Simone Update 9/14

Simone will be staying the weekend at the hospital. Her PCV dropped to 16, and we gave them permission to transfuse her with whole blood about 30 minutes ago. She's is having difficulty getting enough oxygen, so they have her in an oxygen cage. Her liver enzymes are also very high, which makes them think that maybe liver failure is beginning, but the thought is if they get her more blood cells, and an increased ability to carry oxygen, maybe things will improve. We've been told that while the odds are not overly in her favor, there is still a chance. We will continue with an aggressive approach and hope for the best, while knowing that things may not turn out well. When we saw her today, we saw that she still has a fight in her eyes, and we can't give up on her now.