Update from the Doctor

If you read my last blog you noticed that Mackenzie had some blood work done to see why she isn't gaining weight.

Well last night her pediatrician called me to give me the results.

They were not what we wanted to hear.

Out of all the tests he ran (I don't know how many), 2 came back irregular.

First, her pH (acid-base) levels were low. Normally they are between 22-24 and her's was at 15.

Second, her neutrophil (white blood cell) count was EXTREMELY low. Normally that should be between 2000-4000. If it gets below 1500 they begin to get worried. Mackenzie's count was at 240. That is way way way low. The first thing I thought when the doctor told me this was cancer. I know that cancer has to do with the white blood cells.

After we got the news, told our parents, and calmed down a little, I did some research on the computer.

I found out it could be anything from having a folic acid or vitamin B12 deficiency to leukemia or lupus.

The doctor also told me that he wants to redraw blood on Monday and test again because it could be that the blood wasn't handled properly, the tourniquet was on Mackenzie's arm too long(which definetely could be explained because they had a really hard time getting her blood to flow into the tube), they could have waited too long to test it, etc. There are many things that could have gone wrong the first time.

The positive thing is that she has been healthy, except for acute bronchitis a few months ago. Mackenzie is developing wonderfully. She is talking up a storm, crawling and climbing on everything she possibly can, walking along furniture and she is even learning to balance if we let go of her.

Because of all this we are thinking positively.

I am praying that it is either a mistake or that it is just a vitamin deficiency.

We are going back to the doctor on Monday and then should hear something hopefully Tuesday or Wednesday.

I will keep you updated.

All I ask is that if you read this please keep us in your prayers, and ask your friends too as well.

I know that no matter what it is, we will be ok. We just need all the support and love we can right now, especially if there is something wrong.