quick update

So, I just realized that I have all these updates on the kids right now, and forgot to update from my doctors appointment this month.

We got to the hospital and it was crazy. Of course the blood lab was completely backed up, so we went over to do my PFT. Pulminary function test. That was quick. My doctor hadn't ordered many tests for me to do. I did good at that, she said she is sure I could do more. But considering we were running all morning, from one side of the hospital to another, she said it was great for what I went through. And funny thing, we did that, went back to the blood lab and it still wasn't our turn. So, we waited some more for my turn!

Then we headed back to the clinic to await the results and to talk to the doctor. We waited there for a bit while the kids played with the pop machine.

I got in to talk to my doctor, where they were impressed yet again with my recovery process. The doctor actually told me that my blood is "prestine", and that it might be better than hers! She then brought in a student and told my story. The student couldn't believe it. She asked me a few questions. Then my doctor recommended that for my next visit that I do my blood work before I come. Usually they like it done right then and there. But she said since I am doing so good, and I have the kids, that I should go to a city lab on the friday before my appointment, and do my blood then. Which is great, because it will cut back time spent at the hospital drastically!

So yes, only 11 months later, I am doing great. Even better than your average "normal" person. Other than my hair being so short, no one would ever know that there was something wrong, that we went through hell only 11 months ago!

How do I do it? I have been asked this many times. I honestly have no idea. But, I do it for my kids, my husband, my family, myself. I do it for life, the life I want to have, and the life I want my family to have. And that all includes me being here. I was told it would take up to a year or more to get my energy back. I have more energy now than I ever have. I was told there would be days I can't get out of bed. But, there never is. I want to get out of bed, I want to do things. I want to live life to the fullest- as should everyone- because you never know when something will change your plans!