Sep 07 2018
Let me start out by saying that this was a very good appointment and I expect nothing less from Akron Children’s Hospital. They’ve never let us down. ☺ It’s not too often that we go to an appointment for Gavin and walk out with what amounts to good news. Today was very clearly the exception …
Sep 07 2018
We have a huge doctor appointment today. Actually, Gavin has a huge doctor appointment today. The bottom line is that’s it’s a huge appointment. We are finally getting into hematology, after trying for what seems like forever but in reality, it was about a year or so. This is a big deal because it’s really …
Aug 31 2018
There’s so much to catch you all up on and frankly, some of it is too difficult to talk about. I’ve tried writing this several times now and very quickly find myself entirely too overwhelmed to actually finish anything. Rather than giving up, I’ve decided to write what I can, stop when it’s become too …
May 10 2018
I just left a message with Gavin’s Gastroenterologist at Akron Children’s Hospital. We’re supposed to call towards the end of this week to get the results of Gavin’s labs from last week. We’re looking for his ANC or Absolute Neutrophil Count. If his numbers are high enough, they will schedule the testing that needs to …
Feb 17 2018
I write a great deal about being an Autism and Special Needs Parent. I’ve done this for close to a decade now and I don’t plan on quiting anytime soon. There’s a tremendous need for awareness and by sharing our story, it helps others to understand. One of the things I’m struggling with right now …
Feb 09 2018
I just got an email from Gavin’s doctors office in regards to his labs from yesterday. The results from yesterday have his Absolute Neutrophil count back up to 3.0. The number is still on the lower end of things but it’s significantly better than it was yesterday. What worries me is the why. Why are …
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