Just The Beginning

Well yesterday officially began the transplant process. I checked in then went for a blood draw that took 2 sticks to complete (yeah fun). I then met with the nurse practioner that did a complete physical and TALKED ALOT! We then met with the transplant nurse, Jackie, who gave us a ton of information, explained to us how everything works. This place is a machine, a well run business. Everything is color coded (we are on the Red team), we have our own mailbox that MUST be checked daily. Every Friday we are given a schedule for the following week that is quite detailed in that it gives the time, place, who you are meeting with, how long the meeting will take, and what you can expect. It is absolutely amazing.
We found out that my donor is a 46 year old female that lives in the US. My blood type with go from A positive to B positive. Funny huh....
The boys are doing great. Dominic has informed us that he wants to live here and never leave. The Hutch School reminds me alot of Penn Charter, very small, very nurturing. David only has 1 other child in his class as of now-we are hoping for another soon-he told us she is very smart and is from Chicago. I think he likes her. They take alot of field trips and there is alot of reading. Dominic has his loose tooth that is not making any progress but finally convinced him that the tooth fairy (or ferry as Dominic likes to call her) will find us here in Seattle.
Sunday we had a wonderful luncheon at Julie & Rudy's house. The food was great, of course, and so was the company. I can't remember the last time I saw Joyce, Charlie or Stephen or Eric for that matter. See, this disease works in mysterious ways in bringing family together. For that I am so grateful. I may not be so grateful tomorrow after the bone marrow biopsy & possible spinal tap!!!
Miss Heather came by(my sister's best friend who lives here locally) on Tuesday with a slew of children in tow. She brought enough desserts that I will not have to worry about losing any weight!!! She is an amazing baker-don't tell my Mom... She will be over for Sunday dinner & I am welcoming her with open arms for any visit we can get. She is a ray of sunshine & I think I love her!
I am off for another 4 hours or so of testing and consultations. Will post more....
I love all of you. Thank you for all of your support and well wishes. It means the world to me...