Today is the day! We have officially started the stem cell mobilization process.  We spent the afternoon at the clinic where I received 4 GCSF shots. The GCSF shots will be given for the next four days (16 total) to increase the production of stem cells and help move them into the bloodstream for harvest. Similar to the Neupogen shots I received after chemotherapy, there is a high likelihood that these shots will cause bone pain especially since only one shot caused pain previously. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to get all the extra cuddles possible from the little ones tonight. 

We also pulled the PICC line today! I cannot wait to take a shower without a huge wrap around my arm— but unfortunately my carefree showers will only last one night. Tomorrow, we will spend the morning at Interventional Radiology for placement of my Hickman line so the covering in the shower will continue.  Then, after surgery, we will head to clinic at another location for 4 more GCSF shots. It’s going to be a full day from 9am to 6pm. 

A lot of hard changes will be happening in our home over the next few days. I plan to update soon, but want to spend as much time with the kiddos until then. Terry is officially my full time caregiver and is on unpaid time off from work. Thank you for everyone who has already helped us by providing meals, prayed for us, or sent some good vibes our way.  We are definitely going to need all the love we can get over the next few months. It’s game time, baby.