Checkup

This afternoon, Ethan had a checkup with our local pediatrician. Amazingly, his blood test results are all very good. The only one that is low is the Lymphocytes, which she said is on the low end of normal.  They are keeping an eye on it, as it has been low for the past month, but nothing that they are too concerned about.

 Another good thing about being off prednisone is that Ethan's blood pressure has returned to normal. It became slightly elevated due to the high doses of prednisone. Ethan is also losing the roundness and the typical "moon face" that one gets on steroids as well. Since last month he has lost 1 pound, instead of continually gaining. Now that he is off prednisone, his body has a chance to catch up with growing too.  

I am looking forward to a rest from all the doctors appointments and lab tests, prescriptions, and from being the one to give all the medications. I find it amusing as we near the end of treatment, each doctor has said the same thing to us, just in a different way. "Well, I hope this is the last time I see you".  I understand what they are saying, it is their way of wishing us a good long break from life with this illness. This is my prayer for Ethan and our family as well, only 16 more days to go... and then, we Wait!!!