Olivia has received her first batch of blood transfusion a little past midnight. Also completed the first Bone Marrow Aspiration or BMA (taking sample of bone marrow fluid). At this stage, no need to get actual bone marrow sample. She definitely has a lot more color today than yesterday and more talkative.
She was able to walk around the hospital ward a few rounds after her bone marrow procedure. We received the bone marrow test results around noon, and it was a confirmation of what the doctor assumed she had when we got admitted (based on blood tests).Olivia has Pre-B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (A.L.L) - the most common type among children, and the highest curable rate. More tests to be done on friday to see if she is high risk or low risk. Will explain on friday what that means after the tests are done.
Overall she was in good spirits today, but she did have some irritable moments. Understandable - she's been here longer and been pricked a lot for blood tests. She had some good moments too, playing with her ipad, dolls, play-doh, making bracelets, getting her nails done by mommy! She received some goodies from the hospital which she loves! Today she also had an echo cardiogram done. Tonight she will receive her 2nd blood transfusion. Her hemoglobin count is still low after her first transfusion yesterday. Fever is still on and off but that's expected. She is taking antibiotics for the fever. Within the first week of chemo, we will start to notice her fever to go away.
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