... so I called the GI's office at 3:18. :)
They called me back at 3:36.
Claire's total bilirubin went from 5.4 to 2.9. Her direct/conjugated bilirubin (the bad stuff) went from 4.1 to 2.2. These numbers are PHENOMENAL for Claire. This is great news. :)
Her liver enzymes are up (ALT from 195 to 328 and AST from 200 to 310). I asked the nurse if this is cause for concern, as this is the second time they've gone up in a row. She said it's cause to watch but not to be concerned. She said that liver function changes in people quickly - you could draw it in the morning and get a different result than you would that same night. Viral infections/colds/anything have great impact on liver function. Claire does have a slight cold so that may be why her enzymes are up right now.
The nurse is checking to see if Dr. Bhatt wants Claire to get drawn again in two weeks or three, but any which way... I'M EXCITED. Claire is doing wonderfully. :)
Deanna
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Awesome news!!!!
Tina - equally awesome news would be that Joana got THE scholarship. Any news???
Deanna
No...nothing....hope is quickly fading away... :(
Brian called me on my cell (I was in Hemlock checking out the new house that our friends are building) to tell me the GREAT news about Claire's numbers. She has had so many people praying for her. It is confusing that her liver enzyme numbers are increasing, but I am so happy and relieved that the things we were so worried about did not materialize. She eats like a little piggy, smiles, and is VERY alert. The only time she cries is when she is hungry or tired. She is a wonderful little baby. Have a great week end. We are off to Ann Arbor for lunch and the Michigan basketball game. Go Blue!
Love,
Mimi
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