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Friday, January 29, 2010
Question Answered
Some have asked about Allys birthday cake. Yes I made it and I'll I have to say is I really, really, really hope she never asks for a cake like that again.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Tough Times
I have been bad about posting on Mom’s condition so here are a couple of recent updates.
1/22/2010
Mom has had a tough few days lately, but is hanging in there. She has been dealing with extreme fatigue, mouth sores, migraines and an aching body. She says that everything hurts. Also because of her mouth sores and the bad taste she has in her mouth she was put on a feeding IV.
As much as we all hate to see her feeling this way it's all part of a normal bone marrow transplant. She is in her 8th day and doctors say that she should be starting to feel a little better in the next few days and that hopefully by day 14 she will be feeling even better.
Again we thank everyone for there love, support and prayers and hopefully we will be able to have a better update next time.
1/26/2010
Mom’s situation continues to be very challenging, but at the same time there are some positive things to report on. Last night Mom was transferred to the ICU and had a breathing tube put in. She was having a really hard time breathing because some of the medicine that she is on has made her tongue swell up and whenever she tried to take in air her tongue would get in the way. Her mouth and throat sores have really been trouble for her, but now that she is in the ICU she is doing much better and able to rest better as well.
Last night the doctors said that her lungs were working great and that her kidneys were functioning a little better, which is great news. Because all the medicine that bone marrow transplant patients have to be on the kidneys can sometimes get overworked and potentially lead to kidney failure. So to hear that her kidneys are doing a little bit better is really good news.
This morning the doctors said that she rested really well last night and that this morning she seemed to be a little more alert and would even follow people around the room with her eyes - all very good signs. The doctor told us that she will probably stay in the ICU for 2-4 more days to make sure she can continue to breath well and be comfortable.
We will continue to try and post updates as new news comes in, but at the same time try to be patient with us as we may be a few days behind.
Thanks to all.
By the way today is day 15 - let’s hope the worst is behind us now.
1/22/2010
Mom has had a tough few days lately, but is hanging in there. She has been dealing with extreme fatigue, mouth sores, migraines and an aching body. She says that everything hurts. Also because of her mouth sores and the bad taste she has in her mouth she was put on a feeding IV.
As much as we all hate to see her feeling this way it's all part of a normal bone marrow transplant. She is in her 8th day and doctors say that she should be starting to feel a little better in the next few days and that hopefully by day 14 she will be feeling even better.
Again we thank everyone for there love, support and prayers and hopefully we will be able to have a better update next time.
1/26/2010
Mom’s situation continues to be very challenging, but at the same time there are some positive things to report on. Last night Mom was transferred to the ICU and had a breathing tube put in. She was having a really hard time breathing because some of the medicine that she is on has made her tongue swell up and whenever she tried to take in air her tongue would get in the way. Her mouth and throat sores have really been trouble for her, but now that she is in the ICU she is doing much better and able to rest better as well.
Last night the doctors said that her lungs were working great and that her kidneys were functioning a little better, which is great news. Because all the medicine that bone marrow transplant patients have to be on the kidneys can sometimes get overworked and potentially lead to kidney failure. So to hear that her kidneys are doing a little bit better is really good news.
This morning the doctors said that she rested really well last night and that this morning she seemed to be a little more alert and would even follow people around the room with her eyes - all very good signs. The doctor told us that she will probably stay in the ICU for 2-4 more days to make sure she can continue to breath well and be comfortable.
We will continue to try and post updates as new news comes in, but at the same time try to be patient with us as we may be a few days behind.
Thanks to all.
By the way today is day 15 - let’s hope the worst is behind us now.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
6 Years Old…Where Has the Time Gone?
Alex turned 6 last week. It's crazy that our baby girl is already six. What has happened to the past six years? She is so big and such a sweet, happy little girl.
She had a birthday party with six girl friends from school and the neighborhood. It was a lot of fun and she has some great friends that gave her some really fun gifts. All she wanted for the party was to have a Snow White cake and a piñata so after that, thankfully Ryan was home to help me come up with a few other things for the kids to do. All in all it turned out great and she had a lot of fun and loves her new toys.
Things that Alex likes right now:
Color: Red
Food: Corn on the cob and broccoli (how did I get so lucky with her)
Things she likes to do: Play with her Dad
What do you want to be when you grow up: a Mom
Alex has always been the sweetest little girl and she is the best big sister to her two little brothers. She still has more energy then ever and I still wish I could have a fifth of her energy. She loves school, visiting her grandma and playing outside.
We love you so much Ally and I think it's about time you stop growing and just stay 6
She had a birthday party with six girl friends from school and the neighborhood. It was a lot of fun and she has some great friends that gave her some really fun gifts. All she wanted for the party was to have a Snow White cake and a piñata so after that, thankfully Ryan was home to help me come up with a few other things for the kids to do. All in all it turned out great and she had a lot of fun and loves her new toys.
