After a very uneasy week and weekend of waiting for counts to go up. And being told from several doctors perspectives that there was a good chance of being unable to collect. Which would mean no transplant, or another round of chemotherapy.
I have chosen not to post, til good news arrived. And spare all of you the drained emotions of me and my familiy. To think -- I would go through three rounds of ICE, and to find out that the chemo damaged too much bone marrow to collect. Or, to find that I would need to endure another round of chemo before BVC chemo and transplant.
It was all, a little much. And with the flooding of phone calls and emails.
I decided to post tonight, to give you all a little glimpse on what was going on.
After two whole weeks of giving myself neuprogen shots (white blood cell boosters, four times a day which results in incredible amounts of bone pain, and heading into Upenn every single day of the week for the last seven days...)
Good results, finally came in later this afternoon. We finally reached the '6' that gives us the green light to proceed with surgery and collection
So, we cross our fingers, legs, toes... that all goes smoothly tomorrow after a small transfusion, the heading into surgery for a line to be placed in my chest (for them to collect cells from), and then we pray - or send positive vibes, or whatever you and I must all do for good thoughts. In hope that collection goes smoothly tomorrow, and I collect a decent amount of stem cells.
For this to be one of the most 'easier' parts of treatment, in this six month process. I have to say... that I truly guess, nothing easy is ever worth fighting for.
Hope to report by the end of the week, that I've collected enough stem cells to proceed with transplant. Thank you for all of your caring thoughts, and concerns the last week. I truly appreciate the support.
- B
19 comments:
My fingers are crossed it all is done in one day :)
XO
Bekah dear...the beginning of your post took my breath away...I started reading quicker to get to what would hopefully be good news...thank God for my favorite #6(I'm glad it brought you good luck too). A big sigh of relief that you can now start collection and get the show on the road. You know everything on me will be crossed and loving positive vibes will be with you at UPenn this week. Hope the collection goes smoothly and quickly and lots of little buggers flow from you : }
((HUGS)) my dear as we fight this worthwhile fight along side you.
Susan
My thoughts are with you!
Everything is crossed and you have all of my good thoughts and positive vibes for tomorrow. Can't wait to hear that everything went well. :)
you are amazing & i love you <3
We are all sending our prayers and thoughts your way in hopes that your collection days won't be too long and will be very successful. Keep your spirits up! We love you. The Hale Family
Hoping today was a very productive day and those cells were co-operating fully!.......pom poms are a-waving and lots of 'Bekah' chanting.......here's to good news.......love as always......Vx
Sending good thoughts your way Bek w/ all body parts crossed!!! Keep fighting hard! Miss ya & Love ya!!!
I hope you had a good day of stem cell gathering. Sounds like a stroll through the woods picking flowers, doesn't it? I know it is anything but! I do hope you are kicking butt at UPenn and you'll have all that you need sooner than later.
Bekah, I was right there where you are at just a mere 6 months ago. There was a time, after the high of being clean from ICE ended, that I felt like I couldn't go on. It just seemed so overwhelming and like such a long road still ahead of me, and I was mad that I was only halfway done. I'm glad to hear the wheels are turning again, moving one step closer to the transplant. You will get there. One baby step at a time. You've got an army of earth angels here pulling for you too. Sending you tons of love and prayers for strength to get through this next step.
You rock, lovely Bekah!!!!
Thinking of you. :)
Fingers and toes are crossed dearest. Enjoy the sunnier days we are now having. The trees are in bloom and all signs point to new beginnings...
7 pairs of fingers and toes crossed here sister.
peanut butter and all
;o]
j
Dear Bekah,
I don't post much but wanted you to know I'm praying for you and will continue to do so. Keep fighting!
Isabelle
Bekah dearest...I hope you'll let us know soon that you've collected all the cells you need...I'm starting to cramp up with all this body-part crossing. I'll stay like this for as long as it takes...but do let us know when we can relax ; }
You are being sent a XXhugXX if you can squeeze between my crossed arms.
Susan
Hi Bekah,
We are so glad that you posted your good news of collection beginning. Todd, Rob, Bob, me and ,of course, John are all sending love and positive thoughts your way. Keep those good stem cells flowing.
Love to you and your Moms,
Mary
Oh sugarplum I'm sorry this has been such a difficult couple of weeks. I'm super glad to hear you got the green light to go ahead with collection...it's happening, babe. Sending you lots of love and stem cells.
Darcy
Dear Bekah, I hope you're having a positive week and waiting to read your next post saying enough stem cells were collected to proceed with transplant!
Sending blue sky, sunshine and smiles to you from California.
Much love,
Sivan and the whole family.
Dear Bekah,
Just a short note to say that I'm here rooting for you. I'm sorry it's been a rough few weeks but I hope everything goes smoother. Sending warm hugs! Janet (Quetzal1)
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