Samantha fed at one, two, five thirty and eight thirty. I sure had quite the time this early morning. It must be from the tea. Samantha is quite irritable when I have tea and keeps on waking up throughout the night.
Mom and Dad were already up. I took Alex to school today. Everyone was nice, they said congratulations. I picked Alex up after school. Mom stayed with Samantha the whole time. She said she didn’t make a peep!
Charlie is on dayshift which is good. At least he isn’t coming home at midnight and waking us up!
Mom made dinner, I try to help but I feel like I get in the way.
After dinner I had a nap. I fed Samantha at seven twenty, eleven and midnight.
It’s quite something getting Alex ready for bed and looking after Samantha. Charlie doesn’t want to have to help, but I try to get him to help anyways.
I went to bed some time after one o’clock.
No Tests
Medication
Bactrim 10:00 a.m. ------- 8:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------- ------- 8:00 p.m.
Methotrexiate -------- ------- 8:00 p.m.
Temperature 36.34C 10:00 a.m. 35.90C 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 29, 1989
Samantha ate at two, for and seven o’clock. Dad was up not longer after I got up to fed Sam at seven o’clock. It’s rather strange living with Mom and Dad again. I never realized how much Mom does for Dad. It’s just not something I would do for Charlie. I feel we’re equal and there is no need for the woman to be doing so many things for her husband.
We had breakfast together which was nice.
Joan and I went out to the mall after lunch I wanted to get something to wear. I want to wear something other than maternity clothes but I can’t find my regular clothes. They must be in the garage somewhere!
Joan and the kids left around four o’clock. Mom cried then Joan cried then they both cried, what a pair!
We ate dinner at five o’clock. After dinner I had a nap, I can’t believe how tired I am. I seem to be so much more tired than after having Alex. The only difference of course is that I’m breast feeding.
I fed Samantha at seven o’clock and again at eleven thirty. Then I went to bed.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------- ------- 8:30 p.m.
We had breakfast together which was nice.
Joan and I went out to the mall after lunch I wanted to get something to wear. I want to wear something other than maternity clothes but I can’t find my regular clothes. They must be in the garage somewhere!
Joan and the kids left around four o’clock. Mom cried then Joan cried then they both cried, what a pair!
We ate dinner at five o’clock. After dinner I had a nap, I can’t believe how tired I am. I seem to be so much more tired than after having Alex. The only difference of course is that I’m breast feeding.
I fed Samantha at seven o’clock and again at eleven thirty. Then I went to bed.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------- ------- 8:30 p.m.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 28, 1989
I forgot that yesterday Alex, Samantha and myself moved to Mom and Dad’s. Charlie spent most of the time to finish packing. He was really exhausted.
Charlie was up at the house while the movers took all our furniture.
Samantha had her feedings at two, five thirty and eight o’clock.
The movers didn’t come down until the afternoon. They really know how to stack the furniture up properly to get everything in. Everything was moved in by three o’clock and the movers paid.
Joan and the kids arrived down around five o’clock. Luckily they had been able to make it down. Joan’s been having trouble with the van and had phoned last night to say they couldn’t make it. That really upset Mom who had been looking forward to seeing them before they go south.
Paige is as cute as ever, she’s such a happy child. Even her voice sounds happy, a gem to be around. She wasn’t too interested in Samantha, more interested in following the other kids around.
Mom and Joan took turns holding Samantha. Joan would love to have another child.
Mom made a special dinner of turkey and the works with Black Forest cake for dessert. She always goes to so much trouble.
Samantha ate again at noon, three, seven and nine o’clock.
I would have liked to stay up longer but I was too tired and went to bed after Samantha.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------- ------- 8:00 p.m.
Charlie was up at the house while the movers took all our furniture.
Samantha had her feedings at two, five thirty and eight o’clock.
The movers didn’t come down until the afternoon. They really know how to stack the furniture up properly to get everything in. Everything was moved in by three o’clock and the movers paid.
Joan and the kids arrived down around five o’clock. Luckily they had been able to make it down. Joan’s been having trouble with the van and had phoned last night to say they couldn’t make it. That really upset Mom who had been looking forward to seeing them before they go south.
Paige is as cute as ever, she’s such a happy child. Even her voice sounds happy, a gem to be around. She wasn’t too interested in Samantha, more interested in following the other kids around.
Mom and Joan took turns holding Samantha. Joan would love to have another child.
Mom made a special dinner of turkey and the works with Black Forest cake for dessert. She always goes to so much trouble.
Samantha ate again at noon, three, seven and nine o’clock.
I would have liked to stay up longer but I was too tired and went to bed after Samantha.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------- ------- 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 27, 1989
Samantha had feedings at three o’clock and six forty five. I had a shower and got dressed.
Samantha ate again at ten thirty and two thirty.
Mom has been taking Alex to school all this week. It has been a big help, I would find it much too difficult.
Sam ate gain at six thirty and eleven o’clock.
No Tests
Medication
Bactrim 8:00 p.m. ------ 8:30 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 9:00 p.m.
Samantha ate again at ten thirty and two thirty.
Mom has been taking Alex to school all this week. It has been a big help, I would find it much too difficult.
Sam ate gain at six thirty and eleven o’clock.
No Tests
Medication
Bactrim 8:00 p.m. ------ 8:30 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 26, 1989
Samantha had feedings at midnight, for and eight o’clock. I had a shower, got dress and had my breakfast.
Samantha ate again at twelve thirty, four thirty and eight thirty. After the eight thirty feeding I had trouble getting Samantha to sleep. At this time I was drinking tea which I found out later makes Samantha irritable.
I didn’t get to sleep until some time after eleven o’clock.
No tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------- ------ 8:00 p.m.
Samantha ate again at twelve thirty, four thirty and eight thirty. After the eight thirty feeding I had trouble getting Samantha to sleep. At this time I was drinking tea which I found out later makes Samantha irritable.
I didn’t get to sleep until some time after eleven o’clock.
No tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------- ------ 8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 25, 1989
Samantha had a feeding at one thirty, four o’clock and seven o’clock this morning.
After Samantha’s seven o’clock feeding I had a shower, got dressed and had my breakfast. I tided up the house and phoned Mom. I asked her if she could come up and look after Samantha. I had to go to Save on Foods. I said I thought Samantha wouldn’t wake up until at least ten o’clock. Mom said she had to have a shower and wash her hair but she would be up soon. I don’t think she was too please about it.
Mom came at nine o’clock. Alex was in the shower when I left. I went to Save on Foods and Safeway and came home.
Mom said Samantha didn’t make any noise while I was gone. Mom went home. She hadn’t gone long when Samantha woke up for her feeding.
After I had fed Samantha and put her in her crib I phoned Morgan. I asked her if she would be able to take Alex to school and bring him home. She said everyday? I said no just for today. She said yes she world be able to do it today. Some days she doesn’t pick Patrick up when he goes so someone else’s house. Morgan said she would come to our house to pick Alex up. Morgan phoned back at noon, she asked if Alex would like to come to their house after school. I said sure that would be really nice. Morgan said she knows she needed a nap in the afternoon. I said I felt I need a nap today. Morgan said she would phone when she sends Alex home. I said okay and thanks.
I got Alex to get ready for school and to pick out what kind of snack he wants to bring.
Morgan came to pick Alex up. I had my lunch and watched TV. Samantha had her feeding at one thirty. After I had put her back into her crib, I had a nap. I slept until four o’clock when Charlie came home.
I went to Super Valu and when I came home Alex had come home from Morgan’s.
We ate dinner at six o’clock. I fed Samantha before we had dinner. After dinner I rested until it was time to feed Samantha again.
Alex went to bed at eight o’clock. I fed Samantha at nine thirty and went to bed.
No Tests
Medication
Bactrim 12:00 p.m. ------- 8:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------- ------- 8:00 p.m.
Temperature 36.03c 12:00 p.m. 35.90 8:00 p.m.
After Samantha’s seven o’clock feeding I had a shower, got dressed and had my breakfast. I tided up the house and phoned Mom. I asked her if she could come up and look after Samantha. I had to go to Save on Foods. I said I thought Samantha wouldn’t wake up until at least ten o’clock. Mom said she had to have a shower and wash her hair but she would be up soon. I don’t think she was too please about it.
Mom came at nine o’clock. Alex was in the shower when I left. I went to Save on Foods and Safeway and came home.
Mom said Samantha didn’t make any noise while I was gone. Mom went home. She hadn’t gone long when Samantha woke up for her feeding.
After I had fed Samantha and put her in her crib I phoned Morgan. I asked her if she would be able to take Alex to school and bring him home. She said everyday? I said no just for today. She said yes she world be able to do it today. Some days she doesn’t pick Patrick up when he goes so someone else’s house. Morgan said she would come to our house to pick Alex up. Morgan phoned back at noon, she asked if Alex would like to come to their house after school. I said sure that would be really nice. Morgan said she knows she needed a nap in the afternoon. I said I felt I need a nap today. Morgan said she would phone when she sends Alex home. I said okay and thanks.
I got Alex to get ready for school and to pick out what kind of snack he wants to bring.
Morgan came to pick Alex up. I had my lunch and watched TV. Samantha had her feeding at one thirty. After I had put her back into her crib, I had a nap. I slept until four o’clock when Charlie came home.
I went to Super Valu and when I came home Alex had come home from Morgan’s.
We ate dinner at six o’clock. I fed Samantha before we had dinner. After dinner I rested until it was time to feed Samantha again.
Alex went to bed at eight o’clock. I fed Samantha at nine thirty and went to bed.
No Tests
Medication
Bactrim 12:00 p.m. ------- 8:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------- ------- 8:00 p.m.
Temperature 36.03c 12:00 p.m. 35.90 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 24, 1989
Samantha feed at one, four and nine o’clock this morning. She sure is good at going back to sleep. The only time she fusses is between ten o’clock and noon. This morning she started to fuss but I put my hand on her back and she went right to sleep. This is the first morning she’s slept through without crying too much.
Mom phoned around ten o’clock to say that Holly and Blair would be on there way up. Holly had gotten out of the hospital early so they’re going home today.
When they came they stayed by the front door as Holly can’t climb up the stairs.
Samantha stayed asleep the whole time I was holding her. Holly wanted her to open her eyes but Samantha was too tired.
Blair said they wanted to get going as it was eleven o’clock. Holly didn’t want to leave Samantha.
I put Samantha back to her crib, she didn’t wake up at all.
Alex had his lunch and got ready for school. Mom came to take Alex to school. The health nurse said I should get someone to take Alex to school for this week at least.
After Alex had gone to school, I had my lunch. Samantha woke up for her lunch. Now it doesn’t take her so long to feed. By the time she eats which is about ten minutes on one side and she falls asleep it takes about half an hour.
I would of liked to have had a nap but the health nurse is coming this afternoon.
She came at two o’clock. Her name is Diana. We talked about Alex first, about him going back to school. Diana asked if he had been sick. I told her Alex had a cold and couldn’t go to school because he has Leukemia. We have to be careful especially when Alex’s counts are down. It was a good thing I had told her since she said when Samantha has her shots the polio vaccine would have to be specially ordered. Samantha can’t have a live virus as it comes out of her body into the air. The chances of Alex getting the virus would be very high. I didn’t even realize that, I knew Alex couldn’t have his booster shot for school. I didn’t realize he could get it from someone else.
We talked about breast feeding, I told her it was getting better. My mamilla’s have sores on them but it’s not so painful as it had been the last few days. I told her the doctor had told me to put ice on my mamilla’s to ease the pain. Diana said yes and you can also put warm compresses on the breast to help the milk flow.
Diana gave me a sheet on the iron consumption. I should be getting 14mg daily. It’s not very easy unless you were to eat liver everyday and there is no way I could do that.
Diana gave me some other information and a baby passport. A record for vaccinations and weight chart.
Diana didn’t bother to weigh Samantha since she was weighed yesterday. Samantha weighed 6.1 pounds at birth, 5.5 pounds when she was discharged, 6.3 pounds yesterday at the doctors office. Diana said that was good that Samantha has passed her birth weight.
Alex came home just after three o’clock. Mom came in for a few minutes. She was pretty upset, she had gotten a letter from Lana. The inside of their house was badly damaged. The structure of the house is alright. Almost everything in the house has to be thrown out. You just don’t realize how badly damaged people’s houses are in San Francisco. I hope everything is okay with Allison and Davis.
Mom invited us for dinner, she said she had taken a lot of meat out. She thought Holly and Blair would be staying another night.
When Charlie came home I told him we were going there for dinner. Samantha woke up for her feeding. By the time I finished it was time to go to Mom and Dad’s for dinner.
When we got to Mom and Dad’s Samantha didn’t want to sleep. Mom said can’t you give her a soother or something. I said it’s okay. Mom said how are you going to eat your dinner. I said it won’t be the first time. Samantha was still hungry, she wanted to eat while we were eating!
Mom held Samantha after dinner she couldn’t wait to hold her. Mom said she gets heavy after awhile for her size. Alex held Samantha for awhile, first of all he complained he never got a chance. Samantha didn’t wake up at all while Alex held her.
I put Samantha into her crib, she slept until we got ready to go home. I was so tired I was having a hard time keeping awake.
We came home at seven thirty. Alex had his snack and got ready for bed.
Samantha had a feeding at seven thirty and again at ten o’clock. I had slept in between the two feedings.
No tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 8:00 p.m.
Mom phoned around ten o’clock to say that Holly and Blair would be on there way up. Holly had gotten out of the hospital early so they’re going home today.
When they came they stayed by the front door as Holly can’t climb up the stairs.
Samantha stayed asleep the whole time I was holding her. Holly wanted her to open her eyes but Samantha was too tired.
Blair said they wanted to get going as it was eleven o’clock. Holly didn’t want to leave Samantha.
I put Samantha back to her crib, she didn’t wake up at all.
Alex had his lunch and got ready for school. Mom came to take Alex to school. The health nurse said I should get someone to take Alex to school for this week at least.
After Alex had gone to school, I had my lunch. Samantha woke up for her lunch. Now it doesn’t take her so long to feed. By the time she eats which is about ten minutes on one side and she falls asleep it takes about half an hour.
I would of liked to have had a nap but the health nurse is coming this afternoon.
She came at two o’clock. Her name is Diana. We talked about Alex first, about him going back to school. Diana asked if he had been sick. I told her Alex had a cold and couldn’t go to school because he has Leukemia. We have to be careful especially when Alex’s counts are down. It was a good thing I had told her since she said when Samantha has her shots the polio vaccine would have to be specially ordered. Samantha can’t have a live virus as it comes out of her body into the air. The chances of Alex getting the virus would be very high. I didn’t even realize that, I knew Alex couldn’t have his booster shot for school. I didn’t realize he could get it from someone else.
We talked about breast feeding, I told her it was getting better. My mamilla’s have sores on them but it’s not so painful as it had been the last few days. I told her the doctor had told me to put ice on my mamilla’s to ease the pain. Diana said yes and you can also put warm compresses on the breast to help the milk flow.
Diana gave me a sheet on the iron consumption. I should be getting 14mg daily. It’s not very easy unless you were to eat liver everyday and there is no way I could do that.
Diana gave me some other information and a baby passport. A record for vaccinations and weight chart.
Diana didn’t bother to weigh Samantha since she was weighed yesterday. Samantha weighed 6.1 pounds at birth, 5.5 pounds when she was discharged, 6.3 pounds yesterday at the doctors office. Diana said that was good that Samantha has passed her birth weight.
Alex came home just after three o’clock. Mom came in for a few minutes. She was pretty upset, she had gotten a letter from Lana. The inside of their house was badly damaged. The structure of the house is alright. Almost everything in the house has to be thrown out. You just don’t realize how badly damaged people’s houses are in San Francisco. I hope everything is okay with Allison and Davis.
Mom invited us for dinner, she said she had taken a lot of meat out. She thought Holly and Blair would be staying another night.
When Charlie came home I told him we were going there for dinner. Samantha woke up for her feeding. By the time I finished it was time to go to Mom and Dad’s for dinner.
