Ashley's lab results are in. Although, they are changed from the last lab report; they aren't terribly surprising given that Ashley's liver disease is progressing. As I suspected due to Ashley's many bruises, Ashley's platelet count is down from 116,000 in February to 99,000 but her white blood cell count is normal. However, for the first time since 2001, Ashley's ALT and AST are in the triple digits, in February they were both at 83. An elevated AST and ALT means that Ashley's liver is inflamed. Remarkably, Ashley's vitamin levels are okay except her Vitamin E. People with liver disease cannot absorb vitamins, so having the vitamin levels checked is necessary to insure that the body is receiving the necessary nutrients to keep the body healthy. The important thing is that Ashley's bilirubin level is normal and her blood clotting time is normal as well. Having a normal blood clotting time means that if Ashley bleeds due to low platelets her body will...
Ashley has biliary atresia, a chronic life threatening liver disease. Her disease has no cure, and her only hope for a long life is a transplant. We are trying to raise money for her liver transplant and other medical needs. Because her disease is unpredictable, her medical needs are unpredictable. It is because of this and the fact that we are unable to get life insurance for Ashley that we ask for donations. If you feel it in your heart to donate to Ashley's fund, we will be grateful.