Taylor just finished his second treatment. It went smoothly. The process if very tiring for him. His arm/vein twitched a few times. When the suction is withdrawing the blood sometimes it bumps up against his vein and gets stuck. Kind of like putting your hand over a vacuum hose, it stops the suction. The nurses say this is normal, nothing to worry about. They slightly readjust the needle and continue the treatment.
We found out today that the plasma replacement that is mixed with his blood and put back into his body actually IS human plasma. It is not straight plasma but a combination of plasma and a substitute. A little confusing...but we are figuring it out!
Also, there will be several blood drives this next week in Taylor's name. I will post more information when I receive it from the people coordinating it.
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Lauren thank you so much for taking the time to make these posts. Please do let us know more specifics around the blood drives, and any other way that we can be of support back here at home. Also, has anyone set up some kind of fund or anything in his name? With what we are going through with my nephew, we are seeing that it can really get out of hand financially while traveling, and going through treatments. You are blessed with good insurance--AE has one of the best. I know there isn't much that can be done from here, but if there is a need that can be met, or a challenge you are facing up there, please let us know. We love you guys. Praying for both of you during this time.....Staci Cook
ReplyDeleteStaci, there is not a monetary fund set up. All that we ask is for others to donate blood. Blood will benefit many more than just us.
ReplyDeleteThank you