Changes

As is common in the medical world, changes are always happening.  We met with the transplant doctors yesterday and there was a slight change in the schedule.  Instead of being admitted to the hospital on Wednesday (tomorrow), it has been changed to Sunday.  The change is because of a different preparative regimen that was decided upon after receiving some added input from a doctor who specializes in immune deficiency bone marrow transplants.  Instead of the seven day preparative regimen it has changed to a four day one.  Eric will receive chemotherapy treatments as well as some full body radiation prior to the bone marrow infusion.

Thursday evening will be the day of the bone marrow infusion from Jordan (his brother).  From there it's a waiting game for engraftment, when the white cells rise to a certain point.

We have had a few people ask about an address to send cards.  I will be able to post the address for the hospital on Sunday after he's admitted.  Until then send them to our home address.

If you would like to join us, we are having a fast on Sunday for Eric.

We would like to express our thanks for all the phone calls and text messages we've already received as we've been preparing for this.  There is nothing better than feeling loved and supported by so many.

Jamie Briggs