When we got to Mom and Dad’s Samantha didn’t want to sleep. Mom said can’t you give her a soother or something. I said it’s okay. Mom said how are you going to eat your dinner. I said it won’t be the first time. Samantha was still hungry, she wanted to eat while we were eating!
Mom held Samantha after dinner she couldn’t wait to hold her. Mom said she gets heavy after awhile for her size. Alex held Samantha for awhile, first of all he complained he never got a chance. Samantha didn’t wake up at all while Alex held her.
I put Samantha into her crib, she slept until we got ready to go home. I was so tired I was having a hard time keeping awake.
We came home at seven thirty. Alex had his snack and got ready for bed.
Samantha had a feeding at seven thirty and again at ten o’clock. I had slept in between the two feedings.
No tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 23, 1989
Samantha woke up at midnight, four and eight o’clock. After the eight o’clock feeding I had a shower and got dressed.
It sure is something having a baby and moving. I would tell people never to do that. It’s too much of a strain on the woman especially since we don’t have a house yet. Mom, Dad and Charlie have been really good at packing. It would have been easier for me to pack myself.
Mom was very insistent that we move. She’s very worried about us loosing money on the house because of the power lines. There have been no many news items about the lines and how the state are doing studies about them. Of course I wanted to move it’s just not my kind of area to live in. With next door being so weird and hanging out the bathroom window. Charlie said he felt like we were living in Chinatown! Joan and Paul were always asking Mom what they could do to get us to sell our house. In which case Mom would tell me. It was a very stressful time for me. Charlie had to make the decision or I wouldn’t hear the end of it.
Anyways Samantha ate again at noon, four and eight o’clock.
Mom’s been taking Alex to school which is very helpful since I don’t have the energy.
I went to bed around nine o’clock.
No Tests
Medication
Bactrim 8:00 p.m. ------- 7:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------- ------- 7:00 p.m.
Methotrexiate ------- -------- 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 36.33C 8:00 p.m. 36.30C 7:00 p.m.
It sure is something having a baby and moving. I would tell people never to do that. It’s too much of a strain on the woman especially since we don’t have a house yet. Mom, Dad and Charlie have been really good at packing. It would have been easier for me to pack myself.
Mom was very insistent that we move. She’s very worried about us loosing money on the house because of the power lines. There have been no many news items about the lines and how the state are doing studies about them. Of course I wanted to move it’s just not my kind of area to live in. With next door being so weird and hanging out the bathroom window. Charlie said he felt like we were living in Chinatown! Joan and Paul were always asking Mom what they could do to get us to sell our house. In which case Mom would tell me. It was a very stressful time for me. Charlie had to make the decision or I wouldn’t hear the end of it.
Anyways Samantha ate again at noon, four and eight o’clock.
Mom’s been taking Alex to school which is very helpful since I don’t have the energy.
I went to bed around nine o’clock.
No Tests
Medication
Bactrim 8:00 p.m. ------- 7:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------- ------- 7:00 p.m.
Methotrexiate ------- -------- 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 36.33C 8:00 p.m. 36.30C 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 22, 1989
Samantha woke up at midnight, four and eight o’clock. After the eight o’clock feeding I had a shower and got dressed.
I have very little energy. I’m having to eat food with iron and drink orange juice. I have to eat liver which makes me barf! Then I sleep quite a lot because I’m so tired.
Samantha sure is a cute little thing. It’s wonderful to have her, we waited so long for her. Just like we waited so long to get our Alex.
Sam ate again at noon, four o’clock and eight o’clock. The I went to bed.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine -------- 1:30 p.m. ------
Mercaptopurine ------- 1:30 p.m. -------
I have very little energy. I’m having to eat food with iron and drink orange juice. I have to eat liver which makes me barf! Then I sleep quite a lot because I’m so tired.
Samantha sure is a cute little thing. It’s wonderful to have her, we waited so long for her. Just like we waited so long to get our Alex.
Sam ate again at noon, four o’clock and eight o’clock. The I went to bed.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine -------- 1:30 p.m. ------
Mercaptopurine ------- 1:30 p.m. -------
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 21, 1989
Samantha woke up at midnight, four and eight o’clock. After he eight o’clock feeding I had a shower, got dressed and had my breakfast.
It’s Allison’s birthday today! I know she thought there was a possibility of Samantha being born on her birthday. I knew that wouldn’t happen, just like I knew I was having a girl!
Alex is feeling better, so hopefully he’ll be able to go back to school tomorrow.
Samantha had feedings at noon, four and eight o’clock.
I went to bed after he eight o’clock feeding.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------- ------ 8:00 p.m.
Temperature 35.89C 8:00 p.m.
It’s Allison’s birthday today! I know she thought there was a possibility of Samantha being born on her birthday. I knew that wouldn’t happen, just like I knew I was having a girl!
Alex is feeling better, so hopefully he’ll be able to go back to school tomorrow.
Samantha had feedings at noon, four and eight o’clock.
I went to bed after he eight o’clock feeding.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------- ------ 8:00 p.m.
Temperature 35.89C 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 20, 1989
Samantha woke up at twelve o’clock, four o’clock and eight o’clock. After the eight o’clock feeding I had a shower, got dressed and had my breakfast.
Charlie is still off, he’s busy packing. Alex is still off from school but he’s getting better so he should be able to go black to school on Monday.
Samantha had her feedings at noon and four o’clock. We ate dinner at five o’clock.
Samantha ate again at eight o’clock. I went to bed after I had gotten her to sleep.
No tests
Medication
Bactrim -------- 12:17 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine -------- 12:17 p.m. -------
Prednisone ------ 12:17 p.m. -------
Temperature
Charlie is still off, he’s busy packing. Alex is still off from school but he’s getting better so he should be able to go black to school on Monday.
Samantha had her feedings at noon and four o’clock. We ate dinner at five o’clock.
Samantha ate again at eight o’clock. I went to bed after I had gotten her to sleep.
No tests
Medication
Bactrim -------- 12:17 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine -------- 12:17 p.m. -------
Prednisone ------ 12:17 p.m. -------
Temperature
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 19, 1989
Samantha had a feeding at midnight, four o’clock and eight o’clock. After her eight o’clock feeding I had a shower, got dress and had my breakfast.
Alex still isn’t back at school yet, he still has his cough. Hopefully he’ll be able to go back to school next week.
I fed Samantha at noon. Charlie has been packing. I wish I could help but there is no way, it’s all I can do to look after myself and Samantha.
Samantha ate again at four o’clock. We ate dinner at five thirty. Alex went to bed after I fed Samantha at eight o’clock. I went to bed shortly afterwards.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine 10:20 a.m. ------- ------
Prednisone 10:20 a.m. ------- ------
Temperature
Alex still isn’t back at school yet, he still has his cough. Hopefully he’ll be able to go back to school next week.
I fed Samantha at noon. Charlie has been packing. I wish I could help but there is no way, it’s all I can do to look after myself and Samantha.
Samantha ate again at four o’clock. We ate dinner at five thirty. Alex went to bed after I fed Samantha at eight o’clock. I went to bed shortly afterwards.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine 10:20 a.m. ------- ------
Prednisone 10:20 a.m. ------- ------
Temperature
Friday, October 18, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 18, 1989
Samantha woke up at one o’clock, four o’clock and again at eight o’clock. After the eight o’clock feeding I had a shower and got dressed.
I sure feel weak from having Samantha. I don’t remember feeling this way after having Alex. They say every time is different.
I fed Samantha again at noon. Charlie took Alex to the hospital this morning. All he had to have done was his blood test and chemotherapy. Alex had his LP on September 20th. The doctor increased Alex’s medication; Mercaptopurine to ¾ a pill alternating to ½ pill daily, Methotrexiate increased to 3 ½ pills weekly and the other medicine stays the same.
Alex still isn’t going to school yet as he still has his cold.
I had a nap in the afternoon. Samantha ate again at four o’clock. Then it was time for dinner. Charlie has been packing most of the day and he made us dinner.
Samantha had another feeding at eight o’clock. Then we went to bed.
Tests
WBC 5.1
HGB 13.4
Platelets 372
ANC 4029
Medication
Bactrim ------- 10:20 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------- ------- 7:00 p.m.
Prednisone ------- -------- 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 36.11C 7:00 p.m.
I sure feel weak from having Samantha. I don’t remember feeling this way after having Alex. They say every time is different.
I fed Samantha again at noon. Charlie took Alex to the hospital this morning. All he had to have done was his blood test and chemotherapy. Alex had his LP on September 20th. The doctor increased Alex’s medication; Mercaptopurine to ¾ a pill alternating to ½ pill daily, Methotrexiate increased to 3 ½ pills weekly and the other medicine stays the same.
Alex still isn’t going to school yet as he still has his cold.
I had a nap in the afternoon. Samantha ate again at four o’clock. Then it was time for dinner. Charlie has been packing most of the day and he made us dinner.
Samantha had another feeding at eight o’clock. Then we went to bed.
Tests
WBC 5.1
HGB 13.4
Platelets 372
ANC 4029
Medication
Bactrim ------- 10:20 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------- ------- 7:00 p.m.
Prednisone ------- -------- 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 36.11C 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 17, 1989
Samantha woke up around eleven o’clock. It still takes an hour or so to feed her but at least she goes back to sleep afterwards.
Samantha woke up again at two o’clock, five o’clock and gain at eight o’clock.
After I had put Samantha back to her crib I had a shower, got dressed and had my breakfast.
I have no energy what so ever. I have to rest continually. Alex doesn’t understand why I can’t do things with him. Charlie has to get him his meals and drinks as well as give him his medicine. I don’t do anything and I don’t want to either, the way I feel. I find I have to take a nap some time in the day or else I can’t stay awake at night. I don’t know how I did it with Alex when he was a baby.
Charlie packed most of the day and took stuff down to Mom and Dad’s. Charlie phoned Mom to tell her not to cook dinner we would bring a take out down.
Charlie dropped us off while he went to the restaurant. We ate dinner at five thirty. Dad seemed to really enjoy the food, it’s probably been a long time since he has had Chinese food.
We stayed until seven o’clock. I was feeling really tired, I could hardly keep my eyes open.
Alex had his snack and got ready for bed. I also had my snack and went to bed.
Samantha had her last feeding of the day at en o’clock and went to sleep again.
No Tests
Medication
Cough syrup 8:00 a.m. ------- 8:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------- ----- 4:30 p.m.
Samantha woke up again at two o’clock, five o’clock and gain at eight o’clock.
After I had put Samantha back to her crib I had a shower, got dressed and had my breakfast.
I have no energy what so ever. I have to rest continually. Alex doesn’t understand why I can’t do things with him. Charlie has to get him his meals and drinks as well as give him his medicine. I don’t do anything and I don’t want to either, the way I feel. I find I have to take a nap some time in the day or else I can’t stay awake at night. I don’t know how I did it with Alex when he was a baby.
Charlie packed most of the day and took stuff down to Mom and Dad’s. Charlie phoned Mom to tell her not to cook dinner we would bring a take out down.
Charlie dropped us off while he went to the restaurant. We ate dinner at five thirty. Dad seemed to really enjoy the food, it’s probably been a long time since he has had Chinese food.
We stayed until seven o’clock. I was feeling really tired, I could hardly keep my eyes open.
Alex had his snack and got ready for bed. I also had my snack and went to bed.
Samantha had her last feeding of the day at en o’clock and went to sleep again.
No Tests
Medication
Cough syrup 8:00 a.m. ------- 8:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------- ----- 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 16, 1989
I woke up at two o’clock to feed Samantha. It still takes an hour or so to feed her. I went back to sleep and woke up again at six o’clock. After I had feed Samantha I went back to sleep until breakfast came. After breakfast I had a shower and got dressed. I dried my hair in the shampoo room.
I met Dr. C on the way back to my room. She said how do you feel about going home today. I said I feel alright to go home. She said Charlie didn’t seem too thrilled about it. I said my parents said they could come and get me. Dr. C said can you get them to stay with you? I said yes that should be okay.
I told Dr. C about it stinging when I went to the bathroom. That I had give a urine sample this morning. Dr. C said she would get someone to take a blood sample to check my iron.
Dr. C went to look at Samantha. She was gone for quite awhile. When she came back she said I don’t want you to be alarmed. Samantha has a Mongolian spot on her bottom. It might look like a bruise but it’s not. Dr. C said she looks really good. I’ll prepare the paper work for you to go home. I don’t want you to do any work. I want you to rest as much as possible. I said I wouldn’t do anything.
Dr. C said to phone her if I had any problems. She said to come into her office in one week with the baby.
I phoned Mom and Dad when the doctor left. I talked to Dad and told him I was being discharged today. Discharge time is eleven o’clock but they could come any time. Dad said they had woken up late and were just having breakfast.
I went to the nursery to get Samantha. Not long after we got back to our room I fed her.
I asked the nurse when I was having a blood test as I was going home. She said you’re going home today? I said yes. She said she would check into it and she wanted to check my stitches.
Mom, Dad and Alex came up while I was talking to the nurse. We had to wait awhile before the nurse came to tell us I could go any time as everything was all ready for me to go.
Dad said to me you sure aren’t like me I was already dressed when your mother came to get me. Mom said you were probably dressed when you got off the phone from me! I told them the nurse had wanted to check my stitches that was why I hadn’t gotten dressed yet.
A women came to take blood before the nurse told me I could go home.
I got dressed while Mom took the flowers down to the car. I packed everything up. Mom came back upstairs then we took the diabetic machine down to Ann. Mom and Ann came up together. Ann said she wanted to see the baby before we left. She asked me if my diabetes had left. I said yes everything looks okay. Then she asked me if I would be doing it again. I said I don’t know I had heard the second time around the diabetes stays. She said that wasn’t true, only in 2% does that happen. If you decided to become pregnant again we should see you right from the beginning. Ann said well I better let you go before the baby gets too hot. I thanked her for all her help.
We came home, Mom picked up a few things for the baby then we went to their house. Mom made us lunch. Samantha woke up while we were having lunch. Mom held her while I finished eating then I fed her. Samantha went back to sleep and we watched TV.
Charlie came home at four o’clock. I had left a message on the answering machine to come down to Mom and Dad’s for dinner after he had a shower. Charlie phoned and Mom told him we had come home at noon and for him to come down for dinner.
We ate dinner at five o’clock. After dinner we watched TV.
Ever since I came out of the hospital, Alex wants to hold Samantha and touch her. He can’t seem to leave her alone. The problem is Alex still has his cold and cough. I’m trying to tell him in a nice way that he shouldn’t get too close to her and not to breathe on her. It always ends up that Alex gets mad and takes it the wrong way.
I had fed Samantha awhile after we had dinner.
We came home around seven o’clock. I put Samantha into her crib. Alex had a snack and got ready for bed. I had my snack and went to bed as well.
No Tests
Medication
Cough syrup 8:30 ------- 8:00 p.m.
Bactria ------- 1:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------ ------- 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 35.94C 11:45 p.m.
I met Dr. C on the way back to my room. She said how do you feel about going home today. I said I feel alright to go home. She said Charlie didn’t seem too thrilled about it. I said my parents said they could come and get me. Dr. C said can you get them to stay with you? I said yes that should be okay.
I told Dr. C about it stinging when I went to the bathroom. That I had give a urine sample this morning. Dr. C said she would get someone to take a blood sample to check my iron.
Dr. C went to look at Samantha. She was gone for quite awhile. When she came back she said I don’t want you to be alarmed. Samantha has a Mongolian spot on her bottom. It might look like a bruise but it’s not. Dr. C said she looks really good. I’ll prepare the paper work for you to go home. I don’t want you to do any work. I want you to rest as much as possible. I said I wouldn’t do anything.
Dr. C said to phone her if I had any problems. She said to come into her office in one week with the baby.
I phoned Mom and Dad when the doctor left. I talked to Dad and told him I was being discharged today. Discharge time is eleven o’clock but they could come any time. Dad said they had woken up late and were just having breakfast.
