Thanks so much Rosemary, happy I found your group. To your first question, I was absolutely not prepared. I was gearing up to start peritoneal training the following week and awaiting the supplies to arrive at my home. Remember all of the research, reading, webinars, support groups were mainly focused on dialysis because of the anticipated time frame. When the call came at 10pm the nurse asked if I was interested. As at that point it was a virtual match, there was a chance I could come home without a kidney. I first asked her could I sleep on it and get back to her tomorrow—WHAT WAS I THINKING? Of course I came to my senses quickly when I was told to be at the Transplant Institute by 1:30am, which was 1.5 hours away. So I packed my bathing suit and cover up—where was I going? Along with a bunch of unnecessary items. And the rest is history. My advice, make a list of what you will want and need to bring to the hospital and have those items ready to go. Who knows how long you will be there, you will want a few personal items. Thanks for listening.