Hickman line part 1

Well thats samples of blood donated to the Anthony Nolan trust for their current research projects.

Soon to get gowned up and consent forms signed ready for going down to x-ray after 1:30pm.

Hickman going in Tuesday!

Just been told that my Hickman line is going to be done on Tuesday and they'll let me home for my last night in my own bed before the ordeal begins.  Gotta think positive!!!!

Pre-checks done!

Spent a few hours undertaking standard tests.  Chest x-ray, ECG, lung function, loads of bloods, urine and MRSA swabs.
Just need to gets a Hickman line put in then I am ready to go medically. Emotionally I don't think you can prepare completely for this.
Just take a deep breath and try not to get bogged down in heavy and sad thoughts.

It's happening!

Going in tomorrow for a barrage of tests and x-rays.  We have been given the green light to go ahead with transplant.

Looking to admit me on Wednesday 1st August. Exciting times!

Attended the Freeman Cancer Care Centre yesterday with baited breath!  Low and behold they told me that they had a very good bone marrow donor and all we had to do was set a date - I couldn't really believe what I was hearing.


Obviously the risks are still there, and we'll have to manage them as and when they occur but for now the first steps in this process are good ones!


I hope to be in hospital at the start of August to start my conditioning before receiving the donor bone marrow a week later.


I won't look forward to being in isolation for 3-4 weeks and will miss my daughter so much it will hurt, but this is only a short term blip and we'll have the rest of our lives to enjoy together - will keep you posted!