The doctor came in this morning with the good news that if things continue to be stable, he can move to outpatient status after his plasma treatment tomorrow ( Saturday). Yeah! The nurse is starting to practice her cart wheel! :) Last night was a tough one ... hospitals really aren't the place to come for rest so Austin was awake much of the night finishing his blood transfusion around 12:30 or 1am. and needing to give blood at 4:30am. As his body continues the healing process, his emotions continue to be on a roller coaster. This morning the doctor was happy to say that his platelet count is at the edge of normal and his hemoglobin was up to 8. He's getting his 11th plasma treatment right now. The ladies that do his treatment have been so kind and we are so thankful for their care and support.
The outpatient journey will be a new routine with M,W,F spent hanging out at St. Joe all day for blood draws, treatment and whatever else is needed. T and Th he can go to Goshen General for a morning blood draw and hopefully have the rest of the day to hang out at home or do whatever he feels like doing (he's quite excited about the option of having the choice of what to do with his time :).
Thank you for continuing to follow Austin's journey. We feel the prayers and ask for continued strength for the next part of the process.
Thanking God!!!!!!!!!!!!
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