I went to the nursery to get Samantha. Not long after we got back to our room I fed her.
I asked the nurse when I was having a blood test as I was going home. She said you’re going home today? I said yes. She said she would check into it and she wanted to check my stitches.
Mom, Dad and Alex came up while I was talking to the nurse. We had to wait awhile before the nurse came to tell us I could go any time as everything was all ready for me to go.
Dad said to me you sure aren’t like me I was already dressed when your mother came to get me. Mom said you were probably dressed when you got off the phone from me! I told them the nurse had wanted to check my stitches that was why I hadn’t gotten dressed yet.
A women came to take blood before the nurse told me I could go home.
I got dressed while Mom took the flowers down to the car. I packed everything up. Mom came back upstairs then we took the diabetic machine down to Ann. Mom and Ann came up together. Ann said she wanted to see the baby before we left. She asked me if my diabetes had left. I said yes everything looks okay. Then she asked me if I would be doing it again. I said I don’t know I had heard the second time around the diabetes stays. She said that wasn’t true, only in 2% does that happen. If you decided to become pregnant again we should see you right from the beginning. Ann said well I better let you go before the baby gets too hot. I thanked her for all her help.
We came home, Mom picked up a few things for the baby then we went to their house. Mom made us lunch. Samantha woke up while we were having lunch. Mom held her while I finished eating then I fed her. Samantha went back to sleep and we watched TV.
Charlie came home at four o’clock. I had left a message on the answering machine to come down to Mom and Dad’s for dinner after he had a shower. Charlie phoned and Mom told him we had come home at noon and for him to come down for dinner.
We ate dinner at five o’clock. After dinner we watched TV.
Ever since I came out of the hospital, Alex wants to hold Samantha and touch her. He can’t seem to leave her alone. The problem is Alex still has his cold and cough. I’m trying to tell him in a nice way that he shouldn’t get too close to her and not to breathe on her. It always ends up that Alex gets mad and takes it the wrong way.
I had fed Samantha awhile after we had dinner.
We came home around seven o’clock. I put Samantha into her crib. Alex had a snack and got ready for bed. I had my snack and went to bed as well.
No Tests
Medication
Cough syrup 8:30 ------- 8:00 p.m.
Bactria ------- 1:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------ ------- 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 35.94C 11:45 p.m.
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 15, 1989
Last night I went down to the special care nursery. I talked to Dr. O, he said Samantha could go upstairs in a few hours. I was sure happy to hear that. This was around ten o’clock last night. Dr. O came back to me later. He said are you sure of your dates. I said yes I am. He said did you have insulin when you were diabetic. I said no. He said so you controlled it by diet and exercise. I said yes I did.
I came upstairs at eleven o’clock and went back to bed. I kept on expecting Samantha to come upstairs. I really didn’t sleep well as I was waiting for her.
At six o’clock I went downstairs. The nurse said Dr. O still wanted Samantha’s blood sugar checked. She also said that Dr. O thought Samantha could go upstairs this morning. Dr. O would be in around nine o’clock. He had been at the hospital until two o’clock this morning.
I went back upstairs and went back to sleep. I woke up around eight o’clock. I had my breakfast then I asked the nurse if it was okay if I had a shower. She said I could have had one yesterday if I had wanted to. After I had my shower I realized I didn’t have my brush. Charlie had taken my purse home which had my brush in it. I asked the women I was in with if she knew were I could blow my hair dry. She said there’s a shampoo room at the other end, down the hall.
I had to wait awhile before I could use it. Last time I was in I didn’t know they had a room for drying your hair. But then I felt really bad last time
I asked again if Samantha had come up. The nurse said didn’t you already ask the nursery. I said no I didn’t. She seemed rather annoyed that I was asking. She asked in the nursery, they said she wasn’t there yet. She phoned, they told her after the next feeding they would bring her up.
So here I am still waiting. By eleven o’clock she still wasn’t up so I asked again. It was a different nurse, she said why don’t you go downstairs and see what happened.
I went down again. Just as I’m washing up the nurse was wheeling Samantha out. I said are you taking her upstairs. She said yes are Nancy? I said yes, she said you can come upstairs with me. I signed back in while the nurse took Samantha to the nursery. I came into the nursery. The nursery nurse explained about the supplies she said the other nurse was filling the basinet but after that it would be up to me. She said first I have a few things to do before I can let you have her. They said I was very anxious, they would be too if they had waited so long.
I took her back to my room. She slept for a long time. The nurse said usually the first twenty four hours they sleep for long periods of time. She said don’t let her sleep for more than five hours without feeding.
I had to wake Samantha up around two o’clock. It’s pretty hard to get her to eat. Once she was awake she cried quite a bit and it took an hour or more to get her to eat.
Samantha slept all the way through dinner. Charlie came up in the afternoon. He watched Samantha while I laid down. I couldn’t sleep as Samantha cried on and off. My milk isn’t in yet so she’s probably not getting much. I went to the nursery to get Samantha a bottle of water hopefully it’ll fill her up. After Samantha had the water she went to sleep.
Mom, Dad and Alex came up around four o’clock. I told Alex, Samantha had left him a present in the basinet. Alex was pretty excited, he said tell Samantha thank you for the present. I said I would when she wakes up.
Charlie had left just after they arrived. Dad took a lot of pictures of Samantha, she slept the whole time they were there. They only stayed for half an hour and left.
While I was having my dinner Samantha made a few noises and went back to sleep.
I woke her up after I had eaten. It took me an hour or more to get her to feed. It looks like it’s going to take her awhile to catch on.
Dr. C had come in the afternoon. I told her my Mom had seen a sign by the nurses station that said 48 hours discharge. Dr. C said your Mom’s very observant, I didn’t see any sign. Let me go check it out.
When Dr. C came back she said they put that sign up when they are busy. She said we’ll see how you are doing but the department head can over rule the doctors decision. I told her about the gushes I was having and they seem to be okay after I had voided.
Dr. C asked us what we had named the baby. We told her Samantha. She said so you got your wish after all you’ve been through.
Charlie came back around seven o’clock. He’s looking pretty tired. I had taken Samantha back to the nursery.
From seven until eight o’clock it’s visiting hours. People were waiting outside the doors. When the doors were opened it was like a whole herd coming through. Charlie and I walked around the floor. I phoned Shirley but nobody was home. Then I phoned Marla to tell her. She was pretty excited she said now your are a complete family.
Charlie left after eight o’clock. I phoned Alex at Mom and Dad’s. He’s sleeping overnight there, Charlie’s going to work tomorrow.
I feed Samantha before I went to sleep. I think I was a sleep around eleven o’clock.
No Tests
Medication
Cough syrup ------ ------ 8:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 8:00 p.m.
I came upstairs at eleven o’clock and went back to bed. I kept on expecting Samantha to come upstairs. I really didn’t sleep well as I was waiting for her.
At six o’clock I went downstairs. The nurse said Dr. O still wanted Samantha’s blood sugar checked. She also said that Dr. O thought Samantha could go upstairs this morning. Dr. O would be in around nine o’clock. He had been at the hospital until two o’clock this morning.
I went back upstairs and went back to sleep. I woke up around eight o’clock. I had my breakfast then I asked the nurse if it was okay if I had a shower. She said I could have had one yesterday if I had wanted to. After I had my shower I realized I didn’t have my brush. Charlie had taken my purse home which had my brush in it. I asked the women I was in with if she knew were I could blow my hair dry. She said there’s a shampoo room at the other end, down the hall.
I had to wait awhile before I could use it. Last time I was in I didn’t know they had a room for drying your hair. But then I felt really bad last time
I asked again if Samantha had come up. The nurse said didn’t you already ask the nursery. I said no I didn’t. She seemed rather annoyed that I was asking. She asked in the nursery, they said she wasn’t there yet. She phoned, they told her after the next feeding they would bring her up.
So here I am still waiting. By eleven o’clock she still wasn’t up so I asked again. It was a different nurse, she said why don’t you go downstairs and see what happened.
I went down again. Just as I’m washing up the nurse was wheeling Samantha out. I said are you taking her upstairs. She said yes are Nancy? I said yes, she said you can come upstairs with me. I signed back in while the nurse took Samantha to the nursery. I came into the nursery. The nursery nurse explained about the supplies she said the other nurse was filling the basinet but after that it would be up to me. She said first I have a few things to do before I can let you have her. They said I was very anxious, they would be too if they had waited so long.
I took her back to my room. She slept for a long time. The nurse said usually the first twenty four hours they sleep for long periods of time. She said don’t let her sleep for more than five hours without feeding.
I had to wake Samantha up around two o’clock. It’s pretty hard to get her to eat. Once she was awake she cried quite a bit and it took an hour or more to get her to eat.
Samantha slept all the way through dinner. Charlie came up in the afternoon. He watched Samantha while I laid down. I couldn’t sleep as Samantha cried on and off. My milk isn’t in yet so she’s probably not getting much. I went to the nursery to get Samantha a bottle of water hopefully it’ll fill her up. After Samantha had the water she went to sleep.
Mom, Dad and Alex came up around four o’clock. I told Alex, Samantha had left him a present in the basinet. Alex was pretty excited, he said tell Samantha thank you for the present. I said I would when she wakes up.
Charlie had left just after they arrived. Dad took a lot of pictures of Samantha, she slept the whole time they were there. They only stayed for half an hour and left.
While I was having my dinner Samantha made a few noises and went back to sleep.
I woke her up after I had eaten. It took me an hour or more to get her to feed. It looks like it’s going to take her awhile to catch on.
Dr. C had come in the afternoon. I told her my Mom had seen a sign by the nurses station that said 48 hours discharge. Dr. C said your Mom’s very observant, I didn’t see any sign. Let me go check it out.
When Dr. C came back she said they put that sign up when they are busy. She said we’ll see how you are doing but the department head can over rule the doctors decision. I told her about the gushes I was having and they seem to be okay after I had voided.
Dr. C asked us what we had named the baby. We told her Samantha. She said so you got your wish after all you’ve been through.
Charlie came back around seven o’clock. He’s looking pretty tired. I had taken Samantha back to the nursery.
From seven until eight o’clock it’s visiting hours. People were waiting outside the doors. When the doors were opened it was like a whole herd coming through. Charlie and I walked around the floor. I phoned Shirley but nobody was home. Then I phoned Marla to tell her. She was pretty excited she said now your are a complete family.
Charlie left after eight o’clock. I phoned Alex at Mom and Dad’s. He’s sleeping overnight there, Charlie’s going to work tomorrow.
I feed Samantha before I went to sleep. I think I was a sleep around eleven o’clock.
No Tests
Medication
Cough syrup ------ ------ 8:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 8:00 p.m.
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 14, 1989
*May not be suitable for all readers, my post is about my pregnancy and delivery of the baby*
Alex slept pretty good last night. He did cough during the night but I didn’t give him any cough medicine as he stopped after a few minutes.
At seven o’clock, Alex was coughing, he woke me up. I got up to go to the bathroom. I felt fine before I went to the bathroom but when I finished I didn’t feel right. I had some show when I went to the bathroom. I had some pain in the pelvic area but it was far apart in time.
I decided to have a shower first to see if I still felt the same. By the time I had a shower, got dressed and dried my hair I felt like this was it. Time to have the baby.
I told Charlie we should get ready for the hospital. I never saw him get up so fast before. He quickly got dressed and told me to phone the doctor, Mom and Dad.
I talked to Dad, told him we were getting ready to go to the hospital and would bring Alex down. Dad said okay.
DR. C phoned, I told her I felt like it was time and told her my symptoms. She asked me how far apart my contractions were. I said I hadn’t timed them yet, I had just gotten up. I thought maybe three minutes a part. She said she would meet us at the hospital.
Mom phoned to tell Charlie she would come and get Alex.
Charlie was running around the house collecting everything. I went down to the car. Charlie went outside with Alex. Mom came shortly after I had gotten in the car. While Charlie got Alex into the car, Mom came over to the car. She said how are you doing? I told her okay. She said how far apart are your contractions. I said a few minutes apart. Mom said well you had better get going.
When we left Mom, Charlie roared down the street. I told him to slow down we weren’t in that much of a hurry. Charlie said I thought you said we had to get to the hospital. I said yes we have to get to the hospital but I want to get there is one piece. Charlie slowed down and I asked him for his watch so I could time my contractions. I thought they were quite close together but they were about eight minutes apart.
We got to the hospital after eight o’clock. We went to admitting and I told the woman I was having contractions. She told me to sit at the second booth. Charlie was getting annoyed with her. He said she was taking too long. I did sit at the booth for quite awhile before she came to take the information. Once she had taken the information she said I’ll take you upstairs. Then when she went to take me upstairs she stopped to answer the phone. Charlie said I don’t believe it. You could have the baby right here!
I was taken upstairs in a wheel chair and I continued to do my breathing. It really helps to do the breathing with each contraction.
Once we were upstairs a nurse came to take us to our labour room. We went into labour room six. The nurse asked me to take everything off and get into a gown. I had to ask Charlie to help me as it’s impossible for me to bend over at this point. The baby’s head is so low. I have to keep on going to the bathroom. I’ve had two bowel movements already and it’s only eight thirty. My body must be getting ready for the baby to come.
Dr. C arrived at the hospital before us. She’s really determined to delivery this baby which is nice, since Dr. W wasn’t there for the delivery of Alex. She said she would come back after the nurse had prepared me.
The nurse put me onto the non stress test. It showed that my contractions were between eight and ten minutes apart. The nurse took my blood pressure which was 130/80. Then she took my temperature and my pulse. She asked me questions about my pregnancy. I told her I became diabetic and I’m on a salt free diet because of my blood pressure and my feet had swollen. She asked me if I had come in contact with German measles or some other illness. I told her no.
Dr. C came in to examine me. The nurse had already checked to see how far along I was in the dilation of the cervix. She told the doctor the cervix wasn’t dilated yet but it was very thin. Dr. C said for me to walk up and down the hall. She said the force of gravity would help speed things up.
Charlie and I walked up and down the hall. The other patients looked at me rather strangely but there was nothing I could do.
DR. C said when the baby was born he/she would have to go to the special care nursery. It’s the hospitals’ policy when the baby comes from a diabetic mother. Dr. C said she didn’t like it but that was their policy.
I saw a obstetrician and he asked me questions about my pregnancy. Then he said do you think you’ll have this before noon. I said yes I think so!
Dr. C was in and out of the room throughout the whole time. We met her husband who was up to give her some medical notes and a dictation machine.
She said he thinks he’s deprived but he isn’t. it seemed to us that he might be a doctor as well.
I kept on walking up and down the hall. The nurse said I should have a shower. First of all they had been trying to get me to have an enema but I didn’t want one. By noon I had three or four bowel movements so I didn’t see any point.
So I had a really hot shower. The contractions started to come at three minutes apart. After I got out of the shower, Dr. C checked me and she said I was about three or four centimetres dilated. It sure is painful when they check to see how far dilated you are.
Dr. C said you really amaze me. She asked Charlie if he could tell when I was having a contraction. He said no he didn’t know. I said I tell him to check the time every time I have a contraction. Then she asked if I was having a contraction. I said I just finished one. She said you really amaze me. I said why should I be yelling and screaming. Dr. C said if only all women could go through labour like you. I didn’t feel screaming would help me at all.
By two o’clock my contraction were at two minutes apart. At this time it was very hard to keep in control. The pain from the contraction was so intense it was almost doubling me over. I had by this time five bowel movements. I told Charlie to tell the nurse how far apart my contractions were. He actually wanted me to tell her but I said no. I was in extreme pain so there wasn’t any reason why he couldn’t do it.
Charlie had gotten a Charlie horse at the time we arrived at the hospital. The whole time we were there he had it!
Dr. C checked me again in between contractions. She said she could stretch the cervix to ten centimetres it was so thin. She said it’s really amazing. I asked her how many centimetres I was. She said I was nine centimetres and not to push just yet.
They wheeled me down to the case room while the doctors and Charlie got dressed.
