CT scan and Oncologist appointment

today is scan day again and this one is for a CT with oral and IV contrast, Alex's appointment was at 1.30pm so a later one and she had to be at Banksia outies around 11.30am to start everything.
we had heavy traffic heading in and some rain ( not enough though) finally made it to CCS and joined in with the morning tea and crafts Alex and I made reindeer and book marks ( I joined in so Robyn got one too )
we then got a lift to the RCH just up the road and started the day in out-patience ( Banksia) with emla cream on 4 spots and weigh in she has lost a little weight but has grown so evens out some :) weight 26.7 kg and height 121cm
obs done all looked good except she was a little on the lethargic side, she started Contrast soon after that and we had to wait out an hour for cream (emla sort of) to cook, then they came up and asked when she had finished her last drink she was just starting so we had to finish that get canula inserted then head straight to Radiology for the CT so we arrived just before set time and she went in just after set time of 1.30pm,

then back to Banksia to wait to see Dr Tim, it was a busy day today too and he was very behind we knew at 3pm I would not be making it home to pick up Robyn so called home and Hubby got Childcare to drop her home. Alex was enjoying the afternoon just wanting to have her hand back but had to wait for the go ahead from The Dr. while waiting Alex played with two little girls while they waited for their chemo to finish, and they giggled and were having a ball ♥

we finally got into see Dr Tim at about 4.20pm and then had a chat checked scans and all looks stable ( best news of the day and what a Great Christmas Present for us) then organised next scan March 2012, he didn't think we needed bloods so that was a plus too. we finally got out of the hospital and walked down to CCS to get car and to pick up My calender from BRCH Families, Thanks to another mum I know online but is also a Banksia regular ♥

and finally home to enjoy the Christmas season now with no stress for another 3 months, booked in for ECCO, Ultrasound and Chest XRay so will be another long day but how can I complain when we only go what every 3 months I am happy to wait and get the results I need to hear :) but after being in there every week this is great ♥

hiding behind Immy's Robot while playing together

Alex and her favorite oncologist, Dr Tim
Hassall

Cancer it is always there but we need to grow around it so yes she is not in Remission but she is enjoying life now and that is the best gift, we will stand strong against everything she goes through one small step at a Time