Friday, 14th

Today's appointments included a visit to the radiology department to learn about what will take place with the TBI (Total Body Irradiation) next week (22nd) and to be measured for it.

We also had a clinic visit with our nurse and doctor just confirming that Terry is doing well and that things are continuing on schedule. 

We picked up more meds for Terry to take, and will have an appointment next week to talk about more meds and get his meds schedule.   As the medicine counts increase daily it gets a bit tricky, especially since they will need to be taken at about 5 different times throughout the day, so those schedule sheets really help.  I'm looking forward to getting it.

This week has been slow compared to what next week will be, but we are anxious to get this week complete so that the transplant can take place. 

Conditioning starts Monday, the 18th, with transplant on the 22nd or 23, depending on when the blood product from the donor gets here.  She is a smaller lady and they do not know if they can gather all they need in one draw, and won't know until it takes place.  If one draw, transplant will take place on Friday night, but if two draws, then transplant will wait until Saturday.  We will know on Friday morning which it will be.  They reminded us that the two or three weeks after transplant are very critical and that we must be very careful.  We promise to do nothing to compromise his health.  We do not want to do anything that will make this not work.

Surely this lady somewhere in Europe, our donor, is feeling anxious about what is taking place in her life, and we are so grateful for her selflessness in our behalf. We are grateful that she is a match for Terry and willing to share. May the Lord bless her for her selfless service.


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