#43. This isn't going the way I expected

[kat727]

My 3 youngest kids have it. S19 had his spleen out when he was 3. He was averaging transfusions about every 2.5 months once they found out he had it. Both girls have it but to a less severe degree. I am just speculating right now about surgery, perhaps they have a less evasive answer for her getting sick so often.

Hymolytic anemia, in their case(s) spherocytosis, the red blood cells are shaped liked balls instead of the pinched disc shape they should be. The spleen sees the cells as abnormal and chews them up. When she gets sick, it drops here hemoglobin levels. Neither of the girls have ever had a transfusion. this is unchartered territory for me since D19 was a toddler when I through all of this with him.

If history can repeat itself for the Royals, I will be happy. Same scenario last time they won. All positive thoughts and energy being sent their way would be appreciated.

kat