Mom's urologist was encouraging last week when we met with her.
First, mom does not have a tumor or anything on her kidney. The issue is that the ureter (tube from kidney to bladder) looks like it gets 'pinched closed' at the point where the arteries and veins for the legs cross over the ureter. So, they can't really see what's going on.
Mom had a sonogram done today to check that area out again. If the ureter still looks like it's pinched closed, the urologist will do a radioactive dye test next to test mom's kidney function. If the rt. kidney is functioning w/in normal bounds, we won't do anything else. But if the rt. kidney's function IS compromised, the urologist will do a procedure to look up in the ureter to see what's causing the blockage/pinch.
AS for the nodules in Mom's lungs...still no plan for further tests yet.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
D$)%(^*
Mom had a CT scan last week the 3rd check up since her cancer surgery last May. Results came back today. Mom has 'something' blocking the outflow of the right kidney. And the oncologist has ordered a PET scan for mom as her lungs have nodules in them.
I feel stupid for feeling 'safe' about her health. She's survived cancer 3 times.
I am not happy. stunned I guess.
WE see her urologist Friday morning to see what else we can learn about the problem with the kidney.
I feel stupid for feeling 'safe' about her health. She's survived cancer 3 times.
I am not happy. stunned I guess.
WE see her urologist Friday morning to see what else we can learn about the problem with the kidney.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
February 2010 so far
Well...a recap of the past 4 weeks:
* took a cruise w/ hubby and some of his geek friends and their wives. Had a good time. Made new friends and hope to see the ladies again in June for a crafting weekend. Woo Hoo! The guys will be in Dallas for a conference, so the wives should have fun too!
* Oldest DS competed in ensemble and solo competitions during our cruise and made a 1 on both of his pieces. YAY!!! Then his band director pulled him into an ensemble where a student didn't show up (!) and DS made a 1 on that one too! And he was sightreading the music. So proud! Did you get hit by a button as it popped off my shirt? lol
* youngest DS is now 10. Cannot believe it. Where'd the time go? Must still organize the birthday party, but he had a great time sharing a giant chocolate chip cookie cake with his classmates at school.
* I'm doing the administrative part of starting up a SENG Model Parenting Group -- a discussion group for parent of gifted kids as we read our way through Jim Webb's book. That's coming together nicely.
* I had a great time last week making rehearsal dinner invitations with a friend for her son's upcoming wedding.
* Lastly, saw both my GP and endocrinologist in the past month and BOTH are very please with my HA1C number.
Life is good.
* took a cruise w/ hubby and some of his geek friends and their wives. Had a good time. Made new friends and hope to see the ladies again in June for a crafting weekend. Woo Hoo! The guys will be in Dallas for a conference, so the wives should have fun too!
* Oldest DS competed in ensemble and solo competitions during our cruise and made a 1 on both of his pieces. YAY!!! Then his band director pulled him into an ensemble where a student didn't show up (!) and DS made a 1 on that one too! And he was sightreading the music. So proud! Did you get hit by a button as it popped off my shirt? lol
* youngest DS is now 10. Cannot believe it. Where'd the time go? Must still organize the birthday party, but he had a great time sharing a giant chocolate chip cookie cake with his classmates at school.
* I'm doing the administrative part of starting up a SENG Model Parenting Group -- a discussion group for parent of gifted kids as we read our way through Jim Webb's book. That's coming together nicely.
* I had a great time last week making rehearsal dinner invitations with a friend for her son's upcoming wedding.
* Lastly, saw both my GP and endocrinologist in the past month and BOTH are very please with my HA1C number.
Life is good.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
New Year 2010
Well here it is a month into the new year and I'm just now posting.
I recovered from the germ I had before Christmas. We had a nice, low-key family celebration and then proceeded to be hermits for the rest of Christmas break. I liked it!
New year's here and so are all the new things we are doing. I have to brag on my oldest DS first of all! He tried out for all-region band before Thanksgiving and was named first alternate for the trombones. Oh my...to have missed it by one was hard for him. But he adjusted. Then this past weekend, on Friday night we got a call. One of the trombonists had not been able to participate and my son was 'called up' to All-Region Band! Woo Hoo! He arrived at their Fri. night rehearsal and worked on Saturday as well. His band performed after about 8 hrs practice total. It was awesome! I'm so proud of him!
He also had a chair test yesterday and he moved up two chairs spots. He's loving band and I'm happy that he does.