It seemed to me like it was taking them forever to set everything up. I was having a heck of a time breathing and the urge to push was so strong that I couldn’t hang on any longer. I told them I couldn’t hang on any longer. They said it’s okay Nancy your almost there. I thought who cares I’m pushing anyways. After I had pushed with the contraction, Dr. C said with the next contraction you can push.
It was funny during the delivery of this baby I held onto Charlie’s hand very tightly. It was like I had to get strength from him I couldn’t do it by myself.
With the next contraction I pushed and then our Samantha was born. Dr. C said you have a daughter. She was really purple when she was born and had white stuff on her head.
The nurse took her and cleaned her up first before giving her to me. Dr. C said well you got what you wanted. I said I knew it was going to be a girl.
Dr. C took her from me. She checked her and weighted her. I was really surprised, she only weighs 6 pounds one ounce. I never thought I would have such a small baby. Dr. Be thought the baby should be around seven pounds.
The obstetrician stitched me up. Dr. C explained that they had decided not to do a episiotomy. She said I had ripped but it wasn’t too bad. I had told her I had a episiotomy with the delivery of Alex and it had pulled for weeks afterwards. It seemed to take forever for the doctor to stitch me up. It must have been at least half an hour.
The nurse took Samantha to the special care nursery. Charlie said he would stay with me but Dr. C told him to go with them so he would know where to go. Charlie said oh okay then.
While Charlie was gone Dr. C explained what the doctor was doing. That first of all he stitches the first layer then he has to stitch the top layer.
Dr. C showed me the placenta. It looks like a big piece of liver. It’s really amazing when you think how it supplies the baby with food. The whole concept of conception and childbirth is totally amazing. We tend to forget once the baby grows into a young child.
Charlie came back to the case room. Dr. C asked us if we had a name for the baby. I said we hadn’t discussed names yet. Of course I had already decided upon Samantha if the baby was a girl, so I was pretty set in my way!
When Dr. C left for a short period I said to Charlie I wanted our daughter to be called Samantha. Charlie said okay but what about he Chinese name. I said I’ll leave that up to you. You decided upon Alex’s Chinese name.
By this time the obstetrician had left. We had thanked him and he congratulated us.
One of the nurses talked about the size of the babies. She said it’s better to have small babies. She thought people who have large babies like ten pound babies miss out. They really have three month old babies but they aren’t able to do the same things as a three month old baby. I said I wouldn’t want to deliver a baby that big. The nurses and doctors thought that was pretty funny. The nurse said I don’t blame you.
Dr. C said she was leaving and would see me tomorrow morning. We both thanked her for everything she had done and for staying all day. She said that was okay she was able to do her medical writing.
The nurse gave me a sponge bath. I didn’t have one when I delivered Alex. I was really impressed at how good my care was. I thought last time was good and now this delivery was even better.
The nurse took me to the recovery room. She said I might be there for an hour or so depending upon when a porter could take me upstairs.
I had a different nurse while I was in the recovery room. She took my blood pressure, pulse and my temperature. She said she had called a porter so it would be maybe an hour depending on how busy they were.
It was no time before a porter came actually there were two of them. We stopped at the special care nursery so we could see Samantha before I went upstairs to the ward.
When we got there she was crying. The nurse put her in my arms and she stopped right away. She’s such a sweet little thing and so tiny. The nurse took her back to her basinet and she started to cry again.
I was taken up to the ward and put into a semi private ward. A nurse came in to check my blood pressure, temperature and my pulse. Then she checked my stitches, pushed down on my stomach to check the blood flow. She said there were gushes of blood coming which wasn’t good. She said she would come back alter to check on me again.
Mom, Dad and Alex came up to see us. Alex brought me a vase of flowers and it had a bear that said I © MOM. Mom and Dad also brought me flowers and the baby a present. It’s a light that attaches to the crib, a really good idea.
Alex, Mom and Charlie went down to the special care nursery. Dad stayed with me while they went downstairs.
The nurse came back in, she pulled the curtain around the bed. She checked me again, I told her when I go up or down in the bed I feel a gush. She said I had a clot, she was going to page the doctor to start an I.V. she said maybe when you go to the bathroom it’ll pass out. I said I think I can go right now. She said you’re sure you’re up to it? I said yes I’m okay. The nurse helped me to the bathroom she told me to use the rinse after I had gone and to use the special paper not to use toilet paper. She said I’ll be right outside the door.
I got back into bed and the nurse checked me again. She said it looks like it’ll be okay.
Before the nurse had come to check me, Dad said so we’ve got number 9. I said I wonder if you’ll get a number 10. Dad said Jeff and Martina were still trying but Jeff has had trouble with his diabetes so maybe that’s why they haven’t succeeded. Dad said Victoria wants them to have a girl because they have two grandsons already. Dad said he would like to see them have a boy since Orion is the only one to carry on the name. I said I wonder what Jada and Orion would think.
Mom, Alex and Charlie came up. Charlie took Dad downstairs to see Samantha. Alex said she sure is tiny. It seemed he couldn’t believe how small she was.
When Dad came back upstairs they left. Alex had laid on the bed with me and gave me a hug. He said he missed me.
Finally I was able to get something to eat. I was so hungry the food really tasted good. The last time I ate was my snack last night. I was allowed juice every hour but I wasn’t allowed lunch. I didn’t have breakfast as my stomach was upset.
A nurse came around seven o’clock to give me pain killers. She stood there while I tried to down them. I just cannot swallow pills that well.
I asked her if I could go downstairs to see Samantha. She said yes but I must sign out. She said she would get a wheel chair for me.
Charlie took me downstairs, he said we have to wash and put a gown on.
The nurse said she had just finished feeding her. Samantha’s blood sugar was 2.3 when she was born. The last test showed it was around 3. The nurse said the formula helps to bring up Samantha’s blood sugar.
I held her for quite awhile, the nurse gave me a bottle to feed her but she didn’t want it.
After about half an hour I gave Samantha to Charlie. I found it really hard sitting there. It was better after birth pains which are almost as bad as contractions.
We came up around seven thirty. I phoned Alex and talked to him before he went to bed. He was really interested in what Samantha was doing.
I phoned Shirley but there wasn’t anyone home.
Charlie left around eight o’clock. I did crossword puzzle then I went to sleep.
No Tests
Medication
Cough syrup ------ 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 8:00 p.m.
Alex slept pretty good last night. He did cough during the night but I didn’t give him any cough medicine as he stopped after a few minutes.
At seven o’clock, Alex was coughing, he woke me up. I got up to go to the bathroom. I felt fine before I went to the bathroom but when I finished I didn’t feel right. I had some show when I went to the bathroom. I had some pain in the pelvic area but it was far apart in time.
I decided to have a shower first to see if I still felt the same. By the time I had a shower, got dressed and dried my hair I felt like this was it. Time to have the baby.
I told Charlie we should get ready for the hospital. I never saw him get up so fast before. He quickly got dressed and told me to phone the doctor, Mom and Dad.
I talked to Dad, told him we were getting ready to go to the hospital and would bring Alex down. Dad said okay.
DR. C phoned, I told her I felt like it was time and told her my symptoms. She asked me how far apart my contractions were. I said I hadn’t timed them yet, I had just gotten up. I thought maybe three minutes a part. She said she would meet us at the hospital.
Mom phoned to tell Charlie she would come and get Alex.
Charlie was running around the house collecting everything. I went down to the car. Charlie went outside with Alex. Mom came shortly after I had gotten in the car. While Charlie got Alex into the car, Mom came over to the car. She said how are you doing? I told her okay. She said how far apart are your contractions. I said a few minutes apart. Mom said well you had better get going.
When we left Mom, Charlie roared down the street. I told him to slow down we weren’t in that much of a hurry. Charlie said I thought you said we had to get to the hospital. I said yes we have to get to the hospital but I want to get there is one piece. Charlie slowed down and I asked him for his watch so I could time my contractions. I thought they were quite close together but they were about eight minutes apart.
We got to the hospital after eight o’clock. We went to admitting and I told the woman I was having contractions. She told me to sit at the second booth. Charlie was getting annoyed with her. He said she was taking too long. I did sit at the booth for quite awhile before she came to take the information. Once she had taken the information she said I’ll take you upstairs. Then when she went to take me upstairs she stopped to answer the phone. Charlie said I don’t believe it. You could have the baby right here!
I was taken upstairs in a wheel chair and I continued to do my breathing. It really helps to do the breathing with each contraction.
Once we were upstairs a nurse came to take us to our labour room. We went into labour room six. The nurse asked me to take everything off and get into a gown. I had to ask Charlie to help me as it’s impossible for me to bend over at this point. The baby’s head is so low. I have to keep on going to the bathroom. I’ve had two bowel movements already and it’s only eight thirty. My body must be getting ready for the baby to come.
Dr. C arrived at the hospital before us. She’s really determined to delivery this baby which is nice, since Dr. W wasn’t there for the delivery of Alex. She said she would come back after the nurse had prepared me.
The nurse put me onto the non stress test. It showed that my contractions were between eight and ten minutes apart. The nurse took my blood pressure which was 130/80. Then she took my temperature and my pulse. She asked me questions about my pregnancy. I told her I became diabetic and I’m on a salt free diet because of my blood pressure and my feet had swollen. She asked me if I had come in contact with German measles or some other illness. I told her no.
Dr. C came in to examine me. The nurse had already checked to see how far along I was in the dilation of the cervix. She told the doctor the cervix wasn’t dilated yet but it was very thin. Dr. C said for me to walk up and down the hall. She said the force of gravity would help speed things up.
Charlie and I walked up and down the hall. The other patients looked at me rather strangely but there was nothing I could do.
DR. C said when the baby was born he/she would have to go to the special care nursery. It’s the hospitals’ policy when the baby comes from a diabetic mother. Dr. C said she didn’t like it but that was their policy.
I saw a obstetrician and he asked me questions about my pregnancy. Then he said do you think you’ll have this before noon. I said yes I think so!
Dr. C was in and out of the room throughout the whole time. We met her husband who was up to give her some medical notes and a dictation machine.
She said he thinks he’s deprived but he isn’t. it seemed to us that he might be a doctor as well.
I kept on walking up and down the hall. The nurse said I should have a shower. First of all they had been trying to get me to have an enema but I didn’t want one. By noon I had three or four bowel movements so I didn’t see any point.
So I had a really hot shower. The contractions started to come at three minutes apart. After I got out of the shower, Dr. C checked me and she said I was about three or four centimetres dilated. It sure is painful when they check to see how far dilated you are.
Dr. C said you really amaze me. She asked Charlie if he could tell when I was having a contraction. He said no he didn’t know. I said I tell him to check the time every time I have a contraction. Then she asked if I was having a contraction. I said I just finished one. She said you really amaze me. I said why should I be yelling and screaming. Dr. C said if only all women could go through labour like you. I didn’t feel screaming would help me at all.
By two o’clock my contraction were at two minutes apart. At this time it was very hard to keep in control. The pain from the contraction was so intense it was almost doubling me over. I had by this time five bowel movements. I told Charlie to tell the nurse how far apart my contractions were. He actually wanted me to tell her but I said no. I was in extreme pain so there wasn’t any reason why he couldn’t do it.
Charlie had gotten a Charlie horse at the time we arrived at the hospital. The whole time we were there he had it!
Dr. C checked me again in between contractions. She said she could stretch the cervix to ten centimetres it was so thin. She said it’s really amazing. I asked her how many centimetres I was. She said I was nine centimetres and not to push just yet.
They wheeled me down to the case room while the doctors and Charlie got dressed.
It seemed to me like it was taking them forever to set everything up. I was having a heck of a time breathing and the urge to push was so strong that I couldn’t hang on any longer. I told them I couldn’t hang on any longer. They said it’s okay Nancy your almost there. I thought who cares I’m pushing anyways. After I had pushed with the contraction, Dr. C said with the next contraction you can push.
It was funny during the delivery of this baby I held onto Charlie’s hand very tightly. It was like I had to get strength from him I couldn’t do it by myself.
With the next contraction I pushed and then our Samantha was born. Dr. C said you have a daughter. She was really purple when she was born and had white stuff on her head.
The nurse took her and cleaned her up first before giving her to me. Dr. C said well you got what you wanted. I said I knew it was going to be a girl.
Dr. C took her from me. She checked her and weighted her. I was really surprised, she only weighs 6 pounds one ounce. I never thought I would have such a small baby. Dr. Be thought the baby should be around seven pounds.
The obstetrician stitched me up. Dr. C explained that they had decided not to do a episiotomy. She said I had ripped but it wasn’t too bad. I had told her I had a episiotomy with the delivery of Alex and it had pulled for weeks afterwards. It seemed to take forever for the doctor to stitch me up. It must have been at least half an hour.
The nurse took Samantha to the special care nursery. Charlie said he would stay with me but Dr. C told him to go with them so he would know where to go. Charlie said oh okay then.
While Charlie was gone Dr. C explained what the doctor was doing. That first of all he stitches the first layer then he has to stitch the top layer.
Dr. C showed me the placenta. It looks like a big piece of liver. It’s really amazing when you think how it supplies the baby with food. The whole concept of conception and childbirth is totally amazing. We tend to forget once the baby grows into a young child.
Charlie came back to the case room. Dr. C asked us if we had a name for the baby. I said we hadn’t discussed names yet. Of course I had already decided upon Samantha if the baby was a girl, so I was pretty set in my way!
When Dr. C left for a short period I said to Charlie I wanted our daughter to be called Samantha. Charlie said okay but what about he Chinese name. I said I’ll leave that up to you. You decided upon Alex’s Chinese name.
By this time the obstetrician had left. We had thanked him and he congratulated us.
One of the nurses talked about the size of the babies. She said it’s better to have small babies. She thought people who have large babies like ten pound babies miss out. They really have three month old babies but they aren’t able to do the same things as a three month old baby. I said I wouldn’t want to deliver a baby that big. The nurses and doctors thought that was pretty funny. The nurse said I don’t blame you.
Dr. C said she was leaving and would see me tomorrow morning. We both thanked her for everything she had done and for staying all day. She said that was okay she was able to do her medical writing.
The nurse gave me a sponge bath. I didn’t have one when I delivered Alex. I was really impressed at how good my care was. I thought last time was good and now this delivery was even better.
The nurse took me to the recovery room. She said I might be there for an hour or so depending upon when a porter could take me upstairs.
I had a different nurse while I was in the recovery room. She took my blood pressure, pulse and my temperature. She said she had called a porter so it would be maybe an hour depending on how busy they were.
It was no time before a porter came actually there were two of them. We stopped at the special care nursery so we could see Samantha before I went upstairs to the ward.
When we got there she was crying. The nurse put her in my arms and she stopped right away. She’s such a sweet little thing and so tiny. The nurse took her back to her basinet and she started to cry again.
I was taken up to the ward and put into a semi private ward. A nurse came in to check my blood pressure, temperature and my pulse. Then she checked my stitches, pushed down on my stomach to check the blood flow. She said there were gushes of blood coming which wasn’t good. She said she would come back alter to check on me again.
Mom, Dad and Alex came up to see us. Alex brought me a vase of flowers and it had a bear that said I © MOM. Mom and Dad also brought me flowers and the baby a present. It’s a light that attaches to the crib, a really good idea.
Alex, Mom and Charlie went down to the special care nursery. Dad stayed with me while they went downstairs.
The nurse came back in, she pulled the curtain around the bed. She checked me again, I told her when I go up or down in the bed I feel a gush. She said I had a clot, she was going to page the doctor to start an I.V. she said maybe when you go to the bathroom it’ll pass out. I said I think I can go right now. She said you’re sure you’re up to it? I said yes I’m okay. The nurse helped me to the bathroom she told me to use the rinse after I had gone and to use the special paper not to use toilet paper. She said I’ll be right outside the door.
I got back into bed and the nurse checked me again. She said it looks like it’ll be okay.
