Eh...

So as my months are filling up with appointments, I am getting pretty blue. My blood pressure has been high lately, the worse was when I was under for my wisdom teeth fiasco. The nurses recommend I have it checked, because it didn't stabilize while I was completely sedated. I have monitored it every time I go to Rite Aid (which is often) and it's pretty high. So I finally made an appointment and went to doc today and it was high again. Not excessive, but enough to have to have blood work done, and my doctor started me on meds for it. Lisinopril. Ugh...

Radiologist office(Dr. Lee) called this morning he wants to meet with me before we start radiation... I am starting to feel pretty depressed... I guess I am just scared. I just really don't know how bad it will be. I joked with Brandon that with my luck, I will be sick during Thanksgiving the best meal the whole year... we laughed, and yet I wanted to cry. I guess sometimes things just suck, and well that's it. Things happen and we have to learn to deal, I keep thinking I'm fine, I'm fine, I'm fine, and then all of a sudden the blue bug bites me on the ... tush.

I'm sure tomorrow will be better.

Monday

B, playing video games. Feeling a whole lot better! obviously... His brother came over. They look hilarious one with leg surgery on crutches and the other shoulder surgery with a sling... a couple of gimps ;)

A slow weekend... finally!

Great day, laid back. The kids were at the lake Saturday and Sunday. Nice break. Cleaned the house like a mad woman! When they got home we went to Ming-wa's, so yummy. I love chinese food!

On the way we ran out of gas, and had to wait for B's mom to help us out.... Ah so fun.... Yesi was all, "all the other cars are leaving us!"

Doctor and Soccer...

Went to doctor's appointment today for Brandon, looks like physical therapy asap and 6-8 weeks of being in a cast. B was surprised and not too thrilled...

Yesenia met a "real" friend at Belen's soccer practice, as opposed to Angie her imaginary one. This little girl is 3 too, named Sofia.

It was funny because Yesi doesn't really share very well and she asked the little girl to play with

her, kicking a soccer ball around, as I watched her play the little girl didn't kick the ball once. Eventually she abandoned chasing Yesenia around the field and Yesenia was so sad. I explained to her how imp

ortant it is to share and people want to play with kids that are nice and share thier toys. So Yesenia went and asked her to play again, she said no twice. Eventually (when Yesi handed her the ball) they played kicking it back and forth. Yesenia kept running to me yelling, "it's working mom it's working!" It was so cute... Here are some pics.

Enjoying a quick bite to eat, before the Belen's first game of the season. Yesi got a brainfreeze, so funny. She rubs her teeth.

Couple pictures of Belen's game. She scored a goal! So excited :)

Oh yeah!

So nice, I had a 3 hour nap! I can see the light at the end of tunnel. Hanging out today with B and helping out. The kids went to the fair with Brandon's mom. They are so excited, I am thrilled they were able to go with everything going on I knew we couldn't take them.

Brandon is feeling stronger, this morning he tossed his cookies a few times, but is doing a whole lot better now. Just got home with donuts and milkshakes for my recovering patient. Some killer sweet tooth he has!

Long Long Long ... day.

Head pounding and whole body aches... haven't had much sleep. In the last 2 days had 6-7 hours of sleep total, so so so exhausted. Great that tomorrow is Friday! B has been so much better today, I told his mom he is moving around more and cussing less so we are on the road to recovery!

Even made dinner... finally. Chicken enchiladas with rice. I think I even nailed the rice recipe 3 years later ;)

Is it only Wednesday?

Wow today has been a DOOZY! Last night I'd say I had a total of 2 hours of sleep. Up and down all night helping B out, then up at 5:30am and to work by 7am. I was almost out of pain pills, so I cut back. Ouch! My face is still burning up at night, swelled up looking a little more chipmunky this morning. Brandon's mom coming in the mornings to help and I come home about lunch. Got home at about 12 and tried to sleep, but no dice. B needs something every hour. I feel like I am a crappy nurse, who keeps getting told how to do something but doesn't get it. I am trying my best, but Brandon and I are arguing which isn't good for either of us. I am still healing and hurting and I know he is in agony. These are my rational thoughts in print, my emotions got worked out with a phone call to mom :)

Doctor appointment at 4 went great, my jaw bone biopsy is normal. Finally some good news! Then doctor said that I can begin radiation therapy in 2 weeks. Fear sunk in. . .I guess I am not as prepared as I thought I would be to get started. I just keep thinking, "but I'll be sick over holidays." "My Birthday is next month!" But then thoughts set in like, "well how about we wait until late January of next year and hope it doesn't kill you by then." ... Ok, true. Let's get this over with and get better already.

