Roger had his needle biopsy last Tuesday morning. The procedure went good and the biopsy guy even showed roger the sample he pulled. They told us 3-5 days they should know a little more. The pulmonary doctor called on Thursday and said that the results were inconclusive again. Inconclusive.... we are really starting to get super tired of that word. However, the big praise that was really behind this "inconclusive finding" is the sample they pulled is not showing to be malignant. So we chose that day to be grateful with "inconclusive."
We met with the doctor on Friday to see what the next step is. He is still concerned although the fact that the sample was not malignant is good. Roger goes in tomorrow morning for another catscan. The purpose of this one is to see if there are any changes in the spot and inflammation that is causing all this drrrrrraaaammmmmaaaa. After the doctor looks at it he will decide if Roger needs to have open lung surgery to find out what's going on.
I ask for prayer for wisdom. The never ending inconclusive findings are getting old. I'm sure Roger is getting tired of getting poked, prodded, scanned and the never ending waiting game between each medical procedure and test results. Pray that we have a peace of what we should do next. Pray that the doctor is making the right decisions as well.
A huge burden did lift off my shoulders when the chance of cancer seems to have gotten smaller. I am thankful for the family and new friends that have watched our kids so I can go to procedures and appts. I am thankful for our new church and bible study girls that have wrapped our family up in prayers and encouragement. I am thankful for my friend that paid a babysitter to come bring me coffee and sit with me during his appt. I am thankful for our pastor who spent a good 2 hours of his morning at the hospital with us before the procedure. So many little "big" things that people have done that have confirmed the God is all over this. He goes before us... he stands behind.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Easton Catchup 6 month
My itty bitty baby boy will be 7 months old in a week. That means I should do his 6 month blog while he "technically" is still 6 months.
At his 6 month check up Easton was:
28" (90th % length)
17lbs 8 oz (45th % weight)
16.5 (10% head-still trying to not worry about that)
Cool things Easton does in his 6 month
* sitting by himself with very little support
* Eats veggies and fruits ... he loves them
* sleeps from 7-6
* takes 2-3 naps a day
* makes all kinds of grunting man noises
* groans himself to sleep
* starting to be a little mommy clingy
* goes to the nursery at church
* starting to be more fussy.. the teeth are starting to cause a little misery
* is still a pretty laid back baby
At his 6 month check up Easton was:
28" (90th % length)
17lbs 8 oz (45th % weight)
16.5 (10% head-still trying to not worry about that)
Cool things Easton does in his 6 month
* sitting by himself with very little support
* Eats veggies and fruits ... he loves them
* sleeps from 7-6
* takes 2-3 naps a day
* makes all kinds of grunting man noises
* groans himself to sleep
* starting to be a little mommy clingy
* goes to the nursery at church
* starting to be more fussy.. the teeth are starting to cause a little misery
* is still a pretty laid back baby
Emma's 5 Year Birthday
Emma's birthday tends to take over for several weeks. I take a little of that blame:). Her birthday is on July 4th, so that is a party day in and of itself. Then there is the birthday party day. Then the steady stream of presents that arrive in the mail from family that are not in the area. By the end of the birthday season we are pretty burnt out (well Evie is for sure;). This year was the big #5! She looked forward to the life changing event that was sure to come with being such a big number! Roger took the whole week off from work to enjoy a little R&R. We did fun things around Tulsa and Owasso and it really was a nice week together.
Her birthday was Strawberry Shortcake (the new one). We were just thrilled to be near family and to have made new friends to enjoy the day with.
Her birthday was Strawberry Shortcake (the new one). We were just thrilled to be near family and to have made new friends to enjoy the day with.
another Nana cake success
plans for a backyard water extravaganza were canceled due to downpour
she always looks miserable in her birthday pictures... she had a nice time. promis
The Sunday before the 4th
Her annual birthday date with daddy the night before her birthday.
I can't believe this is her 3rd time to do this. She was wearing her new locket that was from her Mimi and Pops.
