Sunday, May 31, 2009
Lara's Birthday
This year we were celebrating Lara's birthday at the campsite. It was nice to have the most of the family together to celebrate her special day. We made a chocolate cake and we sang Happy Birthday.
Baby Blessing
Today was the baby blessing for Savannah at the Elgin ward building. We had to get an early start to the day in order to get everyone to church on time. Frank was nervous about giving his first baby blessing. He did a great job! We had to save two rows of benches to fit the whole family. Frank's family showed up late but we were still happy to see them there. I was very grateful to have my family there! Grandma Nichols bought a beautiful dress for the baby to wear on her special day.
Family Reunion 2009
This weekend the family came together for Savannah's baby blessing and we all went to Fish Lake Beach Resort for a day of camping. We ate dinner together and roasted smores over the campfire. We took the kids down to the beach and they had a great time playing in the sand.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Ten for Tuesday
1. Mom taught Frank and I how to play pegs and jokers. We really enjoyed the game and played it all weekend long.
2. We went to Joanne Fabrics to do a little shopping. I bumped into a lady from church who I have known for years who also had breast cancer. It's always nice to meet people who have been the same thing.
3. We went to church and than went over to Frank's sisters house for a Memorial Day BBQ. We had a nice time getting to visit with friends and family.
4. On Monday we went to the Memorial Day Picnic for the ward. The weather had turned cool and cloudy. We started to leave just as it began to rain. It's nice to spend time with people who love and support you.
5. I went to take mom to the dentist and than we headed back over to the hospital for a echocardiagram. I was scheduled to have a MUGA scan done but they were able to get me in for an echo instead. I was pleased to only have an ultrascan done instead of being pricked with needles.
6. I'm not looking forward to the start of my chemo treatments. On one hand I know this will benefit me in the long run. On the other I know that these chemo treatments are going to cause me to become sick and to lose my hair:(
7. I'm finally making some progress with AT&T and got them to waive the balance on my internet account. There is still a portion of the bill that needs to be signed off by a supervisor. They are still going to report me to the credit bureaus if the charges are not reversed by June 18th. I was told by AT&T that this would take 30 days to correct the invalid charges. AT&T referred my account to a collection agency. I'm going to call them tomorrow and try to get total resolution on this bill. I just love how they treat their VALUED customers.
8. Mom and I went to see the movie "Night at the Museum". Frank took the baby to her first movie. They went to see the latest "Terminator" movie. The baby just slept the entire time. I wasn't too thrilled in the movie choice. Hopefully my baby will not be scarred for life.
9. Happy to hear that Terri is home from the hospital. I can imagine how awful it was to be stuck in the hospital for 3 whole days. Yuck! I was dying after just two days for the delivery of my own baby.
10. I'm looking forward to having the whole family coming up for a visit. I can't believe Lara is almost 31 years old. Happy Birthday Kid!
2. We went to Joanne Fabrics to do a little shopping. I bumped into a lady from church who I have known for years who also had breast cancer. It's always nice to meet people who have been the same thing.
3. We went to church and than went over to Frank's sisters house for a Memorial Day BBQ. We had a nice time getting to visit with friends and family.
4. On Monday we went to the Memorial Day Picnic for the ward. The weather had turned cool and cloudy. We started to leave just as it began to rain. It's nice to spend time with people who love and support you.
5. I went to take mom to the dentist and than we headed back over to the hospital for a echocardiagram. I was scheduled to have a MUGA scan done but they were able to get me in for an echo instead. I was pleased to only have an ultrascan done instead of being pricked with needles.
6. I'm not looking forward to the start of my chemo treatments. On one hand I know this will benefit me in the long run. On the other I know that these chemo treatments are going to cause me to become sick and to lose my hair:(
7. I'm finally making some progress with AT&T and got them to waive the balance on my internet account. There is still a portion of the bill that needs to be signed off by a supervisor. They are still going to report me to the credit bureaus if the charges are not reversed by June 18th. I was told by AT&T that this would take 30 days to correct the invalid charges. AT&T referred my account to a collection agency. I'm going to call them tomorrow and try to get total resolution on this bill. I just love how they treat their VALUED customers.
8. Mom and I went to see the movie "Night at the Museum". Frank took the baby to her first movie. They went to see the latest "Terminator" movie. The baby just slept the entire time. I wasn't too thrilled in the movie choice. Hopefully my baby will not be scarred for life.
9. Happy to hear that Terri is home from the hospital. I can imagine how awful it was to be stuck in the hospital for 3 whole days. Yuck! I was dying after just two days for the delivery of my own baby.
10. I'm looking forward to having the whole family coming up for a visit. I can't believe Lara is almost 31 years old. Happy Birthday Kid!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Ten for Thursday
1. On Tuesday I met with the oncologist and he discussed the type of cancer I had, treatment options and medical plan and went over any concerns we had about the next few months. It was very overwhelming and I'm not looking forward to chemo.
