The hematologist working the hospital floor this week, Dr. Jasty, has decided to wait for the blood cultures to come back negative for any kind of virus before starting treatment. Because the cultures were taken last night, and typically take about a day to develop, we will be delaying the start of immunosuppressive therapy at least until tomorrow morning. Dr. Jasty wants Andrew in the best possible health when we begin the next phase.
It looks like we will have to do another blood transfusion at some point today. His red blood cell levels are just a little low.
On a good note, Andrew seems to be building energy as the morning rolls on. He has been talking (while eating) for the past 10 minutes straight right now, and is singing songs and playing with his Thomas the Train sticker book.
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