Belen had her 1st soccer practice today. I love her coach! It's all drills and real coaching. He even brought them water and snacks. Belen is so excited. She fell blocking a kick, but jumped up ready for action. I love her spirit. Yesi is getting sick she has a runny nose and felt really warm. Gave her some OJ and put her to bed early, poor thing.

Feliz Día de la Independencia!

B's Surgery!

SO... I'm on the other end this time. Brandon just had his 3rd shoulder surgery today. Ouch! It went great Doc says that he is really optimistic about results. It seems Brandon's tissue looks really great and it couldn't have gone better. So that's wonderful. Brandon is laying down, relaxing. Also being pretty demanding and grumpy, but hey anyone they prescribed morphine to outta be!

I'm hurting like crazy today, sore sore sore. But I only have a hydro and a half left... !!?? What they heck happened? I keep trying not to take them, but the pain is still really bad. I want to ask for a refill at my doctor's appointment tomorrow, but I don't want to seem like a fiend. Nights are the worst... NOT looking forward to it. Plus I have to give B his meds every 4 hours, so I won't be sleeping too good anyway!

Got some great shots of B, hope he doesn't mind sharing! (Before and After)

Back to Work!

Aww... man. Back to the grind! So I slept horribly, my face seems to be on fire at night. It kept me up, plus it's difficult to keep up on meds while trying to sleep. Work was nice, everyone is so great there. I am truly lucky to work at such a understanding place. I asked for some time off tomorrow (even though I just got back) for Brandon's shoulder surgery and they said yes. Didn't even have to say anything about why or when I would need to leave. They truly trust my judgement and me to do my job. It means a lot to work somewhere you're respected.

I'm thinking of cooking some Sopa de Camaron... and choking down some bread...

Some Fun!

On the lighter side of things. Brandon and I went to the Spokane Arena Rumble Saturday night. Watched some cage fights, it was awesome. We were only 4 rows away from the cage. Lots of knock-outs! Got some good pictures...

So today, not so hungry. Woke up at 7:30 took a hydro and ibuprofen with a glass of milk. Just woke up now, thinking I need some food... Hmm, craving stovetop.

Pain is a whole lot less, but this swelling! I can't even put my teeth together! Speaking of teeth just brushed them... Thank Gosh!

So Hungry!

So, here is my latest invention. Scrambled eggs with cheese and avocado. DELICIOUS! Considering I can't open my jaw over an inch, this is heaven. I also got some yummy blended things from Honey(B's grandma). Though today it is more difficult to swallow so... doubling up on hydros.

Okay so uh... ouch!! My face has swollen a whole bunch more. The right side is bleeding quite a bit, probably because of the jaw bone biopsy. I just happen to read online that I am looking at swelling for another 3 days! Ice Ice baby...

Took a photo of my teeth, eww is an understatement.

Holy ... !

Wow! I had no idea how painful this would be! I look like a chipmunk and I'm sitting here thinking of ways I can make myself past out... At this point a sledgehammer may offer some relief. I just tossed a bunch of blood into sink, B bought me a strawberry milkshake, and I just took a hydro and ibuprofen. Lord please let this stuff kick in...

Wisdom Out Tomorrow!

Well, I am going under the knife tomorrow, getting my four wisdom teeth out. No they aren't infected or hurting it's part of my getting my mouth ready for radiation therapy. Some good news, there is a spot on my jaw the oral surgeon is concerned about. Three x-rays later I need a jaw bone biopsy. The phrase, "Can't catch a break" is more of a life-motto at this point. It seems almost funny. I keep hearing, well it's probably nothing but with your history we better go ahead and check. Hyper-vigilance they say. I say, whatever. At this point I have had 6 biopsies. 5 are in and not good, crossing my fingers on the last. I mean what more can go wrong? Hmm... I take that back. I prefer not to tempt the universe. Things happen for a reason I believe. Still trying to figure this one out...

I am pretty nervous about this whole thing. I have had 11 cavities filled in the last 2 weeks, this outta be a walk in the park. We'll See!