Back to 2 digits today...platelets were 59,000.  Her WBC were up to 3910 and her ANC was 2659.  They weren't kidding when they said her numbers would go up and down. As always, I ask my same, everyday question to the doctor..."Is all this normal? You've seen this happen before?" And I get my same, everyday answer, "yes, this is all to be expected"...thats all I need to hear to know Ava is moving in the right direction.  I thank my lucky stars that Ava has a disease that can be cured and that she is doing so well.
I wish and hope for every child on this floor to be cured of their disease. Not every one here has it as easy, a patient  passed away on our floor today. I was in the hall with Ava for a couple of minutes when I heard the wailing of a mom...I never want to hear that cry again. I ran into my room, held Ava and cried. It was horrible, my heart aches for that family.  No child should have to go through what some of these children go through.  I know that they are getting the best care possible, I just pray that all of them will have the strength to win their battles.
It was sad here today :(
p.s.  the nurses here are even more amazing today than they were yesterday, I don't know how they do it.