August 22, 2014

I cannot even begin to thank everyone for their continued prayers, Facebook messages, emails, cards, texts, and the financial gifts that have been made to my campaign. It all means the world to me, not to mention elevating the stress of how we were going to cover the costs of transplant.

So far contributions will cover two months of our rent. Our apartment is exactly what we needed, fully furnished, laundry in unit which is critical for continuous clean towels and of course my limited supply of pajama pants that actually fit :), parking in a secure garage, all utilities, and CLOSE to Virginia Mason, which was a necessity. The manager of the apartment building and her family were actually from Lewiston when she was little, and she is a second cousin of Eric's good friend Toby who was in our wedding. I think it is a sign of being in the right place at the right time!

August 14, 2014

We have a Seattle address, and mom just got back from sticking the fridge, pantry, freezer and paper supplies. It reminds me of moving into my first apartment.....complete stress!!!!!

August 9, 2014

Update on care: my blood sugars are constant in the 80's, creatinine clearance normal between .77 -.85, and INR I believe is at1.25, close to getting off last IV. I am having trouble getting the extra fluid they pumped into me off, but they figure that will start coming soon. Right now I am up 35+ Lbs and my skin looks like it is going to pop! It has to start shedding, the discomfort is horrible!

We are working on my weekly med box today and update at each appointment. Met with the dietician today, and I have to stay away from salad bars and raw meats and fish (sashimi) and undercooked eggs for 2-3 months. Lots of veggies, fruits and lean meats. I really won't have to deviate from how I already eat ;) They still want a lower fat and sodium diet so I don't tax out the new kidney to my heart. I've got this!

We are currently looking for a different place to move into when we have to be out of the hotel.

July 22, 2014

Thank you, thank you, thank you, to everyone who has donated to my fund! After our trip to Seattle this last Thursday and Friday, it hit home just how close we are, and how expensive this journey is going to be. Typically $1,500 - $3,000 a month to live in the proximity to the hospital we need to be, Parking passes at $200 a month or $20 per day. Lunch alone at the hospital cost Eric & I $20, and then there are the meds...oh so excited about those meds, a small price to pay though for the rest of my life being mine. I am so ready!

We met with a different surgeon than last year, and he says I am the patient every surgeon wants. That made me even more confident that this is going to go well. We have now met with two out of the three possible surgeons who will perform my transplant, and I cannot be happier with our choice to go to Virginia Mason.

I am still working on my "About Angie" and will post soon. As it was I wrote this 2 days ago and just now posting. Thank you all again! Your generosity means the world to me!!!!