Good morning!

Well it is Sunday morning and we have a happy baby up

 here at Texas

 Children's Hospital.  Yesterday was a very hard day when it comes to drawing blood.  After many nurses, a blood specialist, and a transport team they were still unable to get blood from James Thomas.  They said we are so lucky the ER was able to get the IV in him.  Thank you Lord for that!  Without he wouldn't have been able to do any transfusions.  They have decided that tomorrow morning they will put a port in his neck to draw blood from.  This will require us to stay an extra day or two so it looks like we will be here until Wednesday or Thursday of next week.  I am just glad they aren't trying to draw anymore blood.  We have gone back to heel prick only!  

On a happy note, James Thomas hemoglobin was at 8.7 last night!  We have gone from a 3.0 to an 8.7!  I am so proud of him and thank God for the donors of his B positive blood.  I have a whole new appreciation for people who give blood.  They just drew blood to test his levels.  This will be the longest stretch he has gone without blood so we are really anxious to see what his body does.  If the number goes up it means his bone marrow is making some red blood cells.  That is our prayer!  UPDATE:  As I finished that sentence we got a knock at the door.  The doctor came in and said James Thomas' hemoglobin is still at 8.7.  This is good because his body is holding on to the transfusion but did not generate any red blood cells on his own.  He will not need a transfusion today which is great!  They will test again in the morning and if his level drops they will do a quick transfusion before his bone marrow biopsy.  

James went home last night to get some rest!  Nancy stayed with me in the room.  The nurses are amazing and take great care of us!  I have tried to decorate his room with a few pumpkins, pictures, and some stuffed animals people have brought by.  We are so thankful for the prayers, visitors, food, cards, books, and gifts.  God has really showed us compassion and love through our family and friends!  

I am going to upload some pictures of our stay here.  I still can't believe I am on the 9th floor at Texas Children's.  I have truly been brought to my knees.

Love you,

Lindsay