Day +17

Yeah!!! It is now Day 17 after transplant !!! So happy we have made it that far!

Today we have made a few strides in a good way. Quinns ANC count was 163 and his white cells took a leaping jump. He had the music teacher by and the school teacher also to see him. The read books and worked on homework. He really enjoys working with them!

Tonight, Quinn was able to keep about 1/2 of a roast beef and gravy sandwich down and 2 bites of potatoes and gravy. Earlier in the day he had a package of peanut butter and crackers and some strawberry jello. I am trying to encourage him to eat so that we can get him off of the TPN or at least reduce the amount before going home and explained the cons of it as well. He told me he would "try his best"!

Several of his meds have now been switched from IV form to pill form. He is doing great with them! So, in a few more days we will try another med. Exciting stuff!

Quinn has had a relatively good day all the way around! I am happy for him. And there is "NO FEVER" tonight!!!!!! Yeah, our first night without a fever! The engraphment rash is trying to improve as well. He did have a "growing pain" in in left leg and foot tonight and had to take some pain meds for it. Finally, he is starting to feel better. Poor Little Quinnie!

All and all a good day - just hoping for a higher ANC again tomorrow and the CMV/HHV6 virus to go away and play in the rain and lose their way home!