Day +35

WBC 2.9

We have some good news today. The doctor came in and told us the results of Max's RFLP test from 9/4 - he is 100% engrafted! We knew he was engrafting because of his enzyme level and because of his GVH, but we did not know how much until today. What a blessing! When Mike told Grace that Max has all new blood now Grace said, "Hooray! Now we can all be a family again!"

There is not much more news to report. Besides a few moments of agitation and nose rubbing, Max has been stable and restful all day. His blood pressure has been good since they increased one of his medications. We kind of feel like we are in a holding pattern, but we rather have this than the wrong kind of excitement.

Auntie Bethie, Uncle Vince and Cousin Vinny arrive tomorrow and will be staying through the weekend. They will take Grannie back to Chicago when they leave. Grace is very excited to see her cousin Babarino (Vinny) and so am I.

Thanks for all of your prayers. Please keep praying for Max and all the other children up here. Max is one of 3 transplant patients in ICU.

-Margaret