This morning, Jo passed her allergy test to see if she would have any allergic reaction to the Horse Serum. Personally, I'm still a little jet lagged, so I didn't make it over to the hospital until 9:30am. Jo said that at 8:30am, about 15 doctors came into her room. Most of them just watched while Dr. Childs spoke with Jo. He is the transplant expert here at the NIH, but he also plays a lead role on the overall Aplastic Anemia team.
Dr. Young has also been by to visit. Dr. Young is the lead guy for the entire research team. He is considered one of the foremost experts on Aplastic Anemia in the world. We have heard is name many times in our various travels over the past year and it was neat to finally meet him.
Jo will get her PICC line about noon. PICC stands for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter, a clear plastic tube, about 20 to 24 inches long that will go up her arm and into one of the major blood vessels leading into her heart, used to administer medication and retrieve blood samples. For the first time in over a year, Jo will be able to go a full week or more without getting poked.
Later today, Jo will receive her first dose of the ATG. Dr. Young described the first day or two as a "little unpleasant". We'll be the judge of that!
3 comments:
Jo & Tim
I just wanted to wish both of you good luck and know that you are both in my prayers and thoughts. From what I have read in Tim's blog this is not going to be easy or fun. So Jo keep your chin held high and your beautiful smile on and Tim I pray that you will have the courage and strength to stand there and watch and be there when Jo needs you. You are both very courageous people and God has a definite plan for you we just don't know what the plan is right now. Love and kisses for Anna. Stay strong in love and faith.
Dee(Ottawa, ON Canada)
Hi Jo and Tim, Just last night a group of us who have been dancing many years were talking about all the joy you have given to us thru the dances that you write. We were also wishing we knew how to contact you while you are here in DC. We live just outside the city. This morning I found this link on 5,6,7,8 mag. FATE. On behalf of my friends and fellow dances, we wish both of you nothing but the best of health and happiness. Our prayers are with you and your lovely daughter.
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