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This morning Audrey had lab work done close to home. Her labs overall looked good with the exception of her platelets. Her levels had dropped significantly from the last time she received chemo and had labs done. Low platelets are to be expected and a side effect of this type of chemotherapy she is receiving.

Audrey went down to Children's this afternoon to have a platelet transfusion. With Audrey's history, low platelets and bloody noses are not a good combination. We were thankful Audrey could have the platelet transfusion quickly to hopefully remedy any potential threatening bleeds that might occur. She does very well with everything, her biggest concern was getting her snack bag packed for the trip down and back.

Next steps are to have labs done again on Wednesday. Our prayer is that her platelets will have gone up. In the event that they have not, we will pursue another platelet transfusion.

Again, we have much to be thankful for. Of course we are always thankful that we have the Children's hospital close and the medical care that she is able to receive is excellent. Thank you again for praying for Audrey. She is one strong gal!



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