by Kelly McKibbin | Aug 14, 2021 | Hillary's journey
It’s been three long months since our last update. Hillary had her blood test yesterday. We again opted for a home visit by Dynacare which went perfectly. We baked cookies for the phlebotomist who assured us she was double-vaxxed before she arrived.The lab called at...
by Kelly McKibbin | Jun 25, 2021 | Hillary's journey
It’s been six weeks since our last update. If you’re still with us on this marathon that is not-yet-even-remission for Aplastic Anemia, please take comfort knowing that Hillary is doing as well as you possibly can two years out.Her platelets are slowly rising and she...
by Kelly McKibbin | May 7, 2021 | Hillary's journey
Dear Ontario Secondary School Principals,I am writing with a service opportunity for Grade 12 students to earn up to 10 hours of Community Involvement before graduation, while also possibly saving a life. This activity conforms to the guiding principles outlined in...
by Kelly McKibbin | May 7, 2021 | Hillary's journey
It has been one month since our last update and two years to-the-day since we found out Hillary needed help for #AplasticAnemia. Getting to keep her was the best Mother’s Day gift I’ll ever get.Two weeks ago, Hillary had a minor nosebleed for the first time in a year....
by Kelly McKibbin | Apr 11, 2021 | Hillary's journey
It has been two months since our last update. I have no new blood test results to share for the first time in two years. Hillary is in the best health she’s been in since before this nightmare began. She is just two years older now.Her third annual biopsy to determine...
by Kelly McKibbin | Feb 18, 2021 | Hillary's journey
It’s been over two months since our last update. We just got Hillary’s blood results back yesterday, and are overjoyed to relay that she is holding.Her hemoglobin held steady at 117; her platelets grew again to a record high of 165; and her neutrophils remain just...
