Who knew she had such a lovely head? Tonight, our good friend Susannah brought clippers to the hospital and we had a lovely time shorning Mom's head, much to her delight. As you can see, she looks amaaaaaaazing. Are any of us surprised?
The ceremonial head-buzzing happened just after she returned to her room post-bronchoscopy. She was in good spirits and ready for her dinner! Although the x-ray and CT scan had shown no stent issues and no new obstruction around her lung, Dr. Park (the same guy who inserted the stent) decided to do a bronchoscopy all the same after Mom complained of loud breathing, shortness of breath. He ended up removing some build-up: mucuous and other lovely fluids in the area, but found that the stent was NOT obstructed and hadn't migrated whatsoever. Her breathing has been very good today - much more quiet and peaceful.
They wanted to do a "brain map" in preparation for possible radiation on her brain in the coming days, but because of the bronchoscopy, that has been bumped to tomorrow. We're pretty certain she will go home tomorrow. They're putting her on a new anti-nausea pill that dissolves in her mouth (smart!), and they've decided to amp up her steroids again: 6mg in the morning and 6mg at night. The steroids will reduce the swelling in her brain, which is a result (as I understand it) of the new little spots found there.
Clancy, Ben and I will all meet Dr. Pietanza with Mom tomorrow morning. Hopefully questions will be answered and we can move forward with a new plan.
12 comments:
You look beautiful and have your "real" glasses back so you look just like you should. I am so hoping you will be able to have visitors this weekend but if not you know you have my love and good thoughts for feeling better always.
I'm like some of the other commenters, feeling my words never convey what I feel for you and feeling a little shy of not coming up to the mark but I also admire you all so much. You have gone through this ordeal with such grace and beauty. I hate that you are suffering so much, Janet. Love, Constance
wow. looks great, mama.
That off the shoulder hospital gown look is a blast and nobody can pull it off quite like Janet! I like the new do.
Much Love, Alison
Janet,
You are so lovely you should be the subject of great works of art!
Happy you're breathing easier, you're forever my hero!
Love you and the classey do,
Carla
Hi janet, in the midst of trying to be super mom and bake rolls, make cake, clean house and decorate for 14 little boys that could care less, i just have to say there's no beautifuler (not a real word)woman with a 'sinead' than you! You look fabulous in your designer hospital clothes and the shoulder just puts the icing on the cake! what I would do to give you a melissa hug! Haven't stopped thinking about you and I pretty much start the day and fall asleep praying for you, all. Love melissa over in the little land of mermaids
Janet, you look absolutely gorgeous! just beautiful!! who care about a hat?, unless it's cold outside, but we're sending sunshine your way. love always, polly
ps: thanks sarah, jennifer for the posts, and to all you who are there to support this process.
Wow. Janet, you should have shaved your head long ago. Nice look!
Sarah L.
Gorgeous! Love you honey. Hope to be finished this cold this weekend and would love to see you if you're up for it.
xoxo,
Kat
I just love it!!! Thank you for making me a part of it even though I was not there. You look fabulous! Love you tons and will be there sooner than later too see you!! Keep up the good work, family!!
xoxox
Les
wow, she does look sassy and stunning! hugging jennifer here and sending love to you there...
Hey, it's MY old look. I'm incredibly geek-like these days with my mop all grown out and in a bowl cut for MAC-B and just aching to take the clippers to it. Can't wait for the end of the run when I can return both to my old 'do and to yourself. So happy things seem to have eased up a bit (though I'm not happy at all about the "brain spots"). Hopin' they get zapped & you're able get back to your own little room soon. Loving you so much, even from afar.
Helloooo Janet,
Of course you look stunning. Hang on in there my friend. I love you and have been thinking of you soooooo crazy much. Hope to be able to see your lovelyness soon.
Let me know when it is okay to visit etc.
Big love
Eva
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