His LAST week!!!

This is our LAST WEEK of RADIATION

Can I get a whoo whoo!!

On one hand it has gone by so fast and on the other is seems like our life before DIPG was forever ago. 5 more treatments...

 RADIATION DAY #26
Monday March 5th

 It was a very GOOD morning. He was so happy that it was his last Monday. He didn't even cry while being accessed! Treatment went fine. Oral airway again, but they use it every time now. The only thing is, when they took the oral airway out, they got a little bit of blood. Not a huge deal, but still, hurts a mamma's heart. So they cautioned me that he may cough up a little blood and have a sore throat. We stopped by Toys R Us on our way home (Im pretty sure we have exhausted Targets Hot Wheels car selection!! JK) for Atticus to pick out a race pack. His reward for being so brave. Once home, we soaked in as much Grandma time as possible. She and Attius were outside doing races down the alley and he said, "Grandma, Im going to miss you!" Im pretty sure it took everything she had to not totally break down. It was a really good visit. Like really really good. He did complain of a sore throat for a few hours.

Grandma Hansen had to go back to Utah Monday at 5pm.
Sad. Sad. Sad.

We had SOOO much fun with her. She and Atticus raced cars sun up to sun down. He had her wrapped around his little finger. Anytime he'd say, "Grrraaaaandmaaaa!" she would get this sweet smile and be right by his side. He even had her racing his tricycle down the alley...

If that's not true love, I don't know what is!

We love you Grandma.
Thank you! xoxo.

While Atticus and Grandma were outside playing, Isaac and I were inside cleaning (sometimes it feels good doing 'normal' things). Im pretty sure Isaac had just as much fun as Atticus did! He LOVED being my helper.

Mr. Clean. Mr. Clean!
 

Two of my favorite men...

Thank you for the AWESOME package Uncle Dustin and Sarie

 

RADIATION DAY #27 
Tuesday March 6th

Treatment went fine. Nothing to report. He is a trooper. Each time, while he's still asleep, I sneak chapstick on him! And clean his ears :). Sneaky momma.

Atticus got a special package on Tuesday. A Washington CAPITALS hockey jersey. SIGNED. He was so excited. Thank you to my cousin Heidi and her husband (who is the teams physical therapist) for putting this together. As soon as it was opened, he was wripping off his old shirt to put it on!

 

Honorary hockey player! The Washington Capitals are now our favorite hockey team!
They should be yours too!!

 

RADIATION DAY #28 
Wednesday March 7th

Daddy and Atticus went solo. I dropped Atticus off to Jocelyn and ran errands. I felt like I was running a mile a minute. But I got a lot done! Eric said treatment went fine. That Atticus was very serious while being sedated. He had Dr. Davis which Atticus is always happy about. He is by far the best Anesthesiologist.

Once home, Atticus and I finished plant our tomato plants and raced cars while Isaac napped. When chunk woke up, Atticus decided to join him in the crib. Asked me to get them a few stories, and began "reading" to him! Then he got the cutest mischevious grin on his face and  said, "I know! How about we play dark spooky shadow!" So we closed the blinds turned off all the lights and were magically transformed into spooky shadows! This kid has a great imagination.

(the lower left pic: we made a fort for the boys!)

..Isaac..
This little boy has been fuuuuusssssy.

He cried almost all afternoon so I ended up taking him to see Dr. Straughn. Teething. UGH! I almost wish they would all come at the same time to get it over with. The poor thing is absolutely miserable. Teething wasn't this hard on Atticus. And fussy is totally out of character for Isaac so it makes you feel extra bad and requires patience. Something I am always in need of!

But amidst the tears, which are frequent lately, he has the sweetest smile and is so dang cute.

Race Car driver in training...
 

RADIATION DAY #29
Thursday March 8th

I don't think I have mentioned that Atticus has been sleeping great! Eric and I are still switching off nights with him. But he is sleeping through the night. He hasn't woken up for a 3 am snack in a long time. As soon as radiation is complete we are going to work on him sleeping on his own again. Eric and never get time together. It will be nice to have our evenings back, to talk, watch our shows, hang out! I miss him.

I think the "Elves" may start leaving, "Sleep" rewards. The power of surprises is GREAT.

Dr. Davis was the Anesthesiologist this am. Hooray!! Atticus was pretty serious again. While being sedated he said, "Ahh. Ahh. Ahh." Its crazy how quickly it knocks him out.

They rush me out of the room pretty quickly to get him oxygen. As I watch him as I walk out, sometimes I feel like he's been the adult in this situation. He has always been so strong. So brave. I love him so much. He is such a warrior.

I have been pleasantly surprised with the little amount of hair loss.

 

Is he not the cutest thing?

 

ACCORDING TO ATTICUS...
1. "Well, at least today.... (long pause), I love American cheese!"
2. "Oh! Your SO hilarious."
3. "Oh gross!! Corn. Don't eat it mom. It has vegetable in it!"
4.

ISAAC UPDATES...
1. Words: ball, balloon, wow, amen
2. He blows kisses, gives high five, pulling himself up on things
3. Gives high five
4. Pulls himself up on things
5. Stands up in his crib
6. Getting into cupboards (lucky Daddy gets to put on about 50 child locks this wk end)

One more treatment. ONE!

Packages... THANK YOU!  Thank you for sending Atticus (& Isaac on occasion) packages. It truly brightens his day. When your kids are happy your happy. So that sweet sweet smile on his face puts a smile on my face too! Thank you taking time out of your lives to send things to him!

Lots and Lots of love.