Back at Sutter Resort and Spa.

Yesterday William and I arrived at the hospital for a routine transfusion; however, before the transfusion even began William spiked a low grade fever of 100.5.  For a normal healthy person a temperature of 100.5 is nothing to be concerned about but, because William is neutropenic (has not immune system) any fever at all raises red flags and also requires an admit into the hospital for a mandatory 72 hours of antibiotic and observation.

As much as I was trying to haggle and bribe our way out of an admit, I am happy that we are here because William had some seriously high fever spikes last night.  As per protocol with fever spikes, William had a couple of blood cultures drawn (with each fever spike).  Should the cultures come back positive with any sort of bacteria growth, we will get an automatic 10 day stay filled with antibiotics. However, I don't think that this will be the case as William has a brad new central line and we have been extra sterile and careful with the maintenance. 

William has had a croupy cough all week so last night the doctor ordered a chest x-ray, and this morning we were told that  William has bronchitis.  Anyway, as long as the blood cultures keep coming back negative for growth, we should be able to go home in a couple of days.

Our first official appointment at City of Hope has been confirmed and set in stone! YIPPEE!

We really need everyone to please keep their prayers focused on a few things-
1-William's body will be able to provide us with the stem cells needed to do a rescue
2-William is a viable candidate for a bone marrow transplant
3-William's treatment at  City of Hope is successfully, safe, and pleasant.
I realize that praying for a "pleasant" treatment may be a little weird but, the last thing we want is for William to be miserable and/or unhappy.

Randell gave William one of his old cell phones and now William is the coolest kid around ;) with the promise of being able to talk to his friends, sutter nurses, family and "fans" whenever he wants,William feels a lot better about our move down to LA.  For those of you interested, William's cell phone number is 530-919-4459. PLEASE keep in mind that this is a pre-paid phone and so William has limitations on the amount of calls and texts that he can receive and make. 

Thank you for your continued love, friendship, prayers and support.

Keep on Keepin' on.

Live Strong in God's healing and miracles.