Friday, June 15, 2007

Hannah has been doing well since we got home, continuing to get stronger. The appetite stimulant has now REALLY kicked into gear, she's eating more than anyone in the family at times. Tonight, she ate 11 ravioli, and asked for more. I made her slow down, in fear that she would overload and end up being sick. She did finally slow down a bit. It's nice to see her eat, and put back on a little weight before our next round of chemo. She is up to a whopping 18.7 kilos (41.2 pounds).

She has been tolerating her IV medicine well. I was able to deaccess her this morning, thank you Stephanie for the training. I was so nervous, but didn't want her to know it. She wasn't so happy about me doing it to begin with. It was so easy, and came right out without any problems. Unfortunately, she only had the needle out for an hour before the home care nurse came to put the other one back in. I didn't think about it ahead of time, but we did not put EMLA-the numbing cream on her site before the nurse came. So, it was like poking a sharp needle into your skin without any anesthesia. The nurse didn't get it in the first time, so she had to poke her twice. I can imagine how that hurt, and Hannah was very upset.

She was a trooper though, and rallied and we left to attend school for the first time in a while. We were able to do a little work with the class, then lunch and then Hannah and her class prepared for her upcoming play. Her teacher there has been great, and they had saved a part for Hannah. She said she was a bit nervous reading her part for the first time-they were on stage, but by the second time, it was old hat. I sure hope she gets to be in the play, they are performing it on Wednesday for the school and on Thursday for the parents. Hannah has chemo on Tuesday, so we'll see how she's doing afterwards.

Hannah had a special visit tonight from one of Dave's friends, Rich and his wife Mary Kim and his mom. They had come to deliver a special package to Hannah that was just too special to be mailed. Here is the picture of Hannah with her TWO YANKEE SIGNED BASEBALLS!! The first ball says "To Hannah, Best Wishes, Derek Jeter", the second is signed by Bobby Mercer, Ken Singleton and Joe Girardi. WOW! She was so excited, almost as excited as Dave and I! Now that was some special delivery package, thanks so much!

Hannah has also talked her Grandma and Grandpa into staying with us for one more day. Hannah wants to go to the Strawberry Festival with them tomorrow, and with all of her pleading today, they just couldn't say no. Hannah is asking if she is big enough to ride the rides alone this year, even accessed, she doesn't care. I'm secretly hoping she is not big enough so that she can't go on the scary rides. We went over tonight to watch the fireworks, and had a great time. That is the closest we have ever been to the fireworks. Here is Hannah with Grandpa.

xoxoKim