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Friday, October 18, 2013

Houston We Have a White Count!

     Wednesday night our little Hazelnut's fever broke without Tylenol and has only returned twice for about an hour!  Thank you all so much for the prayers because they absolutely worked.  The moment I needed a reprieve God came through and brought me peace.  I am so thankful. Yesterday she had a white count, but I didn't want to get my hopes up because sometimes they can fluctuate.  But today, they went up again!  They even went up enough for her counts to show an ANC (absolute neutrophil count) of 428!!!  This means her stem cells are grafting, are rebuilding and we are on the upswing! Usually, they like to see her ANC be above 1000 for at least three days, so we still have a ways to go; however, the doctors were all quite surprised they jumped so quickly.
     I cling to good news because a rising white count means healing, but she is still feeling pretty crummy. She is extremely tired and quite uncomfortable, but her pain is being managed well on the morphine.  She still has pretty bad mucousitis and spends a lot of her gagging and coughing up gunk, but, dare I say, it seems to be getting better by just a smidgen.  Again though, I am thankful that this is all she is facing, because she shows no sign (and prayerfully never will) of any of the scary & life-threathening side effects that many other kids face during transplant.  The things that are happening to her are normal and she will get through, and the doctors are very happy with how she is looking and how she handling it all. So please keep praying that she amazes us!!




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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Godspeed from Canada. I don't know how you do it all with the other kids as well. May she recover.

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  2. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    We love you! You're such a fighter and you will be better soon. I'm always praying for your full recovery.

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  3. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Yay! PTL! Keep going strong, sweet Hazel! That goes for you too, mama!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    What a precious little girl. Glad to hear she does have a white count and will continue to prayer that it continues to go higher like the doctors want. She is such a fighter.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Will continue to pray for your baby girl and for you and the family. God is always with you. Glad to hear the good news.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Praise God from whom all blessings flow :) still praying for total healing for.your baby :)

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  7. LakhiOctober 18, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Sorry to see Miss Hazel with a frowny face and feeling poorly but the news sounds hopeful for her and my hopes are prayers continue for her healing and yours.

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  8. AnneOctober 18, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Hazel and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers!

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  9. Cathy's Country CornerOctober 18, 2013 at 3:52 PM

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  10. Cathy's Country CornerOctober 18, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Thank you God for touching this baby.I can remember Lyndsey's ANC being 0 at one point. That was a very scary time for us. However after she saw an angel in her bedroom one night, her counts went to normal. I am praying for a miracle for Hazel too. God bless you and your family.

    October 18, 2013 at 3:52 PM

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  11. lalazzOctober 18, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Such great news!! I pray for your sweet Hazel every day, and ask God to send her my strength.

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  12. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Glad to hear that there is some good news for Hazel! Prayers continuing to be prayed.

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  13. AmyOctober 19, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Prayer upon prayer. We have a mighty God, you are all so strong and brave. Thank you God for this great word, for signs of healing and the presence of a climbing white count, thank you God for through you all things are possible. God bless and praying that Hazel continues to feel better even if just a smidge more every day. Lifting you up and praying for God's perfect peace. God bless!

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  14. CamilleOctober 19, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Hazel...we know you will be back to doing all the things little girls do, at home, very soon! God loves you, and so do countless others. I feel as if we know you, my whole family is praying for you DAILY...all day long and in between. You are a brave little doll and your mommy is pretty terrific too!
    May the Lord God hold you, heal you, and bless you,
    Hugs, smiles and lots of love~
    xxoo

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  15. CamilleOctober 19, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    We give all glory to our God who is good, loving and compassionate...He hears your prayers. So, thank you God for providing the way for Hazel to be healed in Jesus Christ's name, Amen & Amen. Thank you LORD.
    We lift your name on high and exalt you Father, may you recieve all the victory adn praise during this time of healing...Amen.

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  16. Linda CoverdaleOctober 19, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Poor Baby - not long and you will be laughing and dancing and eating pizza sweetheart. God is good -
    positive white cell count - It won't be long honey - bless you Lauren, your familly, the docs, and always Hazel.
    Praying - love n hugs

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  17. B.G.October 21, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    My goodness that sweet face. Still praying.

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  18. DebbieOctober 21, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Hazel looks so cute in that picture, even with the pouty face :(
    She is so strong, just like Mommy :) God will heal this little princess, and she will be back to her old self doing things litle girls should be doing with no more hospitals!! I feel like she is part of my family. I pray for her daily. Sending prayers to your sweet angel, and the rest of the family!

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