Happy Easter everyone! Christopher, Ethan and I thought we would share some photos of our Easter Egg hunt this morning. For being Ethan's first Egg Hunt - he knew what to do with the eggs!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Happy Easter
Happy Easter everyone! Christopher, Ethan and I thought we would share some photos of our Easter Egg hunt this morning. For being Ethan's first Egg Hunt - he knew what to do with the eggs!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
One Month of Postings
It came to my attention that it has been awhile since I last posted. However, it has been one crazy month! Where to begin!
First, Christopher has had two more rounds of chemo and is handling this new chemo treatment so well I have to remind my self that he is even on chemo. In April (early April I think) he will have another CT scan to see how this new treatment is going - so keep the prayers and good thoughts coming! If had to guess I think Christopher is going to be on chemo for another year or so. (This Monday will be another round of chemo.)
As for me, well, lets just say I have had better months. My wonderful, lovable, thought I would break 150,000 miles with it, Passat has gone to the great big V-dub in the sky. After trying to make it work for another 6 months, it hemmed and hawed and said, "Forget lady; I quit." It was upsetting to see it go - Christopher and I bought that car about a month after we were first married, it was sorta like our gift to each other. Guess it got the seven year itch and thought it would be better to leave us. :}
Work has also kicked into over drive. With 6 artist on staff one would think that we would all have enough to do and give us some free time to do the things in the office we have been meaning to do - yea right! Have 5 artist and have enough work for 6 - have 6 and have enough work for 8! I guess that's what they call job security!
Ethan is doing well and growing like a weed! I think he might have gotten a hold of some miracle grow or something! He's over half of Christopher's height (34 1/2") and weighs in at around 28lbs! I personally can't wait till his 2nd birthday! I've got the theme all planed out and it's going to ROCK!
Our family did have some great news this month. My cousin Kurt and his wife were able to take their son home after several long weeks of Kyle being in the NICU. Kurt and Nat - Christopher, Ethan and I are so happy for you all and we know what a blessing this little one brings to yours and everyone in our family's lives. Enjoy every moment!
First, Christopher has had two more rounds of chemo and is handling this new chemo treatment so well I have to remind my self that he is even on chemo. In April (early April I think) he will have another CT scan to see how this new treatment is going - so keep the prayers and good thoughts coming! If had to guess I think Christopher is going to be on chemo for another year or so. (This Monday will be another round of chemo.)
As for me, well, lets just say I have had better months. My wonderful, lovable, thought I would break 150,000 miles with it, Passat has gone to the great big V-dub in the sky. After trying to make it work for another 6 months, it hemmed and hawed and said, "Forget lady; I quit." It was upsetting to see it go - Christopher and I bought that car about a month after we were first married, it was sorta like our gift to each other. Guess it got the seven year itch and thought it would be better to leave us. :}
Work has also kicked into over drive. With 6 artist on staff one would think that we would all have enough to do and give us some free time to do the things in the office we have been meaning to do - yea right! Have 5 artist and have enough work for 6 - have 6 and have enough work for 8! I guess that's what they call job security!
Ethan is doing well and growing like a weed! I think he might have gotten a hold of some miracle grow or something! He's over half of Christopher's height (34 1/2") and weighs in at around 28lbs! I personally can't wait till his 2nd birthday! I've got the theme all planed out and it's going to ROCK!
Our family did have some great news this month. My cousin Kurt and his wife were able to take their son home after several long weeks of Kyle being in the NICU. Kurt and Nat - Christopher, Ethan and I are so happy for you all and we know what a blessing this little one brings to yours and everyone in our family's lives. Enjoy every moment!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Chemo: Round XVIII
Monday was another round of chemo for Christopher and this was the second time he is on his new drug. I now have more information on everything and thought I would let everyone know the whole scoop.
About a month ago we got the results from the CT scan which showed more shrinkage in the three large tumors on Christopher's liver, but also showed one tumor that was very small had grown 1/10 of a mm. In the doctor's words there was more shrinkage than growth so he wasn't worried about it; however, since there was growth he wanted to ADD a new drug to the treatments. So Christopher still gets his same drugs - he just now gets one extra for that added extra kick! (and as a side note there is no new growth in any other parts of his body - everything is still contained in his liver)
Overall the cancer has shrunk about 35% and we are so blessed and happy for that! We are both trying to get used to this new drug that he is on. On day one, Christopher feels high (or half-baked as I like to phrase it). So after chemo he comes home and sits and rests for a little bit, then when I get home I like to ask him if he has the munchies! :}
On day two. Well, lets see. The best way to describe it is.... "The Energizer Bunny on Crack"! And yes the visual you have is the way it is. He has so much energy it makes me tired just looking at him!
Day three and four - the crash, burn, back on your feet days. These are the days that drains Christopher the most, but look at it this way. By day three Christopher is ready to get disconnected from his IV (and carrying around that pack is not the easiest thing in the world), so you would be a little drained too. And by day four he gets to spend the day with Ethan and that makes everything better. Those two guys do everything together - shop, come have lunch with mummy and watch the Disney Channel over breakfast!
Christopher adapts very well to new things and this new drug is no surprise. Here it is the second time he's on it and he's figured out when he needs to do what he needs to do so his treatments go smoothly!
Keep us in your prayers and thoughts, we are both super excited about the next CT scan which will be in April to see how well this new drug is working.
