Living in a bubble

Katherine's counts are the lowest they've been since induction. She has a very weakened immune system. I think we are going to keep her in a bubble for a while. We might pass on mass next week, which is being said for Katherine on Saturday at St. Ben's in Fontana in honor of her 2nd birthday. I will be sure that the big kids and Cevin can go. It's a good thing she won't remember her 2nd b day; this year we are keeping it VERY low key.
We have to postpone her chemo that was scheduled for today, because her immune system is too weak to handle the medication. Back in September, they wouldn't release her from the hospital until she accomplished 'count recovery' to 500, suggesting she had enough of an immune system to fight some typical germs. Yesterday her counts were only at 180. Yikes. She's at risk from her own normal flora at this point, according to our oncologist.

But, you'd never know it by looking at her!

















She's coloring, potty training like a champ, laughing, reading and getting caught making messes like your typical two-year-old. What a joy! Thank you for your continued prayers and support.