Lynne,
Firstly, your DD Rose's website is wonderful , she is beautiful and the photos are amazing.Her story was told in pictures and words so loving.I was in tears reading the journey and also felt your love and joy as well as sadness along the way. What a tribute to a courageous little girl - she is a truly gorgeous and so brave.
At 39 this year, I was called upon to be a bone marrow donor but unfortunately ( well fortunately for me) I was pregnant and was unable to do so at that time.They told me they would take me off the list until I finished breastfeeding or year after birth anyway.They didn't tell me any details though. I have been on the list for several years but only notified the once.
I agree anyone who makes the decison to donate organs, bone marrow,stem cells or even blood is doing a wonderful thing.Thank you for bringing it to our attention.It is close to my heart after my father had a stem cell transplant - (like a bone marrow) one of his 6 siblings was a close match.
Lynne, thanks for that. I had no idea about an age cut off but it has been years since I registered. It was in 1990 or '91 and I was in my early 20s. I have never been contacted as a potential match for anyone in that time.
I often wonder what a difference it would make to the world if everyone who was able to be on the register took the opportunity. Although bone marrow donation is not a simple procedure, it can be the only hope for some who have not been lucky enough to find donors within the immediate family.
I agree with Trish ... your daughter's story is amazing. I hope she continues to go from strength to strength. And on a more personal note, I love her name. It's always been my preferred choice for a little girl.
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