Testing for Transplant No @

Yesterday was the beginning of transplant number 2. Simon and Dave had to be at the hospital at 7:30 am for the series of tests Simon needed to make sure all systems are working and there are no problems. He had x-rays, bloodwork, hearing tests (yes chemo affects the hearing) and Marriana had to go in for her bloodwork too. They test them from every virus known cmv, hiv and make sure they are both healthy and okay to give and receive. Marriana was very anxious and worried. She was screaming "No mommy don't let them do it". They put numbing cream on her arm and when they did poke her, she didn't even flinch so I know it was all anxiety and fear of what would happen. My heart breaks to think about the two days of harvesting her. But overall they both did really well. We wait now until next weekend when Simon is admitted to start his first 3 days of Chemo. He will then come home for 2 weeks and be admitted on the 17th until he is 100% donor cells and can come home. Marriana starts her shots on the 17th as well and will be harvested on the 21st and 22nd. Simon will receive her cells the day before Thanksgiving. So, please keep us in your prayers. I will try to keep everyone posted as to how things are progressing. God Bless you all. Love Tracy and David