Yesterday the 12th, We were told at 5:00 pm that the marrow was on it's way, and would arrive in a couple of hours. We were a little anxious, but very excited. Once it got there, they send it to the U of U lab and they have to do some things to it. Today the 13th, was the big day or in other words his "2nd Birthday". I got to the hospital around 1:30, and they were to do the transplant at 2:00, but they said they were behind. The lab brought them into his room around 2:50 and we waited until 3:20 for the nurse to come in and get started. Finally everything was hooked up and they started. It was bright red and just ran into him through his central line in his chest. They kept checking his vitals and he did well. By the time I left tonight he was a little nauseated. This next few weeks might be the difficult time. He could get flu like symptoms, such as vomiting, diarrhea, fevers and tired. So we will just take one day at a time. We are so grateful for his donor. We wrote him a card today to thank him, we have to give it to our coordinator, she will get it to the registry, and they will get it to the donor. He did it the hard way, so I'm sure he is sore today, and will be for a few days, but we appreciate his kindness. It is amazing that a 21 year old would do this for a complete stranger. I know now that I would do this for someone also. Thanks again to everyone for your concern, we really appreciate your friendship and all that has been done for us.
I don't know how to edit the pictures, so you get to see big pictures!
Hang in there Kurt. Hopefully it is all down hill from here on!!! It is amazing how there are people out there that want to help others. We see it all the time here in Utah, but it is great that there are other people out in the world that what to do a selfless act. Good luck in the coming weeks. Scott and Leita
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