Another long day with very little energy. At least I didn't have any chemo today, but my last dose of ATG - rabbit will be running until 3 or 4 am. It has wiped me out pretty good and caused my leg joints to ache like flu symptoms. The good news is that it is done after this one last dose. It has been a mental challenge to stay awake the past few days, but I know it is better to keep moving. Luckily Mom is there to kick me out of bed and drag me around the halls for a few minutes. And you guys probably thought she was just all sweet and stuff..... She reminds me I should start feeling better is a few days.
George has been busy with his DONOR duties. He spent about 5 hours down in the Apheresis Unit today. The estimate for his collection was six million cells - awesome!! That is plenty for a transplant and lots of extras, too. So we are set for Transplant Day tomorrow! It actually should be much like getting a transfusion of blood. We will be happy for it not to be very exciting!
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I've got fingers, toes, eyes and arms crossed for a VERY unexciting transplant tomorrow. We want boring, textbook stuff please! By the book, inside the square, no deviation.... you get my drift :-)
Now, on the other hand, your recovery can be EXTRAORDINARY! We want them publishing papers about your amazingly fast recovery times, your seamless acceptance of your donor cells, your gob-smacking bounce-back-ability, your fabulous response can rewrite textbooks!
BIG love from all of us!!
xxx
We are all celebrating Transplant Day with you. Glad the chemo is behind you. You'll be getting the good stuff from George and you'll be feeling better soon.
You've been amazing throughout the entire process. We are continuing to send our prayers and good mojo your way.
See you soon!
Kirsten
You are going to get stronger now that your getting
George's stem cells today. Praying your body feels
The relief soon and is very accepting of the new cells.
I have been thinking about you alot lately. Been praying too. Looking forward to seeing your future posts about how great the transplant has gone!!! - Michelle @ VDOT Salem
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