We're all here in Laurence's room. The doctors decided to proceed as a stem cell transplant.The stem cells engraft faster than bone marrow and the process is easier on the donor.
Paula's process started at 6 a.m. She had a port installed in her neck similar to the one Laurence has. From there she went to another department for the apheresis process where Paula gave blood from which they extract the stem cells. The blood is then counted to determine how many stem cells were produced. If there is not enough, she will give more blood tomorrow.
Paula is a little sore but she is comfortable. Praise God! The actual transplant over to Laurence will happen in the next couple of hours. It is similar to getting a blood transfusion. It takes about a week for the cells to get acclimated to Laurence's body before they will begin producing their own cells.
Thanks for your prayers knowing that Laurence receives Paula's stem cells with ease and grace. Blessings.
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all of team green is praying as well as his ND family...give him our love <3
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