Just wanted to let everyone know that the transplant was completed early this evening. For the most part, Lynn handled it well - just a bit of flushing and nasal congestion towards the end of it. Susan and David were both there when it was started - it was nice for Susan to see the process full circle. She's was pretty tired though, so they headed home shortly after the infusion began.
Barb and Gail stopped by for a visit and small celebration - the nurses said that this will be Lynn's 2nd birthday as tomorrow will be Day +1. Of course, her and Gail were both excited by the fact that they'll have yet another birthday to celebrate :)
A little later in the evening, Lynn developed some chills and a fever. It's likely that it was actually from the ATG drug that she received in the morning and not the stem cells. Some Tylenol and some antibiotics to make sure that she can fight off any possible infections, along with several blankets, helped to settle her back down. (Note: today her neutrophils were virtually non-existent and her white cells were 0.4 - the chemo and other drugs had done their job and her immune system was suppressed).
Hopefully she gets some rest tonight and we'll see what tomorrow brings. Good night!
Irena
Thank you so much Irenca for the update. Sounds like the transplant yesterday went very very well. Sending more healing angels and lots more hugs and love.
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Hang in there you two..sending you lots of love and prayers. Take good care,
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Coral