Settled in for s SHORT winter's napFortunately, our family is enjoying a timely Christmas break from both school and work.
Unfortunately Gianni presented with classical F & N (fever and neutropenia) on Friday night/Saturday morning. This means her immune system is at its weakest (i.e., white blood cells are abnormally low; well I guess not abnormal for someone undergoing chemotherapy) and cannot fight off infections. When this happens, even the slightest fever/infection is very serious. When she gets a fever while neutropenic it means an automatic 48-hour hospital stay.
Fortunately, she seems to be doing well, it is only a 48-hour hospital stay, and we have every expectation that we will be home together for Christmas.
Unfortunately, this means the last-minute Christmas shopping (read: any and all) is post-poned to Christmas Eve. . .
Fortunately, all of our friends and family are very understanding and will just love the brownies we will be making and wrapping on Monday night!
Fortunately, while in the hospital all the stressful home care tasks (i.e., shots, care of the Broviac) are done by the very caring and competent nursing staff (not me!)
Fortunately, we have the love, support, and prayers of all of our family and friends.
Unfortunately, I've broken from the model in the book (Fortunately/Unfortunately) but I guess that means we have a lot to be grateful for!
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The picture is of Gianni on Sunday morning during a visit with Bruno.
