Big High

I played pickleball today for two hours. Hadn't lost much of my touch and played really well. What a lift it gave me to be out there and to be able to compete. If I was able to play well just six weeks after treatment, it gives me hope that I will be on the golf course and the pickleball court later this summer!!

Just had to share more photos

Dash and his great aunt Laura and I had a wonderful morning at the Portland children's museum and then at the playground in Washington Park. Came home to find his parents home with Finny. I am wearing a track in the sidewalk between the two houses helping out with both babies and their older siblings. What a joy!!! So glad that the hospital didn't have room for me next week so that I have another week to enjoy before I am really unable to do much for a month again.

Two Grandbabies in Two Days!!

Got a call this morning at 6 am to come right over to my son Jon's as Lori's water had broken. Finley Adelaide Bloomfield was born at 7:57 am weighing 7 lb 9 oz and 21.25 inches long. She is a beautiful little girl with reddish hair. I took care of Dash all day and am exhausted. He is just like his Daddy: a bundle of energy..fun and creative but always on the go. There is a reason that one has little boys when you are 30 rather than 60! It is going to be a wonderful weekend with both little ones home with their families and I am able to walk between the two houses to visit everyone.

One down and one to go!

After 22 hours of labor, Alexander Stefan Davis was born at 10:57pm, April 19th. weighing 8lb 11oz ans 22.5 in long. Mom and Dad are exhausted but all are doing well. He is so cute as you can see from the photos and a very tall drink of water. (He won't fit in their bassinet very long!) Kai was so so careful and loving with him when we took her to meet him this morning.

Now we are just waiting to see when Jon and Lori's baby will decide to come into the world. Should be really soon.

a Very Happy Granny!

Change of Dates for Treatment

The hospital just called and they do not have a bed for me until May 2 and then the fourth cycle on May 23. This means that I just have another week to get stronger and to bond with my new grand babies. Still no real positive signs from either of them that they are ready to come into the world quite yet.......

Scans looked good

Just back from the oncologists. My scans showed that the small tumors are gone or smaller and the two big tumors that were radiated are about half the size they were before IL-2. Although the radiation is a factor in shrinking these tumors, the oncologist feels like the IL-2 is working. Another indication that the IL-2 is working is that my thyroid is inflamed (being attacked by the immune system...a common side effect of the IL-2) and probably the reason that I have felt really tired and lethargic the last week or so.

So we made the decision to go ahead with the next two cycles of IL-2. I will begin the next round April 25th and the second cycle will begin on May 14th. I think I have folks pretty well lined up to care for me on the first cycle but will be looking for help in May as my kids will be pretty occupied with new babies.

Speaking of babies....none yet, although I think that Jon and Lori's baby should come this weekend. Becca is two days past her due date so we are wondering if both babies are plotting to come at the same time.

Scans and doctors visit

Hope all of you will send me positive, healing vibes in the next two days as I have my scans and meet with the oncologists. I should know by Thursday afternoon whether the treatment is working and what the future should hold. I am also hoping that one or both of our babies will decide to come into this world so I have some time to bond with them before beginning the treatment again.

Today was COLD but full of sunshine...really lifts the spirits. (snow in the hills tonight!)

No Babies Yet

Went to a wonderful piano concert this afternoon. My sister Ann is arriving this evening for a week's fun visit. We'll both be on call to take care of the two-year-olds when the new babies come. Wishing for some sunshine and warmer weather.

Still waiting

Still waiting on both babies. Lori's doctor stripped her membranes yesterday and we fully expected her to go into labor but the baby just doesn't seem to be ready. Lori thinks that it is going to end up that both she and Becca give birth on the same day...that would be crazy. I am just enjoying spending time with both Dash and Kai while we wait.

Waiting on new brother or sister

Hi all, We are all on pins and needles waiting to see who will have their baby first. Looks like my daughter-in-law, Lori, may be slightly ahead. I am carrying my cell phone in my pocket at all times as I am on call to drive to Portland to take care of Dash or Kai.

Had a good week. I am getting stronger each day. My endurance has a long way to go, but I am doing a little more each day. Yesterday we finally had a warm Spring day. I did a little gardening and a friend came over and we built a fountain for my backyard. I was exhausted but pleased to be able to be outside doing things. Hoping for more warm weather so that I can walk the golf course with friends while they play golf.