So today has been one week and one day since my donation. I went back to work last week, well, Thursday didn't go well as I had mentioned in my last post. Friday I felt much better, and worked from home. Saturday I think I was probably close to 90% normal. I do sports photography on the side, and went to shoot a Major League Soccer game that night. By the end of the night, I was getting a little worn out, but it was late so I kind of expected it. Sunday I attended church and then didn't do much else the rest of the day.
Every day I still wake up and immediately think about my recipient. Any day now I'm hoping they get the uncomfortable aches of my cells taking over, which would be great news for them as this would indicate engraftment.
DKMS called me again today to check on me. I was happy to report that I'm feeling tip top! I still have a slight rash around the needle mark for the return line, mainly from where the tape was. No aches or pains any more though. They mentioned that they do not get any kind of automatic updates from the recipients doctor, and reminded me that they will contact them at the one month mark for a status. I will be so anxious to hear how things are going. I think I'll set a reminder on my phone for April 24th!
I still feel kind of strange now that everything is over. I guess it hasn't fully hit me what I've done, since I can't put a face to who I helped. I know it was a huge impact for them, as I was the only one that could help, but it just feels strange right now. I guess that may be why I was really hoping to be able to meet them some day, so I could see who I helped. Perhaps they will send me an anonymous letter or card, and that will help. I have been trying to think of what to send them.... I absolutely want them to know how excited I was to be able to help them, and how much I hope they are doing better. I also want them to know that I hope their family is happy and enjoying time together, which is kind of stupid, as I'm sure they are ecstatic!
I think I'll start working on a letter to send them.
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