I had a appointment with my OB on Wednesday and the baby sounded good. We bombarded the doctor with all kinds of questions about what may or may not happen over the next couple of months, questions about her philosophy on things, how she normally performs procedures, and all kinds of things. Poor thing should have cleared her morning schedule to talk to us - we took up so much of her time. I have so much time to just research all kinds of things on the internet - I probably read TOO much and then ask too many questions! Ha! She answered everything (with a smile), added an iron pill to my regiment, and sent us on our way.
Today I did the gestational diabetes testing (they test everyone these days) and should find out the results on Monday. We have an appointment with the high-risk pregnancy doctor in 2 weeks and then a follow-up with my OB the following week.
Grandpa got the results from the chest x-ray and the CT scan and both came back normal so the cancer has not spread to his lungs or lymph nodes respectively. This was a proactive measure to make sure we were not dealing with something even more complex so we are considering it good news. Radiation will begin two weeks from next Thursday (or thereabout).
Ryan got his first tooth yesterday (yahoo!) and definitely has the drool to show for it! He has learned to clap and also learned his part of peek-a-boo if there is an available blanket lying around. He's not walking quite yet but tests his balance without holding on to anything - he lasts about half a second and then succumbs to wobbly gravity. It's pretty fun to watch him!
Thank you to all the kind people that have helped out this week - on Monday Brooks, Kristen, and Brooklyn came over for a visit and brought yummy food, Stephanie came over with fruit and entertainment, and Letty brought communion. Grandma was sick on Tuesday (hey - who's taking care of whom?) and Amy and the kids brought dinner over and Sarah helped with Ryan in the evening. Wednesday Grandma and Grandpa went to Houston so Shane stayed home and took Ryan and I both to our doctor appointments (Ryan has thrush - yuck!) and Sarah helped us with Ryan again in the evening. Then on Thursday (Grandma and Grandpa still in Houston) my cousin Mishial came in the morning, my friend Emily came for the bulk of the day with lunch and made dinner, and then Aunt Mary took the late afternoon! Whew! So many kind people thinking of us and helping us get through this incredibly trying and humbling time. Thank you Thank you. The food has been SO DELICIOUS and takes so much off our plate (hahahha - kind of a backwards pun I think)! And thanks Sarah, in advance, for helping with Ryan tomorrow. You are truly a blessing and you are going to make a great Aunt!! We can't wait!
That's all I have for now. This is longer than I thought it would be but sometimes its just like that I guess! I'm looking forward to the weekend - that means another week has passed without us being in the hospital! :)
Talk to you all soon - feel free to comment on any of our blogs - we'd love to hear from the people keeping up with us!
Lots of love,
Becca and family
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Such encouraging news on everyone! We'll keep storming heaven with our prayers. Love to you all,
Mary Richter & family
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