Mom received some great news yesterday from Dr. Wilson, her radiation oncologist. She will be COMPLETELY finished with radiation on Monday February 2nd. YAYYYYYYYYYYYY
She was so happy last night. She was bursting with the news and couldn't wait to tell me when I got home from work last night. Monday will be a celebration day!
Maureen
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
2 Weeks and a Few Days to Go!!
Mom is getting anxious to get radiation done and overwith. She had some blisters appear under her arm over the weekend. I received word from one of my blogging friends' on what to use on it. Actually, it was the bloggers' family member. Jane was in the hospital, so others were posting for her. I believe it was Moe that researched Jane's blogs for me to find out what Jane had done in this circumstance. Regardless, it was very much appreciated, and I can see that Jane really does have angels surrounding her!
Mom wasn't feeling well yesterday and looked pale. She had plans to clean out her closets, but decided that the recliner had her name written all over it. I was proud of her for that. At times she will push herself entirely too hard when it is not necessary. She now knows when her body needs rest and she will rest. She gained 2 pounds! Yay! Dad & I keep telling her she needs to gain about 5 more. She looks like a little doll. She is tiny!
She had a good visit with Dr. Wilson the radiation oncologist on Friday. They take pictures once a week and so far everything looks great for her. She sees her surgeon, Dr. Maly on February 9th, so I will attend that visit with her to ensure that Mom understands what they are telling her. When you are the patient, you get overwhemed; then Mom forgets what the Dr. told her. :)
We are praying for a good report from Dr. Malay. Please pray with us.
I took Mom & Dad to Pitt to see Brittany on Saturday. It amazes me how worn out they both get these days. Britt's apartment is on the chilly side, so we wrapped Mom in a blanket and had dinner. Britt cooked for us! She is an amazing daughter/granddaughter. Mom cries each time we have to leave her or she leaves us to go back to Pitt.
Not much other news to report. My brother had hernia surgery in Florida last week, so needless to say, Mom has been worried about him and wishing she could have gone down to help my sister-in-law take care of him. She has to take care of herself 1st, though.
I will keep you updated!
Maureen
Mom wasn't feeling well yesterday and looked pale. She had plans to clean out her closets, but decided that the recliner had her name written all over it. I was proud of her for that. At times she will push herself entirely too hard when it is not necessary. She now knows when her body needs rest and she will rest. She gained 2 pounds! Yay! Dad & I keep telling her she needs to gain about 5 more. She looks like a little doll. She is tiny!
She had a good visit with Dr. Wilson the radiation oncologist on Friday. They take pictures once a week and so far everything looks great for her. She sees her surgeon, Dr. Maly on February 9th, so I will attend that visit with her to ensure that Mom understands what they are telling her. When you are the patient, you get overwhemed; then Mom forgets what the Dr. told her. :)
We are praying for a good report from Dr. Malay. Please pray with us.
I took Mom & Dad to Pitt to see Brittany on Saturday. It amazes me how worn out they both get these days. Britt's apartment is on the chilly side, so we wrapped Mom in a blanket and had dinner. Britt cooked for us! She is an amazing daughter/granddaughter. Mom cries each time we have to leave her or she leaves us to go back to Pitt.
Not much other news to report. My brother had hernia surgery in Florida last week, so needless to say, Mom has been worried about him and wishing she could have gone down to help my sister-in-law take care of him. She has to take care of herself 1st, though.
I will keep you updated!
Maureen
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Playing in the Snow
Mom and Brittany getting a start to a snowman. This was one of Mom's items on her "to do list". Making a snowman.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Building A SNowman and Celebrating the Steelers
This past weekend, my daughter was home from Pitt. We got more snow over the weekend, so Dad & I went out to shovel the driveway yet again. Mom had been talking and talking of wanting to build a snowman, but Britt & I thought she wouldn't walk the walk when it came time! To our great surprise, Mom bundled up and the three of us made a snowman. Dad gathered some Steeler items; as they were playing the Ravens that night, we HAD to make it a Steeler snowman, of course! We put a Steeler scarf and hat on him and he is waving a Steeler flag. His name is Troy after Mom's favorite player!
The snow wasn't packing very well, but Brittany had me get some water in a bucket and she used that to get a good pack of snow started. Mom & I would have given up if it weren't for Britt being home. That is one more thing to knock off Mom's wishlist. She wanted to go to light up night in Pittsburgh and we did that. She wanted to make a snowman; done! Onward we go!
Her radiation is going well. She is extremely red, though. She has been putting cream on it, but it is also very itchy. The nurses told her to put Cortisone cream on it for the itch, but it isn't helping very much. I am going to have to do some research and find something else for her.
She found out yesterday when she picked up her Arimidex (medicine she must be on for 5 years, due to her diagnosis of breast cancer) that when she reaches the donut hole (gap in Medicare where you have to pay out of pocket) her medicine will cost almost $400 a month. She is already worrying about how she will pay for it.
She is so much more emotional than she used to be. She cries at the drop of a hat; I wish I knew what to do for her................ :(
I am going to look into the ACS and see if they have any programs that assist cancer patients with cash assistance to purchase medicine. She HAS to have this medicine. We wil figure it out, though. We always do.
Mom's chemo buddy, Jane, is in the hospital again. Mom says a prayer for Jane each and every night. Jane is going through a tough time right now, so additional prayers are appreciated!
When I have more news, I will update.
Love all of you.
Mo
The snow wasn't packing very well, but Brittany had me get some water in a bucket and she used that to get a good pack of snow started. Mom & I would have given up if it weren't for Britt being home. That is one more thing to knock off Mom's wishlist. She wanted to go to light up night in Pittsburgh and we did that. She wanted to make a snowman; done! Onward we go!
Her radiation is going well. She is extremely red, though. She has been putting cream on it, but it is also very itchy. The nurses told her to put Cortisone cream on it for the itch, but it isn't helping very much. I am going to have to do some research and find something else for her.
She found out yesterday when she picked up her Arimidex (medicine she must be on for 5 years, due to her diagnosis of breast cancer) that when she reaches the donut hole (gap in Medicare where you have to pay out of pocket) her medicine will cost almost $400 a month. She is already worrying about how she will pay for it.
She is so much more emotional than she used to be. She cries at the drop of a hat; I wish I knew what to do for her................ :(
I am going to look into the ACS and see if they have any programs that assist cancer patients with cash assistance to purchase medicine. She HAS to have this medicine. We wil figure it out, though. We always do.
Mom's chemo buddy, Jane, is in the hospital again. Mom says a prayer for Jane each and every night. Jane is going through a tough time right now, so additional prayers are appreciated!
When I have more news, I will update.
Love all of you.
Mo
Monday, January 5, 2009
My Christmas Present
As promised, here is the pic of Mom with the big red bow on her head! This was by far, my favorite Christmas present EVER!
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