Lulu makes decision on her breast surgery

Today I'm grateful for...

Sharing my life with a loving family

Having the ability to choose my future

Knowing more about Lulu's health

Being healthy

Lulu made a trip to SF for doctors consults about the upcoming Bi-lateral mastectomy surgery. Her appointment was scheduled at UCSF breast cancer clinic for 11:30 AM, and I wanted to go to the appointment, but Lulu talked me out of making the trip. We discussed not wanting to reschedule patients at the office, especially since there has been so many changes for patients in the last 6 months. So, I ended up staying here and working; while Lulu drove down with a good friend to the appointment. We also had to discuss whether or not Lourdes should go with Lulu or stay in Reno with Grandma? Lulu and I both felt that Lourdes should go along with mommy to her appointment. My day was long, mostly because I was eager to get the day done and get home to hear the news about Lulu's upcoming surgery. I was hopeful that the MRI taken last week would be interpreted positively by the surgeon, and that the tumors were no longer attached to her chest wall? The location of the tumors apparently was complicating the prognosis of the surgery, and we were all hoping that Lulu's tumors had made great progress with the chemotherapy treatment?

My hectic day concluded around 5:30 and I walked into the house to relieve grandma of the "babysitting" duties at 6. This was one of the evenings that we had dinner delivered to the house, and I couldn't have been more grateful this night. It has been so incredibly wonderful to have friends, patients, and family bring dinner to the house a couple of nights a week. Not having to worry about the shopping, cooking, and dishes has been a very nice bonus during this most stressful time. I served the delightful stew, salad, and rolls and the three boys and I sat down to a nice family dinner, minus the girls. (the boys really enjoyed the feast). After completing our evenings homework assignment, we got ready for bed and read from one of the favorites books Dairy of a wimpy kid, Dog Days (We have read all three of the book series at least three times now). I was so excited to hear the news about Lulu's day and after putting the kids to bed, I waited in anticipation for her arrival. Unfortunately, I didn't make it to Lulu's arrival time. The daylight saving time and a really busy day at the office has really tired me out and I retired to bed at 9:30 PM. The news would have to wait until tomorrow.