Just giving you all a quick update. They have completed the first half of the transplant, the infusion of his mom's stem cells. There were 4 bags of stem cells that they infused (it just looked like a clear gel in case you're wondering) and it took about an hour for the actual infusion, maybe an extra half hour for all the prep work that was involved. There were 2 nurses that were present the entire time and 2 doctors that were present for the first 30 minutes or so. Leo did well. No allergic reactions or any other bad reactions to the stem cells.
He is due to start part 2 of the transplant between 1:30 and 2. They will now infuse the donated cord blood, which they said should only be about 30 minutes or so. I will be sure to update again when that is complete.
Things are looking good so far. Leo's just sleeping now as they gave him some Benadryl to prevent any allergic reactions.
Thanks to everyone for the support they've shown so far today. I'm getting all your emails, IM's and texts. I just may not have time to respond to them all. Thank you!
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I'm thinking about you! Good luck with everything and I'm sending you good karma!
ReplyDeleteLinda Hunt
A giant hug to you, Bernadette! I'm glad things are going well!!! :o)
ReplyDelete-Anna Marie