Today's update....Peyton had a better day today. She had one white bloodcell in her spinal fluid, but the cytology report showed that it was not a leukemia cell...so it seems like her central nervous system continues to be clear of the cancer, even though it is still in the blood. And the best news of the day....Peyton's bilirubin count is finally starting to trend downward (now at 5.4, when it had been at 7+ and even 12+ at some point). The levels still aren't low enough for Peyton to get the vincristine yet this time around. Hopefully her bilirubin levels will continue to fall so that she can start back with the vincristine drug by next week (this is her best shot at the first stage of remission, if she can resume the medication). In order to receive the vincristine, her bilirubin level has to be under 1. This will show them that her liver is functioning well enough to tolerate the drugs. They are also hoping to wean Peyton off the oxygen soon. At only 6 1/2 lbs, Peyton continues to be small but mighty. Keep on fighting, Peyton! :)

My parents wanted me to post this. It is the link for an e-greeting card that my parents' friends sent to them, and it is really sweet. Just copy and paste onto your browser.

http://www.123greetings.com/view/ND10921144504923