bell, Winnipeg
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