My daughter, Haylee Kate, was diagnosed with APML Leukemia, which is a rare form, on November 21, 2011 at 8 years old. I thought this would be a good way for me to get my thoughts and feelings out and to let others know about her ups and downs throughout her treatment.

December 5, 2011

12/1/11 -25 Days of Christmas!



The hospital really does some great things for the kids during Christmas.  They have different holiday activities the kids can participate in and it makes the time pass by as well as their time here special.  Today, Haylee and I went down to the lobby and had she had her picture taken with Santa (picture to come when they email it!).  She also went out to the garden to see the real reindeer and she thought that was so neat!  Later in the evening, her teachers when she was in PreK came to visit her and brought her ornaments and garland for her Christmas tree and brought along art supplies and all sorts of goodies.  She really likes her tree and the different ornaments they brought to put on it. 

They took her off of her Kytril (for nausea) and Allopurinol (breaks up uric acid) because they said she didn't need it.  She is starting an anti-viral medication to see if it will help the mouth sores any.  They drew blood for cultures to test for different viruses like strep throat, chicken pox, herpes simplex (cold sores), and a few other things.  We should get those results back in a few days. 

WBC - 1660
Platelets - 29,000
Hemoglobin - 11.7

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