Nadir

It is Day 14 since the beginning of consolidation therapy and Gloria's white cells have hit bottom (i.e. the nadir). Fortunately so far we have been fever-free, rash-free, and nausea-free (we are also diarrhea-free but mom said we couldn't use that word - too bad she's got chemo-brain and can't stop us). Hopefully we will remain infection free and get through this time comfortably. We are currently in the Kettering Medical Center where Mom is receiving a platelet infusion. Her platelet count dropped along with the neutrophils and she has a few bruises to show off. We will probably be back for blood sometime during the next week.

We have been enjoying the beautiful late summer days, watching the turtles basking themselves in the midday sun on the banks of the pond and catching glimpses of the few remaining fireflies in the evening. Team Gloria are keeping up with cooking and cleaning (Mom has been telling us that we make good mommies) and are also managing to get out and have some fun.

Once again we want to thank everyone for your good wishes, love and support. We cannot express how grateful we all are and how blessed we feel.

Lots of love,

Rebecca, Karen, Sidney, and Gloria