Greta had clinic again Tuesday. She unexpectedly had low platelets again. So she was admitted back into the hospital again Tuesday night. Her doctor decided to give her two more doses of the IVIG to help fight off the virus. They hope that the extra dose will get her body to stop fighting off her platelets. She received the first dose Tuesday night and then another one Wednesday evening. Unfortunately her IV failed again in between the two doses so she had to have another IV started. Once again her veins were collapsing as soon as they got started. So after 4 tries and some mild sedatives, Greta was back in business. Unfortunately the 2nd round started much later than hoped so the Betz family had a late night at the hospital and we were finally freed around 11:30 Wednesday night. Needless to say we're a sleepy bunch today.
Greta goes to get her labs drawn again tomorrow (yet another poke) and hopefully her platelet count will have rebounded. The concern is if this doesn't work, the other options for treatment aren't ideal for a post transplant patient as they could reduce her immunity or her red blood cell count. So the doctors are working on other options at the moment. We are praying though that a plan B won't be necessary and that Greta will be on the mend soon.
Please keep her in your prayers as we continue down this road. We also ask that you continue to pray for our little friend Rosie who was sent home a couple weeks ago and has been given a couple months if not weeks as there is nothing more her doctors can do for her. Our hearts are breaking for her family.
Thank you,
The Betz Family
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