quick update

hello all -
almost two weeks has passed by quickly since the last posting .... filled with MANY appointments, tests and consults during the week and socials on the weekends.

Dec. 10th - our PET was ok; not much change from the Nov. PET - no more receding, but no growth really either. The chemo's work is done. Now it's the transplant's job.
A week of labs, tests, consults, throw in a head cold and bad case of flabitus (?) in my arm, piano/violin recital, three holiday parties, and a snow storm ..... 10 days passes quickly!

We have an appointment with Dr. Meehan on Thurs. and should have our plan laid out then. ALL these test results (PET, x-rays, blood, urine, heart, lungs, dental, PAPS.....) play an EXACT piece of the plan. As well as meeting with many potential members of the team (transplant dr. and nurses, radiation oncology, infectious disease...) that's why it's not quite so simple as giving an admit date)

Most importantly!!!!
Dec.17th - Doug harvested!!! and it went great!! It really is absolutely amazing all that is about to transform out of this!

More to come later in the week
Enjoy the sparkles in the snow or sun shining from the sky , where ever you are
Lots of love-Pam