Good news. Steven's blood count is up to 2100 from 300 on Monday. Fever is still hangin' in which is not bad, 100.4, but not good either...
We are waiting on bone marrow biopsy, but based on what we're seeing the infection is getting it's butt kicked by the antibiotics.
afternoon update:
A nurse made a great suggestion to put the Polar Blanket under Steven. This brought the temperature down to 98.4.
The swelling is down more again. Steven is responsive to people, and is able to respond with facial movements.
Dr. Boesburg, the hematologist said he is very happy with what he saw this morning...
Tomorrow everyone's expectation is that they will see measurable, significant improvement on a daily basis.
A renal specialist, Dr. Gordon checked liver and kidneys and they are working fine, inspite the barrage of antibiotics and painkillers.
Later this afternoon there will be blood culture results and biopsy will be back tonight. The bone marrow results should confirm that he's in good shape and that the WBC will keep going up.
Mark managed to get Steven to almost laugh (as much as one can being intubated.)
Mark continues to inform him of everyone's well wishes and can't keep up with the amount of calls, so please do instead leave messages here on this blog and we will pass them on...
Everything is trending in the right direction and Mark feels very relieved.
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Great to hear this news! If anyone can get Steven to laugh, that would be Mark. We're keeping the prayers in play here in Texas. Everyone wishes Steven a speedy recovery and hope that Mark is holding up well under the circumstances.
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