Hibernating

The last few days have been good. Mostly we have been hibernating and enjoying being together, savoring these last August days. I am feeling remarkably well so far. My leg is better, appetite has returned, and soreness is greatly improved. On the blog front, Petrus has requested cute photos of the kids poolside. Will and I have worked tirelessly to fulfill her desire--with little, or no, success. Here are some vaguely water related photos and more proof of why we are so infrequent in posting photos...

Home Again!

We made it through week two and now are all home again, safe and sound. It is wonderful to be here: the kids grew bigger, learned new words, even walk better. Even the mustard yellow of our house's exterior looks better.
There are many details to follow, but for now I am headed off to sleep. I just wanted to let you know that we are home and well. Many thanks for all your love that continues to guide us along the way.

Day 6

Dearest Ones,
It is Sunday already and as Will said, that most likely means the end of my IL2 doses for now. I took in about 22 altogether, so that is not too bad (at least 18 is what the hospital shoots for). For the moment, I am still attached to two different IVs and the chest line, but most likely those will be removed this afternoon or tomorrow. And if my blood-work comes back fine we will get to go "home again, home again," on Monday, with twenty plus extra pounds to prove that I enjoyed the bon bon and truffles portions of this spa treatment the best.
Lots o love.
A

Day 5

Sorry about the silence, but it's been a rough couple of days. As they say, the second round is always worse than the first. I think she's probably done for doses now. She had a dose this morning after laying off of two yesterday, but her blood pressure dropped significantly this afternoon. All she needed, though, was 10 doses, and she got there.

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

2.2--four doses down!

Round two, day two is going well so far. We were pleased
to see our lovely nurses and to get our own old corner room back. The kids happily went off to Beth's house, and Will's back seems a bit better. As for me, I am doing well, already tired and sick to my stomach, but nothing major to complain about. My stent is acting up in that it has oozed through five dressings--but I do think this last one should do the trick. Meanwhile, despite the best intentioned books we have piled around us, Will and I are watching the Discovery channel and learning such important things as how to make brooms and zippers; if you need help in any of those areas please let us know, we'd be happy to oblige! Please keep us in your prayers. You continue to be ours. Lots of love,
-Aimee

Round 2

Checked in, and first dose is underway. All is well.

Reprieve

The hospital called late this afternoon and said that due to some summer nursing shortage emergency, I get to stay home for an extra day. I didn't really question the logistics of it all (I guess I'm high maintenance!) but gladly accepted the extra catch-up day. So my next set of treatments won't start until Tuesday morning. Until then, if you need me, look by the kiddie pool on the back porch. The kids and I will be swaddled up in the shade enjoying these quiet August days while they last...