by Kelly McKibbin | Jun 30, 2020 | Hillary's journey
From a medical standpoint, not much has changed for Hillary since last month’s update. She did not require a blood transfusion last week and her levels remain the same — stable, but still aplastic — with hemoglobin at 95, platelets 114, and neutrophils .9. She...
by Kelly McKibbin | Jun 18, 2020 | Hillary's journey
It has been seven weeks since our last update. We are relieved to relay that Hillary has been holding, not requiring any blood transfusions so far as she weans off her immunosuppressant. She has good days, bad days, and scary days, but they are days with us at home....
by Kelly McKibbin | May 10, 2020 | Hillary's journey
We are overjoyed to share that Hillary’s blood has finally shown growth on all three levels. Her hemoglobin rose from 91 to 98, her platelets grew from 100 to 119, and her neutrophils climbed to an all-time high of .8 from .5.This is the sign we’ve desperately been...
by Kelly McKibbin | Mar 27, 2020 | Hillary's journey
It has been 10 months since Hillary began living in isolation — the only way to stay completely safe as she battles this rare blood disorder called Aplastic Anemia.Her monthly blood test showed a rise in platelets from 97 to 100 — a number we went to bed dreaming of...
by Kelly McKibbin | Feb 16, 2020 | Hillary's journey
Hillary is holding well and we are unbelievably grateful. This month’s check-up showed an increase in neutrophils from .6 to .7, an increase in platelets from 87 to 93, and a decrease in hemoglobin from 102 to 97.This keeps her in the Moderate Aplastic Anemia...
by Kelly McKibbin | Jan 19, 2020 | Hillary's journey
It’s been over four weeks since our last update — the longest Hillary has ever waited for a blood test since being diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia nine months ago.There were a couple days there when we really weren’t sure if she had enough. Making the call not to bring...
