November 30, 2020. Ian had a minor surgery for a port placement following his very first chemotherapy treatment. December 6, 2021. One year and 6 days later. Ian officially finished this regiment of chemo. OUR BABY RANG THE BELL! What a year it’s been. I was so nervous for him to start chemo. I was a wreck for awhile. I… Continue reading The Ringing of the Bell
Last month, I could see a light at the end of the tunnel. A light that signaled the end of the crazy year we’ve had with Ian starting chemotherapy. But that tunnel seems to be going a little longer than I thought it would. Last Monday, Ian was supposed to have his 3-to-4-month scan. Unfortunately, our entire household came down… Continue reading The Light at the End of the Tunnel
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Ian getting an EEG to check for possible seizure activity. Back in September, we noticed Ian would get a weird, half-crooked smile on his face, then begin to dart his head back and forth, followed by dropping his head like it suddenly got too heavy. The smile and the head drop were all… Continue reading Update: Ian’s Seizures
When Ian was born, like most mamas, I had fantasies of the little boy he would be, what he would like, and the man he would turn into. I don’t think any parent can ever begin to prepare for their child to be sick. Finding out Ian had brain tumors sent me in a downward spiral that I’m still learning… Continue reading Kicking It