Monday, August 06, 2007

Not Much Happening Lately

I know that I have been neglecting the website when my sister tells me that she is waiting for another article. With that, I have made sure to take some time now to update everyone with what has been going on.

To be honest, not too much has happened in the past couple of weeks. Yes, we did have the high dosage of immunogamma globulins and the red blood cells transfusion to decrease the amount of toxins in his blood stream but it is still too early to see the effects of these therapies. Last Wednesday, Parker did give blood and we did see some positive results with the neutrophils increasing by 200 but this week's blood results should display a much greater increase if the IgG is doing its job of destroying the neutrophil-antibodies.

The increase of 200 was definitely a step in the right direction but half a week and only a single blood test displaying an increase of 200 is not enough to let us know that we are in the clear. Now, if they tell us that Parker's numbers have also increased significantly this week and that his toxins have decreased to a level that they are happy with then I will be much more relaxed.

We have spent the past week doing a lot of walking and traveling around Milano. Today, Nonna and Nonno took a trip to the mall near the Gesate subway stop. We heard about it last night and we thought that letting them check it out first would be a good idea. Although we do take extreme precautions to make sure that Parker can be included in as much site-seeing as possible we decided to give him a rest for one day.

I have decided to upload three new videos of Parker on the right side bar. If you want to see a great video then check out the roller coaster video. We love it.

4 comments:

Auntie Christini said...

Hi Parky,
We LOVED the video! I couldn't believe how long the ride was! What a treat for you and Nonno. You are just the cutest little boy. I really hope your numbers are good this week (as I'm sure they will be) and that you all get to explore more of Milan.
We miss you all soooo much and can't wait for you to come home.
Love,
Auntie Christini, Uncle Mikey and Jacob xo

Kyle said...

Heya Parker!

Great video! Looks like fun in Italy! Next time, take Nonno on a plane ride and see who cries before the ride starts up!!! Good to see you doing so well and enjoying time with your grandparents! Love ya big guy! Give our regards to your great parents! Miss ya.

Love, Kyle & Josephine.

Auntie Natalie said...

Parker Pants,

Hello my little love bug! I miss seeing you so very much sweetie pie....I wish that I could give you a great big hug and a kiss right now! Everytime that I see your little face I get all warm and fuzzy inside!

I hope that you are having a great time with your Nonno and Nonna...I bet that you are.

I cannot wait for more good news little one. I love you oodles and oodles!

Lots of love,
Auntie Natalie xoxoxoxoxo

Kari said...

Hi Parker!!

You sure do like roller coasters, don't you?!?!?! Waht a super video! Be sure to keep your Nonna & Noono really busy with all of the fun & exciting things you want to explore!

We are keeping our fingers crossed for even more good news in the days to come. Tell Daddy to keep those great pictures coming. Tell Mommy that she looks beautiful & to keep having fun. It is soooooo wonderful to see your Mommy & Daddy smiling!

Love Auntie Kari

PS - Mackenzie wants to knwo when you want to go to Canada's Wonderland with her!!!