Movin' and Groovin'

We were blessed yesterday to see our little one again. Shortly after the tech started the ultrasound I thought I saw an arm move. I asked her if the baby had just moved and at that very instant that little one started to move and groove like nothing I've ever seen! I laughed so hard. I thought seeing the heartbeat was reassuring, seeing our little one so active was priceless! There wasn't a part of it's little tiny body that wasn't movin' and groovin'.

Bo (our chocolate lab)is always pretty wound up when he sees me at the end of the work day. He did his usual dance around me when we came home and I told Steve it looked just like the baby wiggling around! If you've ever seen a lab excited and jumping and wiggling all over you know what I mean!

My dad didn't get to come to the ultrasound as planned. I called to tell them how the baby was dancing around. This was the conversation that followed: Mom - It must be a girl, she was dancing. Boys don't have rhythm. Dad hollering from the background - Yes they do! All I could do was laugh at them. My dad is certain this is a boy (as are Steve and I). I'm not sure if my mom really thinks it's a girl or if she's just antagonizing my dad!

I got the OK to start swimming again from the high risk doctor. We stopped on the way home to buy a bathing suit. That could be a post all of it's own!! What an experience ...

My dad spent the day at the hospital yesterday. The gamma knife radiosurgery is a 'go' for tomorrow. They have to be there at 6:30am and are expected to be there all day. They will be able to tell tomorrow, before the procedure, if the second lesion is or is not cancerous. The radiation doctor said after chemo they may do whole brain radiation as well. Thursday he goes back to the hospital to have a port put in. This will cut down on the number of times he's stuck with a needle. He's a hard stick and it's always tough on him. After the port is put in on Thursday he gets a very brief break until chemo starts next Tuesday, Feb. 16th.

This post wouldn't be complete without adding what an amazing husband I have. Steve has been working, keeping the house running, and taking care of me. Most days I feel so sick I am pretty darn worthless. He is exhausted but hasn't said one word of complaint. He is such a blessing and such a wonderful support.

Thank you for your continued prayers for my family.
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