Malcolm has been doing well. After the platelet transfusion his platelet count jumped to 62. Because the effect of the chemo drugs are still making his counts fall, it is possible he will need another platelet transfusion sometime this weekend. His ANC has been below 500 but has not bottomed out yet. His hemoglobin has stayed around 81. There have been no signs of fever or illness so far and he seems to have more energy. He must stay at the hospital at all times now in case a fever spikes so no more day passes for a while.

My parents arrived Wednesday evening. They brought Donovan to the hospital and stayed all day yesterday. It was a perfect summer's day - sunny and warm with a bit of a breeze. Malcolm and Donovan played all morning in the playgarden and Malcolm rejoined Donovan after his nap. They both love the one on one attention they get from staff and volunteers in the garden.

Malcolm is spending today with his Daddy and other grandparents. Hopefully each day continues to be uneventful. Thank you to everyone who has been emailing us or commenting on the blog. It is wonderful to feel like we are staying connected to the outside world.

Mary Ellen