Super Duper Stem Cell Producer         12-28-22  Apheresis Day 2        2.46 + 6.2 = 8.66 mil   Fantabulous! Today got off to a fabulous start!!  Early morning labs looked good. Their focus is on the number of stem cells circulating in Leila's blood stream.  That's what leads to a good collection.  Last night they gave Leila a different growth factor shot to push the stem cells out of her bone marrow and send them running through her blood stream.  Kinda like squeezing a sponge I suppose.   And wowee!!  Those stem cells ran rampant today. Could it be from the ice cream? The minimum circulation goal for today was 20, just like yesterday. Yesterday morning’s calculation was 29. Today it’s 83!!!!!  Yippee!!  She got hooked up to the machine and everything flowed smoothly.  Michelle, the nurse who's been sitting with us every moment the past two days, was encouraging about it being a good day...

Leila commenting. AOK mid-stream. I've had ice in my mouth for over two hours to protect it from damage from chemo. Feeling very well. Kristin has already been working on the next full post.
ReplyDeleteSending you both so much love today. Thank you for the updates. This is a real gift.
ReplyDeleteSending lots of love and positive healing thoughts to you and Kristin, Leila! Rooting for you!❤️
ReplyDeleteLeila, I’ve had you too of mind all day. I’m so glad to hear about the ice, and the things they will do to keep you comfortable.
ReplyDeleteI love the tattoos! You look fantastic with stubbly hair!
Sending love , you’ve got this!
Jenny
Guest House is one of my favorites! And I've been envisioning holding the exit door open for the cancer cells to graciously take their leave and dissolve back into the Light. So be it!
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