October 5 - Blood Work

October 5 - Blood Work

Lab work went fairly routine today. When we got there Barbara was just leaving and was very excited to see Levi and show him that she got a minion band-aid. He said hi, but was more excited to get to his fountain which was working then he was to stop and chat.

Once we got inside things went very quick and easy. He picked out his band-aid and was super excited to get Captain America.

The draw itself went great as usual! After the draw is over P usually looks at me and says "Ok, Mom, Name and birth date" because she has to confirm that the printed label is correct. When she did that today I said our last name and then looked at Levi and said "What are your numbers?" and he very proudly and very correctly said his month number, day number and year number! And then got this huge smile on his face. P looked at me, then looked at him, then looked at me. She was amazed!! She gave him a big hug and kiss on the top of his head and said "When? How Long? How?" she was amazed and in shock. I thought she was going to cry! She just stood there and watched him!

He knew she was proud and that made him smile but then he wanted to go and find his treasure box.

He picked a multi colored caterpillar and was super excited by it!

Then we rushed to school. I knew that we were cutting it close to the 8:25 official breakfast cut off (his breakfast can be until 9:30, but I try not to push it!). We got there at 8:30 and they were ahead of schedule and already getting ready for group. I apologized to his teachers but said that he did need to eat breakfast. They were very accommodating! And got him breakfast right away.

Counts took FOREVER to come in again today. Guess it's time to talk to the patient advocate again as this slide in receiving times just isn't ok! His counts were great today at 165, another increase!

Next Plan: Blood Work again on Monday! Have a great weekend everyone!!