Today, the stem cell reinfusion was completed. The stem cells that were collected from Tim two weeks ago were placed back into his body. He welcomed them home as they were entering his arm this morning! They are now on their way to planting themselves back into his body and rebuilding his bone marrow that was killed by the chemo. Home sweet home, little cells. :) It will take about 10 days for the bone marrow to begin to rebuild; so between now and then, he is at very high risk for infection, fever, etc., and we have to watch him closely.
He is beginning to feel the effects of the chemo that he received over the last two days...mainly fatigue and a bit of a decreased appetite. We have the day off from any doctor's appointments tomorrow so he will be resting much of the day, and then Friday he will go back to the hospital to be checked, and if necessary receive any fluids or medications that he might need. That will be our routine for the next two weeks. Some rough days are ahead. Thank you for praying.
Praise the Lord for the good news! We will be praying for you all during this difficult time. We love you all & appreciate you all.
ReplyDeleteWe love you...I sure wish I could be there!!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings. Thanks for keeping us updated from time to time. We have been praying consistently for Tim, Stacy and the family, but have not wanted to add to the commotion and confusion. I tried to post a comment about FBC praying for them especially today, but guess I don't have what it takes to post comments. ;o)
ReplyDeleteGod bless you guys!
Dan (for Beachie, too)
We are praying for you. Love you!
ReplyDeleteSo glad "they" are home where they belong...cleaned, waxed and spit shined!!
ReplyDelete~All our love!