Friday, July 23, 2010

Cleared for Take Off

Great news!  My heart passed the secondary testing, including a right heart catheterization pre and post fluid bolus.  This helped the doctors establish that my heart should be able to cope with the stressors of the stem cell transplant.

I am cleared for the transplant!  We are full speed ahead!  And, I will be home tonight to kiss my babies.

Thanks to everyone for your messages of support.  They mean the world to me.

11 comments:

  1. Oh Holly, so happy to see this post. Somehow I just felt you were going to get through this. So thankful you are this far along with the process. And very happy you will be home with your guys tonight. God bless. Bonnie

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  2. YIPPEEE YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    WE LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!
    RICH, ALICIA, SOFIA & AVA

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  3. Dear Holly, I'm glad Amy was there with you and am so glad for the good news! Es

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  4. This was great news, Holly. Just like you to make it exciting until the end (just kidding)So glad you are coming home! Love, B

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  5. Holly,
    Great news! So happy to hear it went well and you get to come home to see the boys. What you are going through is unimaginable and yet so many people are living through this stuff. Your wonderful spirit will carry you to a great recovery.
    Always thinking about you, Donna

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  6. YAYYYYYYYY Holly!!!!! Way to go! We knew you could do all this!! Have been computerless for a few days, so rushed in the door to check your blog. You continue to inspire us and make our days happy!! Mary

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  7. So happy to hear your news Holly. Hope the transplant is a success. I also see docs at Northwestern,so I am inspired by your story and your strength as well. Take care of yourself.

    Suzanne

    p.s. I just updated my blog after months of non-posting. http://suzsjourney.blogspot.com

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  8. Sounds like things are going well. Just wanted to say hi and let you know we're thinking of you. It cracked me up, your story about Despicable Me. I share custody with my son and when I miss him I watch Phineus and Ferb. We really don't leave the kids when we are away, do we?
    I'm really excited for the outcome. Glad you're able to enjoy a little of Chicago while you're there. You are very inspiring and look forward to a great outcome for you and your family.
    All the best,
    Karen

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  9. Holly- congrats on your passing your heart tests so you can proceed with full speed ahead. We are happy you can get home for a while with family before your next big step. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wil G

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  10. Holly,

    This is such great news! I'm so happy to hear you are so far along in the process. Sending positive healing thoughts your way.

    Hugs, Alicia & Sherman

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  11. Eveyone at the barn is soooo happy for you!!! We miss you & are pulling for you.
    Lots of love,
    Chris, Jack & all your Tartan Farm Friends

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