Only Report The News If You Know It

By now most of you have seen the news and the papers. Channel 3 Foxs 35 news can't even get Dr. Cwikla's name right. They continue to place Stephen his sons name under his mug shot and
they don't have the correct story either. All this over a roadblock and an arrogant cop. Everyone that knows Dr. Cwikla knows he did not point or threaten Mr.Calahan with a gun nor did he place his hand on the gun. He opened his console to see if his medical badge would help and gain him access to his home. What happened to innocent until proven guilty?

Yuck...I Hate Headaches

I woke up this morning with a horrible headache. Normally I can take 2 goody's PM and it takes care of it. The goody's didn't touch the headache and then I began throwing up. After 6 hours of this Scott convinced me to let him take me to the hospital. I could barely hold my head up to get dressed. I was still throwing up on the way to the hospital. We were lucky when we arrived at the hospital there were only 2 of us there. I was dehydrated so I was given a bag of sodium, phenergen, dilauded and zofran. I felt so much better when I left but, was wiped out and phenergen makes you sleepy.

Rough Round Of Chemo

Scott is having a really rough day. He didn't sleep at all last night. He was really nauseated this morning before I left for work. I had a RX for nausea so I gave him one. It seemed to help the nausea but, then he got a really bad headache. I don't know if it's because Dr.Nick doubled the Avastin or if the chemo is beginning to wear on him : ( I feel so bad for him, it breaks my heart breaks to see him so sick.

Latest On Our Chaotic Lives

We enjoyed Thanksgiving at my little sister's house. Everything was so festive, the food was really good and we didn't over eat. It's always good to see family and friends. We returned home to house/dog sit for Dr. Cwikla. We stayed until Sunday evening.
Scott had chemo today. Dr. Nick doubled up om Scott's Avastin because of the edema. Scott and I (once again) broke our rule on not reading the MRI reports. I went to get something out of Scott's truck and noticed that the seal on the MRI envelope was broken so I assumed that he read it, so I took a peek.It was a little unsettling and when I came in I ask Scott if he read it, when he replied "no", I confessed " I did". Then he wanted to read it. So we read it together. Bottom line - there is allot of swelling in the brain and sometimes it can make the lesion look bigger ( there's no way to tell if the lesion is bigger or if it is in fact only swelling) But, you can see the swelling in Scott's face. We have an appt. with Dr. Nick on Monday. We assumed their report was faxed to Dr. Nick because he doubled the Avastin - which decreases swelling. Because of the holiday weekend, Scott will have chemo again on Friday. We have never done chemo twice a week so we are not sure how it will effect him.
We have a new little squirrel. He was rescued from the road, so we named him Freeway. He 's about weeks old and very cute. Scott's thrilled to have a new little buddy.
Blake's took quite an impact on his head. Although, he made a stupid decision , he did have sense enough to wear a helmet. He showed me the helmet ( a caviler army helmet) the inside was covered in blood.

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME

On my way out of town I get a phone call from Blake. Hi mom, I am @ Palm Bay Community Hospital. And why are you @ the hospital? I tried to para sail off Williams car and it didn't work. Are you serious Blake? Yeah mom I have 10 staples in my head ( mind you he is telling me this while laughing) My heart is sinking as he is telling me, they are waiting for his test to come back. I asked to speak to the nurse but she was no more helpful than Blake was. I had 1 grand baby, 3 sweet potato bakes, 1 pecan pie and on my way to Orlando. I was trying to reach his dad, after about an hour an probably 15 messages, I finally reached him. I asked him to go to the hospital but, Blake was released before he got there. Apparently, my very intelligent son had decided to para sail off the back of a car. When William stopped the car Blake was unconsious and blood was dripping from his helment. William took him to the fire station and he was transported there to the hospital. Blake decided to wait to call because he didn't want me to worry. Ok.. now think about that statment. Blake what were you thinking before or after Iam still going to worry. My first thought - WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING? I worry about him going to war and now I have to worry about him walking out the front door. When I finally spoke to the nurse all his test came back neg. the only damage was the opening in his head. I tried to explain he could have ended up paralized or even killed himself. He did say that he did have some time to think and it was pretty stupid. You would think he would have thought that before he put his plan into motion.

