Day 14

     Anndrea went to bed and asked me to write a little about today.   The steroids are now in full effect (I hope!)  Katie woke several times last night stating, and I quote, "I'm hungry...I want breakfast".   We spent almost all day with doctors.  Katie was administered chemo today along with an IV antibiotic at the out patient clinic (3 1/2 hours and then all afternoon with another doctor).   Explosive diarrhea followed Katie's treatments, and Anndrea shared (two changes of clothes) in that experience with Katie today.  Katie has very rapid changing moods, even for a 2 year old, she goes from a screaming banshee, to the sweet little girl we love, and back again, in a mattter of minutes.   Also, Katie's white cell count is extremely low - 2000 is a normal count, and below 500 is when they say she should stay home, because her risk of infection or getting sick is high.   Katie was at 130 on Monday and was at 80 today (again, a normal count would be 2000!)  We can not risk an infection or getting sick with numbers like that, even with family.  So, we will be celebrating our Thanksgiving at home. 
         We are so very grateful for the love and support we have felt from everyone!  We can not thank you enough!!   Please keep Katie in your prayers, we know that has made the biggest difference.