Jan 22, Day -5 Nic of Time

"Just the Facts"-- Got 2 more bags of blood and chased it with another bag of chemo, this is getting to be a habit!

Who would have thought that after 2 bags of blood on Friday, that B would need another 2 bags on Saturday.  Well, it turns out that after so many transfusions of blood, an individuals system can build up antibodies to foreign blood and then it doesn't do the work it is suppose to do.  That is what seems to be happening now.  So, I can't express enough how amazing the timing is for this transplant.  If B was not in the hospital now for the transplant, he would be in the hospital for continuous transfusions.  I would like to thank all those intercessor prayer warriors out there that have been praying for B all along, these current events are an answer to those prayers!  And again, we should be freaking out, but he is right where he needs to be to be well cared for.

Well, we now have 2 rounds of chemo infused and feeling OK, a bit tired and perhaps slightly winded. B is able to do some walking laps around the small corridor but that opportunity is fading fast.  Weakness is starting to take over, and if I may mention, a little chemo brain is starting to show.  At least I have noticed.
Tomorrow seems to be a big day as a second cocktail will be introduced, this one has a bit of a bite, so we will see.  It also remains to be seen if more blood is needed.  Each day holds it's own menu, but B seems to be fairing well, considering.

It was quite a blow to me to hear that I was not able to touch or hug or kiss him.  We were not told this previously, or that is all I would have been doing.  It makes sense as his skin will start to get very sensitive and his immunities are declining, but who can really pass up a hug.  Hugs are comforting and healing for both parties.  When we were first married, B's mom told me to make sure I hugged him a lot.  Great advise and I have always remembered that!  So it is sad now that I cannot do this simple thing, but I am strengthened knowing that this sacrifice will assist in the bigger healing treatment B is enduring.  So, moral to the story, don't forsake a hug when you have the chance, we all need them, and you never know when you won't be able to give or get one.
Until next time,
Hopeful Believer.