A puffier version of Cora, but still sporting the sassiest seasonal wear! (thanks Mrs. Coarsey!)
Cora's 2 BIGGEST fans flaunting the Cora Day t-shirts!
The most exciting part of today was the fact that Cora is done with that crazy steroid, Dexamethasone!!! She may need it again in about 6 weeks, but never for 30 days straight! Her appetite should decline along with her swelling over the course of the next few weeks. We are hoping to have our sweet lil cutie back pretty soon! We went to the clinic today. Cora topped the scales at a whopping 40 pounds. That is 9 pounds more than when she was originally admitted to the hospital. She almost caught up with Cade! Her swelling was so severe that the nurse again had trouble accessing her port in her chest. Today's visit was routine and quick and as far as we know everything checked out well. They checked her counts, everything is sky high (even her white count) which they say is due to the steroids. Then they sedated her and did an injection of chemo into the spine and did a bone marrow aspiration, during which the doctor told us he got a great sample of liquid marrow! He didn't have to do a bone marrow biopsy for the first time! By Wednesday we will know the results of the marrow (we expect it to say that she continues to be in remission). She gets a week off from "chemo" meds. (she will still take a few things) and then by the end of the week we will know her risk factor (low, standard, or high) We're hoping low! And then she will begin the "Consolidation phase" of chemo next Monday. So this week we are praying for continued remission status, low risk assignment, and lots of reduction in swelling and appetite! We have the best friends and family anyone could ever ask for and we so appreciate your love and support! Have a great pre-Christmas week!
3 comments:
Happy early Christmas! No more steroid! So glad you didn't have to wait until the 18th! You are in our constant thoughts and prayers! Hang in there! We love you guys! Big hugs to the extra-cuddly Cora! :)
Mandy,
We are cheering from Newburgh that the dex is over for now! Pretty soon I bet you will get your Cora back. You might get a little more rest,too, which I'm sure you need.
We're still praying for you and your entire family. I had a chance to give your mom a hug on Sunday. Here's a verse that is the theme verse for another family I know whose daughter is on an ALL journey. It encourages me. "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12
Heather Gardner
Mandy, I'm so grateful to hear about Cora's good report! A pretty great birthday present, huh? Hopefully for Christmas you'll get your "remission and low risk status." Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas!!
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