Dillon has completed his transplant!!!!
There are not words to describe the intense relief, joy, and gratitude I am feeling right now. I have chronicled today with pictures......
Today is Dillon's second birthday....not the one that started his life....but the one that will continue his life. We are forever grateful to the family who donated the cord blood of their child to make this day possible for ours.
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| take a look at this IV pole (whom remains nameless) there are currently 5 pumps |
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| Dillon watching the doctors as they prepare for the cord blood cell transplant |
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| This is the bag of cord blood/bone marrow cells. It is 52 cc, which is less than 1/4 cup |
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| Dillon's very busy IV pole with the cord blood hanging...see the red tube? |
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| the nurse is hooking up the cord blood tube with the central line that enters into Big D's heart |
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| See the red flowing through the tube...the first cells are almost to his body |
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| It took about 45 minutes...and the bag is empty |
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| This is the very end of the cells going into Dillon's body...almost done |
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| Hooray!! Transplant complete and sleeping peacefully |
Oh my gosh I somehow didn't realize this was the day. What an ordeal and Dillon looks in complete bliss at receiving this gift of life. Big hugs to all tonight. Love Aunt Marilyn
ReplyDeleteCelebrating, thanks for the real time snap shots that was amazing and scary at the same time. We love you.
ReplyDeleteWe have prayed with you, cried with you and read the blog to stay informed. We are glad to be celebrating with you too. We also love the pics. It makes it easier to understand how huge this is. We're still praying.
ReplyDeleteYee haw!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful day!
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