1 treatment to go!

Hi All-

Just a quick update:

I just finished my 11th of 12 planned treatments today. It's starting to take its toll--I feel pretty drained. Could definitely be worse.

After what will hopefully be my last treatment on 21-Feb, I will get a PET scan mid-March and meet with my oncologist. We have our fingers crossed that this scan will be like my first--cancer free! We don't have specifics yet, but should the PET scan look good, my oncologist will schedule me for another bone marrow biopsy--gulp--which will have me laid on my side while some demented, evil scientist drills into my hip and steals the inside of my bone. Disgusting!

Nora continues to grow like a weed. She's been walking around a lot, working up the courage to do it totally on her own. She's also starting to model behavior (she's so lucky to have me to idolize) and repeat words. What a fun time it is to be a parent. Little tiny babies have their appeal, but that girl is making me laugh everyday and that has probably been the best medicine.

With Tuesday, 21-Feb (8:30AM - roughly 12:30PM?) being my planned last treatment, Angela and I would like to invite anyone who can swing by the Maple Grove Park Nicollet Clinic (9555 Upland Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369, Floor 2) to visit. The room is pretty small and we have no idea who or how many people will show up, so quick visits are best to keep things moving and to prevent my nurses from trying to kill me. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Angela or me. 

Again, thanks to all for the support in the nearly infinite ways you all have given it. You continue to be a great foundation for us through this and we would like to share this last experience with those of you who can. If not, please, please, please do not worry. You should all have plenty opportunity to be annoyed by me in the future!

Cheers!