Before the nurse had come to check me, Dad said so we’ve got number 9. I said I wonder if you’ll get a number 10. Dad said Jeff and Martina were still trying but Jeff has had trouble with his diabetes so maybe that’s why they haven’t succeeded. Dad said Victoria wants them to have a girl because they have two grandsons already. Dad said he would like to see them have a boy since Orion is the only one to carry on the name. I said I wonder what Jada and Orion would think.
Mom, Alex and Charlie came up. Charlie took Dad downstairs to see Samantha. Alex said she sure is tiny. It seemed he couldn’t believe how small she was.
When Dad came back upstairs they left. Alex had laid on the bed with me and gave me a hug. He said he missed me.
Finally I was able to get something to eat. I was so hungry the food really tasted good. The last time I ate was my snack last night. I was allowed juice every hour but I wasn’t allowed lunch. I didn’t have breakfast as my stomach was upset.
A nurse came around seven o’clock to give me pain killers. She stood there while I tried to down them. I just cannot swallow pills that well.
I asked her if I could go downstairs to see Samantha. She said yes but I must sign out. She said she would get a wheel chair for me.
Charlie took me downstairs, he said we have to wash and put a gown on.
The nurse said she had just finished feeding her. Samantha’s blood sugar was 2.3 when she was born. The last test showed it was around 3. The nurse said the formula helps to bring up Samantha’s blood sugar.
I held her for quite awhile, the nurse gave me a bottle to feed her but she didn’t want it.
After about half an hour I gave Samantha to Charlie. I found it really hard sitting there. It was better after birth pains which are almost as bad as contractions.
We came up around seven thirty. I phoned Alex and talked to him before he went to bed. He was really interested in what Samantha was doing.
I phoned Shirley but there wasn’t anyone home.
Charlie left around eight o’clock. I did crossword puzzle then I went to sleep.
No Tests
Medication
Cough syrup ------ 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 13, 1989
Alex woke up coughing at a quarter to five. I gave him cough medicine but then it takes an hour or so for him to stop coughing. Alex slept with me again. He feels better sleeping with me, he looks a bit better than he did at the beginning of the week.
I woke up at eight thirty. I had a shower, got dressed and had my breakfast.
Alex woke up at ten o’clock. He’s coughing again. I wish he could get rid of this cold and cough. He has to go to the hospital next week. I hope his counts are okay.
At least today we don’t have any doctor appointments. In the afternoon Alex and I went to Mom and Dad’s. Mom took my blood pressure it’s 120/80. It’s been hard keeping on the diets nothing seems that appealing right now.
I forgot to mention that we took Alex to the doctors yesterday at four fifty. We saw Dr. Br as Dr. C was away on a course and Dr. Ba wasn’t in. Alex had complained around four o’clock that his chest hurt. I didn’t know if he had an infection or if it was from coughing too much.
Dr. Br looked at us rather funny when we told him Alex has a cough and cold. He said there’s a lot of that going around. I told him Alex has Leukemia and that Alex said his chest hurt. I wanted to make sure he was okay. After I told him that he seemed to understand our concern.
Dr. Br read Alex’s chart and asked a few questions about him. Then he checked his chest, stomach and throat. He said he couldn’t hear anything so Alex didn’t have an infection. The doctor said we should keep an eye on him. If Alex gets a temperature, has a lack of appetite or he seems more irritable, we should bring him in again. He said he would be in this Saturday.
Dr. Br said he wouldn’t prescribe any medication as he doesn’t want to interfere with the doctors at Children’s Hospital.
We took Alex to McDonald’s for dinner then we came home.
Now back to today’s events. We ate dinner at six o’clock. After dinner Alex watched Cosby then he put away his toys.
Alex went to bed at eight o’clock. I went to bed at nine o’clock. I feel really worn out this week, not getting enough sleep has been hard on me. This morning I couldn’t see properly. Part of my vision of my right eye was blurred for about ten minutes. When it cleared I had a headache but not as bad as I’ve had before. I would have phoned the doctor but she’s still on her course and there’s no point in talking to someone else.
No Tests
Medication
Cough syrup 4:45 a.m. 10:330 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 35.44C 4:45 a.m. 36.39C 10:30 a.m. 35.47C 5:50 p.m. 35.11C 11:00 p.m.
I woke up at eight thirty. I had a shower, got dressed and had my breakfast.
Alex woke up at ten o’clock. He’s coughing again. I wish he could get rid of this cold and cough. He has to go to the hospital next week. I hope his counts are okay.
At least today we don’t have any doctor appointments. In the afternoon Alex and I went to Mom and Dad’s. Mom took my blood pressure it’s 120/80. It’s been hard keeping on the diets nothing seems that appealing right now.
I forgot to mention that we took Alex to the doctors yesterday at four fifty. We saw Dr. Br as Dr. C was away on a course and Dr. Ba wasn’t in. Alex had complained around four o’clock that his chest hurt. I didn’t know if he had an infection or if it was from coughing too much.
Dr. Br looked at us rather funny when we told him Alex has a cough and cold. He said there’s a lot of that going around. I told him Alex has Leukemia and that Alex said his chest hurt. I wanted to make sure he was okay. After I told him that he seemed to understand our concern.
Dr. Br read Alex’s chart and asked a few questions about him. Then he checked his chest, stomach and throat. He said he couldn’t hear anything so Alex didn’t have an infection. The doctor said we should keep an eye on him. If Alex gets a temperature, has a lack of appetite or he seems more irritable, we should bring him in again. He said he would be in this Saturday.
Dr. Br said he wouldn’t prescribe any medication as he doesn’t want to interfere with the doctors at Children’s Hospital.
We took Alex to McDonald’s for dinner then we came home.
Now back to today’s events. We ate dinner at six o’clock. After dinner Alex watched Cosby then he put away his toys.
Alex went to bed at eight o’clock. I went to bed at nine o’clock. I feel really worn out this week, not getting enough sleep has been hard on me. This morning I couldn’t see properly. Part of my vision of my right eye was blurred for about ten minutes. When it cleared I had a headache but not as bad as I’ve had before. I would have phoned the doctor but she’s still on her course and there’s no point in talking to someone else.
No Tests
Medication
Cough syrup 4:45 a.m. 10:330 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 35.44C 4:45 a.m. 36.39C 10:30 a.m. 35.47C 5:50 p.m. 35.11C 11:00 p.m.
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 12, 1989
We had another difficult night last night, actually worse than yesterday night. First of all I woke up just after ten o’clock with a Charlie horse. Charlie had to help me out of bed. Then I heard Alex coughing, I gave him Tempra and a drink of 7UP. He sure has a terrible cough.
Alex came into our bed, started to cough and then he threw up. Luckily we had put a towel on the bed, so he didn’t get it on the sheet. He did get it on his pillow. Charlie took the dirty stuff to the wash.
Alex and I slept in my bed while Charlie went to Alex’s bed. Charlie didn’t seem to mind and Alex seemed to want to be near me.
Alex coughed again around seven o’clock. He went back to sleep again. I woke up at eight o’clock had a shower, got dressed and had my breakfast.
Alex woke up at ten o’clock. He had a shower, got dressed and had breakfast.
Mom and Dad came by at ten thirty with more boxes. Mom asked if I had any appointments today. I told her I had to go to the lab today. I need her to take my blood pressure. Mom said to come down before their company arrived. I said okay we’ll be down soon.
When we got to Mom and Dad’s, Mom was making lunch. After we had lunch Mom took my blood pressure, it’s 130/80. Alex and I went to the lab. The nurse was surprised I was in the last part of my pregnancy. She said your so small, you must take care of yourself. I told her I hadn’t put on much weight.
We came home afterwards, I find I get very tired. Alex played in his room and then watched tv. I rested most of the afternoon.
Charlie came home at four o’clock. He’s feeling pretty tired, it’s hard when we haven’t slept well for the last few nights.
We ate dinner at six o’clock. Alex watched Cosby of course. Then he put away his toys and went to bed.
I went to bed at nine o’clock, I’m tired.
No Tests
Medication
Tempra ------ 3:45 p.m. ------
Cough syrup 4:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Mercaptopurine ------- 1:30 p.m. ------
Temperature 35.18C 4:00 a.m. 36.55C 9:30 a.m. 36.58C 2:45 p.m. 36.12C 7:00 p.m.
Alex came into our bed, started to cough and then he threw up. Luckily we had put a towel on the bed, so he didn’t get it on the sheet. He did get it on his pillow. Charlie took the dirty stuff to the wash.
Alex and I slept in my bed while Charlie went to Alex’s bed. Charlie didn’t seem to mind and Alex seemed to want to be near me.
Alex coughed again around seven o’clock. He went back to sleep again. I woke up at eight o’clock had a shower, got dressed and had my breakfast.
Alex woke up at ten o’clock. He had a shower, got dressed and had breakfast.
Mom and Dad came by at ten thirty with more boxes. Mom asked if I had any appointments today. I told her I had to go to the lab today. I need her to take my blood pressure. Mom said to come down before their company arrived. I said okay we’ll be down soon.
When we got to Mom and Dad’s, Mom was making lunch. After we had lunch Mom took my blood pressure, it’s 130/80. Alex and I went to the lab. The nurse was surprised I was in the last part of my pregnancy. She said your so small, you must take care of yourself. I told her I hadn’t put on much weight.
We came home afterwards, I find I get very tired. Alex played in his room and then watched tv. I rested most of the afternoon.
Charlie came home at four o’clock. He’s feeling pretty tired, it’s hard when we haven’t slept well for the last few nights.
We ate dinner at six o’clock. Alex watched Cosby of course. Then he put away his toys and went to bed.
I went to bed at nine o’clock, I’m tired.
No Tests
Medication
Tempra ------ 3:45 p.m. ------
Cough syrup 4:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Mercaptopurine ------- 1:30 p.m. ------
Temperature 35.18C 4:00 a.m. 36.55C 9:30 a.m. 36.58C 2:45 p.m. 36.12C 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 11, 1989
*May not be suitable for all readers, when I blog about my pregnancy*
We didn’t have a very good sleep last night. Alex started coughing at ten thirty, I gave him Tempra which took about an hour before he stopped coughing. By midnight Alex was asleep.
Alex started to cough again at seven o’clock. We both got up, I gave him cough medicine. Alex laid on the sofa with a blanket while I had a shower and got dressed.
I wrote in the journal after breakfast. Alex asked me to help him write a story. This time it was quite long. It was one loose leaf paper long and it’s still not finished. I was tired from all the writing.
I sewed up Mr Bears arm and put him in the washing machine. He came out really clean, he looks like a new bear!
After lunch we went to Mom and Dad’s. the school phoned while I was still there. The school secretary said she had phoned me at 1:10p.m. and 1:45 p.m. and no one was home. I said I was home during that time. She asked me if I wanted the R.C.M.P. contacted if Alex didn’t get to school and they couldn’t get a hold of anyone. I said yes I did. She said both no and yes were checked. I said I only remember checking yes.
I went to see Dr. Be while Alex stayed with Mom and Dad.
I didn’t have to wait long today. Dr. Be checked to see how far down the baby is. He said the baby is as far down as it can go but the cervix is not dilated yet. It could be any day now. If you don’t have the baby in a week and a day I’ll induce the labour.
Dr. Be said he wanted to see me again next week. I made an appointment for next Wednesday at 10:45 a.m.
I went to Nu Like to see if I could find a nursing bra. Luckily I was able to get one. I had tried Eaton’s and Woodward’s but none of their bra’s fit.
Then I went to London Drugs, I returned the Dorcol cough medicine since it doesn’t seem to be working.
When I came home Alex had come home with Charlie. Charlie was making chicken rice, he said Alex wanted that for dinner.
I ate dinner at five thirty while Charlie and Alex ate after six o’clock. I didn’t feel like having chicken rice, Charlie likes to have it almost every week.
After dinner I talked to Dr. C. I have a bit of blood when I go to the bathroom and I wanted to check with her. I explained to her Dr. Be had felt inside for the baby’s head to see how far down it was and I wondered if that was why. She said most likely but if there is any fluid to call her right away. Dr. C said the ultra sound should showed that everything was okay. I told her it was painful when they took the picture of the baby’s head. She said that was too bad but you won’t have to have another one. I said good I wouldn’t be able to stand it.
After dinner Alex watched Cosby and put away his toys. Alex went to bed at eight thirty.
I watched tv and went to bed at nine thirty.
No Tests
Medication
Tempra ----- 2:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Cough Syrup 7:00 a.m. ------ 8:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------- ----- 7:30 p.m.
Temperature 35.01C 10:00 a.m. 35.05C 2:30 p.m. 35.65C 8:30 p.m.
We didn’t have a very good sleep last night. Alex started coughing at ten thirty, I gave him Tempra which took about an hour before he stopped coughing. By midnight Alex was asleep.
Alex started to cough again at seven o’clock. We both got up, I gave him cough medicine. Alex laid on the sofa with a blanket while I had a shower and got dressed.
I wrote in the journal after breakfast. Alex asked me to help him write a story. This time it was quite long. It was one loose leaf paper long and it’s still not finished. I was tired from all the writing.
I sewed up Mr Bears arm and put him in the washing machine. He came out really clean, he looks like a new bear!
After lunch we went to Mom and Dad’s. the school phoned while I was still there. The school secretary said she had phoned me at 1:10p.m. and 1:45 p.m. and no one was home. I said I was home during that time. She asked me if I wanted the R.C.M.P. contacted if Alex didn’t get to school and they couldn’t get a hold of anyone. I said yes I did. She said both no and yes were checked. I said I only remember checking yes.
I went to see Dr. Be while Alex stayed with Mom and Dad.
I didn’t have to wait long today. Dr. Be checked to see how far down the baby is. He said the baby is as far down as it can go but the cervix is not dilated yet. It could be any day now. If you don’t have the baby in a week and a day I’ll induce the labour.
Dr. Be said he wanted to see me again next week. I made an appointment for next Wednesday at 10:45 a.m.
I went to Nu Like to see if I could find a nursing bra. Luckily I was able to get one. I had tried Eaton’s and Woodward’s but none of their bra’s fit.
Then I went to London Drugs, I returned the Dorcol cough medicine since it doesn’t seem to be working.
When I came home Alex had come home with Charlie. Charlie was making chicken rice, he said Alex wanted that for dinner.
I ate dinner at five thirty while Charlie and Alex ate after six o’clock. I didn’t feel like having chicken rice, Charlie likes to have it almost every week.
After dinner I talked to Dr. C. I have a bit of blood when I go to the bathroom and I wanted to check with her. I explained to her Dr. Be had felt inside for the baby’s head to see how far down it was and I wondered if that was why. She said most likely but if there is any fluid to call her right away. Dr. C said the ultra sound should showed that everything was okay. I told her it was painful when they took the picture of the baby’s head. She said that was too bad but you won’t have to have another one. I said good I wouldn’t be able to stand it.
After dinner Alex watched Cosby and put away his toys. Alex went to bed at eight thirty.
I watched tv and went to bed at nine thirty.
No Tests
Medication
Tempra ----- 2:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Cough Syrup 7:00 a.m. ------ 8:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------- ----- 7:30 p.m.
Temperature 35.01C 10:00 a.m. 35.05C 2:30 p.m. 35.65C 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 10, 1989
I woke up to Alex calling me at seven o’clock. Alex wanted a drink of water. I had put the cup in the kitchen when Alex called me again. He said after he had drank the water it had come back up. So I gathered he had thrown up. He got it on himself, the pillow and Mr. Bear. I got Alex another pajama top. Alex couldn’t get it off himself so I did it for him. He’s very pale and looks very ill. Alex’s temperature is 37.70, I gave him Tempra hopefully he’ll start to feel better.
We went back to bed. I woke up at nine o’clock. I was dizzy when I woke up, probably because i didn’t eat when I was suppose to. Then I didn’t sleep as well as I should of.
I had my shower, got dressed and had my breakfast. I still didn’t feel that well.
Alex didn’t wake up until after ten o’clock. Alex’s temperature is down, he seems to feel okay but he’s still very pale.
After lunch we went to the lab for my blood test. Then I took Alex to Mom and Dad’s while I went to the diabetic clinic.
