The transplant was a success! They started everything at 4 o'clock today and finished a little before 5. Her official "time of birth" (when the stem cells started going into her blood stream) was 4:18. The medicine made mom pretty sleepy, so she rested for a while after it was done. I just called and talked with her and she sounds like she's doing well. She feels the same as she did before the transplant, just has some nausea, but fine otherwise. She said she just ate a sandwich for dinner and is talking with her visitors. David (Mary's son) stayed the night last night and was there all day today through the transplant. Our dad was also there for everything along with Sue (Mary's sister), Joe (Mary's brother/the donor), and Eddie (Mary's brother).
Mom said the phones have been ringing all evening. This is obviously a huge day for mom and all of us who love her! We've come so far since the beginning of this journey!
I'd love to say we're all done, but we still have the recovery to go. Mom will probably be in the hospital for a couple more weeks. The nurse told her today that the next 5 days should be pretty normal for her, then the 5 days after that will get a bit harder. This is when she'll feel the affects of everything that's going on inside of her.
We're in the home stretch! Please continue your encouraging words and prayers. We love you all!
Happy Birthday, Mary!! This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.
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Dee
Mary-
ReplyDeleteYay! Congratulations! God has truly listened and answered yours and our prayers! :) May you continue the healthiness through the home stretch! :)
God Bless,
The Novotney Family
Mary
ReplyDeleteAs you wait to get well,
Be patient.
God is working day to day
to restore your strength,
renew your spirit
and return you to complete health....
Thinking of you
Mary Renee
Wow WONDERFUL Praise the LORD!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe can do everything through him who gives us strength!
Hi Mary - I have all of the Felician Sisters praying for you too!!! You are an inspiration to so many! Holding you close in prayer. MaryBeth
ReplyDeleteHi Mary,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you! Rejoicing with you that all went well and you are another step closer to your complete healing.
"Come, let's sing joyfully to the Lord, Let's shout happily to the rock of our salvation." Ps 95:1
In His Love,
Joan
the winds may bring a shiver of cold but God's love keeps us warm. He has left us with such a great blessing - YOU!Thank you lord.
ReplyDeleteGo Mary! Praise God! Praying for restful recovery.
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Tracy
We are so happy to hear that the transplant went well for you Mary! Tim and I are praying for you and your family for a speedy recovery and that you are able to come home in time for Christmas.That would be the best gift of all. We love you very much!Get well soon and Happy Holidays to you and your family!Tim&Jamie Brown
ReplyDeleteMary;
ReplyDeletePraise the lord for the wonderful news on the transplant. You remain in our prayers as your recovery progresses! Our God is an awesome God!!!
Dear Mary and family,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Jean and I’m a volunteer with the National Bone Marrow Transplant Link. Our organization helps patients, caregivers, and families cope with the social and emotional challenges of transplant from diagnosis through survivorship by providing vital information and personalized support services. We subscribe to Google blog alerts, where we found your story.
Please know that others are thinking of you and pulling for you! To learn more about our programs and services, please visit www.nbmtlink.org or call 800-546-5268.
All the best!
God Bless You, Mary. You're in the home stretch. You've come so far, keep your eye on the prize...your full recovery. We are praying that you stay strong. Merry Christmas!
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