Clinic appointment

Rachel had a clinic appointment this past Tuesday(a week ago). We saw Dr. Schaefer and Dana. They have been great to work with and we are so pleased that they agreed to follow Rachel here locally. They are on top of things and we feel that Rachel is continuing to receive excellent care. Next week she will have to go in for a blood transfusion. Her red blood count was low, as has been the cycle about every 3-4 weeks. So next Wed. will be the day. Last time it took most of the day so we will see how it goes this time. I also heard from Teresa, Dr. Orchard's nurse in MN. All test for day 100 came back great. The engrafment test showed 93 percent, which was down from the 99 percent it was previously, but she said this is not a problem for Rachel's disease. It could even be 70 percent, but they just want it stable. That is all of the news for the moment.

I never did post this when I first wrote it I was still trying to upload pictures. I do not know what the problem is, but I will go ahead and update.
Rachel did go in for the transfusion. This time she got to go to the transfusion center and it went much smoother and faster than the first time she received blood here. So the plan will be go get all blood she needs done there. Rachel has been feeling well enough to get out and do some Christmas shopping and visiting with friends. I believe a Christmas party is on the agenda for her tonight. She woke up during the night with a terrible headache and some nausea so I hope she will feel better when she wakes up.
Brittney, Stephen and Eli will be coming here on Christmas Eve and staying though the weekend. We are excited about seeing them and sharing the Christmas holiday with us all together....we are blessed.


We hope everyone is enjoying this Christmas season.