I wanted to say thank you to everyone who took the time to both start and to respond to this post. It may not be the most current thread, but getting information like this when you need it is always helpful.
My husband is about to start his journey with an autologous stem cell transplant and we have 4 kids at home ranging from 7-17 years old. All information is good information right now, and any insight is appreciated. Thank you.
And to each of you, I hope you and your loved ones are happy and healthy and enjoying each day.
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Calal - Name: Calal
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Husband
- When were you/they diagnosed?: Sept 2016
- Age at diagnosis: 47
Re: Transplant & recovery with very young children at home
Calal,
I wish you and your husband the best as he undergoes his auto transplant. I had my auto transplant last May and, while I do not have younger children, I have a lot of younger nephews that visited. I made it though the transplant and the 100 days after without any fever or complications outside of a rash that was not caused in any way from interaction with children or any others.
The couple of helpful suggestions I can provide is to make sure that your husband has a clean environment anywhere he touches and goes, including the cars when he is going to his appointments. My wife would make sure everything was cleaned everyday and that any children visiting would have their hands washed before entering the house. Also, important is to make sure that the cars that your husband goes to appointments afterwards are wiped down before he gets into the car.
I feel that May and the summer months are more conducive to having children around because the children are not in school the entire time where bugs can be spread. Also, I would advise making sure that everyone knows in the house to clean the door knobs and sanitize their hands during the first 100 days, and also to have your husband's food separate so that is not touched by any of the children.
I know that all the precautions create a lot of work, but it's a lot less than having to go back to the hospital because of a fever.
I wish your husband the best.
AC
I wish you and your husband the best as he undergoes his auto transplant. I had my auto transplant last May and, while I do not have younger children, I have a lot of younger nephews that visited. I made it though the transplant and the 100 days after without any fever or complications outside of a rash that was not caused in any way from interaction with children or any others.
The couple of helpful suggestions I can provide is to make sure that your husband has a clean environment anywhere he touches and goes, including the cars when he is going to his appointments. My wife would make sure everything was cleaned everyday and that any children visiting would have their hands washed before entering the house. Also, important is to make sure that the cars that your husband goes to appointments afterwards are wiped down before he gets into the car.
I feel that May and the summer months are more conducive to having children around because the children are not in school the entire time where bugs can be spread. Also, I would advise making sure that everyone knows in the house to clean the door knobs and sanitize their hands during the first 100 days, and also to have your husband's food separate so that is not touched by any of the children.
I know that all the precautions create a lot of work, but it's a lot less than having to go back to the hospital because of a fever.
I wish your husband the best.
AC
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Aclinkboca - Name: AC
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Myself
- When were you/they diagnosed?: Dec 2015
- Age at diagnosis: 46
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