I awoke today a little anxious knowing that we would here the news on how well Kristen's transplant was doing and how the donor's cells were en grafting. We had 7 o'clock appointments for blood draws, and then it was up to the ambulatory treatment center (ATC) for IV meds. I think all things Houston have three letter acronyms, whether it's NASA (OK that's 4 but those guys are the founders of TLAs (three letter acronyms just look here: http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/acronyms.cgi?program=shuttle&searchall=true) ), or MDA.
Anyway, we had made it through the 3 1/2 hours of magnesium and were just awaiting the visit from the transplant team. Kristen's primary SCT (stem cell transplant) Dr typically sees her on Monday's, however today there was a conflict so we had another Dr. from his team. Well, in she came, she closed the blinds and the door; which of course set off a few alarms in my mind, she then asked if we wanted to hear the results. Of course we said yes and that was when the she said that the results of the test showed 100% of the T-cells were of the donor, and 100% of the myeloid cells were from the donor. Kristen and I were both very relieved and immediately asked "that's good right?".
So all is going well, they even mentioned that if her magnesium levels stay up that she may be able to stop the IV magnesium in the next week or so. This would be good news as it would take about 4 hours off her trip to the clinic 3 or 4 days a week. On the days she doesn't go in she does the IV meds at home. These things are actually pretty cool, I attached a picture of them, the one of the left is full, the one on the right is empty. They have this little balloon like thing in the middle of the container that actually forces the fluid into the patient. This allows Kristen the ability to take this thing around without lugging a pump along with it, pretty neat stuff. Anyway, enough of that, Kristen will continue her routine for the next few weeks and I'm certain they will make adjustments along the way.
As I look back even into last week as I new these test were on the schedule I sometimes find it hard to trust all things in the Lord. I have to continue to remind myself that there is nothing I can do, and all this is completely at the feet of the Lord. Isaiah 26:4 "Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord, is the Rock eternal." This is a verse I need to continue to look toward as we continue our journey.
Thank you to all who continue to provide support for our family and continue to lift us up in prayer.
Devin.
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