Then after starting the day off that way. Kelptyn's hematologist/oncologist hit us with the worst news....Kelptyn's donor cells have dropped off to 13% and 6% on the two different markers. Yes, crazy, I know, especially since just 5 weeks ago he was 100% on both markers. Again, we are left speechless and realize we all still know so very little about what his body is doing. This news leaves us with just two questions that may never really have answers: How many donor cells are enough and will he hold on to them?
I contacted the expert in the field this weekend and he told me that Kelptyn's fluctuation in donor cells is very unusual. However, he did know of some patients that were able to remodel their bones with about 10% donor cells. Our Happy Star will continue to show us the way and time will tell. We will continue to check his donor counts weekly for now. Kelptyn is still in the ICU. Hopefully, he'll get moved to the floor tomorrow. Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes.