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Success after IF
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We have a trasplant date!
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I have a big update and explanations on the blog. But, we were shocked to find out today (after our very long conference with the transplant team) that Kate will be admitted in 2 weeks.
Deep breaths.
I'm totally freaking out about this b/c I've been thinking Kate would be a September transplant.
Our schedule is as follows:
August 9 - admission, place central line
August 10 - start chemo
August 18 - collect donor's cells, day of rest (no chemo) for Kate
August 19 - transplant; Kate's first birthday
Yes, you read that right! Kate's "re-birth" will happen on her first birthday. While I'm sad she will spend her birthday in the hospital (and that her party is cancelled), it is very surreal to think that exactly one year after I met the sweet baby girl that forever changed me, she will get a second chance at life.
So, I'm currently in hand everything over at work, figure out what we need for a 6 week hospital stay, and get everything else ready mode!
I can't believe this is happening so fast! Thank you for the continued thoughts and prayers! Kate wouldn't be heading to transplant so quickly if it weren't for her amazing donor that has been so responsive! I pray that we will be able to meet him as soon as we are allowed to exchange information (typically 1 year post transplant)!
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Re: We have a trasplant date!
This kicks AZZZZ!!!!
Hooray for an awesome donor who's on the ball and ready to roll.
And I think it's a super cool sign that it's gonna fall on her birthday.
I'm sure it's overwhelming that it's happening so fast.
Kate's got SOOO many people pulling for her.
T, P & J continuing!!
Total score: 6 pregnancies, 5 losses, 2 amazing blessings that I'm thankful for every single day.
Wow, that's so soon! While I agree it stinks that she will be in the hospital on her first birthday, it is really amazing she is given the second chance she needs on her first birthday!
Kate, you, your dh and family are in my thoughts and prayers. What and amazing and terrifying time for you guys.
(((Hugs)))
Wow! Wonderful news! Still sending tons and tons of good thoughts her (and your!) way through all of this!!!!!
Hannah
My mom and I were just talking about how it sucks she'll be in the hospital for her birthday, but that has got to be the BEST 1st birthday gift ever. The gift of life!
Hugs, my friend. I am here for you all every step of the way!
After 2 rounds of IVF & 2 rounds of FET, we were blessed with identical twin girls!
Wow what amazing news! continued prayers sent that everything goes perfectly!
This.
You all continue to be in my thoughts & prayers every day.
TTC since 2005
missed miscarriage nov 2006- 4 failed clomid cycles-
3 failed femara iui cycles-
moving on to IVF oct 2011
ER nov. 7th
tansfered 2 blasts on 11/10
lots of +hpt!!
beta #1 on 11/21= 50.4
beta #2 on11/23= 90.8
another miscarriage 12/23
moving on to Round 2 of IVF with an auto immune dx
ER 4/23-retrieved 12 eggs
ET 4/28 3 transfered
Beta #1- 356
Beta #2- 870
"When it comes to sleeping, whatever your baby does is normal. If one thing has damaged parents enjoyment of their babies, it's rigid expectations about how and when the baby should sleep." ~ James McKenna, Ph.D., Mother Baby Behavioral Sleep Center, University of Notre Dame
BFP with no treatment!
Wow, just amazing. And it's all happening on her one year birthday. I continue to pray for you and Kate to get through this (and your DH.) It will be tough being in the hospital that long, but you can do it!
I am just so, so happy all of this is happening!
This brought tears to my eyes. The fact that her transplant will be on her first birthday is definitely a sign in my eyes!
You guys will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers!!
Whoa! Excellent news.
I'll be praying every step of the way.
Make use of the hospital volunteers all you can, and here's to success.
amazing, amazing, amazing...i am so thrilled for you and Kate I can't put it into words....
so much love and prayers with you guys!!
Joey, Ronnie, and Audrey,
my awesome IUI 30 week twins, and my surprise miracle
LOVE my SAIF ladies
This is wonderful news -- and what a wonderful way you have of looking at things. Can I also take this moment to say I completely admire the strength which which you have faced Kate's illness? Your daughter is so lucky to have you as a mom. And we moms are all lucky to have you as an inspiration.
I am thankful every day for my miracle after infertility.
And thrilled to be pregnant again after FET!
This such amazing news!!!!! I will continue to pray for your family!!!!