In last night's update we encouraged visitors to come and see Alyssa. Unfortunately we are going to have to put that offer on hold for a few days. As we have been noting recently, Alyssa's blood labs have not been very good this week. She now has neutropenia, which is where you have an abnormally low number of a type of white blood cell called a neutrophil. Patients with neutropenia are more susceptible to bacterial infections; so as a precautionary move, we will ask that no visitors come to the hospital to see Alyssa at this time. Thanks for understanding.
Alyssa' first BP reading this morning was 178/110, which is unusually high for her at this time of day. She has just finished her apheresis treatment and her BP is down to a better 142/83. We are still waiting for those all important lab numbers. Next up is her 3 1/2 hour dialysis treatment.
And you thought raking leaves and doing laundry on a Saturday was a drag!
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You looked much better tonight than Thursday night, so I will sleep better after seeing you!! I hope you and your mom will also sleep well. I know this journey is tough but I am convinced we will look back and discover so many things we don't "see" right now that turn out to be a positive, for all of us. Keep remembering what Pat Z said..... God didn't bring you this far just to leave you with kidney's that don't work. His plan is greater than that! You have a SUPER attitude and SO many people that pray for you and LOVE you and with that combination, you can't go wrong!! Call me tomorrow. Love you!! Aunt Sandy
ReplyDeletekeep your head up alyssa. you're a strong person with the ability and will power to see this through. i'm amazed how strong you are on a daily basis. your spirit and drive is something to be very proud of.
ReplyDeletei miss you and love you lyss...I wish i was able to see your more because it was always calming and exciting when i did! but I hope that you do not catch any colds or get more sick...but i love you get well soon!<3
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