Amazing News!

The doctor came in yesterday to let us know the results of Katelyn's bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. She explained it in a manner that was confusing. I wasn't sure what she meant, she said that she believed the results were good, but we still didn't understand what "good" really meant. Another doctor came in today to go over things with me so that I would understand better. The gist of it is, the first round of chemo did it's job! We are still waiting on some cytogenetic tests that are testing to see if the translocation is apparent, but from the looks of the test results that we do have, she could possibly already be in remission!!! WOW! I don't even know how to explain the way that I feel right now. I was glad to hear the doc say that it was good news, even though I didn't know what exactly that meant. This other doctor used the words, "it looks like, even at a molecular level, she could be in remission". That is incredible news. The prayers and thoughts and support are really working, and we are so grateful! Those words were the last thing I expected to hear. I didn't want to get my hopes up and ultimately be let down. We were told that this type of leukemia is incredibly difficult to get into remission, and to keep in remission. We still have to be very careful and very on top of treatment, but I have full confidence that Katelyn will beat it! Right now we are waiting for her ANC (absolute neutraphil count = how we measure her immune system) to get up to 500 for visitors, and above 750 to start her second round of chemo. So, right now, it is just a waiting game for us. Her ANC is all over the place right now, it's bouncing between 50 and 250 every few days. So, now we just need prayers for her ANC to rise so we can get back to chemo, and eventually be able to take little Miss Katelyn HOME! Yay! She will still have 3 rounds of chemo, and a stem cell transplant. Since her ANC takes so long to get back up, we'll most likely be here through March and the birth of baby number two. Todd and I have some talking to do but I would like to get into a place that the four of us can call home sometime in February. So, if you hear of anything affordable and cozy, let us know! -- With Kate's situation and a new baby, we need new carpet too.

Thank you to everyone for everything. We couldn't be more humbled and happy.

Malakai is doing much better as well! His latest issues have had to do with jondis. His jondis was making him incredibly tired, and unwilling to eat. He is finally eating enough, and consistently that he may be able to go home with Mom & Dad later today. We are so anxious to get him home and happy with his wonderful parents. I'll update when I know more.

Love and Thanks to all!