Yesterday Jo's WBC count was 0.2 which isn't much different than 0.1. Rather than get anybody's hopes up, I waited to see today's count which came in at 0.7. This is definite evidence of engraftment, right on schedule with what MD Anderson told us to expect. If we follow the same pattern that we've seen with other 11th floor patients, she'll be in the mid 1s tomorrow and over 2 the next day.
A normal WBC count is between 4.0 and 11. For the last 6 years, Jo's WBC count has usually been between 2 and 3. That is considered low, but not life-threatening.
Jo's hair has started to fall out, and over the weekend we shaved it off. Jo had been asking for us to go ahead and shave it all off just so she didn't have to muster up the energy required to wash it. Of course, Jo looks just as fabulous bald as she does with hair. She also has an absolutely stunning ability to accept "what is".
5 comments:
Much as we wish all stem cell transplant patients could keep their hair, bald is definitely the high fashion, in-style trend around the hallways in SCT hospital wings. I imagine Jo fits right in. Thanks for the photo and the million-dollar smile.
Valerie
Jo looks fabulous!! It's so great to hear her WBC is going up too!! So, why isn't Jo or your Mom wearing masks? Is it not mandatory anymore?
Hi Jo, I'd say you look "Fabu" and so very fashionable, but then you always do.
So glad to see the WBC count is on the rise.
Please thank Tim for his wonderful messages so we can keep track of you during this journey.
Take care my dear, and we'll "KEEP THE LIGHT ON" for you.
Judy Kilburn - Leavenworth, KS
Considering you were the only one on G11 with hair, at least now you are no longer the odd man out. So welcome to their club. And congrats on the WBC. Full engraftment, here we come. Miss you. Carol
On the rise, hoping you will start feeling better too. I always new you were stunningly beautiful, hair or no hair, GORGEOUS! Good to see your smile. Miss you.
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