Day 159 – Tuesday 15 June, 2010
This photo gives an indication of how much poking and prodding Emily has to cope with each day – every couple of hours the nurses are required to take blood and give several medications through her Hickman line.
Stem cells are expected to begin grafting 10-21 days after being infused. Yesterday was day 10 and last night Em’s bloods came back showing evidence of white blood cells. This is great news! Hopefully she will continue to improve daily as her stem cells make more white blood cells to heal the mucositis. Her immunity is still extremely compromised, meaning she remains at a high risk for infection.
Emily had a rough morning this morning but got brighter as the day went on. She attempted to eat today but it was painful for her and she only managed a small amount.
Leona
Abbey
June 16, 2010 @ 5:19 pm
Hi Emily
that’s very very good news Em.
I am learning about mold at school at the moment. We are trying to grow mold on different types of food.
I really hope to see you soon, I miss playing with you too.
Keep getting better.
Love
Abbey Henderson
Chrissie Wooddin
June 16, 2010 @ 4:20 pm
Hey Em
Well done !!!
I think what you have done is by far a real World Class effort. . producing ALL WHITE cells, what a star !!!
Way to go Em keep up the good work. . I feel sooo proud to be your aunty !!!
Lots of love x x
Deanne Holland
June 16, 2010 @ 11:00 am
WO HO for white cells!
Keep up the brilliant work Emily ~ Your doing such a great job growing these new healthy cells.
Love to all Deanne
kathy
June 16, 2010 @ 10:43 am
Oh this is such great news…THE START of better things to come for you Emily.
Long time since I felt like jumping up and down with joy for you…but look the suns shining for YOU again today and Im gonna jump real high!!!
This is fantastic news…let the white cells come in great force for you Emily…..you so deserve to feel better and better.
Love to you katherine sterling job there Mum….
YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!
Take care hope to do a “drop” at counter for you soon.
Love The kesselers XXXXX
tina
June 16, 2010 @ 5:25 am
Keep on going Emily, everyone is so proud of you. The results show it, all the determination and strength you have and that everyone is willing you on. Hope your little sister Charlotte’s lip is healing and she is ok. Hope your mum is not feeling too exhausted and before long you’ll have a new baby brother to look after. Say ‘hi’ to your grandma Sherilyn and grandpa Tom. love Tina x
The Grants
June 15, 2010 @ 11:24 pm
Hey guys, that’s such awesome news about Em’s white blood cells. You are fighting so hard Miss Emily!
Keep up the great work!!
Lea ribbon (Hatwell)
June 15, 2010 @ 10:57 pm
YAY!!!! for those white blood cells!!!
Stay strong little Emily, hope you will be feeling alot better soon and we can all see your gorgeous smiley face again xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx