Good news....

By Jennifer on February 16, 2008 11:24 AM | Permalink | TrackBacks (0)

Wyatt's biopsy results were very positive. He is still 100% grafted with 60-70% new cell growth (the target for a healthy 3 year old is 85%). These results are about the same as the 60 day biopsy results. My initial thoughts were concern over no changes in new cell growth but the doctors have assured us that these results are good news. And we have learned to follow their words...even if it doesn't always make sense in our brains. This stuff is so far beyond our comprehension level that we decided long ago that we will try to remain calm and positive until someone tells us otherwise. This is often times easier said than done but we try. So, their story is 'good news' and that's what we're stickin' with.

Wyatt is still feeling well and seems to have lots of energy...all those new red blood cells at work. We are still living in lock down and trying to keep him isolated from all the illness that seems to be going around now. We are looking forward to the day when he can start living like a normal three year old. He has been in 'the bubble' for so long now that I think he has forgotten what it's like to play with all his buddies. This is great in some ways as we don't have to spend a lot of time explaining why he can't see everyone but sad in some ways because it reminds us of the many ways this illness has changed his life. But any day that we are not in the hospital is a good day. And any day that Wyatt is running around like a crazy three year old is a day that we feel thankful and hopeful. Wyatt is such a little fighter. I am always amazed by his great attitude and I am always amazed that his spirit has not been broken by this experience. He is still as funny and happy as ever.

Thank you for following his progress. And thank you to everyone who made it out the blood drive this past Thursday at SATURN of VA Beach. The Red Cross considered it a success. As always, we hope that any of you who are able and available, will get out and donate blood whenever possible. There are lots of little (and big) people out there who need it! I will continue to post about Wyatt's progress. He is scheduled for his 6 month biopsy on May 6th in Minnesota. Until then, he will visit the clinic here at The Children's Hospital every 2 weeks.




Good news.... By Jennifer on February 16, 2008 11:24 AM \| Permalink \| TrackBacks (0) Wyatt's biopsy results were very positive. He is still 100% grafted with 60-70% new cell growth (the target for a healthy 3 year old is 85%). These results are about the same as the 60 day biopsy results. My initial thoughts were concern over no changes in new cell growth but the doctors have assured us that these results are good news. And we have learned to follow their words...even if it doesn't always make sense in our brains. This stuff is so far beyond our comprehension level that we decided long ago that we will try to remain calm and positive until someone tells us otherwise. This is often times easier said than done but we try. So, their story is 'good news' and that's what we're stickin' with. Wyatt is still feeling well and seems to have lots of energy...all those new red blood cells at work. We are still living in lock down and trying to keep him isolated from all the illness that seems to be going around now. We are looking forward to the day when he can start living like a normal three year old. He has been in 'the bubble' for so long now that I think he has forgotten what it's like to play with all his buddies. This is great in some ways as we don't have to spend a lot of time explaining why he can't see everyone but sad in some ways because it reminds us of the many ways this illness has changed his life. But any day that we are not in the hospital is a good day. And any day that Wyatt is running around like a crazy three year old is a day that we feel thankful and hopeful. Wyatt is such a little fighter. I am always amazed by his great attitude and I am always amazed that his spirit has not been broken by this experience. He is still as funny and happy as ever. Thank you for following his progress. And thank you to everyone who made it out the blood drive this past Thursday at SATURN of VA Beach. The Red Cross considered it a success. As always, we hope that any of you who are able and available, will get out and donate blood whenever possible. There are lots of little (and big) people out there who need it! I will continue to post about Wyatt's progress. He is scheduled for his 6 month biopsy on May 6th in Minnesota. Until then, he will visit the clinic here at The Children's Hospital every 2 weeks.

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