Gaining!

Hello again,
More updates and the best of all is that Meg is continuing to gain weight. Last night we were up to 115! Of course she probably this the best update is that the 1 paper Matt was waiting on to get signed, finally got done. At this point we don't know if he is in the air or still on land and we aren't sure where he is going to exactly but at least he has the permission to go. That news got a smile out of her and it was nice to see.

She is continuing to progress and get stronger each day. Seems to be tolerating the increased changes to diet well. Last night Jodie and Tom invited us over for dinner again! (how nice), we had grilled salmon, cocucos(sp), avacodo(fresh) and ice cream from Rita's (very good ice cream!) Meg ate most of hers and seem to tolerate it well. Of course I get a little frazzled when we add something new to her diet b/c I am so worried about an obstruction but I think I can let go of that worry some b/c she seems to be doing well with each addition of food.

She seems to be staying hydrated but is getting tired of putting something in her mouth..either food or drink..she just keeps alternating the selection. I will be glad to connect with a trained ostomy nurse b/c I know that it is important to drink,drink, drink, but she has very little room left for food then.

On the medical side, I don't know if I mentioned that we are presently involved in the IVF treatments to preserve Meghan's fertility chances that her chemo tx may decrease. She has to give herself a small injection each day of hormones (which I am amazed at how well she has taken in stride/maybe she will want to switch careers after all this and become a nurse. NOT!LOL. We return to the clinic tomorrow to see how she is progressing with the hormones. So far not any PMS which we were assured, if any symptoms of, should not at least make her a crazy woman.

Today has been another pleasant day, went to a good church service and then came home and she took a nap. Just got up and said that it was the best nap she has had in a long while. It is time to eat and take her daily injection now so I will end this. If everyone can please try to remember to pray at 3pm each day that she does well doing her own injections and get to feeling more comfortable each time doing it, because it will be a routine for probably about 2wks. I offered to do it but she said "no" she needed to learn how herself.

One little side note is that the reflection looking back at her in the mirrors is looking good enough that she is considering letting me put a pic up later today. She is trying to get used to doing the make-up routine in prep for the hubby coming home and as all the women know that are following this..a little make-up makes everyone look and feel better.