Laurel's Update

From Lo's Blog:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 6:44 PM, CDT

Well, I gave the nurses a run for their money today....the bells and whistles were going off all day!
Good news is...........I had double the amount of stem cells they needed!!! Awesome!! I told the doctor to give my extra to someone else that may need them, but apparently they can't do that.... :)

So, it's all a go except for a tooth that has flared up lately. They need to make sure all is well in my mouth before I proceed. Tomorrow morning I'll be heading to the University of Iowa Dental Dept. to have it checked out. If I get the green light from the dentist then I'll be admitted to the hospital tomorrow. If not, then we go to plan B....what ever that may be?

Pretty tired tonight so I'm signing off for now, but not before I tell you all how much I love each and every one of you. I have you tucked in my heart very tightly.

I'm not sure if I will be able to actually write after tonight, but I will be having someone let you know what's going on.

Thank you for your prayers and love.

Laurel

PS For the non squimish....I had a few pictures taken today of the "stem cell spinner" and machine...and my "happy stem cells".

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 7:09 PM, CDT

Laurel has been admitted to the hospital!!! She and Paula (love you!) went to the dental clinic this morning and she had no, I repeat, NO infection in her tooth (thank you all for your prayers). They filled the tooth and she headed for the hospital to begin the next chapter in her healing.

She had an EKG and tonight they will be putting in the PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter)line - really great cause it can be used for long periods of time with fewer problems, and then, start the chemo. I know Laurel will continue to update, as she can, via a friend or family member.

There is so much in my heart to say, but this is my sister's journal and she wants to share with all of you, ASAP, what is going on, so I will sign off. Thank you all for your incredible love, prayers, and support for Laurel.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 8:17 PM, CDT

JUST IN.............. No chemo tonight! Situation at the hospital, no chemo meds anywhere in the hospital, oops! Don't like to say that word around the medical facilities, but someone messed up!

Laurel isn't sure now when the chemo will start. She did get her PICC line in place, so that's done. Maybe tonight can be a night of rest before the treatment. Let's hope so. More later!