Last Friday and Saturday, Parrish made it through two long days of stem cell collection. He was totally wiped out after Day 1, and with good reason. It took eleven long hours to get a little over 2 million stem cells. Saturday was not quite as long, and he seemed to do much better (maybe it also helped because he knew what to expect). Parrish had to return to UAB on Sunday for more labs, but after that they gave him a break. He managed to skate through the collection process without any blood transfusions which was good, and just needed some electrolyte replacements along the way. We learned yesterday that they collected a little more than 4.6 million stem cells. They need 2 million stem cells for one transplant, and the doctors like to freeze enough stem cells for a second transplant were it to be needed down the road. So, no more collection needed. Hallelujah! We should hopefully get the June transplant calendar soon, but are planning on mid-June for the transplant items to begin.
Poor little Ivey is still plagued by what the doctors think is just a really terrible stomach bug. (In case you are counting, we are on Day 8 of this...it has been a looooooooong eight days. I will spare you the gory details.) Our little guy has lost almost 5 pounds and is pretty pitiful. I almost ended up at the ER with him last night because of dehydration. Thankfully, we escaped that excitement. Today, he seems somewhat better, though, so I am hoping he is on the mend. Miraculously, no one else has come down with the bug (yes, I am knocking on wood!).
We take possession of our new house on Saturday, and the movers come Monday. So, between now and then, it is a mad flurry of packing, organizing and getting things ready for our new abode. The boys seem super excited about the new house which gives me peace about moving. Their excitement is contagious.
As you can see, never a dull moment around the Taylor house these days!
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