I received a call this morning that Isaac's red blood cell count was low. Therefore they had to start a second round of blood transfusions. The first one was on August 17th. The nurse (our favorite Alex), said that it is great that this is only his second. Isaac gained another 15 grams as well. So he is still gaining which is great news. Last night when David and I were there I thought his hand looked too white. I said something to David but not to one of the nurses. Then today when I was there, I could see a noticable difference in his skin color. He is definitely pinker and has a better color to him. He looks good and today he opened his eyes a lot when I was holding him. It is so fun to talk to him and see his little eyes open and just look around. He is getting stronger by the day.
Today we have come up with a name for the fish... sort of... Taco or Paco. I can't decide which it is as I think it changes to whatever suits Arianna's fancy at the time. We watched Grandma and Grandpa drive away today toward their house. Arianna sat on the front step and said "we wait here until they come back." It would be a long wait... they won't be coming back this week like they have been for the past 6 weeks. They have been such a blessing to my family. David and I wouldn't be where we are today without our parents... a huge thank you to GIGI, NENA and POPPY!!! We love you so much! You have kept us a family by driving, cooking, cleaning, watching Arianna and so on and so on and so on!! We believe God to bless you back for your sacrifice and love!
I asked AJ today what her fish's name was. She grinned really big and told me Taco. She sounded very proud to have a fish.
ReplyDeleteTaco and Paco both sound like cute names. I feel compelled to inform you however, that Paco is the nickname of my cousin's husband. The a in his case is like the a in pack, though.
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