Almost there... (Day +23)

Max had a pretty relaxing and uneventful day today; visits from Mawa and Oma & Opa, watching tv, doing puzzles, playing games. You know, the usual. So in today's blog, it's a good opportunity to reflect on Max's not quite excellent but far from bogus adventure. Here we are now, writing our blog from Max's room for what will probably be one of the last times. We have already been told when we can expect Max to be discharged but another indication that our time here is drawing to a close is the many impromptu visits over the past couple of days from nurses who have cared for Max. Max it seems has made quite the impression, and although the nurses are ecstatic for us that everything to date has gone so well, they also seem genuinely sad to be saying goodbye.

As strange as it may seem, we can't help but feel a tinge of sadness that our stay at the Royal Childrens Hospital is coming to an end. Max and his little body have been through such a harrowing journey over the past five weeks and yet the courage and strength with which he has handled his treatment and the spirits that he has maintained have allowed us to have many joyful moments together, particularly in the last couple of weeks. Although we are all aching to leave, we will do so with many fond memories of all the smiles and laughter that Max has bought to those around him.

Die Zahlen:

White cell count: 2.5 (6.0-17.0)
Neutrophils:  1.60 (1.5-8.5)
Haemoglobin: 89 (110-140) *
Platelets: 25 (150-400) *

* transfusions are topping these levels up at the moment, so they are not a true indication of where he is at.

Thankyous:

• Christine & Leon for the fun fishing game. It's already been given a fair thrashing.
• Sandra & Peter for the magnetic puzzles and activity book. Fun for all the family.

Cheers,

Tim