Day Zero

Full of goodness !!

Today Anabelle had her Stem Cell Transplant. This was basically a 3 hour infusion of stem cells harvested from an umbilical cord from Slovakia. The cord is from a male donor and shares the same blood type as Anabelle. It also has a high amount of stem cell content. One thing no one as really mentioned is the smell. Throughout the whole process and even after it Anabelle has a blood smell about her, similar to that smell you get when you open a sealed joint of beef from the supermarket!!!. A nurse had to sit throughout the process and take observations before during and after to ensure that there was no adverse reaction. We are pleased to say there is no adverse reaction. She is still on her concoction of anti viral drugs administered via infusion. She no longer wants her 200 ml of water which we have been told is expected. Her neutrofils and Platelets have steadiliy been decreasing  (Neutrofils are one type of blood cell that help fight infection and plaelets are blood cells that assist with clotting and help to stop bleeding).
Her temperament has improved over the last couple of days and it has been good to see her smile and play again. Now we have gone passed day Minus 2 we have to gown up upon entering our room. At least we are able to get out unlike Anabelle who is stuck in the room.


Yesterday we had additional support with people looking after Anabelle so we took the opportunity to walk up to Camden Market for an afternoon out. It was good to get out and sample some decent street food!!!.

Passing the time!!!



Fatty at Camden!!!