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Week of 1/29

by Lani Brumley
2/8/2024

This was an eventful week!  I had my first lab check on Monday and that went well. My levels were above threshold, so I didn’t need any transfusions that day. I returned on Wednesday to have labs rechecked and I received 2 platelet transfusions to prepare for my egg retrieval procedure... [READ MORE]

Week of 1/22

by Lani Brumley
1/29/2024

Another week down and this one was definitely not the easiest.  I started my fertility treatment last weekend and it’s going exactly as planned. Fertility meds are no joke! I am up to 4 injections a day right now and hopefully will be done by Wednesday (1/31). I had 2 follow... [READ MORE]

Week of 1/15/24

by Lani Brumley
1/22/2024

Update for the week of 1/15:  Thank you for those of you who are following my journey navigating the ins and outs of life with aplastic anemia. This week was eventful with many of my treatment plans solidified. Currently, I have blood levels checked twice weekly at Fred Hutch, as both my... [READ MORE]

Week of 1.8.24

by Lani Brumley
1/13/2024

I want to start off by expressing my gratitude for my community that has supported me through this completely unexpected life event. I could never have imagined the amount of unwavering love I have received from so many people in my life.  My goal is to post weekly updates so that... [READ MORE]