check-up time...

Kaidan had her oncology check-up today. It is a strange and new emotion for me to feel such anxiety about getting her labs done. I didn't fully realize how stressful it would be as each appointment gets closer.

Everything looked great! Her blood counts are good. They are in the normal range, but still on the low-normal end. That should just keep getting better and better. She has managed to gain a little weight, even with the stomach issues, so that is awesome. We are going to have her seen by a pediatric gastro intestinal doctor just to check things out. Hopefully we can figure out what it is that is causing her so much grief. We are also going to be watching her blood sugar levels to see if that is possibly what is causing a bit of blurriness in her eyesight. Other than that she is in great shape. It's so nice to see her growing and doing things that all the other kids can do. She is regaining her strength nicely.

The rest of us are doing well too. We are recovering from the holidays and getting back into a new school routine. We bought a house in December and we are settling in. The girls just started the new school today and I know they will do well. I'm struggling because it's such a different experience than school they have gone to for so long....so, so different. (Mrs. Westover or Mrs. Winkleman, if you are reading this, please email me.)

Other than that there isn't much new going on. Kaidan's next appointment is in February so I'll update again closer to then unless something new comes up.

Happy New Year!

Kaidan's check-up...

Kaidan had her check-up with oncology yesterday and everything went well. We will do it again next month. I had a lot of anxiety, more than I thought I would, but it went really well. All her counts are great and we are going to try an antacid to see if that will help her tummy issues. I'll keep you posted, but Merry Christmas!

Well, tomorrow Kaidan turns 8!! She is so excited. She is doing well for the most part. She's having a bit of trouble with her legs (ankles and knees) and she often has stomach problems, but she's going to school regularly and feeling pretty great!

I don't even know what to say about her upcoming birthday. I can't believe that she is turning 8! She's growing up too fast. We are lucky to be her parents and we love having her spunky attitude in our home (most of the time)! She is a good girl and we love her very, very much. We are so thankful that we are celebrating another birthday with her and we hope she has the best year ever!!

She has an appointment next Tuesday, the 8th, to have her blood counts checked and to see the oncologist. She will have monthly appointments for a year.

In other news, we are buying a house!! We are really excited and hope to close mid-December. It will be an unorganized Christmas this year, but we are so, so excited! I'll keep you posted.

I will update again after Kaidan's appointment.

fun, fun, FUN!!!

The "end of chemo" party was a success! Everyone had a great time, especially Kaidan. I'm so glad that we are beginning a new chapter of life, chemo free.

We are so grateful to everyone of you that were able to make it to the party. We appreciate that so, so much. It was a lot of fun, so thank you! A BIG thank you to everyone who helped make the party happen as well. We couldn't have done it without you.

Kaidan's next check-up with oncology is the first week of December...I'm sure as that time nears it will be nerve racking.

Thanks again! We love you guys!

the big PARTY...

If anyone who reads this website that would like to come to the party, but has not gotten an invitation, please email me for the party details. I have sent out the invites, but I'm sure I forgot some people...sorry. I tried to remember everyone, but I'm still thinking of people that I forgot. So, if you are wanting to come party with us next Saturday, Nov. 7th, drop me an email and I'll get you the info. mysteejsuds@hotmail.com Thanks!

Everyone is doing well and we're getting excited for trick-or-treating!!

flu shots...

Porter had his 18 month check up today, which was great. He's a healthy, happy boy! Then...everyone had to have flu shots. Preslee, Cash, and Porter all got the regular flu shot and the H1N1 shot. They were not happy, but they did well. The person who was the most unhappy was Kaidan, she had already gotten the regular flu shot at her last clinic visit, but since they had the H1N1 available today, I decided she may as well get it (after I called oncology and made sure it was ok). She threw a fit like I've never seen before, but in the end it was fine. On the way home she told me that she was just unprepared and that is why it was hard.

Anyway, it's all done now, so hopefully the flu doesn't get us this year. Especially Kaidan, she deserves a year off.