So, here's one thing I'm thinking. If you want to help, consider giving blood. I'm type O, but you can donate even if you're not. I'm looking into the idea of a "Blood Group." Apparently it's when I set something up with Hoxworth so that you can donate blood in my name.
I'm going to call them later this morning and I'll post again when I find something out.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Six More Dialysis Days
After six more days of dialysis, I'm done! Hopefully it will be forever. I suppose it could be only five more dialysis days if I don't come on the day before the surgery. But if I want to feel my best, I'll come on Monday night before surgery on Tuesday.
My donor and I will BOTH be meeting at Christ on Tuesday, September 6th. I think she's relieved to be able to meet with the surgeon. We'll be meeting with them together.
They told her to take 1 ounce of milk of magnesia before the surgery...
My donor and I will BOTH be meeting at Christ on Tuesday, September 6th. I think she's relieved to be able to meet with the surgeon. We'll be meeting with them together.
They told her to take 1 ounce of milk of magnesia before the surgery...
Friday, August 26, 2011
September 13th
Yep! We've set a date...September 13, 2011. That's only a couple of weeks from now. I'm getting nervous, but I'm so anxious, too.
August 30th
Next Tuesday, a person from the school district wants to come to interview me and my donor. They want to take our picture and write up an article to send to the media. Check out the newspaper, I guess.
September 1st
Next Thursday, I have an appointment to meet with the pharmacists at Christ Hospital. They want to do some education about my transplant medication.
September 6th
This is the day it becomes real, I think. I will get one more blood test, a chest x-ray, and an EKG. I will also meet one more time with the surgeon, the transplant coordinator and the social worker. I will also pre-register for my surgery.
September 13th
On the big day, I have to report to the hospital at 6:00 am. The surgery will start at 7:30 am. That doesn't give me much time to think about it!
August 30th
Next Tuesday, a person from the school district wants to come to interview me and my donor. They want to take our picture and write up an article to send to the media. Check out the newspaper, I guess.
September 1st
Next Thursday, I have an appointment to meet with the pharmacists at Christ Hospital. They want to do some education about my transplant medication.
September 6th
This is the day it becomes real, I think. I will get one more blood test, a chest x-ray, and an EKG. I will also meet one more time with the surgeon, the transplant coordinator and the social worker. I will also pre-register for my surgery.
September 13th
On the big day, I have to report to the hospital at 6:00 am. The surgery will start at 7:30 am. That doesn't give me much time to think about it!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Approved!
I got the call from the hospital...we're ready to go! Possibly as early as September 13th.
Yes!
Yes!
Twelve Weeks
That's how long I'll be recovering. Seems like forever, but that's how long I was out last fall when I had Anna. But I wasn't ready to go back to school when my time was up last year!
My donor will be out for six weeks. Although she said if she's not ready to return she'll take more time. I don't blame her!
Poor Alli
I think it's starting to hit her that I'll be in the hospital. Jason started to talk to her about it. And the tears started to flow. She has been through so much. What a tough little girl.
My donor will be out for six weeks. Although she said if she's not ready to return she'll take more time. I don't blame her!
Poor Alli
I think it's starting to hit her that I'll be in the hospital. Jason started to talk to her about it. And the tears started to flow. She has been through so much. What a tough little girl.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Here We Go
All of the tests are done, and all results are good! My donor got a call from the transplant coordinator. She told her to go to school and tell them it's going to happen.
We're going to tell them tomorrow!
We're going to tell them tomorrow!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Breakfast with Donor
She had her ct scan this morning and then Jason, the girls and I met her for breakfast. Of course, we paid.
We are nearly set now! After we hear back from the transplant coordinator we'll let them know at school. She thinks we should start school and give them a couple of weeks to find two subs. Makes sense, but I'll have to take a million more unpaid sick days. If only Jason could find a job. That would relive alot of or stress.
We are nearly set now! After we hear back from the transplant coordinator we'll let them know at school. She thinks we should start school and give them a couple of weeks to find two subs. Makes sense, but I'll have to take a million more unpaid sick days. If only Jason could find a job. That would relive alot of or stress.
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