There were a lot of people there already. I thought there wouldn’t be so many people in the afternoon. I had my weight checked, I had put on a couple of pounds. Then I saw Ann, she said I won’t have to spend too much time with you. You’re always good with your counts. I said why? Have you been having a lot of trouble today. She said not too bad but a few people don’t want to follow the diet.
I had to wait awhile before I saw Dr. B. Some of the other women were talking about being diabetic and where was the cheapest place to buy supplies.
Dr. B checked my blood pressure. The first time it was 150/80 but when she checked it with a different cuff it was 125/80.
She asked me if I was going to go right up to my due date. I told her the obstetrician said if I didn’t have the baby by October 20th I would be induced. Dr. B said they were happy with the way my diabetes has been going.
When Dr. B was measuring my stomach I told her Dr. Be said the baby is engaged. She said well he’s the expert. Later she said she agreed with him!
Then I had to wait to see Mary. First of all she said I don’t really need to see you, do I? I said I don’t know. She said well come in anyways. Mary said you have put on quite a bit but considering you don’t have much longer I won’t change your diet.
At least I didn’t have to wait long for the non stress test. I had a different nurse put on the belt for the machine. She kept on putting it on the right side. I never had it put there before. The baby kept on kicking it off, I thought that was pretty funny. The nurse changed me to another machine but was still having trouble. She finally asked me where it was put before. I told her it was usually the left side more to the middle. Finally she was able to get it so the baby didn’t kick it off and she didn’t push down so much.
The baby is quite active considering it’s engaged.
By the time I left it was three forty five. The traffic going home was quite heavy. I was going to stop at London Drugs but I didn’t feel like it. I was too tired by that time.
When I got to Mom and Dad’s, Mom said she took Alex’s temperature with a fever test and it was 102F. I told her the hospital said they aren’t accurate. She said she had phoned Charlie and he was on his way down with the thermometer. When he came down and took Alex’s temperature it was 38.06C. Charlie gave him Tempra, you’re not suppose to do that without talking to the hospital. The clinic isn’t open and if you phone the ward they would probably tell you to bring him in. What a time for Alex to get sick!
Alex and I came home while Charlie went to buy more Tempra. I waited for Charlie to come home before deciding on what to have for dinner. After today I really don’t have the energy to do any cooking.
Charlie cooked dinner when he got back. After dinner Alex watched Cosby then he picked up his toys and went to bed.
I watched tv and went to bed at ten o’clock.
No Tests
Medication
Tempra 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Cough syrup 11:00 a.m. ------ 7:30 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 7:30 p.m.
Temperature 37.70 7:00 a.m. 36.56C 11:00 a.m. 38.06 4:00 p.m. 37.82 5:00 p.m. 36.18C 8:00 p.m.
We went back to bed. I woke up at nine o’clock. I was dizzy when I woke up, probably because i didn’t eat when I was suppose to. Then I didn’t sleep as well as I should of.
I had my shower, got dressed and had my breakfast. I still didn’t feel that well.
Alex didn’t wake up until after ten o’clock. Alex’s temperature is down, he seems to feel okay but he’s still very pale.
After lunch we went to the lab for my blood test. Then I took Alex to Mom and Dad’s while I went to the diabetic clinic.
There were a lot of people there already. I thought there wouldn’t be so many people in the afternoon. I had my weight checked, I had put on a couple of pounds. Then I saw Ann, she said I won’t have to spend too much time with you. You’re always good with your counts. I said why? Have you been having a lot of trouble today. She said not too bad but a few people don’t want to follow the diet.
I had to wait awhile before I saw Dr. B. Some of the other women were talking about being diabetic and where was the cheapest place to buy supplies.
Dr. B checked my blood pressure. The first time it was 150/80 but when she checked it with a different cuff it was 125/80.
She asked me if I was going to go right up to my due date. I told her the obstetrician said if I didn’t have the baby by October 20th I would be induced. Dr. B said they were happy with the way my diabetes has been going.
When Dr. B was measuring my stomach I told her Dr. Be said the baby is engaged. She said well he’s the expert. Later she said she agreed with him!
Then I had to wait to see Mary. First of all she said I don’t really need to see you, do I? I said I don’t know. She said well come in anyways. Mary said you have put on quite a bit but considering you don’t have much longer I won’t change your diet.
At least I didn’t have to wait long for the non stress test. I had a different nurse put on the belt for the machine. She kept on putting it on the right side. I never had it put there before. The baby kept on kicking it off, I thought that was pretty funny. The nurse changed me to another machine but was still having trouble. She finally asked me where it was put before. I told her it was usually the left side more to the middle. Finally she was able to get it so the baby didn’t kick it off and she didn’t push down so much.
The baby is quite active considering it’s engaged.
By the time I left it was three forty five. The traffic going home was quite heavy. I was going to stop at London Drugs but I didn’t feel like it. I was too tired by that time.
When I got to Mom and Dad’s, Mom said she took Alex’s temperature with a fever test and it was 102F. I told her the hospital said they aren’t accurate. She said she had phoned Charlie and he was on his way down with the thermometer. When he came down and took Alex’s temperature it was 38.06C. Charlie gave him Tempra, you’re not suppose to do that without talking to the hospital. The clinic isn’t open and if you phone the ward they would probably tell you to bring him in. What a time for Alex to get sick!
Alex and I came home while Charlie went to buy more Tempra. I waited for Charlie to come home before deciding on what to have for dinner. After today I really don’t have the energy to do any cooking.
Charlie cooked dinner when he got back. After dinner Alex watched Cosby then he picked up his toys and went to bed.
I watched tv and went to bed at ten o’clock.
No Tests
Medication
Tempra 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Cough syrup 11:00 a.m. ------ 7:30 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 7:30 p.m.
Temperature 37.70 7:00 a.m. 36.56C 11:00 a.m. 38.06 4:00 p.m. 37.82 5:00 p.m. 36.18C 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 9, 1989
I woke up at eight thirty. Alex and Charlie were already up. Alex sure didn’t sound very good. He has a running nose and keeps on sneezing.
I had a shower, got dressed and had breakfast. I gave Alex cough medicine after I had my breakfast.
I wrote in the journal in the morning. Alex wanted me to sit with him, he sure isn’t feeling good.
After lunch I went to the mall. Alex and Charlie took the boxes to Mom and Dad’s. After I had finished at the mall I went there.
Mom’s neighbour Angie came down while they were loading up the garage. She wanted to know what they were doing.
Mom took my blood pressure, it’s 120/80. Mom also took Dad’s it was the same.
We all came home at three thirty. Charlie cleaned out some of the stuff in the bathroom downstairs.
We ate dinner at six o’clock. After dinner Alex put away his toys. We all watched Cosby, then Alex went to bed. Alex was in bed by eight thirty.
We watched tv, I wrote in the journal. It’s almost eleven o’clock. I’m going to bed soon.
No Tests
Medication
Tempra ------- 12:30 p.m. ------
Cough Syrup 9:40 a.m. ------ 8:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ----- ------ 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 37.97C 9:40 a.m. 37.58 12:30 p.m. 36.79C 7:30 p.m.
I had a shower, got dressed and had breakfast. I gave Alex cough medicine after I had my breakfast.
I wrote in the journal in the morning. Alex wanted me to sit with him, he sure isn’t feeling good.
After lunch I went to the mall. Alex and Charlie took the boxes to Mom and Dad’s. After I had finished at the mall I went there.
Mom’s neighbour Angie came down while they were loading up the garage. She wanted to know what they were doing.
Mom took my blood pressure, it’s 120/80. Mom also took Dad’s it was the same.
We all came home at three thirty. Charlie cleaned out some of the stuff in the bathroom downstairs.
We ate dinner at six o’clock. After dinner Alex put away his toys. We all watched Cosby, then Alex went to bed. Alex was in bed by eight thirty.
We watched tv, I wrote in the journal. It’s almost eleven o’clock. I’m going to bed soon.
No Tests
Medication
Tempra ------- 12:30 p.m. ------
Cough Syrup 9:40 a.m. ------ 8:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ----- ------ 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 37.97C 9:40 a.m. 37.58 12:30 p.m. 36.79C 7:30 p.m.
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 8, 1989
I woke up at eight thirty. I had woken up quite a few times in the night which has been pretty normal. I have been having pains in the lower abdomen. Then when I wake up I have to go to the bathroom.
Alex was coughing at one o’clock this morning. I gave him cough syrup and went to bed.
Anyways after getting up at eight thirty, I had a shower, got dressed and had breakfast.
Charlie brought up the change table and put it together. He didn’t want to bring it up. He said it’s only for a few weeks. I said I need it and I don’t want to bend over and hurt my back.
Charlie also clean out the laundry room.
We went to Mom and Dad’s for Thanksgiving dinner. Alex played Mario with Dad before dinner,. After dinner I never felt so full. We played a game of cards after dinner.
We came home at ten o’clock. It was hard for me to have my snack, I still felt a bit full. Alex had a snack then he got ready for bed. He was in bed by ten thirty.
I was in bed by ten thirty as well.
No Tests
Medication
Tempra ------ 4:00 p.m. -------
Cough Syrup 1:00 a.m. ------ 10:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 10:00 p.m.
Temperature 36.76C 11:15 a.m. 37.35C 4:00 p.m.
Alex was coughing at one o’clock this morning. I gave him cough syrup and went to bed.
Anyways after getting up at eight thirty, I had a shower, got dressed and had breakfast.
Charlie brought up the change table and put it together. He didn’t want to bring it up. He said it’s only for a few weeks. I said I need it and I don’t want to bend over and hurt my back.
Charlie also clean out the laundry room.
We went to Mom and Dad’s for Thanksgiving dinner. Alex played Mario with Dad before dinner,. After dinner I never felt so full. We played a game of cards after dinner.
We came home at ten o’clock. It was hard for me to have my snack, I still felt a bit full. Alex had a snack then he got ready for bed. He was in bed by ten thirty.
I was in bed by ten thirty as well.
No Tests
Medication
Tempra ------ 4:00 p.m. -------
Cough Syrup 1:00 a.m. ------ 10:00 p.m.
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 10:00 p.m.
Temperature 36.76C 11:15 a.m. 37.35C 4:00 p.m.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 7, 1989
I woke up at eight thirty. I had a shower, got dressed and had my breakfast.
Charlie started to pack up the spare room. Alex had to help so we would know which things he didn’t want to still use. Charlie set up the crib after he had packed most of the stuff.
Mom came by around noon. She said Dad was working on the basement. Mom had been sewing but she was having trouble with it. She had bought it in June but has had trouble with the sewing machine for quite awhile.
Mom took by blood pressure it’s 120/80. Mom didn’t stay very long.
In the afternoon we went to the mall. We bought Alex a new pair of runners. I looked for a nursing bra but couldn’t find one.
We came home around three o’clock. Alex phoned Kurt, he came over. They kept on coming into the living room. I told them to play in Alex’s room. I think they just wanted to bug me. Not a very good time for me. Usually at the end of my pregnancy I get very impatient.
Charlie went out to buy Chinese food, we had to find a place that doesn’t have MSG in their food.
Kurt went home at five forty five. Alex said his Mom phoned and told Alex to send him home.
We ate dinner at six o’clock. After dinner we watched tv. I put away Alex’s toys in his room. Charlie had taken them from the spare room. Normally I wouldn’t have done it considering my condition but Alex isn’t feeling good. Alex put away the toys in the living room and kitchen.
Alex went to bed at nine o’clock. I had my snack and went to bed as well.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------ ----- 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 37.37C 8:00 p.m.
Charlie started to pack up the spare room. Alex had to help so we would know which things he didn’t want to still use. Charlie set up the crib after he had packed most of the stuff.
Mom came by around noon. She said Dad was working on the basement. Mom had been sewing but she was having trouble with it. She had bought it in June but has had trouble with the sewing machine for quite awhile.
Mom took by blood pressure it’s 120/80. Mom didn’t stay very long.
In the afternoon we went to the mall. We bought Alex a new pair of runners. I looked for a nursing bra but couldn’t find one.
We came home around three o’clock. Alex phoned Kurt, he came over. They kept on coming into the living room. I told them to play in Alex’s room. I think they just wanted to bug me. Not a very good time for me. Usually at the end of my pregnancy I get very impatient.
Charlie went out to buy Chinese food, we had to find a place that doesn’t have MSG in their food.
Kurt went home at five forty five. Alex said his Mom phoned and told Alex to send him home.
We ate dinner at six o’clock. After dinner we watched tv. I put away Alex’s toys in his room. Charlie had taken them from the spare room. Normally I wouldn’t have done it considering my condition but Alex isn’t feeling good. Alex put away the toys in the living room and kitchen.
Alex went to bed at nine o’clock. I had my snack and went to bed as well.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------ ----- 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 37.37C 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 6, 1989
I woke up at eight o’clock. I had a shower and got dressed. Charlie went out to look at a house on Hawser street. When he came back we all went to the doctors office. Dr. C wanted to meet Charlie before the baby comes.
Today we didn’t have to wait any time to go into the examining room. Alex lost ¾ pounds which is surprising. He probably lost it when he wasn’t eating very much in September. My weight stayed the same.
When Dr. C came in she thanked Charlie for coming. She’s still very concerned with me not putting on any weight, my blood pressure and the baby’s growth slowing down. I told her Dr. Be said my blood pressure is nothing to worry about and the baby is engaged that’s why the growth seems to have slowed down. Dr. C didn’t seem to believe him. She said well Dr. B seemed concerned enough to phone me. Dr. C said the ultra sound would show how everything is. I was hoping I wouldn’t have to go for the ultra sound. It’s very uncomfortable especially when I have to drink so much water.
Dr. C said she would be away Saturday and Sunday at a convention where she would be getting an award. She said Dr. Ba would do the delivery if I went into labour. She said she wanted me to see him next Friday when she would be on her Obstetric course. I told her I would be seeing Dr. Be on Wednesday. She said then you don’t need to see Dr. Ba.
Dr. C had examined Alex first, he sure was funny. He seemed to be embarrassed with Charlie there. Alex shut his eyes really tight and was making a funny face. I told her Alex had lost ¾ of a pound but she didn’t seemed to be too concerned. Dr. C said Alex sounded congested. I told her he was probably getting another cold from school.
Dr. C said my blood pressure was 120/80. She asked if Dr. Be said to resume normal activities. I said no he wants me to rest. She said well if there isn’t any concern than he would have told you to resume activities.
I told Dr. C, Dr. Be is having me go for a blood test twice a week to check for toxaemia. She thought that was strange. She thought he would be doing a different test, which would indicate toxaemia.
After we left the doctors office, we went to Safeway to buy milk and cheese.
When we got home Alex had his lunch and in no time it was time to go to school, Charlie took him.
I got ready to go to Royal Columbian Hospital. I drank a tall glass of water before I left. I couldn’t believe I was taken right away. Last time I had to wait 1 ½ hours. I did have to wait quite awhile in the changing room.
The technician said the baby’s head is very low. I told her the obstetrician said the baby is engaged. She said they wouldn’t be able to tell that. She asked me if there was a question of the baby being breach. I said yes there is. She showed me the baby’s spine, bladder, heart, the cord and the baby’s head. The technician had a hard time getting a proper picture of the head. She pushed down so hard that I thought I was going to go into labour. It was very excruciating. She asked me to roll on my side to try to get a picture of the head. She told me to wait in the changing room but not to change or go to the bathroom, she wanted to get with the head of the x-ray department first. She came back about ten minutes later. She said it was okay I could get changed.
When I left the hospital I sure felt sick. I don’t know if it was from the ultra sound or from being too full from the water just after having lunch. I came home and had my snack then I went to Mom and Dad’s.
Mom had picked Alex up from school. I figured I wouldn’t make it there in time. Alex looked very pale and he said he had a headache. I talked to Mom while Alex was upstairs with Dad.
