Friday, June 4, 2004

Kenna's Aplastic Anemia Journey - 06.04.2004

Date06/01/04 - Clinic
WBC3.4
RBC3.27
HGB9.6
PLT68
SEG1
BAND1
Retic0
ANC68
June 4, 2004

Kenna’s been home two whole weeks today. It’s wonderful to have her laughing and up to her old tricks. To look at her you wouldn’t think she’s so seriously ill. So far the efforts to try to keep her germ free by staying home and away from people have been successful. She hasn’t gone anywhere except for walks to the park and to my house. We do lot’s of handwashing and have handiwipes everywhere.

As we anticipated, tonight she started showing the signs that she needs platelets. Since it’s best for the treatment if the levels drop quite low, they have decided to be watchful through the night and try to wait until the morning to go for transfusion. We’ll see how that goes.



Date06/05/04 - Hospital
WBC

4.9

RBC2.95
HGB8.8
PLT11
SEG3
BAND0
Retic0
ANC147