Brynn's prognosis

We got a call back from Brynn's doctor yesterday and he has pretty much ruled out ITP and Leukemia. Thank heavens!!! What she does have is Henoch-Schoenlein Purpura (HSP). In most cases it is very mild and resolves itself spontaneously within a month. But in rare cases it affects the kidneys and bowels. So all I have to do for treatment is give her anti-inflammatories. BUT. . . I have to give her urine samples to the lab. . .once a week for six months. . . . then once a month for three years! We are extremely grateful and relieved that we don't have to worry about chemotherapy or steroids and blood transfusions. The urinalysis is just a precaution to make sure she doesn't have any blood or protein build-up in her kidneys. So I will try very hard to keep a positive attitude on my weekly trips to the doctor to deliver pee. Today was our first day and she refused to pee in a cup. "My bum is way too big to fit over that cup!" She cried about it all morning (literally!!! -- she's been quite emotional the last few days) and finally she did it. So that's what I get to do till she's 7 1/2. That seems like a really long time. But for now she's healthy and we can sleep at night. Thanks for all the prayers!