It's been a long, crazy week.

It's hard to believe that it has been a week since E’s counts were too low for chemo. So much has happened between then and now. I thought I would write an update because with all the craziness, we haven’t had to time to update everyone.

Tuesday 11/22 – Elizabeth went in for chemo. Unfortunately, her white blood cell count was too low (specifically her neutrophil count was extremely low.) This caused the doctor to postpone chemo and to put Elizabeth on an antibiotic with hopes of upping her neutrophil count.

Thursday 11/24 – Brother’s family came up for Thanksgiving dinner. The food was so good and we were so thankful to be surrounded by family. Later in the evening, Elizabeth’s tooth/ gum started hurting. (uh oh)

Fun in the ER

Friday 11/25 – This is where the story gets interesting. It turns out that neutrophils are crucial to fighting off infection. Elizabeth’s tooth/ gum became so painful that we called her doctor to get advice. They sent us to the ER with, what turned out to be, an infection. We arrived at the hospital around 8:30 pm expecting to be there for a few hours. She was admitted to the hospital at 1:30ish. The doctors thought there was too much risk with her body not being to fight off the infection. They needed her to stay to get IV antibiotics and to be there until her neutrophil count increased to a level where her immune system could be effective.

At least the kids had fun this weekend!

Saturday 11/26 – We thought we would get to go home. Her counts weren't good enough and her tooth still hurt. Elizabeth stayed in the hospital.

Thankful we get to watch church together!

Sunday 11/27 –  We’re never going to get to go home… at least that’s the way that it felt! Counts weren't increasing. Tooth felt better but still hurt. Brother had to leave her at the hospital and take the kids home. Hardest night ever.

Monday 11/28 – With Brother at work, Elizabeth’s counts were good enough to head home. Woo hoo!!!  

Counts are Up!!! Teeth are Great!

Tuesday 11/29 – Elizabeth’s counts were back to normal! Not even low! She also went to the dentist to get her tooth checked out and the dentist said she is good to go for chemo #2.

Thanks to everyone that has loved on us, prayed for us, and loved on our children! We love you! Keep praying! Chemo Round #2 is scheduled for Thursday. FINALLY!

It’s been a long, crazy week.