Today, I drove out to Pensacola to bring C and Baby S home. I was able to wear a mask and snuggle the little bundle of joy and happiness … hold her, rock her, admire how she’s grown, tickle her toes …
It is a happy day, and I am a happy Auntie.
Thank you for all of your support, prayers, well-wishing. You have been wonderful.
The battle is not yet won, we’ve simply gained a point.
Baby S had chemotherapy on Tuesday, with the follow-up treatment today. She will rest at home (unless complications arise) until next Thursday, when she will go to the clinic for another follow-up treatment. One more treatment the Thursday after, and then they’ll measure the mass.
- IF it is responding in what they consider an appropriate manner, she will then endure another hospital stay for three days while they give her a second 4-hour session followed by three more follow-up treatments. THEN we will schedule surgery.
- If, at the measurement, they do not feel the mass is shrinking enough, they will schedule surgery immediately. No need to put her through the additional round if it is not going to shrink the mass enough.
- AFTER the surgery, Baby S will undergo four more rounds of chemotherapy treatments (12 weeks). And then, we wait and watch and keep a close eye out.
Please, keep Baby S and her family and loved ones (and those that love her) in your prayers. We all appreciate the extra boost of love and support.
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ALSO …
Our neighbor was rushed to the emergency room late last night, suffering from a stroke. It was discovered that she had an aneurysm, and it had burst. We were told she’d be gone by noon, and there was nothing to be done.
Her husband (Chris) requested a second opinion. The second opinion neurologist told him that if she made it to midafternoon, IF the bleeding stopped on its own … she MIGHT live. She MIGHT even have some semblance of cognizance and movement. We are praying for Angie, Chris, and their son (John). Please, help us lift her in prayer.
And, as always, if you don’t pray … please, positive vibes and warm thoughts are ALWAYS welcome.
xo