Day 50.

Today (Wednesday) is a big day for us. Day 50. That's half way to 100, in case you need some help with your math. Half way until home. Did you hear me there...HALF WAY HOME!!!!! We've gotten to the half way mark after the second transplant! YAHOO! Not without more than enough excitement. Ups and downs. And lots of being worn out and tired and ready to go home...right this second. But with each day, Mary is getting stronger. And 100 is getting nearer. Events of the past couple of weeks...

...Four days at UofWMedCenter.
...Pulled Hickman Line because of infection.
...Days of sitting at the SCCA getting antibiotics and hydration through IVs because of a lack of a Hickman.
...A PICCline is put in to replace the Hickman.
...A HUGE cheer for antibiotics and hydration from home!
...A sad goodbye to the end of case rate starting today... :(
...Me going into anaphylactic shock. That one was a big concern to Mary's doctors...I've been a wired-chimp ever since from the meds. Icky stuff.
...Lots more hair on Mary's head...To match her boys.
...Even more pictures of said hair.
...And even more being homesick...This one has been the worst, I think, for both of us.
...Several games of Phase 10.
...Many movies and probably more naps.

Thanks for your thoughts, prayers, and encouraging words that have gotten us this far! We know they will continue to carry us through the next 50 days.