5 Year Old Interview
- What did you do on your Birthday? Went on a date with daddy. We watched a movie and ate popcorn. It's my favorite thing to do
- Favorite toy? Ariel and Tinkerbell
- Favorite TV show? Sheriff Callie
- Favorite outfit? Minnie Mouse dress and Minnie mouse PJs
- Favorite animal? elephants
- Favorite song? Jesus Loves the Little Children
- Favorite book? Ariel book with Christmas
- Favorite snack? oranges
- Who is your best friend? Trevin
- Favorite lunch? pizza with no sauce
- Favorite Holiday? Christmas
- What do you sleep with? Tinker Bell and Ariel
- What do you want to be when you grow up? A mommy
- Are you excited about kindergarten? Yes
- Why? I dunno things I'm going to do
My Emma ... I don't know what this year holds for you but I pray that you start to feel God's call and feel his love in your little heart. love mommy
Friday, August 8, 2014
Roger update-waiting
This one will be quick...partly because there isn't a lot more to tell... and partly because my children are all in the next room and there is a real possibility the girls are sending Easton on an "extra fun" swing ride.
We went back on Thursday for the results from the bronchoscope. Basically, the results were not conclusive. He was unable to get the tissue needed from the mass because it was so far down in the lung.
So now we wait the phone call from the hospital to set up an apt for the needle biopsy. We should hear something at the beginning of next week. As the nurse told us, "sorry, we are in a hurry to wait."
Thanks ahead for the prayers,
Steph
We went back on Thursday for the results from the bronchoscope. Basically, the results were not conclusive. He was unable to get the tissue needed from the mass because it was so far down in the lung.
So now we wait the phone call from the hospital to set up an apt for the needle biopsy. We should hear something at the beginning of next week. As the nurse told us, "sorry, we are in a hurry to wait."
Thanks ahead for the prayers,
Steph
Monday, August 4, 2014
Roger Update #1
I have gone back and forth in my head of whether to write information on facebook or on this blog about where we find ourselves this week. Part of me wanted to keep it out of the social media spotlight. Honestly, a little part of me did not want this week documented in something as permanent as a blog or journal. I felt that if I wrote it down then it is really really really for real (I know wonderful reasoning skills).
Back story
Roger has had a chronic cough for almost a year now. It comes and goes and gets better for a short time period then worse. He has been on steroids, antibiotics, been tested for every allergy under the sun, diagnosed with silent reflux (vocal cord dysfunction) and then sent on to a pulmonary doctor when nothing seemed to help.
The past few weeks
We went to the doctor 3 weeks ago anticipating for them to do a scope. When we arrived the doctor informed him that he must first do a CT Scan before they proceed. So that's what he did 2 weeks ago. We met up at with the doctor last Thursday to review the findings from the scan. The scan revealed a mass or tumor looking type spot in his left lung. That's when you see that on the screen and hear those words..... that's a sucker punch to the gut. The doctor is a man of little words and not what I would call a "people person." I like people persons. Anyways, the doctor told us that he wanted to be aggressive in finding out what it is. He scheduled a bronchoscopy for the following Monday (which was this morning).
The Bronchoscopy
The goal of the bronchoscopy was to attempt to get a sample to biopsy by going down his throat into his airways and lungs. (don't quote me on the order of how they did it... like I said.. doctor of few words). Our big prayer is that they got what they needed by this procedure. If they didn't then we have to talk about using a needle through the lung wall or open lung surgery. The procedure went good as far as I can tell. He said his airways looked pretty good and he tried his best in the lung to get what he needed but won't know for sure until Thursday. So that information is all we have for now.
