Monday, August 11, 2008

Record breaker

Olivia had her St. Jude appointment today. They were able to draw from her mediport and replace it with a new needle. The doctor decided to go ahead and try to get some labs that may indicate a little more about what had been going on with her. They take a little longer, so we won't know the results for a week or so.

But...we did get the results of the standard tests and (drum roll, please)...

Hemoglobin - 12.4

White count - 5.7

Platelets - 190,000

These are lifetime records for Olivia (without the help of blood products from someone else) She did this all on her own!! Awesome! It was a great visit and we will go back next Monday. If she stays consistent with her counts, they will hold off a few more weeks to do the bone marrow biopsy. Right now it's tentatively scheduled for the 25th, but if she continues like she has it will get pushed on back! I tried to get a cute picture of her for this post, but this is the look I got.


Better luck next time, huh?

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great numbers Olivia! WOW! I guess after a full day like that you are entitled to be grumpy for the camera...and yes...even that is cute! GOOD JOB!
See you soon,
Laura Schmidt

Judy said...

I think that look is cute! What a funny girl! How exciting that she is doing so well. What a relief to finally get some great news! I'm sure you'll sleep well tonight, that is, if Olivia lets you :)

Anonymous said...

As long as you give numbers like that Olivia, you are allowed to practice your "I'm almost two!" look. Love, Grandma & Grandpa C.

Anonymous said...

Hip Hip Hooray! So happy to hear about Oliva's great numbers! Cute picture....We're always thinking about you!
Love,
Jen Weber

Anonymous said...

Hey guys, just thought I would check to see how Olivia is doing, and what GREAT news!! Now lets set a new record for amount of time @home. And she made it home with time to spare before she turns 2. YEAH OLIVIA!!

Heather said...

haha love that face expression. When I was in labor, my hemoglobin levels were VERY low...Olivia's numbers were kicking major butt compared to my hospital numbers...yay!

Ellen Davis said...

That is the cutest, most personality-filled picture I have seen in awhile!!!

Anonymous said...

That's my girl!!!! I love that look

miss you
ann, picu