« Spoke Too Soon | Home | Slowly »
Happy 4th! Sam is Getting Out Today
By Margot | July 4, 2009
Qucik update. Sam’s rash got worse Thursday but better yesterday. They biopsied and have pretty much concluded it was a drug reaction. Sam’s line cultured one other day so we may have had a line infection too.  He hasn’t cultured in the last several days though so I’m not sure he’s going home on IV antibiotics or not – that decision is still pending. He has been fever free for 48 hours and ANC is over 2000! We got tanked up on blood and platelets yesterday. Thank you donors! He has needed platelets every few days.  The difference in Sam was obvious yesterday. He was back up playing games and laughing. Mimi came to visit him and nurse Sheila said, “Mimi is medicine herself.” ANC yesterday was only 396 so he roared back today.   He’s still got acid reflux but it’s better and he ate more yesterday. He’s still sore walking from the rash on the bottom of his feet but getting better. Hope everyone has a great 4th. Will update more soon.
Margot
Topics: Progress Reports | 16 Comments »
July 4th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
This makes me extremely happy!
July 4th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
So this is like an Independence Day for the Hutchinson’s WOOHOO!!!! So happy to hear that you will be out to watch the fireworks an celebrate. Praying here in Wa as always.
With Hope
Abra McKean
July 4th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
More reasons to celebrate the holiday today! Yay! Thanks for sharing the great news! Bring on the fireworks!
July 4th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Nice Way to celebrate-so happy for the whole family.
July 4th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
….and this is why I regularly donate platelets…. Great news. Happy 4th! Love you guys!
July 4th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Great news! Happy 4th to everyone at the Hutchison house!
July 4th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
You made my day!!! Happy Fourth of July Sam!
:)Mrs. Heather
July 4th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
What a great thing for all the San Diego Hutchison’s..especially Sam.
I hope that you enjoy a good fireworks and that you recover quickly.
Abby and Tom
July 4th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Happy Fourth Sam! Glad he got out, I’m sure its good to be together again as a family. Enjoy the fireworks!
July 5th, 2009 at 4:24 am
YAY!!!!! now that’s what I call some good news-especialy the ANC & that Sam’s starting to eat again!!! Enjoy your Indepence Day (dbl. entender meant!!!)(-:
July 5th, 2009 at 4:52 am
Glad he is feeling better! Hope the good trend continues! Angela (Madison’s Mom)
July 5th, 2009 at 10:18 am
I hope today is a good day and you can all enjoy the rest of the weekend as a family. God Bless, love, Ellen
http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson
July 6th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Glad to hear this great news. Give that boy an extra popsicle – he deserves it!!!
Sending good thoughts your way Margs.
Hallie
July 6th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Neil, Margot and Sam-
I don’t read the blog everyday, but frequently enough to know that you are going to be in Philly on the 15th….I will come to you!!! Please, please, let me give you all a great big hug- even if it is brief. I am writing it on the calendar right now….
I still have Neil’s email- I will email you my phone info tonight!
Love,
Lauren
July 6th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Great news… Sam deserves a special set of fireworks just for getting through the week !!! Have fun and love to all,
Colleen
July 7th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
hooray for your side. hoping that all the posts from now on will be as positive as this one. Know you are all relishing being at home together. Jan