Thursday, December 17, 2009

CELEBRATE!

We have our results!
And with a generous bone marrow sample they found NO LCH!!!
Henry's marrow is creating all the new cells his body needs, they said his marrow is about 90% active and yesterday he even made some red blood cells!
The Doctor laughed at us because we had such low expectations, but really in the big scheme of things that's huge!!! He's got lots of iron deposits because of all the transfusions he's getting which can be dangerous. He's getting 'Darbo,' a booster for your bodies red blood cell production, every week now that should help reduce the number of transfusions.
We have been sooooooooooooo blessed!
None of us have gotten sick through these last few months, and Henry has continued to grow stronger every day. He's almost 13 kilos and 79 cm long.
Soon to come will be a video of him walking while I hold his hands. So much fun!
Auntie Robyn came in two nights ago and Elizabeth has been ecstatic!!! She loves her Auntie Robyn and all the extra adult attention.
Elizabeth has learned to draw stick figures, Annie is amazing at stick figures, however when Robyn draws for her, they are actual people... Annie and Mommy aren't gonna do anymore with their silly stick figures. :) Both Henry and Elizabeth enjoy drawing whenever they can, so maybe Auntie Robyn will give them some art lessons.
We ate ice cream last night to celebrate and today we're going to the park... Henry loves the slides.
Thank you all so much for your prayers, we are eternally grateful for all your support.
So everyone can do a little dance to celebrate with us!
"Shake your booty, shake shake shake... shake your booty!!!"

7 comments:

  1. YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RAISE THE ROOF:):):) We are so excited for you guys!!! That is amazing. One step closer to coming home to SNOWY Alaska!!! We love you all.

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  2. Yay!!!!!!!!! I was so happy and excited to hear this! What a wonderful Christmas present!

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  3. So glad to hear that! Good job Henry, you knew you could do it! Start preparing yourself to be an Alaskan again. Love and Miss you all! R&L

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  4. Happy day! Adorable and fun pictures. I just realized that my brain wasn't working this morning and I forgot to drop off the other two stockings I found for you. I will call the lady tomorrow (hopefully she is still in town) and see if she can drop them off. Also, Bri had her baby this morning! Just thought you might like to know. Her and the baby are healthy and doing well. Take care!

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  5. Eric was so excited when he got the news from Mom, that he called me right away from work to tell me. YEAH, HENRY....GREAT JOB, ELIZABETH....and Mommy and Daddy too. I know that having such a wonderful big sister has helped Henry heal and get stronger! We all did a little dance with you to celebrate too. So, many people are excited for your progress and are praying for you. We love you TONS and miss you just as much.
    Love,
    Eric, Michelle, Devin, Ethan, & Lauren :)

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  6. What amazing news! i haven't been online for a while so it was so glad to check your blog! What an amazingly strong Boy with an amazing family! I love you guys!!!! I can't wait to see you guys!!! Hope you have an amazing Christimas! we miss you!

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  7. that is so wonderful! I am so happy. Give that boys lots of hugs. :)

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