Favorite Hannah Picture

Favorite Hannah Picture
"Yes, the park!"

Hannah Ballerina

Hannah Ballerina

Play Time

Play Time
"Go super fast!"

Hannah's Room

Hannah's Room

Happier Hannah

Happier Hannah

Hannah sleeping 4-13-10

Hannah sleeping 4-13-10

Preschool Friend's Art

Preschool Friend's Art
Yeah! Friends!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Birthdays, Hats, and Making Counts

Oh, I have so much to tell and so many pictures, I can barely begin.

Ok, First.
Yesterday was Kristian's 4th birthday. So, Happy Birthday, Kristian!
His mom, Auntie Janea, Grandma Patty, and the birthday boy, himself, came over Tuesday night to have dinner and play. Here is a picture of Kristian and Hannah tearing into presents.


Second.
Check out this hat.



My co-worker, Barb, gave Hannah these awesome animal hats with fleece on the inside. This one is a mouse. Hannah LOVES it and wears it everywhere. Also, don't be alarmed by the ink on Hannah's face. While I did let Hannah get all tatted up, I did insist she go with fake tattoos.

Third.
She made counts at Friday's appointment. Her ANC was at 2160. That is a very healthy number! She only needed to be at 750 to start the next round of chemo. She started her, four day in a row, chemo schedule yesterday.

Fourth.
Chemo is really the worst, best thing.

Here she is at the start of yesterday's six hour chemo transfusion. Happy and coloring. Half an hour after the chemo started she got a wicked burning headache in her forehead and nose. They slowed down the drip and she eventually felt better, but it was some cold, hard reality served first thing.

Best, of course, so we can keep seeing this smile.


Fifth.
I will leave you with this amazing picture of a wild, rocker girl I know.

7 comments:

  1. Cariie that is A-mazing news! I love the last picture...too freaking cute! Sorry haven't been in touch I will update you on Luke and his hospital adventure soon. Love you all!!!! <3 Jen

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  2. Having dinner with you guys on Friday was the best. My fave pic is of her eating a big ol' juicy piece of steak with a big smile. I hope the chemo wasn't too rough this weekend.

    Posted a calming song that made me think of you two. Penelope, by Pinback.
    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=717786530&v=wall

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  3. That hat picture is just priceless! Good to see her counts back up!

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  4. That picture of her with the decorated face is just too much.

    Hey Carrie, I want to talk to you about something, gonna email you. If I can find your email address. :-(

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  5. okay, i'm going insane because i can't find your email address. our girl scout troop wants to make a gift (sock puppets) for a children's hospital and we were thinking maybe Hannah's place might like that. will you email me, pretty please?

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  6. Jen, you are going to have to call me soon. Andrew and I want to know what happened! So far, so good with this round of chemo.

    S, she is pretty funny with how much she is loving butter lately!

    Mugdha, I love that hat pic too! She looks so cute in it.

    Shari, I love that idea! That is really awesome of you. I will email you right away.

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  7. Thank you so much for visiting and leaving a comment on my "If I were God" blog. It's not yet three weeks live so every one I get feels big to me. (Now I feel a little bad my Giants gave the Seahawks such a beating on Sunday)

    I am curious how you found "If..." so if you get half a minute maybe you could sent a quick email? If not I completely understand, you've got a lot on your hands. The good news is that although laughter is really good medicine, love is the best. And anyone can see Hannah is blessed with plenty of that. Best to both of you.

    Cesar

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