Transplant Day -4...a good day

Good Evening,

Just a short blog tonight for you all with some photo's as promised...

Today's chosen art...by Phoebe

Its been a really good day here today and Phoebe has received two doses of chemo, with temperatures regulated, the doctors and nurses are really pleased with her. Phoebe has one dose of Fludarabine tomorrow and Wednesday and we then have a day of rest for her on Thursday, ready for her transplant on Friday.

During Phoebe's last transplant, Rob received the stem cell donation but decided not to use all of them, there are such an amazing number of factors to consider when using the stem cells. Phoebe is recieving her donation using the same donor from her previous transplant, she is a great match for Phoebe..ironically they are different blood types!!! something most of us would think imperative ...but you need to go into further detail of the bloods to understand this....Ade's far more knowledgeable in this arena if you have any questions.

This time around Rob is planning to give all of the donation we receive. In Phoebe's previous transplant not all the cells were used for scientific reasons...this time Phoebe will be receiving as much as is donated..this is where all the changes will begin along with the effects of the chemo. These usually start to occur around two weeks following chemo. So far so good, we just continue to take each day.

Here are some of the Photo's from the last few days...

Chosen picture for Saturday which Phoebe painted herself.

Chosen picture for Sunday, here Vicki painted the star...thanks hun, glad you enjoyed it!!

Here are the girls, from the left Estelle, Andrea and Helen looking lovely in their protective pinny's and gloves doing their impression of Mrs Overall from the BBC's series Victoria Woods - Acorn Antiques...we did have a good giggle
bless them.

Estelle and the girls showing her homemade cakes for Phoebs.


Ade working very hard!!





Here is Phoebe's first attempt of taking a photo of her Mum...pretty good effort I reckon...erm just maybe a bit further away next time!!!

Having a cuddle...aaah!!

Thanks again to Estelle and her Mum for the lovely cakes and thanks also to our friend Jackie who has also made some wonderful homemade cakes and sent them with Mum...thanks for all your kindness...Bless you!!

Dedicating our blog tonight to Leanne who is 30 today!! Congratulations and Happy Birthday Leanne hope you have had a great weekend in York sweetie xxxx

So folks, trying for an early night tonight...
Rest easy too,
Much love
Lynn, Ade, Phoebe and Spirit Eleanor xxxx