Trenton's count is at 36,000 today. I was expecting a lot worse! He's been pretty bruised lately, and has had a lot of petechiae on his stomach, so I was really waiting to hear some pretty low numbers. Being sick can also lower his counts, so I was worried this last cold he had may have hurt him too. But he's hanging in there!
Tyler and I just got back from Texas last night, so Trenton was able to stay with Papa and Grandma DeRidder for a few days. He seemed to have had a blast. I can't show any pictures because the only one's I received he was naked!
As soon as Tyler is done with some wedding photos, I'll start pressuring him to take Trenton's 2 year pictures. So I'll be sure to post those :)
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Reflections
It's so weird to think that two years ago today we were in the labor and delivery room at St. Joe's, actually getting induced at about this time. The little bugger's heart rate would drop after contractions, so the docs wanted him out a little quicker.
Early the next morning we were introduced to this tiny little red-headed thing that has since stolen my heart. It's certainly been an adventurous two years! It's also hard to believe that we've been dealing with this crazy disorder for almost a year (in December).
I also found out today that my cousin had the same illness when she was little. I heard some talk of that, but my mom confirmed it while visiting my aunt and uncle in Michigan. Strange. She had to have her spleen removed when she was four, but I'm trying not to think that far ahead yet.
We will do blood work next week. I told the scheduler I'm not in any big hurry, because I'm afraid to hear the numbers. Trenton looks pretty badly bruised lately, and has the spots all over his belly, so I'm not real optimistic.
Nonetheless, Trenton continues to amaze me every day. He finally learned to say his favorite neighbor's name, can jump like a pro, and Tyler swears he changes the TV channel to cartoons while he's getting ready in the morning.
Happy Birthday buddy! (maybe wish for some platelets when you blow out your candles tomorrow!)
Early the next morning we were introduced to this tiny little red-headed thing that has since stolen my heart. It's certainly been an adventurous two years! It's also hard to believe that we've been dealing with this crazy disorder for almost a year (in December).
I also found out today that my cousin had the same illness when she was little. I heard some talk of that, but my mom confirmed it while visiting my aunt and uncle in Michigan. Strange. She had to have her spleen removed when she was four, but I'm trying not to think that far ahead yet.
We will do blood work next week. I told the scheduler I'm not in any big hurry, because I'm afraid to hear the numbers. Trenton looks pretty badly bruised lately, and has the spots all over his belly, so I'm not real optimistic.
Nonetheless, Trenton continues to amaze me every day. He finally learned to say his favorite neighbor's name, can jump like a pro, and Tyler swears he changes the TV channel to cartoons while he's getting ready in the morning.
Happy Birthday buddy! (maybe wish for some platelets when you blow out your candles tomorrow!)
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Down
I had to take Trenton to the doctor yesterday for an ear infection, so had them check his blood count since we were already there. I usually go to Children's, and I was reminded why! They really are super sweet, but can seriously not do kid's blood draws nearly as well as the Children's nurses. But, he got through it. He kind of started to help the two nurses it apparently required, so they were pretty impressed. They think he should be a doctor.
Anyway, they called today to let me know that it is only at 29,000. Tyler's trying to convince me that it's still higher than it has been, and is still optimistic about it continuing to climb. I figure one of us can be a stressful mess, and the other the level-headed one. That seems to work well for us.
Anyway, they called today to let me know that it is only at 29,000. Tyler's trying to convince me that it's still higher than it has been, and is still optimistic about it continuing to climb. I figure one of us can be a stressful mess, and the other the level-headed one. That seems to work well for us.
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