Mondayday, May 14, 2007 8:35 PM CDT
Saturday night we- (Dianna, Nicolaus, Mom and Daddy Bret) attended the Make A Wish "Wish Night".
It is a big fundraiser for Make A Wish.
It included an auction, raffles, dinner and dancing.
Dianna sold Wish Bears that included a raffle ticket for jewlery from Zales.
It was a wonderful evening!
Labs...
4/27/07:
white blood counts-3.9, red blood counts-2.40, hgb-8.4, platelets-40, neutrophil absolute-1.3
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 9:58 AM CDT
Dianna and I returned from Cincinnati Children's on Saturday.
It was a long four days and we are glad to be home.
Dianna did great with her bone marrow biospy (she was very brave!)
Now we must think about the next step for Dianna.
Labs...
4/13/07:
white blood counts-4.2, red blood counts-2.84, hgb-10.1, platelets-38, neutrophil absolute- .80
Monday, April 2, 2007 8:56 AM CDT
Dianna lost a front tooth last night (Sunday). :-)Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:05 AM CDT
On March 3rd, we had Dianna's Skate Birthday Party.
Dianna had several friends attend from school and church. Also she had her mom, daddy Bret, two brothers- Nicolaus & Ryan and two sisters- Courtney & Kaelynn, Pawpaw, Granny, Aunt Mickie, cousins- Derek and Madison, and family friends- John and Tammy. :-)
Dianna had a GREAT time!
On March 12th (Actual Birthday)- Dianna, Mom and Nicoalus went out to eat at TJ Hartford's.
Dianna loves to eat here because of the games and ice cream.
Labs...
2/08/07:
white blood counts-3.9, red blood counts-3.06, hgb-10.9, platelets-49, neutrophilis-1.4
2/14/07:
white blood counts-5.9, red blood counts-2.99, hgb-10.8, platelets-44, neutrophilis-1.8
3/07/07:
white blood counts-4.3, red blood counts-2.63, hgb-9.3, platelets-38, neutrophilis-1.0
Monday, January 29, 2007 9:16 PM CST
On January 9th, Dianna rode in the "Chisholm Challenge For Special Riders" at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.
In the English Equitation for Dianna's level she received 5th place.
In the Trail Course for Dianna's level she received 2nd place.
We are very proud of her!!!
Dianna had a large cheering section: Mom, Daddy Bret, Nicolaus, Granny, Pawpaw, Nana, Aunt Mickie, Cousin Derek, Cousin Madison and a dear friend John.
It was a long day, but very rewarding to watch.
On January 17th, Dianna, Mom and Tammy went to Cincinnati.
We almost did not get out of Dallas due to ice and snow.
The plane was delayed, but did leave.
We had a check up appointment on the 18th, then we went to see the Aquarium and out to dinner.
On Friday, the 19th Dianna had a bone marrow biopsy that morning.
Then late morning an appointment with Dr. Rose to check on her endocrine levels.
Next, back to the hotel for a long nap!
Finally, Saturday we had a late check out, so we slept in then back to the airport to return home. :-)
Labs from past two weeks...
1/19/07:
white blood counts-4.5, red blood counts-3.13, hgb-10.7, platelets-40
1/24/07:
white blood counts-4.7, red blood counts-3.12, hgb-11.1, platelets-53
Monday, January 8, 2007 10:35 AM CST
Happy New Year!Wednesday, December 27, 2006 1:07 PM CST
Dianna had a wonderful Christmas.
She received everything she wanted and more.
Friday, Dec. 22nd the family went to Henderson TX for Christmas with Pawpaw John, Nana, Memaw and Uncle Doug.
Sunday, Dec. 24th we headed home to attend Christmas Eve Candle Service at FBC Lewisville.
After the service we opened gifts and watched "It's A Wonderful Life".
Christmas morning, Santa had delivered gifts.
We checked out everything then headed to Ryan, OK to see Pawpaw Mike, Granny and Mickie. (Derek and Madison spent Christmas with their dad this year.)
Finally, Tuesday, Dec. 26th we met Grandpa Van.
Nicolaus and Dianna went with him to visit thier dad and have Christmas with him.
LABS from past two weeks...
12/13/06:
white blood counts-5.8, red blood counts-3.27, hgb-11.1, platelets-45
12/20/06:
white blood counts-4.3, red blood counts-3.43, hgb-11.9, platelets-50
Tuesday, December 12, 2006 9:31 PM CST
Sorry, it has been a few weeks for an update.
We have either been sick &/or getting ready for Christmas.
Here are the labs from the past three weeks...
11/22/06:
white blood counts-3.9, red blood counts-3.30, hgb-11.6, platelets-69
11/29/06:
white bllod counts-5.0, red blood counts-3.30, hgb-11.4, platelets-53
12/06/06:
white blood counts-5.3, red blood counts-3.43, hgb-11.7, platelets-53
Monday, November 20, 2006 8:57 PM CST
Hello!
Just wanted to let you know Dianna's counts are staying about the same for now.
Dianna, Nicolaus and Bret are in Oklahoma with my parents.
I had to return home Sunday night to work Monday and Tuesday, but will go back Tuesday PM.
Nicolaus, Bret and PawPaw are hunting.
Dianna and Granny are playing.
I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!
Dianna's Labs-
11/15/06:
white blood count-4.7, red blood count-3.34, hgb-11.8, platelets-52
Monday, November 13, 2006 8:00 PM CST
Here is a list of Dianna's labs for the past few weeks.
10/13/06:
white blood count- 4.0, red blood count- 3.47, hgb- 12.0, platelets- 47, anc- 1280
10/20/06:
white blood count- 5.2, red blood count- 3.41, hgb- 11.6, platelets- 59, anc- 2200
10/27/06:
white blood count- 4.4, red blood count- 3.50, hgb- 12., platelets- 59, anc- 1400
11/01/06:
white blood count- 4.6, red blood count- 3.39, hgb- 11.8, platelets- 54, anc- 1700
11/08/06:
white blood count- 4.7, red blood count- 3.32, hgb- 11.4, platelets- 59, anc- 1600
Dianna seems to be feeling fine; she just gets tired quickly.
Sunday, October 15, 2006 1:17 PM CDT
Dianna & I (Mom) made it home from OH.
We are both tired.
While at Children's Dianna had blood work.
Her platelets have dropped to 47.
We started her on the Enbrel.
(This will be a shot once a week)
Mom had to learn to give her the shot.
I gave her the first shot with the Nurse watching to be sure I did it correctly.
(I was so nervious! It was in her stomach area.)
They gave me a cream to numb the area before I gave her the shot.
Dianna was so sweet!
She told me I did great!
"Mommy, that did not hurt! Your a good Nurse!"
That made me feel so much better!!!
Also, Dianna will have to get weekly blood draws.
I pray that the medication will help.
Wednesday, October 4, 2006 12:56 AM CDT
Dianna and I are getting ready to return to Cincinnati Children's Hospital to begin the Pilot Study.
We leave October 12th and return October 13th.
This trip is short because we do not have to have many tests.
This is mainly to start the medication and teach me (mom) had to give her the shots. :-(
I hope that I can do it!
Pray that I get it down with out hurting Dianna too much.
I will update when we get back.