About a month ago we got the results from the CT scan which showed more shrinkage in the three large tumors on Christopher's liver, but also showed one tumor that was very small had grown 1/10 of a mm. In the doctor's words there was more shrinkage than growth so he wasn't worried about it; however, since there was growth he wanted to ADD a new drug to the treatments. So Christopher still gets his same drugs - he just now gets one extra for that added extra kick! (and as a side note there is no new growth in any other parts of his body - everything is still contained in his liver)
Overall the cancer has shrunk about 35% and we are so blessed and happy for that! We are both trying to get used to this new drug that he is on. On day one, Christopher feels high (or half-baked as I like to phrase it). So after chemo he comes home and sits and rests for a little bit, then when I get home I like to ask him if he has the munchies! :}
On day two. Well, lets see. The best way to describe it is.... "The Energizer Bunny on Crack"! And yes the visual you have is the way it is. He has so much energy it makes me tired just looking at him!
Day three and four - the crash, burn, back on your feet days. These are the days that drains Christopher the most, but look at it this way. By day three Christopher is ready to get disconnected from his IV (and carrying around that pack is not the easiest thing in the world), so you would be a little drained too. And by day four he gets to spend the day with Ethan and that makes everything better. Those two guys do everything together - shop, come have lunch with mummy and watch the Disney Channel over breakfast!
Christopher adapts very well to new things and this new drug is no surprise. Here it is the second time he's on it and he's figured out when he needs to do what he needs to do so his treatments go smoothly!
Keep us in your prayers and thoughts, we are both super excited about the next CT scan which will be in April to see how well this new drug is working.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
The Next Messy Steps
Today our little man will take the first step to being diaper free. We went out today and bought two training potties (one for our master bath and the other for our half bath). Over the next few months we will show him the potty and let him get used to this new little "thing" that is just his size. Then we hope that around his second birthday we can begin the new and exciting adventures of potty training!
Everything I have read says boys take longer than girls and some books even suggest waiting till your little man is three years old. However, Ethan has showed us that he is aware of things that happen "down there" so we thought "what the heck". Let's try it!
Everything I have read says boys take longer than girls and some books even suggest waiting till your little man is three years old. However, Ethan has showed us that he is aware of things that happen "down there" so we thought "what the heck". Let's try it!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Today was Christopher's 17th round of chemo and we had been waiting to hear back on his scans for about a week and this is the scoop.
The Good
The three large tumors have shrunk some more and the over all shrinkage is a little over 35%! Yea shrinkage!
The Bad
While we had shrinkage, one of the small tumors started to grow. Boo Growth!
The Ugly
The doc says he really didn't want to change the drugs Christopher was on because we did have so much shrinkage; however he wants the best for Christopher and has changed his drugs around. This however, gives him a 60% chance of losing his hair (but hey last time it was 50/50).
Christopher is in great spirits and the doctors re-assure us that this is not a set back. Just his body becoming used to the drugs he was on (which they warned us might happen). They still see things in a positive light and told us not to worry. In two months we will be able to see what this new set of drugs have done. And who knows - maybe this is the shock to his system that the cancer needs to have another big shrinkage!
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers and we will keep you updated on everything! Also I would like everyone to say an extra pray for my cousin and his wife who had their first child Fed. 4th. Kyle was born 8 weeks early and weighed 3lbs. 11oz. Both baby and mummy are doing well and Kurt is being a great support for the both of them. I know a few extra prayers wouldn't hurt for them too!
The Good
The three large tumors have shrunk some more and the over all shrinkage is a little over 35%! Yea shrinkage!
The Bad
While we had shrinkage, one of the small tumors started to grow. Boo Growth!
The Ugly
The doc says he really didn't want to change the drugs Christopher was on because we did have so much shrinkage; however he wants the best for Christopher and has changed his drugs around. This however, gives him a 60% chance of losing his hair (but hey last time it was 50/50).
Christopher is in great spirits and the doctors re-assure us that this is not a set back. Just his body becoming used to the drugs he was on (which they warned us might happen). They still see things in a positive light and told us not to worry. In two months we will be able to see what this new set of drugs have done. And who knows - maybe this is the shock to his system that the cancer needs to have another big shrinkage!
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers and we will keep you updated on everything! Also I would like everyone to say an extra pray for my cousin and his wife who had their first child Fed. 4th. Kyle was born 8 weeks early and weighed 3lbs. 11oz. Both baby and mummy are doing well and Kurt is being a great support for the both of them. I know a few extra prayers wouldn't hurt for them too!
Monday, January 28, 2008
Chemo: Round XVI
Another chemo day has come once again and the doctors say that Christopher's blood counts are all good. His next CT scan has been scheduled for early Feb. and I don't know about anyone else, but I am on pins and needles to see what everything comes back with. I'm praying that his CEA numbers are in the 400's or lower and that they find even more shrinkage.
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers!
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Chemo: Round XV
Yesterday was Christopher's 15th round of chemo and I have to say this has all become a routine in our daily lives. Everything is looking good - his number are where they should be and Christopher is in really good spirits. Again the doctors tell us that as long as there is shrinkage, we will keep on the same treatment schedule.
Christopher will go in for another CT scan in Feb. Don't ask me why, but I can't wait for this Feb. scan. They will test his CEA markers again and this time there will be the biggest gap since the last time they were tested - 3 months. So lets hope and pray for a big drop in these numbers (remember the target number is 6 and Christopher was at 633 in November - however that is a still a big drop from the 3300 he was at when this all started.).
Christopher will go in for another CT scan in Feb. Don't ask me why, but I can't wait for this Feb. scan. They will test his CEA markers again and this time there will be the biggest gap since the last time they were tested - 3 months. So lets hope and pray for a big drop in these numbers (remember the target number is 6 and Christopher was at 633 in November - however that is a still a big drop from the 3300 he was at when this all started.).
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