Normal week #3

• Sept 4-Thursday- Brody and I spent the morning at home. I made a phone call to my oncologist office today. I have started to have some fluid retention mostly in abdomen area and lower legs (ankles). This started over the weekend with my right leg being more noticeable. I have not taken the time to read all the side effects of the 3 chemo drugs they are giving me. Only because I thought it might make me a little bit of a hypochondriac. I broke down and read if edema was a side effect. Yes it is and was recommend to report to your doctor. After speaking to the nurse she recommend having a sonogram to my right leg to check for a DVT (Deep Vein Thrombus). These can develop in both the deep and superficial veins of lower extremities and cause the greatest risk by becoming a PE (Pulmonary embolus). I happy to say that I was negative for this!!! People who are at greatest risk of developing DVT's are those having major surgery (post-op), who have sustained a MI (Myocardial Infarction), may occur with the use of oral contraceptive drugs (especially in women over age 30) and with cancer patients.
• Sept 5-Friday-Brody and I were up early and off to work and daycare. My sisters daughter had her tonsils out this morning. I went in early so I could be her nurse. It is amazing how well the little ones do. Tim has been bothered by headaches and sinus infections, so he also was off early to see a ENT (Ear, nose and throat) doctor. We need to say thank you to the Mars family for allowing Olivia to get on the bus at their house this morning since we could not waiting around to see her off. She thought it was great. By the way today is Jay & Tami's 10 year anniversary. Wishing you a happy one. We will still be going on our 10 year anniversary vacation but a little later than planned. I must thank Diane Newth for the surprise she sent to me at work, it was beautiful in may ways.
• Sept 6-Saturday- MY BIRTHDAY- Now the first question on all your minds is how old is she? I guess that will have to remain my secret, unless you can figure up from my last post or from the comments on my post. Brody twisted Tim's arm this morning and got him talked into taking him along to haul hay. Olivia and I made Blueberry Zucchini bread and muffins. I got the recipe from Sheri (sister-in-law) after she made some and I love it. I have had several visitors today. Tami and Laurie came by to chat. Nancy Henry and Braden came bearing a birthday gift. You always have great taste. Bev Heinen surprised me with a decorate birthday cake. God continues to send his blessing though all of these friends. Tim and I went to Topeka for dinner and a movie but out of 22 movies to choose from we didn't care to see any. We had a very nice dinner at a little Italian Restaurant and I ordered Carrot Cake (one of my favorites) for dessert. We then did a little shopping. Katie Niehues came to the house and entertained the kids while we went out. I would like everyone that sent cards, called, or e-mailed know that it made my day.
• Sept 7-Sunday-We all got to sleep in until about 08:30am this morning. The most of the day consisted of enjoying the great outdoors by helping Tim out at the shop. The kids got to drive around their gator and play with some puppies. It seems that my kids think that their grandparents have the coolest things at their house. St. Patrick's Parish held their Sunday mass at 06:00pm vs. 08:00am with a outside service. Olivia and I really enjoyed this and she thought it was fun sitting in our lawn chairs. We did have a few rain drops fall on all towards the end to mass. We invited Grandpa Ron and Grandma Loralea into our house to help celebrate my birthday. You were correct Bev the kids loved blowing out the candles.
• Sept 8 - Monday- Last week Thursday evening when I was getting Olivia ready for bed. I told her that is was her last day of school this week. It is amazing what kids remember. When I went to get her up this morning for school. She said: " You told me I had my last day of school and don't need to go!" I was able to work today and keep pace with the others. I do get tired at the end of the day but who doesn't. Mary Jane Engelken brought over some comforting chicken noodle soup. That will be best for after a chemo treatment. Thanks so much.
• Sept 9 - Tuesday- Brody was not ready to get up and going to daycare so early this morning. All the other morning he is up and ready to go. I think my kids have their morning routine mixed up. They are up early on weekends and want to sleep in through out the week. After work Tami, the kids and I all went for a walk. The evening was gorgeous. It was fun to take a peek at the inside of the new Corning Community Building/Library. I received a card from my cousin Jon and Angie Curtis family that included a gift card for i Tunes. Thanks for the music.
• Sept 10 - Wednesday- Off to work I go, I owe, I owe! Seems that I have been able to complete my normal number of workdays this week. This is good because tomorrow I'm off to K.C. for my fourth chemo cycle. The last few weeks have gone by so fast that I can't believe that it time for another treatment. Ugh! After work Olivia and I went to a jewelry party at Julia Bergman house. Girls and jewels!