Today is the day of rest. Meaning no chemo or irradiation for Jeremie. He said he had a terrible night. Up and down. This was the night, for some reason I totally and completely loss consciousness. I mean knocked out! I must have been completely exhausted. I woke up thinking we had a great night! Poor Jeremie!
He is doing great though today. A couple of bags off of the I.V. poll, very good for the morale. Makes you think you are moving forward. He is definitely weaker from the chemo and irradiation. He is super man though. I can't believe how his body is beaten up and he keeps getting up again, and again.
Talked a lot to the nurse last night. They are great at letting us know what to expect. It is different to hear it from the people taking care of the patients, compared to hearing the "statistics" or "possibilities" from the Doc's. So we feel adequately prepared not to be disappointed when the transplant happens and Jeremie isn't magically better. Even after his numbers return his body will still be working hard to heal from the great insult to get him ready for this transplant.
Aahhh he is my sunshine...amazing person to be around. His strength is infectious. Well tomorrow is the big day! They said the cells should be ready for transfusion around 11:00'ish. Keep up the prayers. Pray the cells engraft and everything goes as smooth as it possibly can.
Love to all!
Cori
Wow. Thanks. Thinking of you guys.
ReplyDeleteTomorrow may not be the day of miracles and big changes YET, but hoping and praying for miracles for the long run.
ReplyDeleteAt PCMC they put up a calendar and take bets on the day of engraftment! Good luck and may the new cells "take" soon! You are in our prayers! -Lisa Morrise
ReplyDeleteThey tell us on average it takes 22-42 days for cord-blood to engraft. I'm hoping for 22 days :-)
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