2. The doctor appointments still continue...I went to the breast surgeon and he discussed putting in a mediport to give the chemo injections through. He told me that I was healing very nicely from my breast surgery.
3. I was looking into getting a basinet for the baby so that my husband could return back to bed. He has been sleeping on the couch/recliner since the baby has been born and caring for her during the night to help me get my rest. I have a friend who is willing to loan me her basinet for a few months.
4. I went into the hospital to have the mediport put inside of me. I went in around 5:30 am and had the mini surgery a few hours later. The surgery went well and I have some tenderness just below my collar bone. I am starting to feel better now. The mediport sticks out more than I expected. The doctor told me that would happen since I'm skinny.
5. My mom and I went to enrichment last night. My mom made ravoili soup and we had fun visiting with everyone. I was invited to a play group every Tuesday with a bunch of young mothers from church. I'm excited about making new friends and building upon existing friendships.
6. I took Frank's car in for a RECALL on the Pontiac. The appointment was very short and my mom and I went to do a little window shopping while we waited.
7. Frank and I went to the Chicago temple to do a session. We arrive a little late and missed the 10am session. We were under some time constraints so we just spent time praying and walking around the temple grounds.
8. I met with the nurse in the oncologist office and she went over the chemo treatments and gave me a bunch of information to read through. Afterwards I met with a breast specialist at the hospital and she gave me a gift bag, books, and tons of brochures. It was very overwhelming and I could barely carry all the folders home. I'm starting to get a bunch of anxiety. I have my chemo treatments scheduled for May 27th.
9. I took baby Savannah to church and everyone was excited to meet her. She did great and just slept the whole time. I'm looking forward to seeing all of my family next week for the babies blessing on May 31st. We are having our membership records changed at the end of the month to Schaumburg.
10. I'm excited about the birth of Terri's baby boy Nathan Allen Griffith. We are looking forward to seeing pictures of the newest member in our family tree.
2. The doctor appointments still continue...I went to the breast surgeon and he discussed putting in a mediport to give the chemo injections through. He told me that I was healing very nicely from my breast surgery.
3. I was looking into getting a basinet for the baby so that my husband could return back to bed. He has been sleeping on the couch/recliner since the baby has been born and caring for her during the night to help me get my rest. I have a friend who is willing to loan me her basinet for a few months.
4. I went into the hospital to have the mediport put inside of me. I went in around 5:30 am and had the mini surgery a few hours later. The surgery went well and I have some tenderness just below my collar bone. I am starting to feel better now. The mediport sticks out more than I expected. The doctor told me that would happen since I'm skinny.
5. My mom and I went to enrichment last night. My mom made ravoili soup and we had fun visiting with everyone. I was invited to a play group every Tuesday with a bunch of young mothers from church. I'm excited about making new friends and building upon existing friendships.
6. I took Frank's car in for a RECALL on the Pontiac. The appointment was very short and my mom and I went to do a little window shopping while we waited.
7. Frank and I went to the Chicago temple to do a session. We arrive a little late and missed the 10am session. We were under some time constraints so we just spent time praying and walking around the temple grounds.
8. I met with the nurse in the oncologist office and she went over the chemo treatments and gave me a bunch of information to read through. Afterwards I met with a breast specialist at the hospital and she gave me a gift bag, books, and tons of brochures. It was very overwhelming and I could barely carry all the folders home. I'm starting to get a bunch of anxiety. I have my chemo treatments scheduled for May 27th.
9. I took baby Savannah to church and everyone was excited to meet her. She did great and just slept the whole time. I'm looking forward to seeing all of my family next week for the babies blessing on May 31st. We are having our membership records changed at the end of the month to Schaumburg.
10. I'm excited about the birth of Terri's baby boy Nathan Allen Griffith. We are looking forward to seeing pictures of the newest member in our family tree.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
A Day in the Park
Grandma Nichols and I went out for Savannah's first walk in the park. The weather was a little on the breezy side but the sun was shining brightly.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The Big Day
On Monday morning May 4th I went into the hospital and the nurse started my IV around 7:45am and I started to feel lightheaded. She came back about an hour later and broke my water. I was feeling pretty good most of the morning. I started to get stronger contractions as the day went on. I was trying hard not to take any pain medications but caved in when I was about 4 cm dialated. The nurse gave me some pain killers through my IV. The pain was becoming more and more intense. When I hit about 6 cm I couldn't take the pain any longer and was begging for the epidural. I was starting to break down into tears and after the doctor came in to administer the drug I felt a whole lot better. My whole body went numb literally. I jumped when he gave me the numbing medication for the epidural and had to hold even stiller the second time around. This did cause the contractions to slow down. When it was finally time to push around 9pm I could barely feel the sensation. The doctors and Frank could see when I was about to have an contraction and coached me though this part. I pushed for about an hour and was relieved when it was all over. It was hard to hold my breath for that long and Frank started slowing down the count right towards the end. The doctor told me I did such a good job pushing that I should teach a class on how to have a baby. As soon as baby Savannah was born they layed her on my chest. My first thought was that she was so small and beautiful. I thought she looked just like a "Nichols" when she was born. It's funny I actually have a picture of ME as a newborn that looks just like the baby.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Ten for Tuesday
1. I spent most of the day alone in the hospital on Tuesday. My dad and the kids came to visit the baby in the morning. Frank went home to take a shower and drive the kids home. He left me alone longer than expected. I was miserable most of the time in the hospital. I had a few visitors in the evening hours and than Frank rejoined me later that evening. My parents came back over after dinner and we had a good visit.
