Good morning everyone!
GREAT NEWS!!! Jenn had her 14 day bone marrow biopsy a couple of days ago and the results just came in and the news is... GREAT!!!! Her biopsy came back clean, so the Leukemia is in remission and now we just need to get Jenn out and about building up her strength so that we can move into the bone marrow transplant wing by the end of the month.
Today Jenn is feeling a little tired, but she is still committed to getting out of bed to take a walk and even to take a shower today. Jenn is on an inhaler for the fungal lung infection and so far that is the only thing that is still causing her to be nauseous. Her eating restrictions had been clear liquids only, but they removed that restriction yesterday a little bit and she is now allowed to eat full liquids today. Cream of wheat, ice cream and rainbow sherbet are some of the examples of what Jenn can eat now. It certainly beats apple juice, chicken and vegetable broth...
I also wanted to thank everyone who has sent well wishes and cards. Jenn absolutely loves reading the cards and feeling the love that everyone around the country has been sending her way. Jenn is a strong, strong, strong fighter and has been nothing but inspirational through this entire journey. She has humbled me beyond words (and for anyone that knows me, that is next to impossible...) with her courageousness and drive.
I wanted to point out one very important thing for visitors to see Jenn. Please keep in mind that Jenn has NO immune system at this point. So if you plan on visiting, please make certain you are 100% healthy and haven't been sick for over a week. If Jenn were to come into contact with even the common cold right now, she would be in trouble. So please stay at home if you were sick recently or have anyone in your household that is currently sick. Also, please use the hand sanitizer at the doors as you enter so that anything you might have come into contact with is killed with the alcohol before you enter the room. Thanks so much for thinking of Jenn health before coming to visit!!
Much love from room 5409 :)
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