All juiced up

Riley did receive blood and platelets yesterday, even though she truly didn't need them. Her blood counts yesterday did not drop as much as expected, but because of our not-always-so-good luck we decided to proceed with the transfusion...otherwise we would probably be back over the weekend needing blood. Her platelet count yesterday was 46, and her hemoglobin was 8.6, right around where she was Monday. It was a long day of infusions, but Riley did great. She has all those nurses wrapped around her finger, as well as Dr. Dreyer her oncologist. There was a group of ladies that Dr. Dreyer was showing around the infusion room of the clinic (this is basically just one big play room) and she made a point to show off "her Riley". That is one loved princess!! So, Riley will continue to think cold thoughts throughout the weekend, and we will return to clinic Monday to check on her blood counts. Tonight is her last dose of the Ara-C, and then she gets a two week break before starting Maintenance...yahoo!!!