" I'm Engrafted!"March 23, 2009
Yesterday was a beautiful Sunday morning which couldn't be a more appropriate day for rising blood counts! Her ANC count (we want 500 or more) was 400 on Saturday, by Sunday morning it had bolted to 700! It felt like that Christmas day that you got every toy you'd asked for. Instantly I said a prayer of thanksgiving, thanking my Heavenly Father for this amazing gift.
Yesterday was a beautiful Sunday morning which couldn't be a more appropriate day for rising blood counts! Her ANC count (we want 500 or more) was 400 on Saturday, by Sunday morning it had bolted to 700! It felt like that Christmas day that you got every toy you'd asked for. Instantly I said a prayer of thanksgiving, thanking my Heavenly Father for this amazing gift.
It worked!
Ty and his fancy, dancy bone marrow won!
Monday morning (The true test is to have above 500 for two days in a row.) came, and again posted on her board, were counts of 700. What a relief! We are now planning our escape from the hospital. She has to be able to take her meds by mouth which means she needs to eat to be able to keep them down.
Also I have to go through rigorous training to be able to take home a bone marrow transplant patient.
Training includes, but is not limited to:
* Suggested Home Cleaning Routines. (This should be interesting.)
* Suggested Home Cleaning Routines. (This should be interesting.)
* Preparing Food Safely. (Do I have to cook?)
* Hygiene Routines (How many times a week do I have to shower?)
* Nutrition Guidelines (Oh Marianne Save Me!)
* Medication Schedule (What, When, How Much, Side Affects, etc.)
* Transition Back to Home Life (It will be weird. She's been in the hospital for 33 days straight.)
This girl is one of the bravest people I have ever met. She has endured so much, and I am grateful to have been a witness to the resilience of her spirit. I am so incredibly proud of her. She is an inspiration to me, and I love her dearly and deeply.
Tears....
-Lana
17 comments:
YAY! that is so GREAT! I agree 100% she is so strong and i am so grateful for her and her courage i couldn't do it! She has a great spirit! I love you guys so much!
-Shelb
YAY!!! I am so excited for you guys!! Go Emma... and Ty with his fancy dancy bone marrow!!! I am so excited for you guys! What a great thing!! I am so proud of you and your family- I don't know how you are surviving, but you guys are a great example of resilience and strength! I'm so happy for Emma!!
You have no idea who I am, but I am a relative of Brek and Emily. I have been following your blog posts about your little girl. I too have a little girl who is 11. She means the world to me. You and your little girl Emma are in my prayers every day. I have been anxiously awaiting news of success. I was so glad to see your newest post. It is such a blessing.
Hip hip hooray! That is amazing news, go Emma and go Ty's bone marrow! So glad that you will be escaping the hospital soon and the road to recovery is in sight! Give Emma a big hug from us, she is one amazing girl!
Ps-I got to love on your babies today. Ty even played "prince" with "princess" Rylee and they danced, it was adorable, dang, should have taken some pictures. Love you guys!
YAY!!!! That is so AWESOME! Emma is so strong and I admire her courage and strength. You guys are in my prayers every night. I can't believe it jumped from 400 to 700, that's sooooo GREAT! I love you guys and am so happy that you get to make your escape!
-Jessica
Can you hear my WAHOOO!! from there? Can't wait to have you home again! Love you both.
Yeah! I am so so happy for you guys!!!! Wow what a journey you have been on! 33 days is so long!
Laura
That is the best news eva! I am so happy for you and your fam! I just can't wait to have you both home for good!!!!
Your tears seem to make my tears come. Here's a hug coming at ya all the way from Idaho. Love you both! You are both amazing...such an inspiration.
(Cooking, cleaning, AND showering?! What do they think you are....superwoman?!)
Hello Lana,
I’m with the National Bone Marrow Transplant Link, an organization which helps patients, caregivers, and families cope with the social and emotional challenges of transplant by providing vital information and personalized support services. We subscribe to Google blog alerts, where we found your story.
Congrats to Emma on her engraftment! This was a very big day for us 7 years ago when my daughter had her BMT.
I'd like to send you a copy of our award-winning booklet Caregivers' Guide for Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant, if you would send your mailing address to jeanjones@nbmtlink.org.There's a wonderful chapter written by the mom of an 8-year-old transplant patient.
If you would like to find out more about our programs and services, please visit www.nbmtlink.org or call 800-546-5268.
Best regards to your family,
Jean
Oh my gosh! Hooray! What a great day for you guys. Such an amazing blessing. Congrats Emma! You are on your way to feeling better!
YOu go girl!!!!!!!!!! I am so proud of you!
Mare
Yes! Such good news! Way to be a fighter Emma! Lana, won't you miss working out at the Jewish community center? I was hoping to see your new perfected moves you have been learning in dance class! Maybe you and Emma could make up your own happy dance for us and post it!
what a great post to read!! that is such great news!!
Thank Heaven. Your little Emma is amazing and you guys deserve all the good news that could possibly come your way.
Hey Lana--
I just found this via Ashley...long story...anyway I am so happy things are going so well for Emma. She is a great little girl. You are a Super Trooper. My eyes started watering several times as I read through your posts from the last few weeks. My Emma is planning for her birthday this week...seems so trivial compared to the plans you guys are making.
We will keep you in our prayers! Looking forward to keeping up with you on your blog.
Lisha
Side note: could Ila be more you? I don't think it is possible. Every time I look at her it amazes me how much she looks like you. She has a lot of your spunk too. I love it. Reminds me of the Good Old Days.
What a little fighter! How far she has come in only a few short months (I"m sure it seems like forever).Before you know it you'll be home again, in your mansion, loving on all the kiddos. Life will be good. I am so amazed at the strenght and endurance of you all. What a testament to unwavering Faith you are. Best of luck in the move to Kaysville. We love you!!!
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