Steve once again went into the O.R until they put Jessica under. The procedure was very fast. She went into the O.R at 0954 hrs and came out at 1004 hrs! Steve talked to the doctor about how it went and despite Jessica's curved spine the doctor did it in one puncture. They then took Jessica into a recovery room upstairs. She was very groggy coming out of it.
I crawled into bed with her so she would remain laying down. We prepared ourselves for the worse and remarkably Jessica has had no side effects...as of yet! I finally just let her sit up because she was so determined. We left the X-Cell Center two and a half hours later.
This is a picture of what her back looks like right now. You can see a little mark right near the bandage and also by my finger. That is were the bone extraction was. The bandage is covering the puncture where the Stem Cells were put in. We can take it off later tonight. We are to give her some Ibprophen to help with pain. Once again you can't tell that Jessica had anything done today. She is rolling around on the floor playing with her toys!...this make us VERY happy.
We had a chance to talk to the doctors and they said that they wanted no less than 2 million stem cells with over 80% vitality. They were able to get 10,800,000 stem cells from Jessica with a vitality rate of 92.4% ! This is very good news!
Now is the hard part...WE WAIT.
Steve just got back from getting us some really good coffee at a little shop down the street. Our plan is just to relax for the rest of the evening and cross our fingers that Jessica has no side effects.
We love you guys Steph. Isn't it great when life tosses you a bit of good news once in a while! Now lets pray our 10,800,000 little friends do their job! Hug yourself, kiss your baby and punch your husband in the shoulder for me! Can't wait to hear more good news! Steve Lawson
ReplyDeleteSteph and Steve,
ReplyDeleteWow- what a day ! Jessica is one strong girl, she is ready to show this world everything she has to offer ! We are thinking of you tons, and praying that the hours and days ahead will begin to lead Jessica and you both on the journey you are hoping for ! Love the updates, keep us posted !
Thibault family,
Ottawa , Ontario
Stephanie, Steve and Jessica,
ReplyDeleteWe are all sending you our love and keeping you in our prayers. What a trooper Jessica is and such a beautiful smile. One can't help but want to smile along with her but then give her a big hug......
Audrey and Ray Whittem and families......
Huntsville, Ontario
Our prayers are with you. We are in Germany too visiting our grandson.
ReplyDeleteGood luck, we are wishing you all the best.
Cathy and Mike O'Mara