Betsy Day 0 [My New Birthday, April 11, 2018]They say its my NEW birthday. A brand new start to my immune system however it feels like just another Wednesday to me. Maybe all the gowns and lab coats, the big container being rolled into my hospital room or the seriousness of it all should set a different stage. It doesn’t change how I am feeling. Excited, relieved I am final at this place ready to rock and roll the next phase of this Stem Cell Transplant.
As the team does rounds in the early morning of April 11th I inform them they are making a major new dividing line in my life. A true before and after.
Remove stem cells from frozen container
I will forever remember this particular day before and after. Nothing will be the same for me. Nothing. It will be a new parting of the pieces of my life. No idea how profound it will be.
Thaw Stem Cells
I am simply stepping up to do my part. Completely my part and from there my body and this amazing medical team will do the rest.
Check
Professional Stem Cell Transplant office reads and confirms numbers to make sure those cells are in fact, Mine
Recheck
RN Blanca double checks the identification of the stem cells as mine.
& Triple Check as this step CAN NOT be undone
Stem Cells loaded into admin device and pumped into me
Life altering Stem Cells going back into my body. Took about 30 minutes in total to put back 10.4 million brand new Betsy produced cells
Top shelf care the entire way. Like no other.
5 replies on “Stem Cell Transplant Day”
God bless Betsy. U r so brave n courageous. I love ur spirit, ur faith, n ur Smile. I’m Nelly, a friend of Kathleen. I’m following in ur footsteps. I go into the hospital May 2 n transplant will be May 10th God willing. Continue smiling… u r very special in God’s eyes. I wish u the best!
Praying for you as well Nelly. All the best.
Wow! So interesting. Rest well Betsy!
So so so very exciting!
Thanks for chronicling your journey!
Much 🧡 and many 😘s
Happy New Birthday Betsy!! You’re courage is inspiring! Enjoy the attention and care you are receiving. 💓
5 replies on “Stem Cell Transplant Day”
God bless Betsy. U r so brave n courageous. I love ur spirit, ur faith, n ur Smile. I’m Nelly, a friend of Kathleen. I’m following in ur footsteps. I go into the hospital May 2 n transplant will be May 10th God willing. Continue smiling… u r very special in God’s eyes. I wish u the best!
Praying for you as well Nelly. All the best.
Wow! So interesting. Rest well Betsy!
So so so very exciting!
Thanks for chronicling your journey!
Much 🧡 and many 😘s
Happy New Birthday Betsy!! You’re courage is inspiring! Enjoy the attention and care you are receiving. 💓