I remember her first transfusion very well. The day and night before she had several bloody noses. While she was eating blood started flowing. While she was sleeping blood started flowing. Then she received blood and all the bleeding stopped.
Tuesday night I commented on how pale Jemma looked. Her energy was a bit low, but in general she felt pretty good.
We waited four and a half hours for the blood to arrive yesterday. In total we were at the hospital for nine hours. One to wait for the blood test results, four and a half to wait for the blood and three and a half to receive the transfusions.
You and your family are in my thoughts, Julie. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI realized how important donating blood was after my mother went through a few transfusions herself! I'm glad the transfusions are making her feel better. What a long time to have to wait in the hospital, while I'm sure your used to it by know I'm sure it can still be frustrating! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to see such an immediate response and improvement.
ReplyDeleteHi, you recently commented on my daughter's blog (www..nomoreadventures.com) and I must tell you reading about Jemma is both encouraging and a little scary all at the same time. Encouraging to see her pics and how well she is doing, scary because 13 blood transfusions already???? Yikes! We thought Delaney was going to need her first about a week ago but she turned around. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
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Hopefully that was the last blood transfusion she will ever need. I'm glad to hear that Delaney recovered without needing one.
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