2. On Wednesday I was released from the hospital around noon. It was a gorgeous day outside and I was more than ready to leave the hospital. My dad left early in the morning and arrived home safely.
3. The baby is great and she sleeps a lot at night and doesn't complain much at all. Frank watches her during the night time and I have been getting my 8 hours of sleep. I feel very blessed to have such a loving and supportive husband!
4. I have been trying to breast feed the baby although I didn't feel like she was getting much nourishment out of me so I have been trying to supplement with some formula. She lost some weight since leaving the hospital and has almost completed regained the weight back since she was born.
5. I have been trying to make the adjustment of being a full time mother. I do miss being able to have time to myself. Don't get me wrong I love being a mother but I'm a little spoiled since I was single for so long before I got married and had kids.
6. I took baby Savannah to the doctor twice since she has been home. The doctor told me she is very healthy and doing well.
7. My mom and I went to Hobby Lobby to get some scrapbooking paper and rub ons. We than went out to lunch to La Magdalena's. The food was yummy!
8. For Mother's Day I stayed home from church and Frank purchased a dozen long stemmed red roses and my sister Barbara sent me some beautiful lilies. We told the kids that I had the breast cancer removed and filled them in on what has been happening.
9. I went to my oncology appointment today. The doctor told me I had an agressive growing cancer called HR2. He is recommending several months of chemo and radiation treatments. I'm not sure how this will all work out. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
10. The weather has warmed up quite nicely and I'm looking forward to many more sunny days.
2. On Wednesday I was released from the hospital around noon. It was a gorgeous day outside and I was more than ready to leave the hospital. My dad left early in the morning and arrived home safely.
3. The baby is great and she sleeps a lot at night and doesn't complain much at all. Frank watches her during the night time and I have been getting my 8 hours of sleep. I feel very blessed to have such a loving and supportive husband!
4. I have been trying to breast feed the baby although I didn't feel like she was getting much nourishment out of me so I have been trying to supplement with some formula. She lost some weight since leaving the hospital and has almost completed regained the weight back since she was born.
5. I have been trying to make the adjustment of being a full time mother. I do miss being able to have time to myself. Don't get me wrong I love being a mother but I'm a little spoiled since I was single for so long before I got married and had kids.
6. I took baby Savannah to the doctor twice since she has been home. The doctor told me she is very healthy and doing well.
7. My mom and I went to Hobby Lobby to get some scrapbooking paper and rub ons. We than went out to lunch to La Magdalena's. The food was yummy!
8. For Mother's Day I stayed home from church and Frank purchased a dozen long stemmed red roses and my sister Barbara sent me some beautiful lilies. We told the kids that I had the breast cancer removed and filled them in on what has been happening.
9. I went to my oncology appointment today. The doctor told me I had an agressive growing cancer called HR2. He is recommending several months of chemo and radiation treatments. I'm not sure how this will all work out. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
10. The weather has warmed up quite nicely and I'm looking forward to many more sunny days.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
My beautiful baby
Savannah is such a sweet baby. She sleeps though the night and loves to be held in daddy's arms. She is so beautiful and is very lovable in nature. I feel very blessed to have such a sweet spirit in my home.
Happy Mother's Day
For Mother's Day my family showered me with flowers. They are very beautiful flowers and I appreciate everyone's love and support. I look forward to many more special days like this one was.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Birthing Announcement
The Schoen family would like to announce the birth of their 1st born daughter together as a couple. The official name is Savannah Marie Schoen born at 10:09pm on Monday May 4th. She weighs 7 lbs 5 oz and 20 inches long. She has tons of long dark brown hair and blue eyes. She is a great baby, very content and takes long naps. She was very happy to leave the hospital today. Mommy and baby didn't like the nurses poking them with needles for the last two days. I was amazed to see how much she looks like me. It's fun having a mini version of me around 24 hrs a day. Frank has already nicknamed her his little "Cuatro De Mayo Burrito".
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Balcony Garden
My wonderful father created for us a mini garden on our balcony. We have some tomato, oregano, parsley, thyme, and basil plants. I'm looking forward to cultivating my own herbs this summer. I just hope I can keep them alive. Frank tells me I have a black thumb...
Day of Fun
Grandma Nichols, Sarah and I spent the afternoon doing some scrapbooking. This was Sarah's first time using the cricket. She fell in love with this machine.
Mini Golfing
My parents are visiting us from Tennessee and today the sun finally came out. We went mini golfing and here are a few pictures. We had a great time!
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