We made it out and well under the 48 hours. Harry's temp hit 38.4 on the night we were admitted and they started antibiotics, but after that it stayed well under the 38. We were given the all clear to go on Friday at lunch time, as long as we were ok with the fact that if anything came back from his cultures at 48 hours we would have to return.
Harry was looking too well, so was pretty sure that we would be fine and as we haven't heard from the hospital I am presuming that everything is ok.
They did a blood test on Friday and it was showing all blood levels were particularly low. I was a bit concerned as his platelets hadn't changed in 2 days and we only have 4 more till chemo starts again, and at this point the platelets were too low to start. As Harry was looking relatively well - all things considered - the nurses decided to re-do his bloods. Good job they did, as platelets have risen nicely as well as his neutrofills, so we could actually start his chemo today if we had to. It seems the blood machine might need recalibrating!
Harrys class are due to come up to the hospital next Wednesday. Dad has hired a bus and they are coming up for a few hours. They will be having a look round the ward, and then going up to Megazone and having a play, their lunch and then returning to school. They used to do 'learning journeys' at the hospital but had to stop it due to the costs involved.
It will be nice for Harry as it is his birthday and he must be pretty upset about having to have chemo on his birthday, but at least seeing the class should be good. I hope the kids get something out of the trip, and a big thanks to all the parents who are letting their kids go.
Christmas decorations are up! The tree is outside this year and it makes far more space in the house. Just hope it doesn't blow over and end up in the pool!
Nanny Pat and Aunty Phil hopefully arrives tomorrow night and I am can't wait to see her. Let's just hope the snow doesn't stop them leaving.
Monday will be Harrys last day of school for the term and then Monday night we are going to see the lights on the canal in Mandurah with camp quality. Kids are very excited so hope it is good.
Off to bed now as better get some sleep before our next stint at the resort.
Ciao for now.
I notice most of your posts are early in the morning Victoria. I wonder when you sleep!I'll drop a card into you or your letterbox tomorrow. I think it's from my friend Suzanne in the UK. Wishing you all lots of laughter over Christmas and the New Year. Elise
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