This week

Let's start with yesterday. Thursday was the weekly doctors visit. It went really well. We figured out earlier in the week that the rash she had (diaper and otherwise) was from the antibiotic she was taking. So they gave her an IV antibiotic that should cover her for all bacterial infections for a month. Her counts were so good. RBC's remained in the normal range, platelets came up to 57 (still really low but good enough for no transfusion and the highest they've been in a while) and her WBC's were 18!! that is the lowest they have been in ages. I was shocked. So good. Yesterday was day 14 after the chicken pox exposure. So if nothing pops up between then and day 18 we should be clear. That would be nice. She does have a rash but it looks a lot like the one from last weekend and not like chicken pox. So that should be okay. Pray that it goes away though. She is bothered by it mainly at night.

We finished decorating the tree and Livi loves it. We put the ones that won't break down low and she is having a blast rearranging them. It's so cute. Livi's new trick, by the way, is WALKING!! She is doing it all the time now. Every once in a while she gets a little unsteady but most of the time she is steady and so proud of herself. It is so cute. She looks so little. I just love to watch her walk.

We got to have dessert with James' grandparents yesterday. Mamaux and Nick were so sweet to have us over and Livi loved playing at their house and eating the chocolate mousse.She was bouncing off the walls from all the chocolate. Then Uncle Will (James' youngest brother) stopped by and watched the Office with us. After he helped James finish the outside decorations. I love the way it looks. Anyone going to the Mill tonight for the coffee house will get to see it (its right on the way).

Today we did another interview for the news. It will be on Channel 21 (CBS) tonight. See if you can find it. I'll know the time later. There is a fundraiser this Monday at the Conestoga and the owner set up the interview. I'm not a huge fan of being on the news but its for Alivia so its worth it.

I think that is the whole update for now. When I find out what time we're on the news I'll let everyone know. I think the channel is a Harrisburg affiliate so a lot of you might be able to see it.

Thanks to Dan and Julie for dinner last nigth (even in the midst of moving they are such servants. You guys are amazing). Thanks to Margaret ODell for the sweet note and for thinking of us.

See you at the Mill tonight. Don't forget to continue to check friendsofalivia.blogspot.com for all medical educational material and fund raiser updates. Thanks