Roller Coaster

I think it's safe to say that these last few weeks have been a roller coaster ride! With some last minute changes in the treatment plan, we are trying to refocus on the upcoming transplant. Last week it was finalized that Meredith will be the donor. The date is likely August 7. We won't know until about a week before the transplant. Margy is undergoing at least 8 rounds of plasmapheresis to remove antibodies that she developed to foreign B-cells. The goal is to remove enough of these antibodies before the transplant, lessening the chances of rejection.

So, things are underway! It has been a long time coming, and with great patience, we finally made it! Margy is in Baltimore now and started her pre-transplant protocol. Margy had her pheresis catheter placed on Tuesday and the operation went very well. Her first day of plasmapheresis was a bit rough, but they are making necessary adjustments to her treatment so that she will tolerate it better. Aunt Sandy is staying with Margy this week. She brought a whole cooler filled with homemade dinners, jams and baked goods. Thank you Aunt Sandy! The torch will be passed to Aprille when she arrives on Monday.

It's been a long journey so far and there is still a lot ahead. We thank our friends, family, and people we have never even met for your continued support and generosity. Please keep praying for a successful transplant!