My youngest had been reading like crazy this week. That *always* make me happy. Esp. after we had to repeat a grade due to reading delays. He's set himself a goal of how many minutes he wants to read this week and he may blow past that goal today.
But the best part of this post..hubby and I are off for a get away. We're meeting some of his speaking tour buddies and their wives for a short cruise. It's been over a year since we've been away. Man am I glad my parents are here to keep the kids!
But I still have to take my Bible Study books, as I'm a leader and must be ready for next Wedesday. So...here's to a looooong weekend on the cruise ship, fun, sun and a little work, but mostly time away with my sweetie.
I recovered from the germ I had before Christmas. We had a nice, low-key family celebration and then proceeded to be hermits for the rest of Christmas break. I liked it!
New year's here and so are all the new things we are doing. I have to brag on my oldest DS first of all! He tried out for all-region band before Thanksgiving and was named first alternate for the trombones. Oh my...to have missed it by one was hard for him. But he adjusted. Then this past weekend, on Friday night we got a call. One of the trombonists had not been able to participate and my son was 'called up' to All-Region Band! Woo Hoo! He arrived at their Fri. night rehearsal and worked on Saturday as well. His band performed after about 8 hrs practice total. It was awesome! I'm so proud of him!
He also had a chair test yesterday and he moved up two chairs spots. He's loving band and I'm happy that he does.
My youngest had been reading like crazy this week. That *always* make me happy. Esp. after we had to repeat a grade due to reading delays. He's set himself a goal of how many minutes he wants to read this week and he may blow past that goal today.
But the best part of this post..hubby and I are off for a get away. We're meeting some of his speaking tour buddies and their wives for a short cruise. It's been over a year since we've been away. Man am I glad my parents are here to keep the kids!
But I still have to take my Bible Study books, as I'm a leader and must be ready for next Wedesday. So...here's to a looooong weekend on the cruise ship, fun, sun and a little work, but mostly time away with my sweetie.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Hubby shares his germ
and I got to spend this week in bed. While hubby was out of town on business...and while the kids were still in school. ugh.
I am now on the mend and slept WAY too much today...I'm no longer sleepy ( at 1:30 AM) and my back hurts from being in bed for so long.
Must soldier on and get the kids through finals this week. Then last minute shopping and house cleaning/decorating. If I don't watch it I might relapse.
I am now on the mend and slept WAY too much today...I'm no longer sleepy ( at 1:30 AM) and my back hurts from being in bed for so long.
Must soldier on and get the kids through finals this week. Then last minute shopping and house cleaning/decorating. If I don't watch it I might relapse.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
The flu has arrived
Dang it. Hubby was in San Francisco this week on business and returned today sounding awful. He's pretty sure it's the flu and I have to agree. He's now sequestered in the guest room and I am off to buy soups and juices.
Pray that none of the rest of us get this.
This has put a MAJOR kink in the Thanksgiving plans. :-( But Tamiflu should help...in theory.
Pray that none of the rest of us get this.
This has put a MAJOR kink in the Thanksgiving plans. :-( But Tamiflu should help...in theory.
Friday, October 16, 2009
October & the sun appeared!
Oh what a beautiful day today! The sun was out after about 2 weeks of rain. So where did I spend the day? In a movie theater with my kids and a friend and her boys. We saw "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs." An o.k. movie. I did like the fact that there was a smart girl who was dumbing herself down to fit in and the guy that liked her convinced her that the 'smart girl' was much more attractive. Hooray! I'm just old enough to remember when you had to dumb yourself down for some guys to appreciate you. Have now learned that those were the guys that should have been kicked to the curb in a heartbeat.
We've been busy since the last post. Lots of routine doctor visits have happened. No major changes with anyone.
Hubby went to Brazil this week to Sao Paulo to present at a conference. He came home with tales of gastronomic delights. WE need to find a Brazilian restaurant methinks.
My parents are doing very well. No doctor visits to speak of, no emergencies. IN fact, Mom had her first CT scan post cancer surgery and all was clear. Yipee!
Here's hoping for another month of low(er) stress and responsiblities.
We've been busy since the last post. Lots of routine doctor visits have happened. No major changes with anyone.
Hubby went to Brazil this week to Sao Paulo to present at a conference. He came home with tales of gastronomic delights. WE need to find a Brazilian restaurant methinks.
My parents are doing very well. No doctor visits to speak of, no emergencies. IN fact, Mom had her first CT scan post cancer surgery and all was clear. Yipee!
Here's hoping for another month of low(er) stress and responsiblities.
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