What will today hold?

UPDATE (4:30pm): Paul was admitted. He has not had any more fever today, but he was very low on platelets. Hopefully his cultures will be negative, and he'll be there for just a day or so.


Sara, a friend to our family, raising awareness about NB (and Paul!) with her science work at school


Yesterday Paul and I did the usual FW trip for radiation. Then, we killed a little time before meeting our favorite Child Life person and some other kids and went to the FW Rodeo. It was a real treat, and Paul loved it. He especially enjoyed the toy rifle he talked me into.

Despite having a good day, Paul continued to complain of a sore throat. He has a yucky cough to go with it, and early this morning a low-grade fever (this sounds suspiciously like Whit last week!). We have had the fear put into us regarding fever given his low WBCs and steriod meds (that apparently combine to really drop your immunity). We continue to taper the steriod since he doesn't need it, but you can't just go cold turkey since he has become somewhat "adrenal insufficient" while on it. His body needs time to start producing those energy hormones, etc. again. All that to say, Paul may have earned himself a stay in the Get Well Motel until things turn around. I'll keep you posted. As always we need your prayers. (-: