Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! We made it back from Florida safe and sound. It was a very long drive, it took about 25 hours because we took the southern route. The weather was bad and we didn't want to chance it. Monday I saw the plastic surgeon and he finally took my other drain out! The drain was in for one day short of a month and I was very ready to get rid of it. I am swollen today because of the fluid build up but that should resolve quickly. My next appointment is January 15 with the oncologist. The next day, I have a surgical procedure to insert the port in my chest. Chemo should start the following week. :(

Noah turned 9 during our Florida visit! Regan is getting prepared for her competition season to start. Her first meet is January 18 in Des Moines. She is doing very well. Alex decided to try out for soccer this year because she never got the chance to try out last year. She started her conditioning workouts today. "Don't get your hopes up," She told me. She always underestimates herself.

We hope everyone had a Happy New Year!