Sunday, March 23, 2008

Happy Easter

So this was Reagan's first Easter! She was absolutely beautiful and Kaden was the most handsome boy! We celebrated Easter at Wade's parents yesterday. They had their egg hunt. Unfortunately, both of my kids were totally into doing something other than the hunting. Kaden got a few eggs and he was off running and playing. He had more important things to take care of. Reagan basically sucked on one for 15 minutes, which was totally fine and made for some adorable pictures! We went to both of my grandparents today and spent time with my family. It was a glorious day!

Wade's Dr. Appointment

Wade went to the doctor this morning and after doing all of his tests, two more spots were found. One looked as if it was already there and has just grown big enough to see. The other, which is close to his diaphragm, appears to be new. They were unable to see it if it was there before. So, now we will wait for another six weeks to see what happens with these new spots. At his next appointment, a decision will be made to decide when to start chemo. So, yes, chemo is no longer an option. More will be discussed at the next appointment in six weeks to decide how and when the chemo process will begin. By them waiting the six weeks, it gives them a better view on the next cat scan and will help to guide their decisions for the chemotherapy. They are very small spots - somewhere around 2 to 3 mm. Of course we can only pray that the spots would not grow and that no more would appear, but only time will see. Wade is doing okay. He of course is upset, but he's hanging in there. So, we will continue to keep you updated on future decisions. Please continue to pray for Wade's healing. And one more note, my aunt, Tina Cullum, has been battling breast cancer for a while now and is currently in the hospital with complications. Some spots in her lungs have grown and a new spot was found on her liver. Please pray for her and her family as well as she begins a new chemo drug and continues to fight so hard!

Monday, March 10, 2008

By the way...

Reagan is finally in her own room. I know, I know. Why hasn't she been in her own her room yet? Well, we just have so much stuff and our house is just a little small. I say, we, meaning Wade and his toys. Her room has the computer, Wade's guitar stuff and his video games, etc. So we finally got the baby bed from my parents this weekend and she is officially in her own room. Her bed set is adorable. You can see it here: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2743521. Now, we just wait to decorate. I say wait, because we've been discussing buying a new house. It's just talk right now, but we're really anxious and excited about it. However, our house has so many great memories. I grew up here, met Wade and got married while in the house and had 2 beautiful babies while being here. It would be sooo hard to leave. But good new is, I'm hoping my parents will be able to get it back. That would make me feel so much better. But, only time will see.

So anyways, back to Reagan, she loves her new room and her new bed. When we got it assembled, we put her in it and she just bounced around like crazy and laughed her little laugh. She's been in a playpen in our room so it has to be so much more comfortable and roomier!!! However, it was a little hard for my little baby to be so far away from me. Sure it's nice not having to tiptoe to use the restroom or go take a shower so we wouldn't wake her up. But, just so strange not having her right next to me to check in and make sure all is okay. Our little girl is growing up way too fast!

Under the Weather

So it's been raining all day long. It's the type of weather where you want to stay in bed all day long. Well, I did it. I took off work and I've been in bed all day long. However, I'd like to know who says, "At least when you're sick you can stay in bed all day long." Normally, taking a nap is never taken for granted. I LOVE to take a nap and will never turn down the opportunity if it is given to me. But today, I have felt HORRIBLE! I took the kids to Sharon's today (babysitter) and I went to the doctor. Yes, I probably should have gone earlier since my symptoms began Thursday with my right eye nearly closed shut. I am one who a lot of times believes medicine is all in your head. If you think it's working then it's working. And the other way around too. So, I naturally think I'm going to ride this one out and it will eventually get better. I'm becoming a pro at getting pink eye so I think I can beat it like nothing. I was so wrong. It only got worse. It's horrible! It not only hurts in my eyes, but my entire head throbs. It hurts to lay down. Matter of fact, it makes it worse! The doctor gave me two eye drops...one is antibiotic. The other is an allergy drop. Then of course she prescribes an allergy pill. A grand total of $100 at the doctor today. Lovely. I knew there was a reason I usually try to wait it out. Do you know what $100 will buy? I can think of two important things off the top of my head...5 jumbo packs of Huggies or about 9 containers of formula. Oh to think of the possibilities!

So, though the weather outside is a good day for sleeping...it's definitely not a good day when you're feeling a little "under the weather".