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How are your arms this morning after all those vaccines? I remember the day after feeling like I was whacked with a baseball bat on both arms. But it was short lived and round two wasn’t nearly as memorable. You’re turning into such a young grown up. Hehe. Your new immune system is maturing Nicole. Soon, you’ll be an adult…again. 😅.

It is quite amazing that we can switch our blood types, isn’t it? I’m also now 100% of my male donor’s DNA in my blood. That is what we want…showing we no longer have our old, defective immune system at the controls for our health. So basically about 15% is our donor’s DNA with our bone marrow/blood cells. The other 85% is still us in body and soul! ☺️ We are chimeras, having 2 sets of DNA. Though I’ve mentioned before my husband prefers the definition (in Greek mythology) of a fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail! 😂 Ah well, either way we’re magical creatures…walking miracles.

Thanks for the positive update, Kat!

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Lori,
I love your husband's fun definition. I posted in the other thread i am 100% donor and now a Y chromosome at 6 months, so I am a man my doctor said!!!
Also, the vaccines, so far nothing!!! I woke up, had a cup of coffee and headed out to what i found was a 3-mile walk. I was told the side effects I may get, but by God, my fellow and i said no way. My blood pressure yesterday was 106/66 at my visit. Almost always low, but lower.
One more thing, my sister stopped by with my cat, in her live forever cedar box. That bag i am not opening yet.
I asked my sister if she is having any treatments beyond her chemo for the ovarian cancer. She said no, nothing. She is using food, holistic and integrative medicine ideas. I wanted to know to possibly understand her more. This sort of site may be something she never accepts, for me, it is a chance for each of us, to ease the road for another by sharing our experience, strength and hope. This means listening to all points of view.