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checking in

Spoke with mama minm last night.

Spoke with sister again this AM. Four docs have already called mom. The oncologist says they don't mess around and she was speaking the truth.

Petscan on the 17th, appt with doc on the 24th to discuss the scan and treatment plan. I fly in on the 23rd and will stay through the weekend. I think it will do a lot for me and my anxiety to meet the doc and be there when the treatment plan is all layed out.

Grandpa's 94th bday is next month. Both out-of-town sisters (me and the youngest) are planning on flying in, so we can all be together for that. My mom has taken over g-pa's finances, so now middle minm sis is going to have to take care of mom and g-pa (uncle doesn't do his fair share). G-pa finally admitted he shouldn't be driving anymore. He wants to go to all of my mom's appts. We're going to be cramming the entire family into these dr's offices.

I plan on asking mom if I can take over g-pa's finances for her, since she does everything online and it is something I can actually do remotely. I also plan on asking her to sign a medical release form, so I can speak directly to the drs.

I stayed home from work today. I've called mom again, but got her vm.

On a happier note....

H's minniversary present was delivered to my work today and my present arrived to the house. H has smuggled it in. He is also going to take me to look at some jewerly, too...he always buys me necklaces.

We are going to dinner tomorrow night with his gay cw and his partner. His cw invited us over to their house for a glass of wine before hand. How gay! I love it. Yay for gay.

Thanks for all of the t+ps and vibes guys. I really appreciate you listening and your support. I cried a lot last night. I stayed up later than H and ended falling asleep on the couch with Woody. Some time during the night, he pooed on the carpet. It was a nice present for H this morning.
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  • zsazsa-stlzsazsa-stl member
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    edited December 2011
    Even Woody is feeling poopy about this.

    I'm glad you will be there for some of the big appointments.  I agree this will keep you from feeling so distant in the situation.
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  • hmonkeyhmonkey member
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    edited December 2011
    ah, carpet poo.  at least that part of your life is normal.
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  • notamrsnotamrs member
    Knottie Warrior 1000 Comments Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    Hang in there.  I know it's a lot to take in right now, but you've got a good plan.  In addition to the medical release form, you might want to make sure your mom has a medical power of attorney in place - not that she'll need it any time soon, but better to have it than not.

    Here's my go-to "feel better" clip of the day (if I can make it work) - my sister's two little monkeys and their bedtime ritual:

    EDIT - maybe this one will work:

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  • MNNEBrideMNNEBride member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm glad you were able to talk with your mom and make a plan.  I, too, think it will help your anxiety if you can know the plan.
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  • loveshine1loveshine1 member
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    edited December 2011
    I hope that seeing your mom and knowing the plan will help ease your anxiety.

    And yay for plans with gay friends!
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  • Blizzlesgirl!Blizzlesgirl! member
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    edited December 2011
    You would be amazed just how much getting to know her doctors will make a difference to you. Feeling like you know these folks and they know you - and getting that information straight from the horse's mouth - is priceless.

    I think offering to do the finances is a great idea, not just for your mom, but also for your sister. It's a really good thing to divide and conquer where you can.

    Her docs sound great thus far. That's a really wonderful thing!
  • nicoleg1982nicoleg1982 member
    5000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I am glad you posted this here.  I was going to call and harass you or PepperH tonight if you didn't update.  xoxoxoxox times a billionty.
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  • 6fsn6fsn member
    Knottie Warrior 10000 Comments 500 Love Its Name Dropper
    edited December 2011
    I'm glad you are going to all be there.  I think it would be good for everyone if you can take over the finances.

    Continued hugs...
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