Blood Transfusion

As we mentioned in our last update, John's doctors are very pleased with how his cancer is responding to treatment. Unfortunately, the chemotherapy has also affected his immune system and caused his white blood cell counts to be very low.

John was at Childrens Hospital all day Wednesday for a blood transfusion. This did not come as a surprise to us -- the doctors told us that this was to be expected as John continues his treatment. Because of his suppressed immune system, John cannot be out and about due to risk of infection. He's stuck at home with me!

Despite needing the transfusion, John's energy level has been great and he seems to be feeling fine. And true to his nature, John can make anything fun. Our big game on Wednesday at the hospital was trying to figure out whose blood John was getting. John was pretty convinced it was coming from a professional baseball player, or possibly Elvis. He was doing such a great job on his school work the next day, I'm thinking maybe it came from someone very smart. A Harvard PHD, perhaps?

John was scheduled to go back to the hospital for treatment on Monday, but the doctors have decided to delay that until his counts are back up. I'm secretly happy, as I wasn't quite ready to go back in. Now, we'll most likely have until the end of next week....plenty of time for us to do some of our favorite activities together at home.