and still cancer free! Greta's scans came back and there is still no signs of the tumor returning. We are so relieved! We finally have day 100 within reach.
I had a chance to reflect on Sunday, which was the day that a year ago we took Greta into the ER. It's hard to believe that it's already been a whole year since that awful day. We're so blessed that we caught it in time and so so very thankful that Greta is so strong and such a fighter. We are grateful for the doctors and nurses that cared for Greta this past year. They are amazing, special people to fight cancer and support all these kids day and night. Thank you doesn't quite seem nearly enough.
Again we are so grateful to all of our friends and family and all the support and prayers for the last year. I wish I had the words to express how incredibly blessed we feel and how thankful we are for each and every one of you.
Thank you!
The Betz Family
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Day 97, 3 To Go!
Today was Greta's CT Scans and all went well, we're hoping to hear back on the results either later today or tomorrow. She also went to clinic today, our last as a transplant patient. Everything looked great for her and we got the okay to plan our trip to Great Wolf Lodge. It's a surprise for Gavin and I can't wait to see his reaction when he finds out where we're gong.
On Thursday, aka Day 100, we go back in to have Greta's line removed and then we're back in next week to visit with Greta's oncologist and find out what the plans are for the rest of Greta's treatment.
It's a very exciting week for us. Greta is off all her meds for the first time in a year. She'll be able to take a bath next week without flipping her line over her shoulder before climbing in. No more dressing changes for her Broviac. No more worry about the line getting clogged. We are so thankful and blessed!
Love,
The Betz Family
On Thursday, aka Day 100, we go back in to have Greta's line removed and then we're back in next week to visit with Greta's oncologist and find out what the plans are for the rest of Greta's treatment.
It's a very exciting week for us. Greta is off all her meds for the first time in a year. She'll be able to take a bath next week without flipping her line over her shoulder before climbing in. No more dressing changes for her Broviac. No more worry about the line getting clogged. We are so thankful and blessed!
Love,
The Betz Family
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Counting down the last 10 days!
Today is day 89! We can't believe we are almost to the finish line. Greta is doing very well. She had clinics on Wednesday and all was great. We have next week off from clinics, a whole week without making a trip to the hospital! She'll have her scan on the 27th and then her line removed on the 30th, which is also day 100.
Her hair is starting to come in nicely. Looks like its coming in a little darker than before she started chemo. She's so used to wearing her winter hat, that we're having a hard time convincing her she can go outside with a baseball cap instead. She is very cute playing outside in the 60+ degree weather wearing a t-shirt and pink winter hat.
As we approach the one year anniversary, we are so thankful for all the blessings we have received this past year. It's been an amazing year and we are so thankful that Greta is going to be able to enjoy being a little girl this summer!
Her hair is starting to come in nicely. Looks like its coming in a little darker than before she started chemo. She's so used to wearing her winter hat, that we're having a hard time convincing her she can go outside with a baseball cap instead. She is very cute playing outside in the 60+ degree weather wearing a t-shirt and pink winter hat.
As we approach the one year anniversary, we are so thankful for all the blessings we have received this past year. It's been an amazing year and we are so thankful that Greta is going to be able to enjoy being a little girl this summer!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Day 80!
Greta had another clinic visit Wednesday and again she is doing great. She'll be back next Wednesday for her monthly IV medication and another lab check and then we're off until the 27th when she'll have a CT Scan and if all is well her Broviac removed. We're so excited to have that finally gone. We could have had it removed next week, but leaving it in for her CT scan will save her from having to get poked for her IV. After the last week in April, Greta's care will be transitioned back to her Oncologist and hopefully we'll learn what the next steps (if any) are.
We're off tomorrow to spend Easter with my family in Clarkston. It's Greta's first trip away from home since Christmas. We're all excited to get out of the house for the weekend. And some of us are very excited about a visit from the Easter Bunny.
We're only 3 weeks away from her 100 day anniversary. 3 weeks doesn't seem all that far off now! Once Greta has her line removed and healed, we are taking both Gavin and Greta to Great Wolf Lodge to celebrate her being able to swim and to reward Gavin for being such a good big brother these past 12 months.
Happy Easter!
Love,
The Betz Family
We're off tomorrow to spend Easter with my family in Clarkston. It's Greta's first trip away from home since Christmas. We're all excited to get out of the house for the weekend. And some of us are very excited about a visit from the Easter Bunny.
We're only 3 weeks away from her 100 day anniversary. 3 weeks doesn't seem all that far off now! Once Greta has her line removed and healed, we are taking both Gavin and Greta to Great Wolf Lodge to celebrate her being able to swim and to reward Gavin for being such a good big brother these past 12 months.
Happy Easter!
Love,
The Betz Family
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