Snuggling with Daddy

We're back in for Greta's 10th round of chemo. As I write this she is snuggling on Daddy's lap with her blankie and baby close by. Greta has been doing well on her treatment once again, although she's a little more low key this morning. Who can blame her though, she's been without food or liquids since midnight so that she can be sedated for her MRI later today.



The MRI should hopefully show whether there is still any tumor tissue still in her chest and if there is, a scope will be scheduled in a couple weeks to biopsy the tissue and see if it is still Ewings Sarcoma. This won't mean that her cancer is back but that there is still tissue leftover from the tumor. This will allow the doctors to determine whether or not Greta will need radiation or to continue with maintenance chemo.



Greta's hemoglobin level went down already during this round so she'll be getting another transfusion before we leave the hospital. This will be her 9th blood transfusion in all. We appreciate anyone who has donated blood. I myself had it done the first time ever this summer and although I was a little nervous, it turned out to be pretty easy and painless.



I know we fill you in a lot on Greta's status and her strength, but we've also had a lot of questions about how Randy and I are holding up. We are doing pretty well considering. It's not much fun to split our family up while we are in for treatment. But the time we are all home together is cherished so much more.



Thanks again for your continued prayers and support. We are all grateful for them all.



Love,

Kristi