Day +23

Yesterday, on day 22, Brett had some cells. Ekkkkk

We were told our consultant let out a huge 'yes' when she saw the blood results.
White cell count 0.6 and Neutrofils 0.3.

I was very mature and cried!
It was a bit of a relief to say the least.

No one knows if the cells are Brett's or the donors but that's a situation every transplant family has to live with.
The blood test that determines the real success isn't done for a few weeks and takes 3 weeks to get the results. So we all know that 'big one' is further down the line.

I'm just happy that Brett has cells and I believe they are the donors.

The test that had been sent off for an emergency check - isn't back yet because it's Christmas !!!
So you start thinking 'sod it' he has cells, let's be happy.

Today, I virtually pounced on the poor doctor who had just come on shift and luckily he must have had a psychic premonition as he said as I walked toward him in the corridor "I'm just looking now"

He said 'Today's bloods are down a little'
I thought - cue internal panic/hysteria -
"but the Neutrofils are the same so that's good, that's what we look at"
I said repeatedly "so your happy, that's good, so your happy?"
I thought - Sarah you sound like a neurotic muppet, shut up
"yes we're happy"

I walked away feeling on top of the world even though white cell count down to 0.4
But Neutrofils stayed at 0.3.

The Neutrofils have to be 0.5 or above for 3 consecutive days before Brett can be allowed out of strict isolation. Today is Saturday, Christmas day is Tuesday ! It's looking like its going to be a very quiet Christmas with him in that room, but hey who cares.

Blimey I'm not asking for much Santa, just bring me more cells. Please.