November 25, 2008

Gabriel has been running a fever on and off over a week now. With his fever he's had a cough and congestion. Last week, for routine lab work, his ANC was 2000 with a white blood cell count of 3.8. I had a doctor look him over because of his cough and to help with inflammation he was prescribed a 5 day dose of azithromycian, an antibiotic.

Finishing his last dose last evening Gabe began running fever, with ear pain, this morning. I will be taking Gabe to the hospital today for labs, doctor check, (possible) chest X-ray and (possible) IV Antibiotics.

Gabriel has been active over the weekend and this week. His has been eating as well. Again, despite his ailments Gabe is still in good spirits.

Briefly, Gabriel was diagnosed with hereditary spherocytosis when diagnosed with Leukemia. Hereditary spherocytosis is genetic, when red blood cells are sphere-shaped rather than donut-shaped. However, we are unaware of any family member having this disease (disorder). With Gabriel still undergoing chemotherapy we have to wait until he is off treatment before the doctors can rerun test to be sure or assess treatment.

Gabriel will be off treatment March 15, 2008.

Thank you. Gabriel has a new video coming soon, so please check back.


Have a happy thanksgiving!


Angela