S2Ep3- Deciding to move forward with transplant

Waiting is the Hardest (W.I.T.H Podcast 🎙)

Making the decision to go through a transplant is a difficult, if not heart wrenching, decision. How does one make the decision to go through transplant? Where does the peace come from to move forward with a life changing decision? This episode reveals insights that helped Sofia's family make this difficult choice. Other topics include: Sofia's mental and emotional state leading up to the transplant, donor match types, finding your support system, and preparing financially to go through the transplant process.

Chapitres

1. Bone Marrow Transplant is an option (00:01:58)

2. Sickle cell clinic community events (00:03:00)

3. Transplant turn of events: Mom's perspective (00:04:00)

4. Seven pounds misrepresents BMT donation experience (00:05:12)

5. Transplant turn of events: Sofia's perspective (00:07:11)

6. My brother, my donor (00:08:00)

7. Bone marrow match types (00:09:42)

8. A tap from God (00:11:55)

9. Preparing mentally and emotionally for transplant: A parent's perspective (00:12:30)

10. Making health priorities for your child (00:19:28)

11. Finding other families who have gone through transplant (00:21:00)

12. Support materials and resources for families with sickle cell (00:24:00)

13. BMT does not equal cancer (00:24:30)

14. Sofia's super extravagant room renovation (00:25:20)

15. Transplant prep: Home renovations (00:32:50)

16. Keeping your immunocompromised child healthy (00:34:44)

17. Transplant prep: Financial resource (00:35:34)

18. The beauty of the Bone Marrow Foundation (00:36:50)

19. Sofia's Hope (00:38:42)

20. Unique fundraising ideas (00:41:30)