Tuesday, April 15, 2008

White Blood Cell Count Arrives

The counts are starting to roll in and we're pretty excited up here. David's white blood count is 0.7, which may not sound like much, but we went from .3 to .6 to .7 in two days and the upward climb definitely means we're moving in the right direction. David is feeling okay and we're hoping that he'll start to feel better as the counts continue to climb. He's very puffy in his hands and feet (due to all the fluids he's getting), but at least he no longer looks like he went 9 rounds with Rocky himself -- he actually looks great. We continue to listen to music, watch movies, troll the web for new sites, and wait patiently for those numbers to peak! Your notes, emails, and packages are wonderful, and make it much easier to be sequestered in this room. We love you!

27 comments:

Robin and Elaine said...

And we're getting excited down here!! OK new cells...GROW BABY GROW!

Unknown said...

YES!!!!!! Thank you Liza for updating us and for taking such good care of David. XOXO Elizabeth

Shannon K said...

YAY!!!!! It is awesome to hear such great news! It is only going to get better and better. Good vibes being sent your way!

SK

Anonymous said...

Whoo Hooo!!!! This is just the beginning. LOVE YOU GUYS!!
xoxo Em

Anonymous said...

We've got chills! This is fantastic news! Keep em coming!
Much love to you both,
Linda & Ed

Anonymous said...

This is the best news ever!!! We are so excited -- love that upward trend! Much love, Cristina & Mike

Leeann said...

The Niccolini clan is doing the Good News Boogie over here!
WAY TO GROW, Dave!
Keep plowin on-
Leeann and co.

Anonymous said...

That is such fantastic news, we are rooting for you guys.

Anonymous said...

I am thrilled for you both!! Give David a big hug for me!
becky

Anonymous said...

Fabulous! The best news! Up,up, and up...and we'll all still be singing...and, cheering!

Love,
Shelley and Shel

Anonymous said...

HOLY AWESOME NEWS! I feel so behind the eight-ball to be just reading this blog now ... hopefully this is "old" news and the "new" news is that the counts are already even higher!!! This just absolutely made my day (and I'm not even what you'd call a numbers person) - :). Love the upward climb! The sun is shining!

XO
CMF

Unknown said...

That is awesome news--perhaps the best that I've heard in weeks. Keep at it Dave and Liza!

Much love,
Jenny, Kil, Miles and Cole

Anonymous said...

THAT IS THE BEST NEWS. WE CKECK EVERY DAY. Love, Aunt Ellen and Uncle Bill

Anonymous said...

Wa-HOO! Your Baltimore fan base is cheering fer sure. Keep it going, hon!
Love,
Amy

Anonymous said...

What wonderful news! We're doing the white "cellabration" here in Olney.

Anonymous said...

Woohoo!!!!!! fantastic news! That's a fast climb, too! I know exactly what those numbers mean and I'm jumping for joy. Bring on the Red blood cells and platelets! we love you both very very much.

love, tansy

emmaimpavido said...

fantastic news. Keep going.

Dana Little Jackson said...

Thanks for the best news I've heard since Haley started making white blood cells. This is just glorious! I've got to think that this is a HUGE psychological (and physical, obviously) boost for y'all. Yay!! love to you both, Dana

Anonymous said...

just seeing this blog brings warmth to my heart. Bravo for growing healthy white cells!

with love from Colorado,
ann, diana, and the rest of our gang

Anonymous said...

Great news Dave - grow grow grow! Much love from the Howson clan.

- Molly and Jud

Carol Starr said...

please know that you are in our prayers every minute every day. May the count climb!

Carol (Catherine's Mom)

Andrew Slocum said...

Yea baby!..keep it coming...let the good vibes roll...keep us posted on that count!...plow on and upward!

Slocum

Andy Stewart said...

This is wonderful news! We continue to cheer you on from Colorado! All the best,

Andy, Steph, Riley and Tanner

Anonymous said...

So happy to hear the good news.

Thinking about ya!

I'll be up there in May.

Can I bring anything for you guys?

Anonymous said...

That is fabulous news David! Keep those numbers climbing!! You and your family are in my prayers always.

Love,
Abby

Anonymous said...

Yahoo!!!! What else is there to say! Better days are coming. Keep that smile glowing!

Dottie M.

Anonymous said...

This news brougt a huge smile to my face. -Your Vinyl Thunder Lover, Matty NoNo