They are still trying to keep Gloria asleep. She wakes up every once in a while and talks to Rodney. They had a little scare tonight when a blood test came back showing her hemoglobin was very low. After retesting they discovered that her port had not been completely flushed of saline solution. When the ran the test again it came back normal.
The doctors are still very pleased with her progress and have rendered her immune system to zero. This is the result of the chemo, which will continue to impact her over the next 7-10 days. She will most likely have flu-like symptoms for the next 10-14 days while her body begins to build back her immune system.
Rodney is doing ok, but I can tell the stress is getting to him. Normally he is not a worrier (yeah right), but waiting on test results is weighing heavily on him.
We continue to thank everyone for their prayers, emails, and blog comments. If you have sent her an email or posted a comment, don't expect a reply anytime too soon. However, they are reading your messages. Rodney is trying to go through the blog comments and pass them along to Gloria.
Scott
7 comments:
Mom (Mamaw)
It was so good to hear your voice tonight. We are VERY thankful that the transplant went well today. We will continue to pray hard that your body will accept the new marrow. We love you so much and we thank God for you!
Hugs,
Ryan, Jake and Harley
We're so glad the test results came back normal! Both of you were so strong and God was with you the entire way and will continue! We think of you and pray for you constantly! Grady's team won their soccer game 3-1. At school today, there was a parade in honor of 9/11 victims and they had a lot of police cars, fire trucks and ambulances from Elon, Graham, Burlington and Mebane with their lights flashing and sirens blaring! It was like a little Lawn Party! It started at Elon Elementary and went to 2 other schools. We'll try to put pictures on our blog. We love ya'll so much!!
I just read this verse and want to share it with you: "I lift up my eyes to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth" Psalm 121:1-2
Hugs, Beth (and yes, I posted the last comment too but forgot to sign my name!) :)
Hildebrands - We just wanted to let you guys know that you're in our thoughts and prayers! Thank you for the updates. Love, Rob, Amy, Meredith & Thomas Mancuso
Glad to hear everything is going okay. Sorry that you have to feel so rotten while your immune system builds itself back up. However if that is what it takes I know you will have the faith and courage to to do. Take each day at a time. Rodney, take care of yourself and know that the whole family is in my prayers.
Susan G.
Technology is an amazing thing -- on so many fronts....the marvels of modern medicine and then the wonders of being able to send continual reports about Gloria's journey.
May God be with you on this amazing journey.
Ginger and Donald
I'm glad the transplant went well and the doctors opinion that it is above average. Rodney, hang in there, it's rough, but she'll be fine. Just watch 'Pinks' and keep your occupied! We're all behind both of you. Take care.
John Miers
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