Second Injection
January 10th, 2007
Today was Adrian’s second Stem Cell Injection. As usual we all woke early and prepared for the day. I started by opening the blinds hoping to see a blanket of white snow, not today. . . Adrian was in high spirits this morning and didnt seem to nervous about his injection, even with me by his side trying to convince him that the needle is 30cm long and as thick as a finger.
We sat around for most of the morning waiting for the nurses in green jump suites and masks to come get Blaz. Like the first injection he was in and out within 15-20mins. The whole injection is a simple procedure; he basically gets a local anesthetic in his lower back, just above the tail bone to numb the pain. Then in the same spot gets an injection with Stem Cell. They call it a lumber puncture.
Straight after this they say its best to lay on your back for 6 hours. Itmust of felt like 6weeks for Blaz, not being able to move, but as usual he did it and with little complaint. During this time he got his IV drips, the ones that help the Stem Cell and we just chilled out. Nothing to fancy at all. He got a mild fever but it was nothing worth raising an alarm over.
Mum and Adrian are both asleep a stone throw away. I’m kind of in another room, well the same room but a different section, using the light from the hall way of the hospital to write. There no curtain to cover the door, so my hands and awkward sleeping positions come in handy. Which im off to do now, its going to be fun, someones snoring.
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1. Sue Zacherl | January 10th, 2007 at 7:33 pm
Hi Nathan, you probably don’t remember me, I’m your dad’s cousin Snjezana, Anita’s sister. (Everyone knows when I say Anita”s sister.) I was at Joe and Lily’s and I was reading Adrien’s blog, Joe and Lily keep us up to date with Adrian’s progress.
I just want you to tell your mum that I think she is an amazing person as are you and your dad for doing all that you do. I cannot imagine what any of you are going through but I commend you all for being so strong and supportive and I want you all to know although we don’t see one another our prayers are with Adrian and all of you.
I look forward to reading updated blogs and am confident that the news will be positive.
Best of luck and care. Say hi to your folks for me.
2. Dave | January 11th, 2007 at 6:59 pm
So good to read ur blog mate. You are a good writer mate…consider it for your occupation..ur very good.
take care dude.
3. Uncle | January 12th, 2007 at 12:20 pm
How about some photos of you guys and the living/sleeping quarters so as to give us a better idea of the tight room you guys are confined to. Say hello to every one, God Bless from Uncle.
4. Sue Lo Russo | January 15th, 2007 at 10:50 am
Hi to the Blaz’s,
Hope you are all in good spirits .A funny thing happened as we were driving along M5 yesterday. Saw this car overtake then we got a call on Joes mobile and it was Ivan. He was coming back from a job out west and as we chatted he gave me this web site address. So good to get the upto date progress from Nathan. Well done. Great to hear all is well and so I will be in touch for Adrians Birthday. Love to you all.
From the Lo Russo’s xoxox
5. Sarah Burgess | January 15th, 2007 at 10:19 pm
Hi Nathan, Di and Adrian! Thanks for your updates Nate! everyone back home is reading them and are happy to hear you guys have settled in and are looking after yourselves..
Love u all, Sarah. kiss
Im on night shift atm and meant to call you tonight to see how Adrians ct results came out? but time got away and its prob too late there now.
Keep us all posted with them latest. chate soon
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