Delayed Chemo again

Olivia's blood counts went down again this week. If last week it was 820 (borderline acceptable to get chemotherapy) this time her ANC is at 273 which is even lower than it was 2 weeks ago. (Normal is 1,500). It's actually the lowest I have ever recorded past Induction Phase. We are again warned that if she gets any fever to make sure she is brought to the hospital right away. Now we just wait for her body to recover and hopefully her counts are ready by next week.

On the positive note, Olivia was able to spend Easter with family and friends. I took her out just for the Easter egg hunt part. Good thing the weather cooperated! She was out having fun for a good hour. I had to bring her home as soon as everyone was going inside the house. Knowing that her blood counts are low, it was safer to stay outdoors. When I explained to her why we had to go home, she did not complain at all. She was genuinely glad she was able to go out and see her friends she hasn't seen in 6 months!

Other things she has been keeping herself busy these days is doing experiments. Although for her, it means just pouring water from the beaker to the test tube over and over again. =) My little scientist!