Mom said Blair was born breach around eight o’clock at night. The doctor said she was a parachute jumper as she had the placenta wrapped around her hand. She was born a couple of weeks early. Mom wanted to have the baby before Dad went back on duty; he was serving in the Air force during WWII. The doctor had told her to take Cod Liver Oil to bring on the labour. Mom did take two doses and that’s why Blair was breach.
Jeff was two days late, she said the longest two days she ever had. Mom said all day she had cramps and realized this was it.
Mom had more trouble in labour with Joan. Her blood pressure was high 200/100 she saw stars during labour. The problem was when she got to the hospital. The nurse said you’ll be lucky to have this baby tomorrow morning. Mom had told her the baby was coming. You would think they would listen to her, especially as this was her third pregnancy. She started to have the baby and of course she was ripped. The doctor, actually the intern had been waiting all night to do a delivery. He was really mad.
Mom said when she was pregnant with me, she didn’t see the doctor until she was three months pregnant. The doctor sent her to two doctors to see if she should keep the baby. Mom said she went but she had already made up her mind to keep the baby. She told the doctors she wouldn’t trade the last child for anything. They had wanted to have the next one earlier but it didn’t work out. She realized they would be far apart in age but hoped later on they would be compatible. One doctor said he felt it would be too risky for her health. While the other doctor felt since she made it through the last pregnancy she should be okay again. Her blood pressure was high again, this time during labour she saw colored lights. Her labour started in the afternoon while my grandmother was down for tea. Actually mom’s water broke. She said Dad phoned to say he was working overtime. She told him not to as it was time. My grandmother wanted her to go to the hospital right away but she said she was going to wait for Dad. She said Blair, Jeff and Joan were all there. They looked at her like she was going to explode. They were all relieved when Dad took her to the hospital. Mom said they sat in the parking lot for quite awhile. Then she realized Dad was getting nervous so they went in. I was born at night as well.
Alex and I went to McDonald’s for dinner. Alex didn’t eat very much. Alex was mad that we didn’t stay very long but he didn’t look very good.
After we got home Kurt phoned. Alex went over there to play. I didn’t want him to play, I would have rather he rested. There was no reasoning with him, I don’t feel like arguing with him.
Alex came home at six thirty, he said they were going to have dinner.
At seven fifteen Alex said he was going to build Lego while he watched the second Cosby. I told him he could watch Cosby but he wasn’t going to build Lego. Every time he does that he says when the show is over just a little while longer. Then I have a hard time getting him to bed. Alex was mad he stomped off to his room and slammed the door. That really made me mad. I told him to go straight to bed, he wouldn’t be watching Cosby. We had quite a discussion. Alex kept on telling me he would be watching Cosby! He finally realized how mad I was. Alex got into his pajamas, it ended up Alex watched Cosby. I just couldn’t get him into bed without watching Cosby. Alex gave me a hug after Cosby was over. He said thank you for letting me watch Cosby. Alex went right to bed.
I watched tv, Alex made me so mad that I couldn’t do anything else. I went to bed at eleven o’clock.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------- -------- 5:00 p.m.
Today we didn’t have to wait any time to go into the examining room. Alex lost ¾ pounds which is surprising. He probably lost it when he wasn’t eating very much in September. My weight stayed the same.
When Dr. C came in she thanked Charlie for coming. She’s still very concerned with me not putting on any weight, my blood pressure and the baby’s growth slowing down. I told her Dr. Be said my blood pressure is nothing to worry about and the baby is engaged that’s why the growth seems to have slowed down. Dr. C didn’t seem to believe him. She said well Dr. B seemed concerned enough to phone me. Dr. C said the ultra sound would show how everything is. I was hoping I wouldn’t have to go for the ultra sound. It’s very uncomfortable especially when I have to drink so much water.
Dr. C said she would be away Saturday and Sunday at a convention where she would be getting an award. She said Dr. Ba would do the delivery if I went into labour. She said she wanted me to see him next Friday when she would be on her Obstetric course. I told her I would be seeing Dr. Be on Wednesday. She said then you don’t need to see Dr. Ba.
Dr. C had examined Alex first, he sure was funny. He seemed to be embarrassed with Charlie there. Alex shut his eyes really tight and was making a funny face. I told her Alex had lost ¾ of a pound but she didn’t seemed to be too concerned. Dr. C said Alex sounded congested. I told her he was probably getting another cold from school.
Dr. C said my blood pressure was 120/80. She asked if Dr. Be said to resume normal activities. I said no he wants me to rest. She said well if there isn’t any concern than he would have told you to resume activities.
I told Dr. C, Dr. Be is having me go for a blood test twice a week to check for toxaemia. She thought that was strange. She thought he would be doing a different test, which would indicate toxaemia.
After we left the doctors office, we went to Safeway to buy milk and cheese.
When we got home Alex had his lunch and in no time it was time to go to school, Charlie took him.
I got ready to go to Royal Columbian Hospital. I drank a tall glass of water before I left. I couldn’t believe I was taken right away. Last time I had to wait 1 ½ hours. I did have to wait quite awhile in the changing room.
The technician said the baby’s head is very low. I told her the obstetrician said the baby is engaged. She said they wouldn’t be able to tell that. She asked me if there was a question of the baby being breach. I said yes there is. She showed me the baby’s spine, bladder, heart, the cord and the baby’s head. The technician had a hard time getting a proper picture of the head. She pushed down so hard that I thought I was going to go into labour. It was very excruciating. She asked me to roll on my side to try to get a picture of the head. She told me to wait in the changing room but not to change or go to the bathroom, she wanted to get with the head of the x-ray department first. She came back about ten minutes later. She said it was okay I could get changed.
When I left the hospital I sure felt sick. I don’t know if it was from the ultra sound or from being too full from the water just after having lunch. I came home and had my snack then I went to Mom and Dad’s.
Mom had picked Alex up from school. I figured I wouldn’t make it there in time. Alex looked very pale and he said he had a headache. I talked to Mom while Alex was upstairs with Dad.
Mom said Blair was born breach around eight o’clock at night. The doctor said she was a parachute jumper as she had the placenta wrapped around her hand. She was born a couple of weeks early. Mom wanted to have the baby before Dad went back on duty; he was serving in the Air force during WWII. The doctor had told her to take Cod Liver Oil to bring on the labour. Mom did take two doses and that’s why Blair was breach.
Jeff was two days late, she said the longest two days she ever had. Mom said all day she had cramps and realized this was it.
Mom had more trouble in labour with Joan. Her blood pressure was high 200/100 she saw stars during labour. The problem was when she got to the hospital. The nurse said you’ll be lucky to have this baby tomorrow morning. Mom had told her the baby was coming. You would think they would listen to her, especially as this was her third pregnancy. She started to have the baby and of course she was ripped. The doctor, actually the intern had been waiting all night to do a delivery. He was really mad.
Mom said when she was pregnant with me, she didn’t see the doctor until she was three months pregnant. The doctor sent her to two doctors to see if she should keep the baby. Mom said she went but she had already made up her mind to keep the baby. She told the doctors she wouldn’t trade the last child for anything. They had wanted to have the next one earlier but it didn’t work out. She realized they would be far apart in age but hoped later on they would be compatible. One doctor said he felt it would be too risky for her health. While the other doctor felt since she made it through the last pregnancy she should be okay again. Her blood pressure was high again, this time during labour she saw colored lights. Her labour started in the afternoon while my grandmother was down for tea. Actually mom’s water broke. She said Dad phoned to say he was working overtime. She told him not to as it was time. My grandmother wanted her to go to the hospital right away but she said she was going to wait for Dad. She said Blair, Jeff and Joan were all there. They looked at her like she was going to explode. They were all relieved when Dad took her to the hospital. Mom said they sat in the parking lot for quite awhile. Then she realized Dad was getting nervous so they went in. I was born at night as well.
Alex and I went to McDonald’s for dinner. Alex didn’t eat very much. Alex was mad that we didn’t stay very long but he didn’t look very good.
After we got home Kurt phoned. Alex went over there to play. I didn’t want him to play, I would have rather he rested. There was no reasoning with him, I don’t feel like arguing with him.
Alex came home at six thirty, he said they were going to have dinner.
At seven fifteen Alex said he was going to build Lego while he watched the second Cosby. I told him he could watch Cosby but he wasn’t going to build Lego. Every time he does that he says when the show is over just a little while longer. Then I have a hard time getting him to bed. Alex was mad he stomped off to his room and slammed the door. That really made me mad. I told him to go straight to bed, he wouldn’t be watching Cosby. We had quite a discussion. Alex kept on telling me he would be watching Cosby! He finally realized how mad I was. Alex got into his pajamas, it ended up Alex watched Cosby. I just couldn’t get him into bed without watching Cosby. Alex gave me a hug after Cosby was over. He said thank you for letting me watch Cosby. Alex went right to bed.
I watched tv, Alex made me so mad that I couldn’t do anything else. I went to bed at eleven o’clock.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------- -------- 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 5, 1989
I woke up before eight o’clock. Alex was already having a shower. I had a shower after him then I got dressed and had my breakfast.
Charlie and Alex left for the hospital just after nine o’clock. I left after ten o’clock to see Dr. Be, the gynaecologist. I had to wait quite awhile there were two other people ahead of me. Dr. Be asked me a few questions. I told him why I thought my blood pressure was up. He was shocked when I told him about Alex. He said that’s terrible. Then he examined me and took my blood pressure.
Dr. Be said to come into the office when I was ready. He told me in the office that if I didn’t have the baby by October 20th he would induce the labour. He explained how it is a hormone that comes from the uterus and makes labour come on usually. I told him Dr. C said that the baby’s growth had slowed down. He told me the baby’s head is engaged and when measuring the baby it would appear to have slowed down in growth. He said the baby can’t be measured at this time. The baby has enough fluid around it which is good. Your blood pressure is nothing to worry about, your blood pressure may go up and down normally. I want you to have a blood test twice a week this will check for toxaemia. I want you to rest as much as possible. He said also I want to see you next Wednesday.
I went to London Drugs to buy a few baby things then I went to Save on Foods.
When I came home I was sure hungry, I hadn’t had my morning snack. Even after I ate I still felt shaky.
I picked Alex up from school then we went to Pharmasave. I didn’t realize I had almost run out of needles. I also got the change of address from the post office. It now cost $10, it sure has changed over the years. Mom said it use to be free!
When we came home Alex watched tv. I cleaned up the house. We left at four forty five, Mom invited us for dinner. We stayed until seven o’clock, I was too tired. I probably did too much today.
Alex had a snack when we got home then he got into his pajamas. We watched Cosby of course, Alex can’t miss that show. I wrote in the journal.
Alex used the speak and read before he went to bed. Alex was in bed by nine o’clock. I wrote in the journal, it’s now nine thirty, I’m going to be soon.
Tests
WBC 2.1
HGB 12.5
Platelets 300
ANC 1155
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------ ----- 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 35.89C 7:00 p.m.
Charlie and Alex left for the hospital just after nine o’clock. I left after ten o’clock to see Dr. Be, the gynaecologist. I had to wait quite awhile there were two other people ahead of me. Dr. Be asked me a few questions. I told him why I thought my blood pressure was up. He was shocked when I told him about Alex. He said that’s terrible. Then he examined me and took my blood pressure.
Dr. Be said to come into the office when I was ready. He told me in the office that if I didn’t have the baby by October 20th he would induce the labour. He explained how it is a hormone that comes from the uterus and makes labour come on usually. I told him Dr. C said that the baby’s growth had slowed down. He told me the baby’s head is engaged and when measuring the baby it would appear to have slowed down in growth. He said the baby can’t be measured at this time. The baby has enough fluid around it which is good. Your blood pressure is nothing to worry about, your blood pressure may go up and down normally. I want you to have a blood test twice a week this will check for toxaemia. I want you to rest as much as possible. He said also I want to see you next Wednesday.
I went to London Drugs to buy a few baby things then I went to Save on Foods.
When I came home I was sure hungry, I hadn’t had my morning snack. Even after I ate I still felt shaky.
I picked Alex up from school then we went to Pharmasave. I didn’t realize I had almost run out of needles. I also got the change of address from the post office. It now cost $10, it sure has changed over the years. Mom said it use to be free!
When we came home Alex watched tv. I cleaned up the house. We left at four forty five, Mom invited us for dinner. We stayed until seven o’clock, I was too tired. I probably did too much today.
Alex had a snack when we got home then he got into his pajamas. We watched Cosby of course, Alex can’t miss that show. I wrote in the journal.
Alex used the speak and read before he went to bed. Alex was in bed by nine o’clock. I wrote in the journal, it’s now nine thirty, I’m going to be soon.
Tests
WBC 2.1
HGB 12.5
Platelets 300
ANC 1155
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------ ----- 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 35.89C 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 4, 1989
I woke up at eight o’clock. I heard a door slam. I went to Alex’s room and asked him what had happened. Alex said Pa yelled at him. I said what did you do? Alex said I don’t want to tell you.
Alex had a shower and got dressed. I had a shower after Alex got dressed and had my breakfast. After breakfast Alex asked me to draw all the turtles on his shirt. I really didn’t feel like it. I’m still very concerned about the baby.
Alex and I went out at ten o’clock to the mall. Alex bought a new car with the money he earned for picking up his toys. I bought two crib sheets and a birthday card for Allison.
When we came home Charlie went out to buy Chow Mien and Rice Noodles. Alex had a chicken drumstick, rice and a bowl of ice cream. I wrote in the journal.
Alex had chow mien and rice noodles before he went to school. Charlie took Alex to school I had lunch then I went to Mom and Dad’s. Mom took my blood pressure, it was 135/80. I told Mom it probably went up because of what Dr. C had told me.
I picked Alex up from school. One of the other mothers asked me if we had found a house yet. I told her no but we were moving in with my parents. My parents are going to Arizona soon for six months. She said oh that’s good at least you don’t have the pressure of finding another place.
I went into the school as I had to return an envelope. Alex and I came home. Alex watched his shows on tv, first there is Turtles then Mario and another Turtles. I wrote in the journal, wrote to Allison, Maureen and Naomi.
Kurt and Patrick came over to play. Alex hasn’t played with them for quite awhile.
Kurt was really interested in the baby. He kept asking Alex when it was going to come. Finally he said come on Alex lets go ask your Mom when it’s coming. I told Kurt in two weeks that’s fourteen sleeps if the baby in on time. Kurt said you sure are fat. I said what you’re not suppose to say that! That’s rude, isn’t it Alex? Alex said yes it is. Kurt thought that was a big joke.
Kurt and Patrick went home before six o’clock. We ate dinner after they left. After dinner Alex watched Cosby of course. Alex didn’t want to put away his toys just yet, he said. I told him he had until 7:15 p.m. then he had to do it. Alex had ice cream and chocolate milk. I don’t know where he puts it.
Alex was putting away his toys. I told him at 7:25 p.m. that Cosby would be on in five minutes. Alex had a fit I’ll miss it he said. If you keep on complaining Alex you won’t see it at all. I told him. If only he had listened to his Mama and done it earlier he probably would have been finished.
I’m writing in the journal now, it ‘s seven thirty. At eight o’clock I’ll get Alex into bed and watch tv. I’ll probably go to bed at ten o’clock.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 7:00 p.m.
36.49C 11:10 a.m.
Alex had a shower and got dressed. I had a shower after Alex got dressed and had my breakfast. After breakfast Alex asked me to draw all the turtles on his shirt. I really didn’t feel like it. I’m still very concerned about the baby.
Alex and I went out at ten o’clock to the mall. Alex bought a new car with the money he earned for picking up his toys. I bought two crib sheets and a birthday card for Allison.
When we came home Charlie went out to buy Chow Mien and Rice Noodles. Alex had a chicken drumstick, rice and a bowl of ice cream. I wrote in the journal.
Alex had chow mien and rice noodles before he went to school. Charlie took Alex to school I had lunch then I went to Mom and Dad’s. Mom took my blood pressure, it was 135/80. I told Mom it probably went up because of what Dr. C had told me.
I picked Alex up from school. One of the other mothers asked me if we had found a house yet. I told her no but we were moving in with my parents. My parents are going to Arizona soon for six months. She said oh that’s good at least you don’t have the pressure of finding another place.