Roger seems to have recouped from this morning as he was pretty groggy and out of this afternoon. He was attempting to do work from his phone on the way home from the hospital (which I discouraged...hehe... who knows what he texted his people at work). He forbade any pictures or recordings during recovery time.. sad too because humor is one of my coping methods:)
The Support
We have been blessed already by numerous people praying. Our pastor stopped by on Saturday just to talk and pray with us. We have been meaning to do the last steps to join our church which we also finished up this weekend. It was such a God thing.. when we joined, the pastor asked the congregation to pray over us. Y'all I can't tell you how many people came up and prayed over us(mainly because it's really hard to see when you are trying not to LOSE IT and have a bad case of the scrunchy cry face disease), but it felt like a lot. We are so thankful to be here in Oklahoma surrounded by Roger's family. I'm thankful to have a mother and father who have walked this road recently and can empathize and encourage. We are so thankful that the young families at Central have drawn us in and befriended us. It's an amazing thing to be loved and cared for by believers.
I think that pretty much recaps the past few weeks. I most definitely don't have it all together and emotions rollercoaster daily. The girls don't know anything about what has been going on and will not until we know a little more. I know who is in control. Roger knows who is in control. We will see how God uses this storm (I'm selfishly praying its more of a thunderstorm and not a tsunami). I hope to post soon that it is not cancer and we can all do a praise Jesus happy dance together! But no matter the outcome we will praise Jesus.
and that my friends is why I finally decided to post on this thing called social media... because no matter what.... our Jesus will get the praise and glory..... Amen and amen
Back story
Roger has had a chronic cough for almost a year now. It comes and goes and gets better for a short time period then worse. He has been on steroids, antibiotics, been tested for every allergy under the sun, diagnosed with silent reflux (vocal cord dysfunction) and then sent on to a pulmonary doctor when nothing seemed to help.
The past few weeks
We went to the doctor 3 weeks ago anticipating for them to do a scope. When we arrived the doctor informed him that he must first do a CT Scan before they proceed. So that's what he did 2 weeks ago. We met up at with the doctor last Thursday to review the findings from the scan. The scan revealed a mass or tumor looking type spot in his left lung. That's when you see that on the screen and hear those words..... that's a sucker punch to the gut. The doctor is a man of little words and not what I would call a "people person." I like people persons. Anyways, the doctor told us that he wanted to be aggressive in finding out what it is. He scheduled a bronchoscopy for the following Monday (which was this morning).
The Bronchoscopy
The goal of the bronchoscopy was to attempt to get a sample to biopsy by going down his throat into his airways and lungs. (don't quote me on the order of how they did it... like I said.. doctor of few words). Our big prayer is that they got what they needed by this procedure. If they didn't then we have to talk about using a needle through the lung wall or open lung surgery. The procedure went good as far as I can tell. He said his airways looked pretty good and he tried his best in the lung to get what he needed but won't know for sure until Thursday. So that information is all we have for now.
Roger seems to have recouped from this morning as he was pretty groggy and out of this afternoon. He was attempting to do work from his phone on the way home from the hospital (which I discouraged...hehe... who knows what he texted his people at work). He forbade any pictures or recordings during recovery time.. sad too because humor is one of my coping methods:)
The Support
We have been blessed already by numerous people praying. Our pastor stopped by on Saturday just to talk and pray with us. We have been meaning to do the last steps to join our church which we also finished up this weekend. It was such a God thing.. when we joined, the pastor asked the congregation to pray over us. Y'all I can't tell you how many people came up and prayed over us(mainly because it's really hard to see when you are trying not to LOSE IT and have a bad case of the scrunchy cry face disease), but it felt like a lot. We are so thankful to be here in Oklahoma surrounded by Roger's family. I'm thankful to have a mother and father who have walked this road recently and can empathize and encourage. We are so thankful that the young families at Central have drawn us in and befriended us. It's an amazing thing to be loved and cared for by believers.
I think that pretty much recaps the past few weeks. I most definitely don't have it all together and emotions rollercoaster daily. The girls don't know anything about what has been going on and will not until we know a little more. I know who is in control. Roger knows who is in control. We will see how God uses this storm (I'm selfishly praying its more of a thunderstorm and not a tsunami). I hope to post soon that it is not cancer and we can all do a praise Jesus happy dance together! But no matter the outcome we will praise Jesus.
and that my friends is why I finally decided to post on this thing called social media... because no matter what.... our Jesus will get the praise and glory..... Amen and amen
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