ALL CLEAN

I got my PET Scan results back and everything is normal. I can't believe how stressed out I was waiting to hear back for the results. My doctor is going to have me go ahead and get a venogram done because of the collapsed blood vein in my right arm. It could be the cause of the pain and tingling I get. Who knows!!! I've had problems with carpal tunnel in the past, I wouldn't be surprised if it is just that. Anyway, the venogram is done a lot like a CT scan, so should be pretty painless. And the great news is that I don't have to drink the baruim mixture. They inject me with a special dye for the venogram.

Well I finally got my schedule for my new job and I have to say I am a bit disappointed. I get a whole whoppin 8 hours. 2 - four hour shifts... I knew going into this that it was part-time but I really thought it would be closer to the 20 hours a week mark. I'm still looking for another job, so maybe one of my applications will come through for me.

Well, I'm gonna run for now but I will try to post more often.

xoxo

PET Scan

Today, I got my PET Scan done, so hopefully by the end of the week I will have the results back. Getting a PET Scan done is so much nicer than a CT Scan. I can't stand that disgusting barium sulfate crap that you have to drink before a CT Scan. I can barely get it down without getting sick.

The girls should be home by Friday. I can't wait!!! I'm getting stir-crazy without them around. I decided that I would clean both of their bedrooms before they came home. WOW, TAYLOR IS A MESS!! All I can say now is "They better stay clean!" lol yeah right!

Today, I have orientation for my new part-time seasonal job at Mervyns. I was really hoping it was going to be full-time but they did say they may hire a few people on once the back to school rush is over. I'll just have to prove to them I'm a hard worker and I want to stay. A lot of the girls that got hired are in school, so that will work to my advantage a bit.

Anyway, gotta run! I hope everyone is doing well. I'm not sure how many readers I have anymore but that isn't going to stop me from blogging.

xoxo

The Girls in Idaho - Week 2

Here are some pictures my mom sent me. This is their trip over to Seattle, Washington for Jim & Krissy's wedding. They got to go to the Space Needle, on a ferry ride and even got to see snow in June. By the way mom, wheres the pictures at the Space Needle?

Josh and I are missing the girls like crazy and are counting down the days until they get home.

xoxo

CT Results

The results are in...NEED MORE TESTING!!

I really hate to hear that but it is what it is. The CT Scan showed that I have enlarged lymphnodes. It aslo showed a collapsed blood vessel in my right armpit area. My doctor says I could be one of those people that just have larger lymphnodes but she wants to be certain so she has ordered a PET Scan. She is forwarding the CT Scan to a vascular doctor to look at the collapsed blood vessel. She doesn't seem to concerned but we would rather be safe than sorry. The PET Scan does such a better job picking up Lymphoma than a CT Scan does, so I'm all for it.

To be honest, I feel okay about this. At first to hear that more testing had to be done had me a little discouraged but I'm trying to be more positive. I'm a bigger girl, so why not have bigger lymphnodes. Hey, I have to be positive or I would drive myself absolutely crazy. Especially with the girls not home, I have way to much time to think about it.

My parents and the girls went to Seattle this weekend for one of my lifelong friends wedding. I wish I could have been there. I will share pictures once my mom sends them to me. Congratulations, Krissy and Jim!!!

XOXO

The Girls in Idaho - Week 1

Well, the girls have been gone for a little over a week now. They drove up with Josh's Nana to Idaho last week. On Friday, my mom and dad picked them up and will have them for about 3 weeks and then they will drive back down with Nana. My mom sent me some pictures from their first week away.

I can't believe how quiet is has been around here. I think I'm going crazy. I don't know what to do with myself. I have been taking a lot of time to look for a new job. I think I've applied at probably 20 different places. I would really like to get in the health care industry. I've applied for about 15 different positions at Kaiser Permanente. So I'm hoping that with 35 applications out there, I will find something soon.

I've decided that I am going to take Medical Terminology in August and the local adult school. They offer Medical Terminology 1 & 2 and also a Medical Billing and Coding class. I figured if I can get in the door at Kaiser the possibilities are endless.

Last week, I went in for my follow up appointment with my Oncologist. It was overall a very good appointment. Back when I was getting my chest port put in, the surgeon noticed that my blood veins on the right side of my chest, shoulder and arm area were protruding more than he thought they should. At that time, we figured it was because my tumor was on that side. Well it's been a little over 6 months since the tumor has been gone, but the blood veins are still as visible. So She decided that she didn't want to wait until October for a CT scan. So this last Tuesday, I got a CT Scan done. I still don't have the results but as soon as I do, I will let everyone know.

Well, I'm gonna go for now. I hope everyone is doing well.

xoxo