Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Pre-Transplant Day

Conor reporting...

Not a ton to report today other than general relaxation and resting after a quick clinic run this morning. Tomorrow's the big day so of course there'd be rest today! We are working on head phones that will function with Mom's hearing aids though so if anyone has any suggestions - bring 'em.

Walt goes in at 7:30 AM to begin his prep work for the harvesting. His last neupogen shot was today. Word is he'll be watching 'Star Wars' all day. No word on whether he'll think storm trooper when he hears WBC. :)

Mom arrives at 11:30 AM. First is radiation then transfer to the BMT unit in the afternoon (2ish) for the transplant. The plan is to stay there 4 hours for observation immediately after the transfer. We do have our clinic schedule for the next few days, but as with the early days back home - each day will be like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get. The hope is nothing unexpected though.

Like I said, really not much to say. I'll be sure to post a detailed account tomorrow on how everything goes!

Root hard...

6 comments:

Mags said...

How exciting to be to this point!! We are thinking about all of you today and rooting hard in Kentucky!!

Love-
Margaret and Craig

Anonymous said...

We're thinking of you in Cincinnati! This is the BIG day! Looking forward to more updates as the transplant success proceeds.

I just ran across this on the internet
http://www.hearinglosshelp.com/products/earlinks.htm#musiclinks
not sure if they will work with your hearing aids but there's enough pictures & information I'm sure you will be able to tell.

Love-
Liz & Andres

gail said...

What a great day!! Am thinking about you all day today!!

love, gail

Linda said...

Cathi and Walt; You are both in our prayers all day today. Cathi, you have had such good and positive care until now, this should be the icing on the cake. -- Best wishes from all of us at the Hardwick Law Firm.

PS From Linda - Yeah Rah Rah; Your bones are ready to welcome the healthy new you. Keep up the good efforts. Love Ya

Anonymous said...

This is the day we have been anticipating for the last two plus months! Wherever I am and watever I am doing today, you will be with me in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous said...

Cathi,
I have a whole cord of wood and I'll be tending the fire for you and Walt all day long. You are both in my prayers.xoxo
Carla