Keeping on Waiting
Today is day seven since Nathan’s stem cell transplant. There is really nothing new to report. A positive sign is that Nathan’s fever didn’t spike during the night as it had the past several nights. He continues to have a low grade fever along with the other symptoms he has experienced for the past week. We are hoping that by Sunday or Monday we will see the white counts start coming back up. It takes about 10 to 12 days before the bone marrow starts making white blood cells following a transplant. The only thing we can do is wait and ride through this time the best we can. The biggest change today is that Nathan was moved to another room for the day. They had to turn the water off in Nathan’s room so they could fix a drain problem in the room below his. We should be back in his room by late afternoon. I have no further updates to add at this point. Thanks for your ongoing prayers.
Tim
Tim
posted by Nathan's Blog... at 10:43 AM
4 Comments:
So, this is the area I'm supposed to post comments in right?
Nathan, I tried calling but with no luck, then I read this update, thanks Tim for keeping things up to date on the blog here. I'll try again in the afternoon.
Always look on the bright side of life (whistling). Who knows, Nathan, when you return to your room maybe they will accidently have fixed the plumming in your bathroom and you will have a geyser shooting out of your toilet! Better becareful the first time you flush. :) Take care Nathan and I hope to talk to you soon.
Mark
To the Detweiler's:
Thank-you so much for the daily updates! We wait with you for the good news that the stem cells are doing their job! It is also good news to hear that the fever seems to be subsiding. Just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate the updates. It is exciting to think that in 4-5 more days, a miracle will take place!
Love,
Barb & John R.
Hi Nathan and family,
It was sunny today but too warm. I thought I might get to Ia. City today but no such luck. Hopefully Roger can pick up my stuff when he goes to Crowded Closet tomorrow.
Glad for the regular updates. Keep smiling and imagining those stem cells doing their work. We are waiting to hear the good news that you are on the upward swing.
Blessings to all of you.
Mary Lou and Roger
We keep on waiting with you. We send our love and prayers.
Dick and Susan
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