All Signed Up

I signed up for my first class on how to use my new high tech camera. I am looking for some type of portable device that I can roll paper down for a background. So if anyone has any suggestions, let me know. We are headed to my sisters for Thanksgiving. A quick trip. I am making my famous "Sweet Potato Bake", it's expected. We will return back Thursday evening to house/dog sit for the doctor I work for. I plan to take the time to work on my who-bilation decorations.

Great Gift

Shrimp and Suds was Saturday evening, we were exhausted from the day before. I drank coffee and tea just to try and stay awake. My birthday is tomorrow but we decided to celebrate it today. Scott went and got me a ice latte while I slept - never start my day without one. Then I opened my birthday present. Well I opened the box. It wasn't wrapped in paper but it was beautifully double wrapped in love which is way better than paper. Scott spent months researching and saving for this camera and I love it. A long time ago I mentioned how I would love to have a new camera. I will need to take a class to make sure I get the most out of what it can do.
Scott and I headed to Viera to do some shopping and then we had lunch @ Pizza Gallery. I am stilll exhausted from Friday so back home for more rest.
Blake had drill weekend so he was gone until today. He came home with a "TATTOO" all the was down his arm. Scott and I told him he was crazy. But, he wears it proudly as a America Soilder. Let's see how he feel about it in about 5 - 10 years.

Girls Day Out

It was Renniger's Extravaganza, in Mt. Dora this weekend. The first day beginning on Friday.and running through Saturday. Michelle and I had intended on heading up on Saturday but decided to take advantage of our boss being in a seminar on Friday. I took my jeep because I wasn't looking for anything special. Michelle was looking for a trunk to use as a coffee table and to put Turner and Boston's (her dogs) toys in. We met up with another friend of ours and her husband. We found allot of hot deals, made three trips to the jeep and had it packed out by 2:15. The first day is definitely the day to go. We were complimented on our purchases from other buyers and we thought we were going to get oar jacked for Michelle's oars. I was trying to be smart by taking a back pack, only everything we bought was to big for the back pack. We even found a armful of things for our boss. Even though we are his only two employees, we are his favorite two : )
Michelle and I had time to meet my mother and sister for breakfast. Neither of the will go to Renniger's with me because they say I about killed them one year. It is allot allot of walking. After Renniger's we stopped by The Reptile Barn to see Don and then headed to my mom's house to spend a little time with her. We returned home around 6:00 p.m. with all our treasures.

We Made It Through

Scott made it through Chemo. Once again THANK YOU MICHELLE. I can imagine Scott must have been driving Michelle nuts. He wanted to be there for my procedure. She kept calling me wanting the details how long it was going to take etc...But, I had no idea. I told her to take Scott home but, he felt really bad he couldn't be there. Sometimes you have to scarf ice and we both had to be in different places at different times. I was in the best of hands and I knew Scott was also. It's funny, I would probably never trust anyone else to take Scott to chemo except Michelle. I can never Thank her enough or ever find the words to tell her what she means to Scott and I. I never want to offend my family because they are equally important to me but, Michelle it goes so much deeper than that. Maybe, because she doesn't have to be there , she chooses to be. We love her so much and are so blessed to have her in our lives.
Oh..I did decided not to be sedated for my procedure. I hate the feeling of the after effects of the sedation. It was slightly uncomfortable but, my head didn't feel foggy. Today I feel like I have whiplash but, my head feels clear.

Scott and I Are Falling Apart

Michelle is taking Scott to Chemo on Friday. So I can have my facets cauterized. So we will see how are weekend goes.

Neurotomy

Anatomy

Facet joints are pairs of small joints that separate the vertebra on the back side of the spine in the lumbar (low back), thoracic (mid-back), and cervical (neck) regions. These joints can become inflamed and painful from either injuries or arthritic conditions. When facet injections of local anesthetic and/or cortisone provide temporary pain relief, you may be a candidate for a facet neurotomy which can provide pain relief lasting up to six months or longer.

