Okay...I heard back from the doctor. The good news is that there were no leukemia blasts in her blood and her platelets are actually up to 180,000. The really bad news is that her hemoglobin is at 3.5 (11 is minimum for normal). So he wants us to go in to Children's Hospital ER and have her admitted where they will do a RBC transfusion most likely and then observe her for a day or two. Her thinks some kind of virus has caused her body to basically eat her hemoglobin. Please keep her in your prayers that it will be easily resolved.
Praying for little Ella right now! So glad there were no blasts but still praying that she gets over what ever this is very quickly!! Thanks for updating us!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, I swear you were just in my head, I was just checking for the 100th time today to see if you updated.
ReplyDeleteAre you going immediately?
Praying for Ella! Just told my kids to pray also.
please update when you can.
Hugs and prayers!!!!
Praying for you all right now... SO happy about the platelets though, and praying it is indeed, JUST a virus and after some blood she'll be good as new! Hope you're home, happy and healthy by Thursday!
ReplyDeletePrayers for just a virus!!! Keep us updated when you can. Dakin sends kisses to Ella!!
ReplyDeleteOkay,although I already knew this news I just wanted to tell you how much we love you all and love Sweet Ella Grace.Just know that some fresh reds will pick her up in no time and she'll be cruising around before you know it.Kiss her from us please.
ReplyDeleteWowzer's on the platelets!! Maybe Carly's turn is next??!!! Praying the doctor can figure out the low hemoglobin. I hope she isn't feeling too awful. Prayers for all of you. Please keep us posted as you can.
ReplyDeletePraying for Ella!!!
ReplyDeleteAs for donating to RR, I read somewhere that they prefer you send a check so they can avoid the paypal fees. I just got assigned my prayer warrior designated child (I'm not allowed to publicly post any info due to some stupid law - but it's Sasha - age 5 - in the Ukraine - he's on the tree), so I'm sending a check :)
Oh sweet love.... you are all in our prayers...
ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear that you had to take little ella to the hospital and that her hemoglobin is so low!!! i am very relieved that there were no leukemia blasts, but i am worried for you guys and saying some prayers for ella (and you all!)
ReplyDeleteOh no! I am sorry to hear the Sweet Ella Grace is not feeling well =( We will definitely be keeping her (and you!) in our prayers!
ReplyDeleteI hope Ella will get back home soon. My boy is just 13 days older than Ella and he also has Down syndrome. Our prayers are with Ella.
ReplyDeletePoor little Ella (and you guys too). You are all in our prayers. I am glad there were no blasts. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI'll take it. No leukemia, give that girl some blood and she'll be good as new. I wish we were there to come visit.Kiss that girl for us!
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for that sweet little girl!
ReplyDeletePraying that everything is back to normal really fast and Ella is back to being herself. Great news on the blasts, I was really worrying about that. But it just shows how important it is to be observant about our kids, that the fact Ella was quiet and not her usual self could mean something like low hemoglobin, I have learnt something new, it would never have crossed my mind. Once again shows how great our DS community is.
ReplyDeleteHugs and a big kiss to Ella. Tell her we want her smiling again :)
We are praying for sweet Ella...hoping this virus passes quickly....
ReplyDeleteOh I am so sorry for this bump in the road for Ella. We of course will add our prayers to all the others that a little blood will make her feel good as new. Your worried picture is so cute. Wish we could give that sweet girl a hug - give her one for us!
ReplyDeleteSo scary, but a relief at the same time. You will absolutely be in our thoughts and prayers as always! Hugs and kisses from CT!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your sweet Ella Grace. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow, 3.5, that is super low, what a trooper for tolerating that.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear about the platelets though and that there were no blasts.
Hopefully just a virus and she is feeling better. She will haev to feel better after getting some blood :)
Way to be observant and checking it out she is lucky to have a Mommy like you.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Wow, I have been so busy and not able to keep up on all that has been going on. I am so sorry to hear of the stresses you have been going through. I hope Ella is okay, she and your family will be in our prayers. I hope you have a good Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteDenise, I have been praying for Ella, so glad to hear the good news and where as I hate your are having to deal with this over the holiday, I am so thankful and pleased it is something that can be taken care of.
ReplyDeleteLove to you all.
We will be thinking of and praying for Ella. I hope she has not stopped smiling, because I'm sure her smile keeps you up when you feel down. She is a sweetie!
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