WE'VE GOT SOME EXCITING NEWS!!!!

4/12/05 - WE'VE GOT SOME EXCITING NEWS!!!! HOORAY!!! Hannah came home tonight on a temporary pass. It has been 9 LONG WEEKS since Hannah was admitted to the hospital. She finished her second round of chemo on Friday and has had some ups and downs. This week her blood levels have remained low as a result of the chemotherapy and she has been receiving blood transfusions about every other day. Hannah was taken off her IV last night and then monitored for any changes in her blood levels. She did well overnight and therefore has been allowed to COME HOME FINALLY!!! She does have to go back to the out patient clinic first thing tomorrow morning for blood tests. She will then get a blood transfusion (if needed) at the clinic and come back home again for another day. This will continue on a day to day basis as long as she remains stable. If at anytime Hannah develops a fever or is not well she will be readmitted to the hospital. But for the time being we are SO HAPPY and GRATEFUL for the opportunity to see her again after so long, even if it's just for a few days. Hannah was EXTREMELY excited to see her 9 month old sister Emily after almost 4 weeks of isolation. Her sister was just as excited to see her, showing off how she has learned to crawl EVERYWHERE in the house. Hannah was in great spirits tonight playing with her sister and cousins, Grandma & Grandpa, Aunts and Uncle. Hannah was most excited about going home and sleeping in her OWN bed!!! Hannah has had a long, challenging past few months BUT IS A FIGHTER and is GOING STRONG!!!! She still has a long road ahead but with her strength, determination and courage she will come out SHINING. No luck yet on the bone marrow match but we are hoping for some GOOD NEWS SOON! Hannah remains fragile and a bit unsteady but has gained 2lbs in the past few weeks WAY TO GO! (THE HOSPITAL FOOD MUST BE GOOD!) Hannah enjoyed being outside today. She could not believe all the snow was gone and how warm it was. She has not been outside since the winter time and has not seen the sun shining in 9 weeks. It was great to see her SMILE!