A facet neurotomy involves destroying the nerves that relay pain messages from the facet joints. This is accomplished by using a technology called Radio Frequency Thermal Coagulation (RFTC). Under x-ray guidance, your physician places a fine probe, not much larger than the needle used in facet injections, down to the nerves that supply the facet joint(s). A controlled heat lesion is then made using RTFC. Each facet joint has at least two nerve branches therefore several lesions may need to be done at the time of the procedure.

What will happen during the procedure?

An IV will be started so that relaxation medication can be given. You will be taken to a procedure room and positioned lying on your stomach. Monitors will be placed on you to watch your heart rate, blood pressure, and blood oxygen level.

After your skin is washed with a sterile scrub, the facet joints will be identified by your physician using a fluoroscopy (x-ray) machine. Small marks may be placed on your skin using a sterile pen. The skin is numbed with local anesthetic medication. Using fluoroscopy guidance, your physician inserts the radiofrequency probes near the facet nerves. A series of steps involving stimulating the nerves with electricity helps localize the facet nerves. Local anesthetic is then placed through the probes to numb up each nerve. The tips of the probes are then heated thus cauterizing each facet nerve.

What will happen after the procedure?

You will then be taken back to the recovery area and monitored for 30-60 minutes. Discharge instructions will be given to you before leaving the surgical center.

Due to the use of relaxation medication, you are required to have a driver to take you home.

Expectations

You should expect to have a few days of moderate post-procedure pain. It may take up to three to four weeks before you are able to determine the procedure's effectiveness. Some individuals will experience burning sensations at the skin which resolve in a few days time.

Could The Seats Be Any More Perfect

Our tickets arrived today to see John Edward. We are in Section 102 - Row D.

Chemo, Dresses, Jewerly & Lazy Sunday

Scott had Chemo on Friday. He didn't feel very well when we left, so we didn't do our regular Cracker Barrel meal. He usually always craves biscuits and gravy. So when we returned home he slept. Saturday morning I woke up @ 3:00 am. I was going to Orlando for various things. Michelle and I were getting fitted for our dresses for her up coming wedding. "No Peeking"
We had to be @ my mothers in Apopka for a jewelry party. Those parties are so boring. But, I did get to see a couple people I haven't seen in years and it's always nice to see old friends.

The youngest niece 'Briar' had learned to sit up. Briar is such a happy baby, she will let anyone hold her and she smiles and laughs all the time. Another weird thing happened. Our family has a "big" family bible that has been in our family since I can remember. I've always told my mom if anything happens to her, I would like to have the Bible. When I was home this weekend, my mother gave me the bible. It sat weird with me because I knew I was going to get in when something happened to her but, why was she giving it to me now? She said she was cleaning house and tired of all the clutter. I don't know it was just weird. Maybe she figured I needed the bible more than she did.

Sunday was lifetime day. I did nothing " except laundry". I watched lifetime & home decorating shows. Scott ordered out, when we got hungry. It was a great lazy Sunday.

Me, John Edward & The Spirits...

I love to watch John Edward on T.V. Scott thinks he and Sylvia Browne are a hoax. But, I do believe in the spirit world. John Edward was on the view yesterday, so I pulled up his website. Welcome to the only official John Edward website worldwide. I was so excited to see that he is going to be in Orlando in April. Michelle said, she would go, how could I not buy tickets. We got orchestra section, 4 rows back from the stage. Now, I am hoping some spirit energy will be connecting from him to me. Everyone thinks I've lost it but, I think it's interesting and I will be very interested if we get a connection. Stay tuned.

Am I The Only One This Happens To?

Skylar on the day of Halloween always changes her mind on what she is going to be. We had decided last weekend on her dressing as a hula girl. When I picked her up from the sitters she decided she wanted to be a witch. I told her she may scare the kids. Her reply, I'll tell them it's OK I am a nice witch. Luckily I kept her costume from a couple of years ago.

This picture to the left was her when she was 2, she hardly has changed in two years. There were so many houses decorated. If Skylar rang the doorbell and know one came, she peeked in to see what was taking so long. When I finally
taught her , she can't peek into peoples houses, if they had a place for her to sit, she sat down and waited. One house had this little Dracula and when you touched his eyes, he told you to take a piece of candy but, not to be greedy. It was really cute. Skylar had a lot of fun with him. Scott did really well walking and we did alot of walking. He was fatigued but, he hung in there like a trooper.

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