I spoke too soon…
Remember how I was feeling (probably stupidly) optimistic about transfusions and not needing them? It was definitely stupidly misplaced optimism.
Consent form signed? Check.
Mom leaves room so she doesn't cry when they place the IV? Check.
Mom doesn't cry? Not check.
... On the plus side, after this, Sia will hopefully feel so much better. Everything we've been asking her to do (you know... live), will be easier and, hopefully, by the time they check her levels again, her system will have figured its shit out. Farrah is the A+ student in this class of two... not that her levels are stellar, but she's just barely out of transfusion range. Keep it that way, little sister!
