28,000 is our 4am platlet count this morning... this is the highest we've seen it all week! Maybe the combination of IVIG and the blood exchange is finally kicking in.. or else maybe this is just another transient post-transfusion bump. We'll just have to wait and see. I've requested a repeat platelet transfusion before his central line is changed out (which is scheduled for 11am) to minimize his risk of bleeding.

Meanwhile, baby Ibrahim thankfully continues to feel well. He will not be allowed to feed after 7am as they will sedate him for his procedure. So we've had a long night of bonding while trying to fill his belly to its maximum capacity so that the rest of the morning isnt so uncomfortable for him. 

We'll check another platelet count later in the afternoon and continue to watch those numbers. As always, we'll keep you posted.