We have now been at this family thing for about three weeks. Grace is doing well, but we have had quite a time. When she was born she had some little spots on her face that indicated to her Doctors that there might be something going on with her blood. Sure enough, a blood test told us she was low on platelets and red blood cells. After lots of prayers in the hospital and a couple of extra days stay, her platelet level reached a safe level and she came home. Unfortunately her other blood levels have been slow to rise.
We have had to take her to the hospital every week for blood tests. This has been hard on Mom, having to hear poor Grace cry so hard in the hospital. It came to a point when our Pediatrician recommended we go see a specialist at Primary Childrens Hospital in Salt Lake. We went this past Friday morning and the Doctors and Nurses at Primary Childrens were very helpful. They ran some tests that were not available in Pocatello and were able to reassure us that Grace's body is on track to recover. Her blood levels are not optimal, but with time and careful watch the specialist Doctor (Hematologist) believes she will rebound right back.
So, the weekly blood tests will have to continue for now, but Grace is doing well. As for her parents, Jane is doing well and is trying to get some rest whenever she can. I am staying very busy with school, National Guard stuff, new baby, work, etc, etc. Anyway, til next time.
-The Stokers
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