I was cautiously optimistic yesterday as each hour passed until I could finally state that I had been fever free for 24 hours. My counts came back dramatically and I was hopeful that one more day of being fever free while they took me off my antibiotics and antifungal meds that I could be discharged and go home the following day - which would be tomorrow November 10th. I did pass a fever free day again today, my counts continue to improve and if all goes well tonight I will be coming home tomorrow - hooray!
Now, as I am prone to check and double check on all aspects of my care, when I was speaking to the Donor Search Coordinator yesterday afternoon, she did say that they have a donor whose blood work results will be known on Friday November 11th, and if they are fine, I will need to begin a "Conditioning" chemotherapy regime to begin my stem-cell transplant process on Sunday November 13th! What news! What a whirlwind! I would be home for two and a half days before starting the next chapter in this incredible journey. I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed that this donor will pass the medical exam and we can get started on a new Blog post!
Deborah, in rainy, windy St Louis!
Oh, such good news! We will keep our fingers and toes crossed as well!
ReplyDeleteYes, keeping all digits crossed in hope for a donor match and a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteThis made my day!!!!! I will redouble my hopes and prayers! Jonathan
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