Greta's scans came back and she is still cancer free. So we are worry free for 3 more months until the next tests. Thanks so much for all the positive thoughts and the prayers!
We hope everyone enjoys Thanksgiving, we sure will!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Scan Day
Today was Greta's 3 month CT and bone scan. Once again it was a long day at the hospital, started at 8:30 and home at 3:30. Greta did great though and is probably the best 3 year old at entertaining herself in a small closet sized room that I know! Now it's the waiting game for results. Which means anxious days at the Betz house.
In other news, Greta celebrated her 3rd birthday yesterday. What a great milestone for all of us. It was over 18 months ago that Greta started treatment. In those days I sometimes questioned whether this was a birthday we'd ever get to celebrate. I tried to push those thoughts out of my mind as quickly as they came in. They mostly came in moments when I'd be shopping and pick out something for Greta for the next season, or the next size up and wonder if I should even buy something she may never wear. But I shook those thoughts and filled her closet with clothes for the next year or two in advance.
We had two celebrations, a family party on Friday and on her birthday we took Aunt Kari and Aidan to Chuck E Cheese, something she wasn't allowed to do while she was under going treatment. She had a great time and I'm sure we'll hear the pleas to go back a lot!
We are thankful for the prayers for good test results and we'll report back as soon as we get them.
Love,
The Betz Family
In other news, Greta celebrated her 3rd birthday yesterday. What a great milestone for all of us. It was over 18 months ago that Greta started treatment. In those days I sometimes questioned whether this was a birthday we'd ever get to celebrate. I tried to push those thoughts out of my mind as quickly as they came in. They mostly came in moments when I'd be shopping and pick out something for Greta for the next season, or the next size up and wonder if I should even buy something she may never wear. But I shook those thoughts and filled her closet with clothes for the next year or two in advance.
We had two celebrations, a family party on Friday and on her birthday we took Aunt Kari and Aidan to Chuck E Cheese, something she wasn't allowed to do while she was under going treatment. She had a great time and I'm sure we'll hear the pleas to go back a lot!
We are thankful for the prayers for good test results and we'll report back as soon as we get them.
Love,
The Betz Family
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
9 Months and Counting...
It's already been 9 months since Greta's transplant and time has flown by. The summer was so fast without spending every other week in the hospital. Greta has been doing amazingly well, in fact she's probably been the healthiest person in our house so far.
Greta had her monthly check up Tuesday and she is still doing fantastic. She was cleared to get her flu and pneumonia vaccines, so she also got those on Tuesday. Now the rest of the family needs to get theirs so we can try to limit Greta's contact as much as possible. Next month will be time for her quarterly scans. Another day of anticipation and worry for her dad and I, I'm afraid. But we are confident that the scans will be great as always.
We're asking for some continued prayers for two of our family members that are undergoing chemo currently. Please keep Greta's grandma Kim and great aunt Lynda in your prayers. Both are extremely strong woman and we are hoping for the best!
Love,
The Betz Family
Greta had her monthly check up Tuesday and she is still doing fantastic. She was cleared to get her flu and pneumonia vaccines, so she also got those on Tuesday. Now the rest of the family needs to get theirs so we can try to limit Greta's contact as much as possible. Next month will be time for her quarterly scans. Another day of anticipation and worry for her dad and I, I'm afraid. But we are confident that the scans will be great as always.
We're asking for some continued prayers for two of our family members that are undergoing chemo currently. Please keep Greta's grandma Kim and great aunt Lynda in your prayers. Both are extremely strong woman and we are hoping for the best!
Love,
The Betz Family
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Another Routine Visit!
It's good to know that "routine" is now quick in and out visits. Greta had her now monthly visit to clinic. She had her blood drawn which she only whimpered for the moment of the poke and that was all. No crying! She is quite amazing. Her results were perfect and so we were home before we knew it.
We also got the chance this year to go to the P.O.R.T. (Pediatric Oncology Resource Team) picnic Saturday and although a little chilly we had a great time. The kids really liked the inflatable slide and watching the staff get dunked in the dunk tank. They also got to go inside an Aeromed helicopter and a firetruck. It was also nice to get to see other patients and hospital staff outside of the hospital.
We're having a great summer and are thrilled to be able to spend it out of a hospital room this year. We're counting our blessings every day!
The Betz Family
We also got the chance this year to go to the P.O.R.T. (Pediatric Oncology Resource Team) picnic Saturday and although a little chilly we had a great time. The kids really liked the inflatable slide and watching the staff get dunked in the dunk tank. They also got to go inside an Aeromed helicopter and a firetruck. It was also nice to get to see other patients and hospital staff outside of the hospital.
We're having a great summer and are thrilled to be able to spend it out of a hospital room this year. We're counting our blessings every day!
The Betz Family
Friday, August 7, 2009
The Results are in...
and Greta is cancer free! The scan reports show no sign of disease in either scan. We are elated! We were pretty sure the results would be good, but we're relieved that she is holding strong. How amazing she is! Greta will now be rewarded with a whole month without any blood draws, all things remaining the same. What a nice break for her.
Thanks to everyone who prayed for Greta and her family and for all the support!
The Betz Family
Thanks to everyone who prayed for Greta and her family and for all the support!
The Betz Family
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Now We Wait...
Greta had her scans today, it was a very long day. We arrived at the hospital at 8:30 and Greta had her IV started and her injection for her bone scan and then we had 3 hours to wait until her scans. So we went up to the 7th floor to visit all of the doctors and nurses and got to show them how great Greta looks. Greta did great considering she'd had nothing to eat since the night before. We were on our way home by 3pm. Now we have to wait a couple days to hear the results.
We are asking that you pray for Rosie's family, as we are saddened to hear that Rosie's long battle ended last night. Greta and Rosie used to do laps together around the halls, Rosie in her wagon and Greta on her IV pole. Our hearts are breaking for her family.
Love,
The Betz Family
We are asking that you pray for Rosie's family, as we are saddened to hear that Rosie's long battle ended last night. Greta and Rosie used to do laps together around the halls, Rosie in her wagon and Greta on her IV pole. Our hearts are breaking for her family.
Love,
The Betz Family
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