Bone Marrow Biopsy

Mia had a bone marrow aspiration this morning. She did great and was smiling when she woke up from the anesthesia. What a trooper! - A Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration can show whether your bone marrow is healthy and making normal amounts of blood cells. (In DBA there’s no red cells being made.) Doctors use these procedures to diagnose and monitor blood and marrow diseases, including some cancers. - In Mia’s case with DBA, it’s recommended to get that procedure done every year in a half - two years. It was super fast she’s just a little sore where they poked her with a big needle on the back of her hip. A yummy brunch helped her to feel better!!

#186

What a LONG Benadryl nap...ready for spring break!

Blood Drive @ Santan Jr. High

Hi everyone, it’s Mia here! Today I got the opportunity to visit a blood drive held in my name at my old junior high school. The reason this meant so much to me is that these faces I was able to see today were sharing life.
I love shopping and hanging out with friends, family, and my dogs. I feel thankful each time I receive a blood transfusion and get to renew the opportunity to do these things for one month more.
There are many others that are blessed by blood donations in the same way, and I sincerely say thank you to everyone who takes a morning, afternoon, lunch break, etc., out of their day to extend the lives of others like me!
#DonateBlood #GiveBlood #SaveaLife #blessedtobehere

Transfusion #185

Thankfully looking forward to another 3 weeks of life! { Because of generous blood donors } some small victories todayincluded - the IV poke was super easy and I didn’t need a warmer on my arm, I didn’t take a benedryl nap even though I had benedryl, and we watched high school musical on a DVD player for old times sake! Also ... I received 2 units of A- blood...which is pretty rare but awesome! Feeling thankful - Mia ❣️ #DonateBlood #GiveBlood #DonateLife #HospitalLife #GiftofLife #GodisGood #prayers #chronicillness  #invisibleillness #DonateMarrow #BeTheMatch #bannerhealth #Kindness #Transfusion #Anemia #NeedaCure #CureDBA #Hope #Happy #beablooddonor #AlwaysSmiling #Pray4Mia #sweetgirl #SherriHill #ChronicallyFabulous #Match4Mia #MiasMarrow #MesaAZ #AZ #nevergiveup

#184

#184 done, just waiting the 30 minutes after

receiving blood where they watch you to make sure you don't

have a reaction. Finally feeling better thanks to 

blood donors and ready for the weekend!!

Fun fact: Mia received 1 unit of O+ blood 

and 1 unit of A+ blood this morning!

Remember to get out there and donate blood y'all!

Remembering Kwamie Lassiter

We have NO words for the sudden loss of @kwamie_lassiter42 @thekwamielassiterfoundation 💔 our hearts are broken for his family ... he was the best supporter of @bethematch as his son underwent a bone marrow transplant at PCH, and Kwamie was always helping others in the community and raising awareness for sickle cell anemia. He will be dearly missed. Praying for you Lassiter Family 🙏🏼 #neverforgotten #weloveyou #kwamielassiterfoundation #GodBless

Luis Gonzalez #183

During Mia’s 183rd blood transfusion today...she had a visit from Luis Gonzalez, you might know him as Gonzo, from the @dbacks ⚾️ He is helping Mia raise awareness of how important it is to donate blood via @vitalantaz - especially this Sunday at the @tempearts from 7am - 1pm... AND ... @bethematch will be there as well ... so you can donate blood and sign up to see if you are a bone marrow ‘match’ to Mia! Whew...what a busy day. When you donate blood, you also get a voucher for a free pizza from: @streetsofnewyorkpizza 🍕 *Did you know, that Gonzo is the one of the nicest guys ever?? He even face timed Mia’s dad —> swipe to see!! We are so blessed and thankful to have amazing people help us spread the word about saving lives! Be sure to look fir the story this weekend on @arizonasfamily