Like everyone else I was disappointed by the news that transplant patients were not yet approved to receive the vaccine, this was especially shocking because the news was the opposite up until now. I feel like I'm in the movie Groundhog's Day where you repeat everyday over and over... for me that is right down to the sweat pants.

My husband has been VERY protective of me during this time, I think he is still pretty traumatized by how sick I was before transplant and wants to make sure nothing like that happens to me again. I am happy that the vaccine is Messenger RNA and not a live vaccine so at least he can get the shots and one of us can be safe.

Until we are approved for the vaccine I'm determined to keep my beautiful kidney safe at any cost. I'm am beyond blessed to have gotten this second chance at life from my living donor!!! I feel like I've been able to make it this far and trading a few more months in isolation for a chance at long life is a small price to pay.