Saturday, May 7, 2011

Reorienting

We came home yesterday.  Scarlett is not feeling great, but she is okay.  Probably a few more pukey days, but that's nothing new.  We do a lot of laundry after chemo.

I am trying to get the house clean and functional again.  It's a mess, even though we have hardly been here to make any messes.  We left in a hurry on Wednesday, so things like dishes did not make the priority list.  I am paying for it now.  Our cats are shedding like mad and our $18 yard sale Roomba (which has done the majority of the vacuuming since Scarlett was born) gave out, so I have to sweep and vacuum, and probably mop a little too.  Our mailbox was so stuffed that I am sure the mail carrier has finally had it with us.  It's nice to be home, but it is going to take some work before I can enjoy my house.

I had to go through all of the little girl clothes, since we have officially left 0-3 size behind.  She has SO many clothes in the next size, for every scenario and season, from fancy summer dresses to lined corduroy overalls.  I hope she doesn't grow too fast so that she can wear them all!

I am also adjusting to her new medication schedule.  She has 10 different medications on four different schedules - once, twice, three and four times a day, plus some as needed.  In the hospital, the nurses bring everything already dosed on time and I give the meds.  At home, I have a new iPhone app that alarms for her meds so that I don't forget or lose track of time.  It seems silly to need it, but when something is due every few hours, I am bound to forget something.  I also bought a scrapbooking organizer caddy to hold all her medications when we go out. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful Mother's Day.  We don't have any big plans, but I am sure I will still feel just as appreciated.  :-)  A special Mother's Day wish to my sister, Scarlett's Auntie Lindi, who is officially pregnant!  Cousin Orange-o, as Chris and I fondly refer to him/her, will be joining us sometime in November.

16 comments:

Michelle said...

Happy Mother's Day Brandi.

Jennifer said...

So glad to hear that you're home and Scarlett is doing well. :)
Also, how wonderful for your sister. I've read her blog too ( heartbreaking!) and am glad for her good news. :)
Happy Mother's Day to you - an OUTSTANDING mommy!!

Tabitha said...

Happy Mother's Day! :)

DevilishAngel said...

Happy mommys day brandi!!! And i also read your sisters blog sooooooo exciting for her!!! YAY for babies!! :D

Sandy said...

Wonderful news about Lyndi. All my best to her.

Melissa said...

I'm so glad you were able to make it home for Mother's Day! Enjoy your day and your precious little girl!!

Jenna said...

If you are anything like me, your house will always be a 'mess' in your eyes. So enjoy the time with your family and get your rest when they sleep.

Happy Mother's Day! You are truly the most amazing mother to do what you have done in the past 6 plus months for Scarlett! Have a great day!

bobwendi said...

Happy Mothers Day, Brandi! :)

So glad you guys are home! Housework is evil! LOL! I hope you don't spend too much time straightening up your house so you can relax and enjoy your day!

A big, HUGE congrats to your sister, Lindi! As soon as I read that she is pregnant, I immediately said a prayer for her that she have a safe and healthy pregnancy and gives birth to a healthy baby. I hope that she is able to relax and enjoy her pregnancy without too much stress. ( know it's really hard, but I can wish! :) Please keep us updated on how your sister is doing, if possible, and if okay with her. I'll keep praying for her too!

My son and I will continue praying for Scarlett and your family every night before bed.

Hope Scarlett is feeling better today, and you have a wonderful day AT HOME with your family.

tofubeast said...

Happy Mommy's Day. Scarlett is so very lucky to have you as her mom.

Sylvia said...

So glad you are home for Mommy's Day! Rest, relax andd enjoy that sweet little girl! Happy Mother's Day Brandi! Great news about Lindi! We'll be praying for her too!

Christa said...

Happy mothers day!
--christa, oct. 2010 mom

Alyson N said...

Happy Mother's Day. I do not know you, I live pretty far away, but I have been following. My thoughts are always with you and Scarlett and wish you the best Mother's Day!

Amy said...

I wanted to wish you a happy Mother's Day, Brandi! Thinking of you and your family often.

skylac8506 said...

Happy Mother's Day Brandi!!! We hope you had a wonderful day! So glad you are all home and hope you still are! Sending Love and Prayers from the Cozza's in CT

Pirates' Mama said...

Happy Mother's day!!! I hope you had a wonderful day filled with smiles from your beautiful daughter and spending time with your husband!
Hugs from PA

The Thompson Family said...

I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day! You, your husband and your amazing baby girl are in our prayers as always!

~Samantha~
October 2010 Mommy