The Circling of the Wagons

I have been having terrible migraine headaches- so that is why most of you haven't heard from me. I can't really use the computer for long, because the flicker in the screen makes my head scream. I spoke with Dr. Gorson, and he thinks it is a side effect of the increased cyclosporin. So we increased one of the other meds to help counteract it. So far it helped one day and not the next. We are keeping our fingers crossed.

I absolutely must thank my wonderful book club, and my awesome cousins, Margo and Lea for all their help during the past few weeks. I was terrified at the thought of trying to find someone to watch the kids while I went in for MORE treatments, after having just had 5 days in the hospital. So I called my dear friend Michelle and my cousin Margo and my sister, Julia. Jules let me cry for a bit and complain about this sucking- exactly what I needed so I could clear my head and figure out what to do! Next thing you know, Michelle and Margo called and came at me full guns with all kinds of plans for who would take care of the kids and when. Not only that, but once we had the schedule figured out, Michelle called back to check what our food preferences and allergies were- she wanted me to not have to worry about meals for a while. The following night, I returned home from the hospital to a steaming dinner of pasta and meatballs. The next night to wonderful meatloaf and veggies. A delicious baked rigatoni with hidden veggies in the sauce was on the menu on Thursday. And ladies, Cris out did herself on Friday with maple pecan encrusted pork, new potatoes and green beans- she even made an apple crisp! I mean, who has friends like that??? I am blessed to say that I do. Thank you ladies so much for your help and thoughts and prayers. We will get a grip on this thing- someday! Thanks for sticking by me :) Love, Claire