Journey Update - 31 January 2010

A big thank you to Heidi (Luke's aunty) for setting up this blog. Between Murray, Heidi and I we will try to update this information as regularly as possibly to keep anyone who would like to access the blog informed about his progress. Feel free to pass Luke's Journey blog address to anyone who you think may be interested.
(Note: the blog will always show Heidi as posting an entry as the account is in her name)

Luke has received some more blood transfusions and platelets. His red blood cell count (haemoglobin)has gone up to 84 and his platlets have increased to 22. This is good news as the platelets have been down to 12. To give you an idea the normal adult male haemoglobin range is 130 - 170 and the platelet count is between 150 and 400. His white blood cells are down as a result of the steriods, which is a good thing. He had no energy this morning and some discomfort from the failed central line site. I'm really excited now though as he ate properly for the first time since Wednesday early morning. Would you believe he ate roast turkey and mashed potatoes!! The rest of the day we hope will be for lots of rest ready for the central line to go in hopefully early tomorrow morning.