Well, here we are on day 26 post transplant. Rita is still supposed to be in the hospital but, has been out since day 22. We have gone to the BMT clinic as an outpatient each day and have had good reports each day. When they discharged Rita they told us to expect to go to the BMT clinic every day for at least one week and then they would see what we would need to do after that. So, as you might expect, Rita continues to exceed each goal as we go along. Today, they changed her scheduled visits to the BMT clinic from every day to three time per week - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Of course, all of this is subject to change depending on how Rtia is doing at the time but, once again, she is ahead of schedule. The entire team of doctors, nurses and provider assistants all seem to be very pleased with her progress. I can tell you that she is working very hard to "be the best patient ever"!!
Rita is scheduled for another bone marrow biopsy on March 30th. That will be the first time since the transplant that they will actually be able to tell for sure if her graft is taking hold and that her new immune system is a result of the graft cells and not her old immune system. Needless to say, this will be really important so, as we have said so many times, keep the prayers coming.
Sherry and Eva are coming out to visit on Friday and will stay over with us Friday night. Rita is really looking forward to seeing them and catching up on all of the things she has been missing. I bet that I'll be able to count the number of words that I get in on one hand. I'm just hoping that they don't call a "ladies night" and send me packing to a couch in the lobby!! If I am allowed to stay, I'm sure I'll learn alot.
Today, after the clinic, we took a little walk and were able to look outside at the garden area in the courtyard of the hospital. Rtia could see the little green sprouts of the daffodils and tulips starting to grow. It gives us both hope of the renewal of life that takes place in the springtime. I am starting to see the signs of renewal in Rita - its going to be a great spring, a healing and strengthening summer and wonderful life ahead of us. We have all of you, and many other people that we don't even know, to thank for that and we are humbled by all of your support.
Thank you so much, Dave & Rita
Dearest Dave and Rita,
ReplyDeleteI just learned of this blog site yesterday from a co-worker here at STEMC, so although my words come with much delay, please know that you both have been in my thoughts and prayers since the onset of your ordeal. I have not had the pleasure of meeting you Rita, but can see the love that you evoke from reading these entries, and also looking at Dave's eyes when he speaks of you. I, as always, will keep you in my prayers. My best to you all!
Georgi O'Rourke
Rita and Dave,
ReplyDeleteI just learned of this site. I have been trying to keep up with rita's progress. Wanted to let you know i am thinking of you and you are both in my prayers
Patty Terns