Slow down.....

It's difficult to have a list of things I know I need to be doing, but can't...this part is hard-I think I'm ready to do more than I actually am... I think I need to take it slow.......I am thankful for time with family and friends this weekend;)

All is well

Today I had my first follow up appointment with the nurse. I went in to be evaluated, and to check on my healing progress. Nurse said everything is looking great, and she was able to take 2 of the 4 drains out. That hurt pretty bad and the worst part was that I could feel it unwinding from inside my chest:( icky. I was given permission to take a shower and yes-put deodorant on!!!!!! What?!!!!! I was really stinky!!!! I am at my moms today getting ready for Megans baby shower (not that I can do much-but I can tell people what to do!!!) you know I'm good at that because I am a teacher and all;)
I am supposed to check in on Monday to see about getting the other drains out...so keep your fingers crossed!!! Could not be going through this without all of the amazing love and support!!! Love you all!!!

WOW

It's pretty amazing having meals delivered to you and your family. I got home today, after spending the day at my mom and dads house (for a change of scenery) and Molly drove up right behind us with dinner...and seriously, it's overwhelming...thank you to all of you who already have, and who are on the list-to bring us meals... Maddie is in 7th heaven guessing what's coming for dinner-and my kids are not used to this home cookin-YES, I know I need to learn to cook-but I look at it this way-we all have our gifts and strengths-let's face it-cooking is not one of mine:)
Seriously,from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your thoughtfulness, generosity, and love.
We are blessed to have such amazing love and support...
So, from this non-cooking momma and her family-thanks;)

Today is Tuesday.....

So it's been 5 days since my surgery, and I've been off my pain meds for 2 days. I'm feeling okay, but these tubes that are sewn into the sides of my chest are what bother me most...I go in Friday to see about getting them out... Also, the doc called yesterday and told me that my lymphnode test was negative!!! That's what I call good news!!! Now, we will follow up with the oncologist and my surgeon and discuss options for treatment/ and talk about whether it is needed, etc. My girls are back home, after staying 4 nights away...much needed time, but we missed them so much-the house just isn't the same;)
So, here goes another day!!! Thanks so much for your love and support;)

I'm all done!!!

Well, I'm all done with that part! Surgery went well-at least that's what they tell me...I was asleep:) I woke up pretty quick afterwards and after waiting about an hour, they wheeled me up to my room for the night;) thanks to my hubby and mom for being here all day and following me around to all Of the different waiting areas:)thanks to my dad, who got the girls from school and brought them Over to see me:) it was so good to see them;) poppa, meg, Ryan, mg, pat and Mel-thanks for visiting! It was so cute-we were just all sitting around and visiting ( well I kept falling asleep) and Gracie said : "why are we all just staring at momma?!" so funny;)
I feel great-got to have those beloved ice chips and have now moved on to pudding;) I took 2 laps around the floor where I'm staying!!!
So, that's all for now-I'm going to try to get some sleep;) live to all and once again, thank you souch for all of your l

Surgery Went Well

The surgery went well. Kirstin is in recovery and her husband and her Mom are there waiting for her to wake up. The hospital will keep her under observation tonight and if all goes well, she will be released as early as tomorrow afternoon.
Thank you all for all of your prayers and positive thoughts. I will update you again when I have anything new.

Today's The Day

Hello all! This is Charity and I am updating Kirstins Blog today for her.  She has been in the radiology department since about 8:30 this morning, and now is in pre-op . She is playing the waiting game right now...Her surgery is scheduled to begin at 12:30pm and finish by 2:30pm. Please think positive thoughts for Kirstin and her family. I will keep you all updated as much as possible.