An Uneventful Clinic Visit

I took Max to the clinic for a platelet transfusion today. His platelets were at 9 and he actually showed signs of bleeding for the first time since this all started, so it was good that they transfused him. It was an easy visit. Max watched some Dora the Explorer and I knitted. They were doing trick or treating with the kids who could go out to see other kids (not Max) but Max got a ton of Halloween stuff. He did break out in hives again after the transfusion, though. They gave him some Benadryl and watched him for 15 minutes, then we headed home to a delicious meal made by Josh's sister, Joanne.

His Hematocrit was 35 today. Down a bit, but still good. I wonder if it was down because of the bleeding. His white count was 3.5. The most exciting thing was his Absolute Neutrophil Count. It was over 1000. Even the doctor was happily suprised by that.

The nurse will do another blood draw on Thursday.