Checking out from Colorado

Mom & Dad left late this afternoon after 3 fun-packed days. We visited the Children's Museum here in Lafayette, went to the pool in our subdivision a couple of times, plus walks & the park. And, Kaden really enjoyed 'helping' Dad put the potty seat onto the toilets (which explains why almost a whole roll of toilet paper was strewn from one end of the bathroom to the other).

We all really had a wonderful time and miss each other already!

Kim

Checking in from Colorado

Mom & Dad came in Sunday night until Wednesday for a visit. We're having a wonderful time so far. Took the boys swimming, to the park & the children's museum so far. All of us are happy & tired! The boys are really loving snuggling up to Grandma (+ Poppa too) for some book reading and playing with trains. We're all so grateful they were able to come!

Kim

Passing on from Mom--Hi, Blood work was excellent! Did have my 1st expansion of 30 cc. Plastic surgeon thought everything looks really good - healing is good.
Said these first 4 are the hardest on my system. Last 4 may cause some aches & pains, but not the nausea. Yippee! Kathy

She had her 3rd chemo treatment this AM and her & Dad are now in Green Bay for the Packer game tomorrow. She is a little tired, but all else is good. Kris

Today is Mom's 60th bday...don't mention that I told you. She is doing really well. She had a "non chemo" week full of activity. She saw friends & family all week & weekend. It was really good for her to see everyone. She is feeling really well. She was able to make the trip to Lambeau and cheer on the Packers, which obviously were glad she was there since they won by A LOT. Their friends - Don & Shirley Richards - are with them in Minocqua now and leave later today. Mom & Dad head back to Mayo Tues morning for bloodwork and meeting with the doctor for an expansion. She'll have her chemo on Wed and then they'll head to Green Bay to spend the night and then to Lambeau to cheer the Pack on to Victory on Thursday (as long as she is feeling up to it...it helps when they win). Friday they return to Minocqua. Thanks for the continued well wishes. Kris

Mom & I went out for lunch today before her haircut app't. During today's app't Brent (her stylist in Madison) washed it and cut it short. Mom is now just waiting to see what the new hair will be like when it grows back. Brent also cut and shaped her wig. It looks really nice. She is sporting it now. She did a great job, only a few tears. I am proud at how VERY strong she was today and is always. Kris

Mom is handling the second chemo treatment very well. Only a little nausea and tiredness. She is losing more hair, but still has some. She comes to Madison tomorrow for a haircut. All and all is good. Kris

Feeling pretty good

Hi all! Mom had her second chemo yesterday (Wed) morning. It took about 45 minutes. They drove back to Minocqua after her appt. She was feeling a little sick last night, but I am happy to report that she is feeling much better today. She slept pretty well last night and is getting ready to go for a walk this morning. Her hair is hanging in there, only a strand or two came out over night.

2 chemo down and 6 to go. She doesn't go back to Mayo until 8/21 (the day after her big bday - 60, but don't tell her I told you all :)). Thanks for all of the prayers. Kris

Chemo #2

Passing on from Mom----Hi! Blood work was darn near "perfect" - very good news as he expects that because I got through the first treatment so well, the same should be true of the remaining 7 treatments. So, that is very goodnews, as I had no vomiting, no major appetite problems, no missed meals, no numbness, no tingling, no mouth sores. The plastic surgeon opted to wait another two weeks before doing an expansion. Said everything looks good, but would just as soon wait as long as we're returning every two weeks anyway. So, we'll be coming back, on Tuesday, 8/21 for the same routine as we had today& tomorrow. The Plastic Surgeon needs to do the 1st expansion himself and after that one his R. N. can do them. That being said we won'thave to work around his schedule too and the hope is that we can do everything in a 1 day trip after the two day trip on 8/21 & 8/22. Had a "glob" of hair come out this morning - so I have an appointmentat a salon here at 6:45 tonight for get more cut off, go much shorter.Think we'll have a glass of wine before going to the appointment and then go for dinner after. Have some tingling on my scalp & havebeen afraid to touch my head/hair all day. Fern said day 13 or 14,Dr. Jurgens says day 14, so here we go! Glad I brought one of thewigs along as well as the hat. All for now - love you all! Kathy