Oct 16, 2020 -updated

Back at the clinic at The Valerie Center for another round of chemo. Connor's blood levels look good (sugars too, but they are looking at red and white blood counts, platelets, and ANC) ANC is still good, and so are platelets, so no additional treatments or transfusions needed right now. (Yay!)
Right now, no additional need to come to the clinic again until his next chemo treatment next Friday, so that's good too!
We head to the Endocrinologist later this afternoon and hopefully his blood sugar is looking more controlled.

Another good appointment! Connor's blood sugar has regulated enough that he can stop testing after he eats, and can adjust some of the carb calculations. Next appointment is after he's off the Prednisone, and we already have details to adjust the insulin as soon as he stops taking it. And no more 4 am testing!!
I'm so happy about that one! Now home -smelling an amazing chili in the Crock-Pot, and enjoying a drink! (Thank you Tracey!) Why is sitting around all day so exhausting?

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  1. LindsayOOctober 16, 2020 at 12:17 PM

    Positive news today!! 🧡

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  2. BeataOctober 16, 2020 at 12:17 PM

    This is such great news! It must be such a relief to know the doctors have gotten a good handle on this, which hopefully inspires your confidence. Good luck at the endocrinologist as well. Always praying for the best...

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  3. Dan and GailOctober 16, 2020 at 12:49 PM

    Great news! You guys are doing an amazing job, especially on presenting these complex issues in a way that we can all understand them. Well done young lady!! D&G❤

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  4. Nana PenOctober 16, 2020 at 12:51 PM

    Thanks for the good news update! Hope we hear more good news after appointment with endocrinologist. Long day for you both - weekend to rest! ❤

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  5. KinlinFamilyOctober 16, 2020 at 2:54 PM

    Excellent to hear. Hope everyone has a relaxing weekend, with some much needed rest. Take care. 💕 K/C/M/L

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  6. Audrey MaOctober 16, 2020 at 9:37 PM

    Wonderful to hear some good news, especially the bit about getting rid of the 4am check! Hope you guys have a restful weekend at home together.

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  7. KimOctober 17, 2020 at 9:15 AM

    Great news and now u can enjoy Thanksgiving

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