I went into the school as I had to return an envelope. Alex and I came home. Alex watched his shows on tv, first there is Turtles then Mario and another Turtles. I wrote in the journal, wrote to Allison, Maureen and Naomi.
Kurt and Patrick came over to play. Alex hasn’t played with them for quite awhile.
Kurt was really interested in the baby. He kept asking Alex when it was going to come. Finally he said come on Alex lets go ask your Mom when it’s coming. I told Kurt in two weeks that’s fourteen sleeps if the baby in on time. Kurt said you sure are fat. I said what you’re not suppose to say that! That’s rude, isn’t it Alex? Alex said yes it is. Kurt thought that was a big joke.
Kurt and Patrick went home before six o’clock. We ate dinner after they left. After dinner Alex watched Cosby of course. Alex didn’t want to put away his toys just yet, he said. I told him he had until 7:15 p.m. then he had to do it. Alex had ice cream and chocolate milk. I don’t know where he puts it.
Alex was putting away his toys. I told him at 7:25 p.m. that Cosby would be on in five minutes. Alex had a fit I’ll miss it he said. If you keep on complaining Alex you won’t see it at all. I told him. If only he had listened to his Mama and done it earlier he probably would have been finished.
I’m writing in the journal now, it ‘s seven thirty. At eight o’clock I’ll get Alex into bed and watch tv. I’ll probably go to bed at ten o’clock.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------ ------ 7:00 p.m.
36.49C 11:10 a.m.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 3, 1989
I woke up at eight o’clock. I had a shower, got dressed and had my breakfast.
I left for the diabetic clinic at ten o’clock. There were quite a few people there already. One of the women told me I could go ahead and get weighed. I went down the hall and the nurse weighed me. She said try 8 kilos but I was 79.2, I had lost a bit. It seems they aren’t happy if you put on or take off!
Ann said my blood sugars were good except for the last one of the day. I told her I wasn’t exercising as Dr. B told me to rest more. My blood pressure was up last week. Ann said if the doctor tells you to rest you must rest.
I had to wait quite awhile for Dr. B, she was behind by about three patients.
Alex’s swimming teacher, Margaret sat down beside me. I asked her if she taught at Chimo pool. She said yes she did. I said my son Alex went swimming there. She said I thought I recognized you last week. We talked for quite awhile. She said she’s on insulin the last few weeks and her baby is due in the middle of November. When she asked me when I was due some of the other women said it must be nice to be due this month.
I saw Dr. B, she took my blood pressure which was 140/80. I told her I had it taken yesterday and it was 120/80. She said a few of her patients blood pressure were up so maybe there’s something wrong with her cuff. She asked me to have the nurse take my blood pressure when I have my non stress test.
Dr. B asked about Alex, I told her he was going in tomorrow for a blood test. She asked if Alex went to a lab. I said no he has to go into Children’s Hospital. She asked why was that. I said I don’t know but that’s the way they want it. Dr. B thought that was rather funny.
Dr. B said to keep on resting and I’ll see you in one week.
Then it was a long wait for the non stress test after I saw the dietician.
I talked to the woman beside me, she said this is the first pregnancy that’s gone full term. The first two were born two months early.
Another woman was overdue, she was induced on Saturday but the baby didn’t come. She was having a non stress test and an ultra sound today. That must have been pretty depressing.
Finally I had my non stress test but the nurse didn’t put the chair back so the baby didn’t move around that much. I counted four movements.
The nurse took my blood pressure and it was 110/70. That was good to hear so the doctors cuff must be not working.
I left the hospital at twelve thirty. I came home and had my lunch.
Mom and Dad came over at two o’clock. They bought us a stroller. I told Mom you didn’t have to do that. Mom said I know but we wanted to. They bought it at the Bay, it was on sale and they got 15% off with their seniors discount. It’s much nicer than the one we had for Alex. Alex’s stroller is falling apart and is badly stained.
They left at two thirty. Charlie hurried to leave for work. I did a few t things and picked up Alex.
All the other kids came out except Alex. I went inside the school. Mrs. Wall said Alex was in the library. I said I wondered what happened to him.
Carter was waiting for Alex when we came out. Miriam asked when Alex could come over next. I said any day would be okay. She said how about Tuesday next week. I said Tuesday they have no school. She said oh yea, I forgot then Wednesday? I said sure that would be good.
Alex and I came home. Alex was mad at me because I didn’t buy his prize yet. I told him I wasn’t going to make myself sick just because he had to have his prize. I also told him the hospital phoned and he wouldn’t be going tomorrow he would be going on Thursday. Alex said that’s what really makes me mad when they change the day.
We ate dinner at six o’clock. Dr. C phoned while we were having dinner. I had left a message for her earlier. I told her what my blood pressure was. She said I thought you were going to tell me it was up. You put my blood pressure up! I asked if she still wanted me to see the obstetrician. She said yes because you lost weight, your blood pressure was up and the baby’s growth has slowed down. She said it’s better to have everything checked out to be on the safe side. I told her I had been under a lot of stress at that time. She asked me to tell her exactly what kind of stress. I said well first of all you know about Alex then at the same time our dog started having seizures again. She said oh no that’s a lot of stress. Then I told her I was moving she couldn’t believe it. She said your stress level must have been high. I said we didn’t plan on moving then but that’s how it worked out. Dr. C said she wants me to have my ultra sound on Friday at one thirty and to confirm the appointment. So I’ll see you Friday morning she said.
After dinner I was pretty depressed wondering if the baby is alright. Since Dr. C said the baby’s growth has slowed down it really makes me wonder. Alex was never measured or I should say my stomach was never measured when I was carrying him. So when I lost weight at the end of the pregnancy with Alex I don’t know if he slowed down in growth or not.
Alex watched Cosby while I did the dishes. Alex put away his toys, he was in bed by eight thirty.
I watched tv and went to bed at ten o’clock.
No tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------ ------6:30 p.m.
I left for the diabetic clinic at ten o’clock. There were quite a few people there already. One of the women told me I could go ahead and get weighed. I went down the hall and the nurse weighed me. She said try 8 kilos but I was 79.2, I had lost a bit. It seems they aren’t happy if you put on or take off!
Ann said my blood sugars were good except for the last one of the day. I told her I wasn’t exercising as Dr. B told me to rest more. My blood pressure was up last week. Ann said if the doctor tells you to rest you must rest.
I had to wait quite awhile for Dr. B, she was behind by about three patients.
Alex’s swimming teacher, Margaret sat down beside me. I asked her if she taught at Chimo pool. She said yes she did. I said my son Alex went swimming there. She said I thought I recognized you last week. We talked for quite awhile. She said she’s on insulin the last few weeks and her baby is due in the middle of November. When she asked me when I was due some of the other women said it must be nice to be due this month.
I saw Dr. B, she took my blood pressure which was 140/80. I told her I had it taken yesterday and it was 120/80. She said a few of her patients blood pressure were up so maybe there’s something wrong with her cuff. She asked me to have the nurse take my blood pressure when I have my non stress test.
Dr. B asked about Alex, I told her he was going in tomorrow for a blood test. She asked if Alex went to a lab. I said no he has to go into Children’s Hospital. She asked why was that. I said I don’t know but that’s the way they want it. Dr. B thought that was rather funny.
Dr. B said to keep on resting and I’ll see you in one week.
Then it was a long wait for the non stress test after I saw the dietician.
I talked to the woman beside me, she said this is the first pregnancy that’s gone full term. The first two were born two months early.
Another woman was overdue, she was induced on Saturday but the baby didn’t come. She was having a non stress test and an ultra sound today. That must have been pretty depressing.
Finally I had my non stress test but the nurse didn’t put the chair back so the baby didn’t move around that much. I counted four movements.
The nurse took my blood pressure and it was 110/70. That was good to hear so the doctors cuff must be not working.
I left the hospital at twelve thirty. I came home and had my lunch.
Mom and Dad came over at two o’clock. They bought us a stroller. I told Mom you didn’t have to do that. Mom said I know but we wanted to. They bought it at the Bay, it was on sale and they got 15% off with their seniors discount. It’s much nicer than the one we had for Alex. Alex’s stroller is falling apart and is badly stained.
They left at two thirty. Charlie hurried to leave for work. I did a few t things and picked up Alex.
All the other kids came out except Alex. I went inside the school. Mrs. Wall said Alex was in the library. I said I wondered what happened to him.
Carter was waiting for Alex when we came out. Miriam asked when Alex could come over next. I said any day would be okay. She said how about Tuesday next week. I said Tuesday they have no school. She said oh yea, I forgot then Wednesday? I said sure that would be good.
Alex and I came home. Alex was mad at me because I didn’t buy his prize yet. I told him I wasn’t going to make myself sick just because he had to have his prize. I also told him the hospital phoned and he wouldn’t be going tomorrow he would be going on Thursday. Alex said that’s what really makes me mad when they change the day.
We ate dinner at six o’clock. Dr. C phoned while we were having dinner. I had left a message for her earlier. I told her what my blood pressure was. She said I thought you were going to tell me it was up. You put my blood pressure up! I asked if she still wanted me to see the obstetrician. She said yes because you lost weight, your blood pressure was up and the baby’s growth has slowed down. She said it’s better to have everything checked out to be on the safe side. I told her I had been under a lot of stress at that time. She asked me to tell her exactly what kind of stress. I said well first of all you know about Alex then at the same time our dog started having seizures again. She said oh no that’s a lot of stress. Then I told her I was moving she couldn’t believe it. She said your stress level must have been high. I said we didn’t plan on moving then but that’s how it worked out. Dr. C said she wants me to have my ultra sound on Friday at one thirty and to confirm the appointment. So I’ll see you Friday morning she said.
After dinner I was pretty depressed wondering if the baby is alright. Since Dr. C said the baby’s growth has slowed down it really makes me wonder. Alex was never measured or I should say my stomach was never measured when I was carrying him. So when I lost weight at the end of the pregnancy with Alex I don’t know if he slowed down in growth or not.
Alex watched Cosby while I did the dishes. Alex put away his toys, he was in bed by eight thirty.
I watched tv and went to bed at ten o’clock.
No tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------ ------6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 2, 1989
I woke up at eight thirty. I had a shower, got dressed and had my breakfast.
I did a few loads of laundry, made the beds and wrote in the journal.
Charlie phoned moving companies to get an estimate. Most of them can’t give a firm estimate, it’s done by an hourly rate. It’ll costs at least $500, which is what we figured.
Charlie went out to get more boxes, he met Mom and Dad at the liquor store. They were all getting boxes!
Charlie took Alex to school. At two o’clock, I went to Mom and Dad’s. Mom checked my blood pressure, it was 120/80. I was surprised it had come down. I thought it was going to be up. The two doctors had me rather paranoid with it. There has just been too many things going on this month and no doubt it got to me. Hopefully tomorrow when I go to the diabetic clinic it’ll be the same.
I picked Alex and Carter up from school at three o’clock. They played quite well together. Carter was scared of Kelly so I had to keep Kelly outside. Carter seemed to stay with me quite a bit, he’s a lot like Alex was when he went to other people’s houses. Carter just moved here so it’s understandable.
Miriam came to get Carter at five thirty. She said she had gotten stuck in traffic, she came from downtown.
We ate dinner at six o’clock. Alex said he couldn’t eat as his head hurt. I told him to try to eat a little bit. Alex did eat a little bit.
Alex and I packed a box of toys to make room for baby clothes. The dresser in the spare room, one of the drawers in the dresser.
Then we watched Cosby and Alex put away his toys. He said he was too tired to do it, so I helped him.
Alex went to bed at eight thirty. I watched tv and wrote in the journal. It’s ten o’clock, I’m going to bed soon.
No Tests
Medication
Cough syrup 1:00 a.m. 12:10 p.m. -------
Mercaptopurine ------ ------- 7:00 p.m.
Methotrexiate ------- ------- 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 36.46C 7:00 p.m.
I did a few loads of laundry, made the beds and wrote in the journal.
Charlie phoned moving companies to get an estimate. Most of them can’t give a firm estimate, it’s done by an hourly rate. It’ll costs at least $500, which is what we figured.
Charlie went out to get more boxes, he met Mom and Dad at the liquor store. They were all getting boxes!
Charlie took Alex to school. At two o’clock, I went to Mom and Dad’s. Mom checked my blood pressure, it was 120/80. I was surprised it had come down. I thought it was going to be up. The two doctors had me rather paranoid with it. There has just been too many things going on this month and no doubt it got to me. Hopefully tomorrow when I go to the diabetic clinic it’ll be the same.
I picked Alex and Carter up from school at three o’clock. They played quite well together. Carter was scared of Kelly so I had to keep Kelly outside. Carter seemed to stay with me quite a bit, he’s a lot like Alex was when he went to other people’s houses. Carter just moved here so it’s understandable.
Miriam came to get Carter at five thirty. She said she had gotten stuck in traffic, she came from downtown.
We ate dinner at six o’clock. Alex said he couldn’t eat as his head hurt. I told him to try to eat a little bit. Alex did eat a little bit.
Alex and I packed a box of toys to make room for baby clothes. The dresser in the spare room, one of the drawers in the dresser.
Then we watched Cosby and Alex put away his toys. He said he was too tired to do it, so I helped him.
Alex went to bed at eight thirty. I watched tv and wrote in the journal. It’s ten o’clock, I’m going to bed soon.
No Tests
Medication
Cough syrup 1:00 a.m. 12:10 p.m. -------
Mercaptopurine ------ ------- 7:00 p.m.
Methotrexiate ------- ------- 7:00 p.m.
Temperature 36.46C 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Diagnosis: Leukemia; October 1, 1989
I woke up at eight thirty. I had a shower, got dressed and had my breakfast.
I changed the sheets on our bed and did the laundry. Charlie was packing the kitchen. He didn’t have many boxes, so he didn’t finish the kitchen yet.
We went to the mall after lunch. I bought a bath towel and bath clothes for the baby. I also bought wool to make Alex a sweater.
We came home at two thirty. I told Alex he had to have a nap. Alex was really mad and went into a regular production. I said then we won’t go to Grandma’s for dinner. Finally after Alex had his snack he went for a nap.
I had to wake Alex up at four thirty. He said he was still tired. He hasn’t been getting enough sleep this weekend.
We went to Mom and Dad’s for dinner. After dinner we watched tv. Alex played Nintendo games with Dad.
We came home at eight thirty. Alex had a snack then he got ready for bed. Alex wanted me to read him a story. I told him it was Pa’s turn. Alex said he read it last night. I told him Pa had to read tonight since I have to read all next week. Alex was mad but it was too bad.
Alex has been cranky these last few days and it’s just lack of sleep.
I tucked Alex into bed at nine o’clock. I had my snack and went to bed.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------- ------ 8:30 p.m.
Temperature 36.40C 8:30 p.m.
I changed the sheets on our bed and did the laundry. Charlie was packing the kitchen. He didn’t have many boxes, so he didn’t finish the kitchen yet.
We went to the mall after lunch. I bought a bath towel and bath clothes for the baby. I also bought wool to make Alex a sweater.
We came home at two thirty. I told Alex he had to have a nap. Alex was really mad and went into a regular production. I said then we won’t go to Grandma’s for dinner. Finally after Alex had his snack he went for a nap.
I had to wake Alex up at four thirty. He said he was still tired. He hasn’t been getting enough sleep this weekend.
We went to Mom and Dad’s for dinner. After dinner we watched tv. Alex played Nintendo games with Dad.
We came home at eight thirty. Alex had a snack then he got ready for bed. Alex wanted me to read him a story. I told him it was Pa’s turn. Alex said he read it last night. I told him Pa had to read tonight since I have to read all next week. Alex was mad but it was too bad.
Alex has been cranky these last few days and it’s just lack of sleep.
I tucked Alex into bed at nine o’clock. I had my snack and went to bed.
No Tests
Medication
Mercaptopurine ------- ------ 8:30 p.m.
Temperature 36.40C 8:30 p.m.
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