Second Birthday (aka Transplant Day)

The transplant is done!!! This morning, Cris had to have a blood transfusion before the transplant since his hemoglobin levels were really low (it's a side effect of the chemo and radiation). Before they do a blood or platelet transfusion, they give him tylenol and benadryl. Any other child would have fallen asleep because of the benadryl, but not Cris. He had another dose of tylenol and benadryl right before the transplant and I thought that he would become drowsy with the second dose of benadryl, but not Cris. The doctors and nurse all said that they have never seen a child go through 8 days of radiation and high dose chemo and have this much energy on transplant day. They couldn't believe that he continued to talk and play throughout the procedure, something they all agreed was extraordinary. Hopefully, his recovery will be equally exceptional and he will be able to come home before September. So far, so great!

Adina