Day 12 - morning

Thankful to God for answering prayers.  Matt was in more comfort with his gut pains.  He kept fever free without ice baths, but we kept the meds going every 3-4 hours for fever.  We finally settled down to sleep at 5 a.m.....hence the later post this morning.  I think Matt was a night owl at home, so it has carried over to the hospital as well....which is totally opposite for me.

Two of the doctors were in this morning early.  Oncologist feels everything is going as it should be, and the gut inflammation is part of chemo killing off everything.  The blood test haven't come in yet for the morning but we will be looking to see if the hormone is increasing his white counts to begin getting himself healthy again.

The Infectious Disease doctor listened to Matt's gut and said it sounds better.  It is still a little swollen so there is still concerned that too much fluid (infection) is in the right side.  The ultrasound will be sometime this morning, but as I've told Ashley this morning, WHEN is the million dollar question.  At least that test will be performed here in the room.

I hope all of you who have family coming home from college for Thanksgiving Break have safe travels and that you enjoy each and every minute with them.  Give them a hug and let them know you love them.  I pray that Bekah enjoys her Thanksgiving with Ashley in San Diego.....apparently Ashley is hosting Thanksgiving dinner for several friends at her place...thought, thank goodness (for those that know her) she is NOT doing the cooking.....which is something to be thankful for!!!

Thank you Jerry for coming to Austin for the bath and bed makeover for Matt.  I haven't been back to the house, but I understand from everyone who came to see the changes that they are WONDERFUL...just as you and your crew were.  We will never be able to thank you enough!

Thank you all, again, for the prayers and blood donations for Matt.  They really do mean more than you could know.

Love to you all and have a great Friday!