Forever Greatful!

This past week was a busy and great week and it looks like this week is headed that way as well, but what week isn't right!

Besides having doctor appointments I decided to take Sophia to possibly her last mommy and me class, well at least at this place, we'll see what the future holds. Her 1st teacher is retiring :( and I'm a little sad she won't get to experience this teacher til she goes to kindergarden but I'm so glad Sophia and I got to cross paths with this awesome teacher. She just so happens to have the same name as I, it's quite a beautiful name :) but Sophia has been with her since she was 5 months old. She has learned so much from her class and I will be forever greatful for this teacher and this class even though it was short lived, especially since we couldn't make it this semester due to Sophia's illness. Boo! Cancer Sucks! Anyways, we had no idea what we were in for this day. Before I say what went on I forgot to mention a couple weeks ago Sophia's awesome classmates apparently made shirts to wear or wore orange in support of her and we were supposed to visit but Sophia got sick so we couldn't make it, can I say again, Boo! Cancer Sucks!

SOPHIA'S WAY COOL CLASSMATES!

 

Okay, so we went to class and to our surprise the class had a surprise for Sophia and her, unborn, brother Samuel. They gave both a bucket full of stuff. One for Sophia's birthday in January and one for Samuel and his soon arrival. I was so shocked and greatful at all their support they have thrown Sophia's way. I didn't know what to say but Thank You! It's people like this that tells me our God is in control of every situation and knows which people to place in your life when you need them. Also another biggie, one of the ladies here, who takes her grandson to class, works for a cancer organization and they gave a nice check in honor of Sophia. How ridiculously cool is that. I wish Sophia knew just how much she is loved, thought of and cared for. This is exactly why I do this blog so that one day she will know all that was done to her and for her throughout treatment.

 

Clothes & Toys for my babes!

 

Also at the end of class there was a surprise party for Sophia's teacher, the turnout was great and it showed just how much she is loved and is going to be greatly missed.

 





Mrs. Priscilla & Sophia!



Fast forward to today, Sophia had another LP w/Chemo (LP = Lumbar Puncture) and it went pretty well. Her blood counts came out great this time so everything was a Go! My dad usually goes with us to these appointments but this time my mom was able to go since I will be a little occupied pretty soon. She got to learn the routine, all 8 hours of fun! going to this room and that room and just waiting. This time around Sophia also got 3 doses of chemo (a dose of methotrexate in her spine and picc line and a dose of vincristine in her picc line) and so far she's had no negative effects to it. Her doctor said if she were to start getting mouth sores it would be within 4 days of today since they did up her dose again but he also said only about 20% of kids get these sores, so we're praying she's not one of those 20%. She is almost done with this phase of treatment and will be entering a new one which requires her to get an echocardiogram done to make sure her heart is good to go. Sounds so scray that they have to take a precaution such as this for this next phase; chemo is already is big deal. More to come on the next phase. We just pray she's continues doing well and responding well. I'm so proud of my little Big girl, she let's the nurses and doctor do what they have to do and doesn't cry anymore. She already knows the route to the hospital because as we are driving up she says "I want sticker" she knows that she's going to get a pass, that's a sticker, and a sticker from the nurses so she associates the two and puts them together, it's too funny. The Lord is doing great things inside and out of her little body and we are so thankful! Sophia likes to play with items that are used on her, such as this blue glove in the picture below, she put it on because that's what the nurses do and I do at home, and she fell asleep. I'm glad I am able to keep her comfy in her stroller asleep as she received her chemo through her picc line. Until next time (hopefully I'll have had our little boy by next time) . . .

Nice and Comfy, sound asleep!



Just Because...

Our Beautiful Little Fighter!

Giving Thanks!

Over the past several days it's been nice reading and hearing what people are thankful for and today (and every day) I am thankful for many things but specifically my little family.
God has blessed me with a husband that is so Loving and Giving to me and his daughter. He never really complains about anything except maybe Lakers but they don't count in my book :) He is so hard working at everything he does, there is nothing lazy about him.
God has also blessed both hubby and I with with the most precious little jewel, our daughter Sophia. We are especially thankful for her and all that she is. She has gone through so much in just a little bit of time. I am thankful for Life, her life and that God is allowing her body to respond so well to all the treatment. She hasn't complained much about what she is going through unless something makes her feel different like those yucky steroids but that wasn't her fault. She is quite the trooper!
I am also thankful for our other little blessing that God is allowing us to care for, our son Samuel. He didn't have to give us another baby but He did and I am thankful for his little life that he's been living so far in my womb. Sam isn't even born yet and he already means so much to our family. Having a boy is going to change things up a bit in our house but in a good way. I know Sophia is just going to love him and be a little jealous too I'm sure, but rightfully so :)