Dr. Burt, Blood Center, Friend!

I met with Dr. Burt.  He gave me his final warnings: he's done HSCT for 68 CIDP patients, and 200 other autoimmune diseases.  His warnings were, he hasn't had anyone die from this but it's still a possibility, I could become sterile and not be able to have more children, I will lose my hair, but it will grow back.  In the next breath he said, not to count on the transplant as a form of birth control and that he wouldn't pay for my child's college education if I were to get pregnant.  ;)

He asked if I or Jesse (who's at home) had any questions or concerns about the transplant or process.  He then grabbed my hand and told me that he's going take great care of me and not to worry.

His nurse, Paula, stayed back for a few minutes to discuss everything else (prescription pickups, forms that I filled out, test results from Monday, etc.)

I also went on a tour where I will have my stem cells harvested.  

The best part of the day was finally meeting a fellow transplant sister, Kristan.  She also has two little boys the same age as David & Daniel.  We've been texting with a few other ladies for several weeks now.  A blessing to have a stranger become a friend during this crazy journey of getting my life back.