Hunter’s Final Stem Cell Injection
January 28th, 2008
Hunter is sleeping away after his 3rd spinal, which is the 5th and final stem cell transplantation. He was given extra medication to get him sedated enough to complete his last injection. He fought them hard so he had additional shots to calm him enough for the IVs and transplant. He was on a monitor to keep up with mainly his heartrate but they are also checking his vital signs periodically. His heart rate was holding steady in the upper 80′s, lower 90′s so they were able to unhook him from the monitor. He is still receiving fluids. He will get around 4 bags of saline since he hasn’t been able to eat or drink since breakfast. When we got our lunch which was McDonald’s yet again, he got the bag from the dresser and was digging in there trying to locate his lunch. When he was unsuccessful at that he found a sippy cup that had a swallow of milk and I had to trade him for an empty one. Hunter wasn’t allowed to have anything to eat or drink for 6 hours prior to the procedure because it was too dangerous. He has been stuck a total of 21 times due to IVs, attempts to insert IVs, lumbar punctures (spinals), a sedative shot, and a blood draw. Hopefully he won’t have any more sticks for the rest of our time in China. They had a team of 5 nurses to put his IV in today and they had to go get Kitty from the 18th floor who was Hunter’s nurse when we first arrived to put the IV in. Thank God for Kitty she got the IV the first time every time with Hunter. Before the treatment, the doctors came in this morning and Hunter is responding to the LED-like light and doing well. Remember we leave Thursday as do Carl and Paul who I have been corresponding with through e-mail since before either of us had made it here so lets pray for a safe return and for continuing of progress for he and Hunter along with all the people here who have travelled from several other counries. Thanks for your support and comments. I will update this blog before we leave and will continue to post his progress when we get home for those of you who want to keep up with the little guy.
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1. Aunt Sarah -favorite :) | January 28th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Glad to hear that all is going well with Hunny Bunny, though I’m not suprised at his progress, I think he could see more than he was letting on to bein with…..little shoot, anyways, thanks for the birthday mention for Nick, he had a blast, and loved his John Deere cake, he enjoyed all of his presents, two in particular..a “monser chuck” from unkie Shawn and new underwear, they are “lightnin’ makeen” so he says, now if he will just take the hint!! The boys are fine, rotten as ever. Charlie talks all the time now, though he doesn’t say many actual words. All the boys have been sick, three weeks ago Jerry had a throat infection, two weeks ago Nick had a double ear infection, and last week Charlie had an asthma episode, but they should all be well by the time y’all(KY SLANG) get back. Well, just wanted you to know I was thinking about you guys, have a safe trip home,
Love Ya, Sarah
P.S. MOM, Dad has a new line for company…”don’t mind the house, I’m not a housekeeper and the ole lady’s in China. Ha Ha Ha
2. anna marie | January 28th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
well kids lookin good . hang in there prayer force going loves and nigel and lil buddy ryan and ray adn all ove rthe place are praying . keep faith and hugs that lil guy tight . see you soon and i willl always keep reading these things even when you are home becasue great grammy may be right down the road but until she gets a wheelchari that runs good and the sunshine can;t go much ha. and ashl;ey i know i am just step great grammy but huntersgreat grammy is no longer with us and i knew her so well in church and all in the past and you are like a grandchild to me and i have always talked to you like gramy and loved you dear.so ha guess what great grammy teehee. hugs sweet anna marie
3. Katie Corkern and Connor | January 29th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Hi Ashley and Hunter! I”m so glad that you both are doing well and all the injections are over. I am so excited that he is gaining some vision! It’ll be exciting to see what the next few months hold for little Hunter! I’ll keep yall in my prayers as you travel home in a couple of days! Hugs and prayers!
Katie
4. Karen Loi | January 29th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Wishing you all a safe return and Keeping hopes that one day soon Hunter and Nick can play together that would be so nice to see… Hunter riding the riding toys and helping Nick tare them up opps i mean fixing them… I just can’t wait to see them play together. I know nick can’t wait too… Be safe and get home safe…
Hope to see you all soon…
5. Paducah Stricklins | January 30th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Hunter and Family: Our cousin, Lydia, is currently with you in China receiving the same treatment for her ONH (please give Lydia and her mom a big hug from us!). We are so thankful for Hunter’s progress and pray for his continued improvement. You will also be in our prayers as you begin your journey back to Kentucky. Thanks for your blogs–they are truly heartwarming and inspirational. You are in the prayers of other Kentuckians!
The Paducah Stricklins
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