Checkup

I had my 3 month checkup this week and I'm happy to report that the news is good! Nothing showed up on the ultrasound of my leg or on my chest xray.  Hooray! This has officially been the longest I have gone without something coming back in my lungs since 2007. What a relief! We are more confident now that we finally have gotten all of the original tumors.  I will go back at the end of April for bloodwork and a chest xray.

Charlie continues to be a happy and healthy baby.  Still working on walking, but he will get there in his own time.  He is currently working on getting in some teeth.  He got 8 teeth from May to August of last year, and none since then.  I think he is making up for lost time because I think he's getting at least 4 new ones on the bottom-all at once! Hopefully they'll come through quickly and with as little pain as possible.

Now as for me, I'm currently 13 weeks along and still feeling fine.  My main symptom is being tired.  I find that if I don't get a nap in, I'm really feeling it by evening time.  I haven't gained much weight yet and still fit in my regular clothes.  I have a small bump, but I think I was bigger with Charlie at this point.  I might be carrying this one slightly higher so that's why my pants still fit.  My shirts are getting a little "short" though, so I may have to start wearing maternity shirts soon.

That's about all the news we have for right now.  Next OB check is next week.  I'll update then! 

And 3 became 4...

Well, in case you didn't know, I am pregnant! We are very excited, yet nervous because of my health history.  I am currently 11 weeks along (or 12, depending on my calculations or the recent ultrasounds I have had).  This puts me due towards the end of July.  I've been feeling really good, with none of the typical pregnancy symptoms that plague most women.  My only symptom is being tired.  So all in all, this is pretty close to how I was with Charlie.  I'm not complaining! I will continue to keep you updated on my progress.  The next big hurdle is my checkup at MD Anderson, which will be on Jan 26-27.  We are praying for good news here and only thinking positive.

On a lighter note, Charlie had his 15 month checkup on Tuesday and he continues to do well.  He is continuing on his growth curve, weighing 21 pounds (10%) and 31 inches (I think! 25%).  He is still not walking, but is really close.  He says a few words like "woof" and "quack", but his greatest trick is shimmying on command!  We have yet to get it on video, but it is the cutest thing ever! Sometimes he does it spontaneously, but will also do it if you ask.  We will get evidence eventually! Other than that, he continues to thrive and bring joy to our lives everyday.  He's such a sweet kid! I'm hoping his sibling takes after him, but we'll see. ;)

Here are a few pictures from our ultrasound on Monday:

And a picture of the future Drew Brees!

Happy New Year!

We hope everyone had a fun and safe New Year's Eve.  We had a quiet night at home.  Charlie was in bed by 6:30 and Jeff and I managed to stay up till midnight to ring in the new year.
2010 was an interesting year for us.  Jeff lost his 3 remaining grandparents and I lost my Godmother, but we welcomed 2 new members to Jeff's family and we are thankful for them! I managed to go a whole year without a recurrence of my cancer (next checkup is in a few weeks). Fingers crossed that I remain that way!

We look forward to what 2011 has in store for us. As it looks now, it's going to be exciting!