Day +15

Well it turns out that Dale doesn't need a blood transfusion today. The Hgb - 7.6 but the Hct went up slightly to 23.1 so it didn't change much from yesterday. Today's blood work showed 28.6% nucleated red blood cells which are immature red cells which means his new marrow is trying to make some red cells now. The wbc is 0.17, slightly up from yesterday. plts - 85,000.
Dale practiced his violin today. It was relaxing for both of us. He was given a project by the child life specialist to take pictures of his room and write about what it is like to be in the hospital and in particular, this room. She then takes the pictures and stories and uses it as a teaching tool for the nurses. Dale wrote the worst part about the BMT was that he can't eat the things he wants to (i.e sushi, salad, fresh fruit,) and it's boring living in the same room day in day out. He also wrote it is exciting when the doctors give you good news but the best part is having your donor be your brother. He ended with this sentence " Bone marrow transplants are all not the same but I know it is a little hard for everyone." I find it amazing that he only views this experience as "a little" hard. Dale brought out the nerf gun today and shot at the little window on the door for a while. We thank God for all of the little miracles we have experienced so far. Blessing to you all.