Day 21- Jack is Home!

Jack with all of his medicines

It's been 3 weeks since Jack's transplant, and his blood counts have been continuously improving so the doctors let him leave today! He has officially en-grafted and his doctors say that things are going well so far. He is feeling well- a bit nauseous and tired, but those are common side effects of many of the pills they sent him home with- 12 bottles in all! We are still working on a system to keep them all straight- he needs to take most pills twice a day, certain ones 2 days a week, some are two pills once a day, others as needed...you see where I'm going with this :) The doctors suggested spreadsheets and since Jack is so good with excel, that's what we will try first.

Saying bye to Mayo

Jack will begin his daily trips back to Mayo tomorrow. They will be checking his blood numbers to make sure he doesn't need any nutrients or blood products, and they will be making sure that everything is going according to plan. Since he can't drive quite yet (due to medications) he will always have a "buddy" take him back up to the hospital. As the summer goes on Jack will begin having fewer restrictions on his diet, driving, and ability to go out in public. For the next few weeks though, he plans to take it easy.

Thank you all for your support through the past 4 months! Jack has had so many prayers, positive thoughts, helpers, cards and games sent his way and we certainly appreciate it. Thank you!