Mina Brigitta's Hospital Blog

Daily entries chronicling Mina Brigitta Mae Olson's battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

Monday, March 21, 2005

Much much better

Mina Brigitta seems fully recovered from her fevers and chemo. She had lots of energy today. They walked around the hallways, and went to neutropenic hour at the playroom. Grandma said she chattered non-stop all day long and ate like a horse. She was still going strong when I got here around 7:00, and didn't go to bed until 9:30. But when she went down she crashed hard, and now she's totally sawing logs. It's so nice to see her like this, and for the fevers to be gone. We were pretty sure it had to be the chemo, and didn't want to go overboard on drugs that can cause additional fevers, but at the same time her counts have been dropping quickly and the doctors wanted to be very cautious. It's all out of her system now, and she's not getting anymore eyedrops. Now all she gets is a daily poke in the leg to help stimulate her white cell production.

The only health issue that cropped up today was a rash. It may have been caused by one of the anti-biotics, or it's possible it's from the platelet transfusion she received today. Doesn't seem to be much to worry about. Hopefully they'll be able to start dropping the antibiotics over the next few days.

4 Comments:

  • At 7:48 AM PST, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Good morning Everyone!
    This has been wonderful to read news first hand. What an incredible little girl Mina Brigitta is. I want you to know she (and you) are always on my mind and in my prayers.
    Love you very much.
    Aunt Bonnie

     
  • At 12:07 PM PST, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Mina: YOu are such an amazing young lady. So glad to hear you are doing better. We are looking forward to seeing you in person in a couple of weeks. My hand is better so I may be of some use to your mom and dad by then. you are always in our hearts and prayers. Love Tutu and Richard

     
  • At 1:03 PM PST, Blogger jenny in the falls said…

    so glad to hear that mina has her energy back. i just wanted to let you know we are thinking of your family and hope that all goes well in your battle against AML.

     
  • At 8:59 PM PST, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I miss you Mina!
    I miss hearing you say, "Anta cooke?" Could you have Gramma read the tea party book? Is brother laying on your bed and putting his hands in your face? I bet you have taught him to sit up by now. Uncle Brent is home and we are planning a visit, not just one, but TWO perhaps and soon, won't that be great?<: Could you, would you, paint me a picture sometime in the play room? Nicholas and Kennedy can't wait to come play. Big Kiss and Hug to you, Dadda, Momma and Bubba. Lots of love, Anta Teri

     

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