Well...I don't have the motivation to write all about my last 1 1/2 months and sickness. I will share the short version. I had been doing better (but keep in mind these things are relative) but felt pain in my chest and my arm would always fall asleep (on my left side). After a few trips to the hospital they finally discovered with the help of a CAT Scan that I had another blood clot. The surgeon said these this never happens when patients are on as high of dose of blood thinner as I am on. I was admitted to the hospital again, this time for three days. They pulled the central line out of my chest and I am officially IV-less. :) It has been a week and for whatever reason, I have felt pretty good. Actually, my family had a fast for me and I think that is contributing to much of my health. I am still taking all my medication and nearly always nauseous but I am eating and gaining weight and haven't thrown up for over a week. I haven't resumed all normal activity (cooking, cleaning, taking care of kids) but I am doing a little more here and there.
I always said by Easter I would feel better and I guess I was right. Maybe if I had said earlier, it would have been earlier. :) I have one more exciting thing to share........we are having a
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GIRL!! I am excited that Lexi gets a sister. I still wish we could have more kids but this will be the end. My body can't do this again. I am grateful it has been able to endure as much as it has.
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I sent you an email already, but I wanted you to know that I'm trying to keep up with you!
I am so excited that you are feeling at least a wee bit better. And VERY excited that you are having a girl! You will now have a nice, rounded out family!
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