Ian Update

Just a little update. Ian had an appointment with his BMT (bone marrow transplant) doctors. He had blood drawn for labs and also some snot taken to make sure he doesn't have RSV or influenza. The labs came back looking good and he doesn't have RSV or influenza. He does have a small cold. I am so frustrated about the cold, especially after all I do to keep him safe. The doctor assured me that some times despite our best efforts kids can catch a cold. Anyway, he seems to be fighting it fine and it will soon run its course. Ian has grown taller since his last appointment in December and he has gained a whole pound, he now weighs 35 pounds. YAY! I am just so pleased at the progress Ian is making and I hope that he continues do well. We were told today that Ian should be able to return to church and be able to stop wearing his mask at 6 months post transplant. So that means sometime this May. He will still have to wait till the year mark for his immunizations. The doctor reassured us that each day that we get further and further from Ian's transplant is a day that he gets stronger and stronger. Ian has his next appointment on January 30 and it is to do an MRI of his brain and also to do a hearing test. Then on February 3 he will have another MRI done of his spine. On both occassions they will have to sedate Ian which always makes me a little nervous. Not to mention the fact that Ian is always such a grump after he's been knocked out! I pray and hope that his scans come back clean. Nevertheless, I know Heavenly Father keeps his promises!