Avery’s Health
May 6, 2009 by Mommy Zabs
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Some of you already know that on Friday we got a call from our doctor that we needed to go down to children’s with Avery and get her blood drawn. She hasn’t grown in several months and the dr. wanted to make sure everything was fine. This morning we got a call from the doctor and got the results.
Her liver and thyroid are great. The problem is with her Monocyte (a white bloods cell) count. It is “elevated”. She said she was hesitant to call because she didn’t want to “ruin our vacation”, but that she thought we would want to know. She called the pediatric hematologist (blood doctor) first thing this morning and asked what he would do. He said he needs to run another blood test and look for more things and that he needed to see Avery by a week. She told us not to come home but to have the appointment first thing when we do.
She did say that she was pretty sure it didn’t indicate cancer because the count would most likely be even higher. Of course we do what you aren’t suppose to do and look it up on the internet and most of the indications of high monocyte count is leukemia. We’re trying hard to not think about it and just be patient/ give it to God.
Avery’s appointment is at 10:20 Monday down at Children’s. Please keep Avery in your prayers as we know how very powerful those are.
Deanna on Wed, 6th May 2009 9:07 am
Hi sweet girl! Sorry that you have to endure the worry during this bump in the road…..
Just felt led to tell you about a similar situation that turned out great. So, so similar to what you just posted…. good friends of ours went through the exact same thing with their little guy, and it turned out that he had some sort of MINOR virus that was affecting his bone marrow and messed up the balances in his blood. It went away without meds and he is a perfectly healthy little guy.
Definitely praying for you guys during this time…. I think that waiting is sometimes the most difficult thing to do as a momma. Love ya.
Neil on Wed, 6th May 2009 9:10 am
Thanks for the update, MZ. I prayed for you all.
missy on Wed, 6th May 2009 9:34 am
Oh, I am so sorry to hear that you are having to face this uncertainty! I’m sure you already know that God has it all under control…but that doesn’t stop the fear from attacking, I’m sure. I’ll be praying for her and for you, too. Can’t wait to hear a praise report in a few days!
Maggie on Wed, 6th May 2009 9:34 am
I am definitely praying. For sure.
Jeney on Wed, 6th May 2009 9:57 am
Praying like crazy. But for real.
Amanda @ the mom crowd on Wed, 6th May 2009 10:07 am
I am praying for Avery too and that you will have peace until the appointment. Thank you for sharing the update.
Randa Clay on Wed, 6th May 2009 10:15 am
Praying for God’s grace to fill you with peace as you walk through this and that God will be glorified.
Kim @ What's That Smell? on Wed, 6th May 2009 10:49 am
I hope it turns out to be nothing…I will be praying for her.
cara on Wed, 6th May 2009 11:41 am
praying for you.
Kyle Chowning on Wed, 6th May 2009 11:55 am
E&J,
You guys are in our prayers. Praying for peace, understanding and patience. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
kc
Brad on Wed, 6th May 2009 12:03 pm
Praying for Avery.
Anne MArie W on Wed, 6th May 2009 4:34 pm
Sending up prayers…Love you girl! -
meridith on Thu, 7th May 2009 10:38 am
we are praying and will keep praying and thinking of you often.
stacey on Thu, 7th May 2009 5:28 pm
i will be mindful of your family as you figure it all out.
Brandi on Fri, 8th May 2009 7:13 am
Praying for you. . I can imagine that you are worried sick as you wrestle away your worry to the Lord. Let us know as soon as you know anything!
Brandi
Jen on Fri, 8th May 2009 1:13 pm
Praying!
Angie on Sat, 9th May 2009 12:03 am
Elizabeth,
I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of years now, but I’ve never commented. (Love the way you don’t compromise your beliefs or values. Stay strong! You’ve got a supporter in TX.)
I hate that you and your family are going through this. I’ll pray for peace and strength for you and your husband, good news and quick recovery for Avery, and wisdom for the doctors.