Today at the doctor's office we found out Tony is super neutropenic. (His white blood cells are low). He had to get another shot (he got one earlier this week as well) to help boost his blood counts. They are not positive what is causing the counts to drop. But they are hoping that as they fight the bacterial infection in his lungs, the blood counts will come back up.
We got a nice surprise at the doctor as well. Tony got a letter from his donor. He couldn't put his name or any personal information in the letter, (personal contact is not allowed for 2 years after the donation/transplant. They have had problems in the past, so any contact must be made anonymously through the Be the Match foundation), but it was a really heart-felt letter. He said that he had heard that the cells were working in Tony's body and that he was getting better. He said that he was so happy that his whole body starting shaking. It was one of the sweetest things I have ever read. We have sent a letter in return. We are so grateful that there are people out there that can care so much about a complete stranger. Thank you donor! We could never thank you enough.
For some more fun news: we broke the record for morning Zumba attendance this morning. I had 18 people come to my class today. It was really fun. I love having such a supportive community. Jack is now walking 90% of the time. It is so fun to watch him toddle around the gym while I teach. He is just barely short enough to fit under the lip of the stage. We have been placing bets on how long it will be before he won't fit anymore and he bonks his head.
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