Finally here

After months of anxiety, lots of praying, waiting, and about 50 cans of various Lysol products, we have finally been admitted to the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit. We got clearance last Friday to be admitted. Bridger no longer has the Rhino Virus! I didn't dare blog before we were actually for fear of jinxing us. Bridger has been doing great. You would have thought we just arrived at Disney Land. I'm almost positive it was all nervous excitement, but he was bouncing off the walls, talking a mile a minute and telling everyone everything. After he ran out of things to say he started asking questions. He was climbing in and out of cupboards, on and off his bed, and running all around the room. And he is full of so much sweet love he has already told two nurses he Loves them. We have also explorer the floor and Bridger's favorite places are the video game room and the toy/play room.

The staff haven't wasted any time in getting things in motion. He is already hooked up to his IV, which will be a permanent attachment until we leave the BMT unit. His first medication was Keppra, which is an anti-seizure medication and he gets his first dose of chemotherapy tomorrow. They say Bridger may lose his hair as early as two days. They printed out a schedule for a typical day so that we would know what to expect ... wow. Its really non stop around the clock administering medications and checking vitals. I'm afraid there isn't going to be much privacy. I hope none of us does anything crazy in our sleep because I'm afraid we'll be on show.


The nurses are all very nice and we have already had some visitors. A family brought by a tote bag with things for Bridger. Their daughter had a bone marrow transplant, so they have a good idea what we are going through and what things may come in handy. The tote had a few toys, but also had an extra toothbrush, plastic silverware and a large, soft, fluffy bath towel. I'm sure the toys will be the least used of all the items. Thank heaven for good people that are in a position to show true empathy. One day we will be able to do the same.

Its really hard to imagine that we are finally here. Pray for us.



Saturday early evening we went to the Houston Temple. I thought it was gorgeous. It was so peaceful and comforting. We walked around and enjoyed the grounds for a couple of hours. It was by far the funnest and most comforting thing we could have done as a family at this time.


For this photo, Bridger composed the shot and set the timer all by himself. He was so proud.





This is one of Bridger's friends who came to wish us good luck one last time. They just happened to be wearing the same thing! She is so sweet and kind. Bridger will use the hat he was given often I am sure.