Has it been one year already?

Well, almost.  August 23rd is the actual one year anniversary of my stem cell transplant. But on this day last year, I was at the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center for the second day of stem cell collection.  Today, I was at Dana-Farber for my childhood immunizations. I had 5 in all:

• DTaP
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hib
• Meningococcal
• Pneumococcal

Now that's 6 but it came in 5 shots - 2 in one arm, 3 in the other.  Ouch, ouch, ouch - my arms are very sore:-(  However, since they are not live vaccines, I won't suffer through the flu-ish symptoms that often accompany vaccinations.

Other news from my visit with Dr. A:  no news is good news!  My myeloma remains quiet and I remain in remission, thanks be!  My white blood cells and my platelets continue to hover on the low side but this seems to be a part of my 'new normal.'  Next month - my Zometa infusion, but I am done with the pantamidine, and will soon be done with the acyclovir and folic acid.  It will be good to be taking fewer pills every day!

On a different note, Team Multiple Miracles has surpassed its goal of $10, 000!  We are at $10, 385 and the donations continue to arrive.  The love, support, and generosity are truly overwhelming.  My family and I feel blessed and so fortunate to have such an outpouring from our family, friends, and colleagues.  I know the funds raised for the MMRF will be well-spent, as 90% of all donations to the MMRF go directly to research. Someday, before we go over the rainbow, there will be a cure!