Stem cell harvest.

Tuesday started off good. Did my bloodwork and white blood cell count at 1.1, that means we can possibly start with the stem cell retrieval. The second test was completed to see number of stem cells in blood sample. The results were ok but not great. Volume of stem cells low, 40, but started with stem retrieval. With the lower number this basically means that will take two days to complete stem cell harvest. Started with stem cell harvest and nurse's completing task having a tough time getting stem cells to seperate from the the other cells in the blood. What was explained to me was the blood was basically clotting. The nurse's said that the multilpe myeloma blood cells can be very sticky and the stem cells kinda bond with the cancer cells. I'm lucky enough to be one one the individuals who are proving to be one of the hard case's. The good news from what I have understood is that the neupogen is still kicking in and should help with this. Unfortunatly due to complication will likely take 3 days to complete stem cell harvest. Will also need a blood transfusion when done so it does look like Friday before I am able to get home. For any of you saddists out there, if you haven't allready guessed, I still get to stick myself with needles, horray! Not much going on tonight, going to lay low, feeling kinda crappy. Got a real dirty headache, pretty sore in my hips (look like I should have a walker when I'm moving around), and just feel real worn out. All that I'm feeling is normal. You are all in for a treat because Kim was taking pictures, this is the machine used to complete the harvest. Well tomorrow is a new day and we'll see what it brings us.