Things that Alex likes right now:
Color: Red
Food: Corn on the cob and broccoli (how did I get so lucky with her)
Things she likes to do: Play with her Dad
What do you want to be when you grow up: a Mom
Alex has always been the sweetest little girl and she is the best big sister to her two little brothers. She still has more energy then ever and I still wish I could have a fifth of her energy. She loves school, visiting her grandma and playing outside.
We love you so much Ally and I think it's about time you stop growing and just stay 6
Monday, January 11, 2010
Thank you.
"I just wanted to thank everyone that prayed and fasted for my mom this weekend. She will be receiving her last chemo push today and tomorrow she’ll rest in preparation for her bone marrow transplant on Wednesday."
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Christmas Week 2009
We had a nice Christmas. We spent some time down in Utah with both families. On Christmas Eve we went to Ryan’s parents for our traditional Christmas Eve lunch/ dinner. The cousins got to play together and exchange gifts and all the kids got to open presents from Great Grandma Henderson who lives in Scotland. It's always a lot of fun and this year we were only missing one of Ryan's brothers.
Alex was really into Santa – we made Santa cookies, put out magic oats on the lawn for his reindeer and left him a magic key to get into the house since Grandma doesn’t have a chimney! It all worked out and Santa was able to get into the house and leave the kids presents.
Alex's big gift was a guitar, Connor got a bunch of cars and puzzles, and Hayden got a cool little Fisher Price vacuum which he loves – he is so cute with it. They also got a few small things like pixo's, transformers, etc... It was great and it was so good to be there with my Mom and Lynn.
We were really luky to have Mom home during the holidays and just found out that she will be getting her bone marrow transplant around the 12th or 13th of Jan. I think we are all excited, but a little nervous too.
Ryan took the kids sledding the day after Christmas and we ended up coming home that night. I decided that I really like traveling at night. All the kids slept and when we got home we just laid them in bed.
It was a great little vacation and honestly I'm still enjoying it. Ryan has been either been going into work a little late or coming home early all week. I think next week is going to be a bit of a shock to get back into our routine, but it will be good - Alex has been asking everyday if she gets to go to school. Sorry Alex, you’re stuck with us for another 4 days.
Alex was really into Santa – we made Santa cookies, put out magic oats on the lawn for his reindeer and left him a magic key to get into the house since Grandma doesn’t have a chimney! It all worked out and Santa was able to get into the house and leave the kids presents.
Alex's big gift was a guitar, Connor got a bunch of cars and puzzles, and Hayden got a cool little Fisher Price vacuum which he loves – he is so cute with it. They also got a few small things like pixo's, transformers, etc... It was great and it was so good to be there with my Mom and Lynn.
We were really luky to have Mom home during the holidays and just found out that she will be getting her bone marrow transplant around the 12th or 13th of Jan. I think we are all excited, but a little nervous too.
Ryan took the kids sledding the day after Christmas and we ended up coming home that night. I decided that I really like traveling at night. All the kids slept and when we got home we just laid them in bed.
It was a great little vacation and honestly I'm still enjoying it. Ryan has been either been going into work a little late or coming home early all week. I think next week is going to be a bit of a shock to get back into our routine, but it will be good - Alex has been asking everyday if she gets to go to school. Sorry Alex, you’re stuck with us for another 4 days.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Thanksgiving Week
Thanksgiving was a lot of fun and long we went down to Utah the weekend before and spent 10 days down there. This was the first time I have made Thanksgiving dinner for more than 5 people, but I had a lot of help from everyone - especially my older brother Esha and my wonderful husband who is a great cook.
Some of the highlights of our Thanksgiving week:
Kids getting to spending time with Dad (Ryan)
Ryan and I seeing New Moon
All the yummy food
Alex losing her second tooth on Thanksgiving morning
Going to the BYU vs. Utah game.
Being with my Mom
Seeing all my brothers
Day after Thanksgiving activities with Grandma Stout
Just being with family
It was a great holiday! Bring on Christmas
Some of the highlights of our Thanksgiving week:
Kids getting to spending time with Dad (Ryan)
Ryan and I seeing New Moon
All the yummy food
Alex losing her second tooth on Thanksgiving morning
Going to the BYU vs. Utah game.
Being with my Mom
Seeing all my brothers
Day after Thanksgiving activities with Grandma Stout
Just being with family
It was a great holiday! Bring on Christmas
Friday, November 6, 2009
My Little Big Helper
Usually I have to do the dishes when Hayden is taking one of his naps, but last week they needed to be done and Hayden wasn’t napping so I started to unload the dishwasher and like usual I got distracted and walked away for a minute. When I came back into the kitchen this is how I found him. He was just trying to help his mom I guess.
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