Faithfully Fighting

Big Day

lynnwv | February 05, 2008 03:18

Yesterday was a busy day.  But the big news is:  I’M A GRANDMA!!  My beautiful daughter with the assistance of her very good husband worked all day yesterday and at 10:16 last night delivered their first child, a girl.  Ella Brooke came into the world a wonderful size; 8lbs 3 oz and 20-3/4” long.  For any of you who may not know that is a good size (but not huge) baby.  I was disappointed not to be there, but prayed at home all evening and was overjoyed to receive the news from my daughter herself about 11:00!  I cannot wait for introductions!

 

I had stopped in to see my girl yesterday afternoon, after my doctor’s appointment, but my energy level wouldn’t let me stay too long.  It broke my heart to leave her, but I think it affected me more than Jess.  She was concentrating on the job at hand and only really insisted that her husband be by her side (as it should be).

 

The doctor I saw yesterday was the surgeon.  She was her usual strongly assertive self, but seemed pleased at my progress so far.  I asked her how long I was going to feel like I had rubber bands around my chest and she just looked at me and said “a while”.  Tomorrow I see the plastic surgeon.  I was thinking about catching a ride to the hospital today to see the baby, but I supposed I should rest today.  I wouldn’t want to overdue it and face the wrath of the stern plastic surgeon.  He is very picky about his work and leaves strict instructions for his patient.  Of course, he has been right on everything so far, so I should probably not stir him up.  I will get his approval tomorrow for more activity and just have to settle for pictures from my parents today. 

My surgeon did tell me, yesterday, that the pathology report showed the cancer within the breast tissue was mostly DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in situ: a non-invasive cancer that stays inside the milk pipes and usually doesn't spread) which was not invasive.  It was the lymph nodes (7 out of the 18 taken) that showed invasive cancer.  I’m not exactly sure what all that means except it wasn’t as bad as it could have been.  I think it also means I should have chosen chemo two years ago to catch those few tiny stray cells that clandestinely traveled to the lymph nodes to breed.  Maybe that’s why my oncologist has been calling me so much.  He helped me make the decision two years ago and at the time, with the information and research available, we made the correct decision.  It was wrong, but it was my decision.  That will be the last time you see me second guessing the past (I hope).  Isaiah 43:18-19 Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old.  Behold, I will do a new thing.  Moving forward!!

I’m hoping for a day of rest today.  I want to thank EVERYONE for all the cards and emails and well wishes and especially Suzie’s hard work with Rich’s Sunday school class for the TERRIFIC meals that a rolling in here!!  A Big Special thank you to Mom and Dad and Pete, you have been amazing!!  Dad, I didn’t even know you knew how to do laundry (your secret is out now!).  I’m hoping this time next week to be up and about and ready for the fight (oncology appt on 2/14).  Today I’m planning on basking in the Lord’s blessings that are overwhelming me.  I don’t think that is sinful, Psalm 116:7 Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.

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