I'm home

I had my 8 month check up today. Everything went well, I saw Dr. Yip he is always so pleasant. He confirmed my trip, now the only complication is figuring out is if I can be around the boys after their 4 month shots. There are some shots that are "live" and since I am immuno suppressed I can't take the risk :( Still trying to figure it out, trip might be postponed......I was looking forward to a "vacation" (sigh).

I hope to have most results tommorow. For the most part all is good, besides some eye pain. It started about a week ago, my eyes feel tired and very sensitive to light, worst part is having a constant headache. I am due to see a neurologists and opthamologists, and will get some answers then. My liver is fine, my endocrinologists said a number means nothing sometimes and as long as I felt fine he was going to treat me and not the number.

The visit was very short. I did see The Hatchers, it made me miss Jacksonville. We dropped off some tires for Micah, not many words were exchanged between us.....it was nice to see him.

Of course I had to stop by BJ's! I miss shopping there, the closest one to here is in Sarasota (1 1/2 hr. away) Although I did not see Donna, maybe next time. I was hoping to go get my nails done, with dad forget about it! He is always in a rush, drives me crazy. I really need to find a shop here I am comfortable with. I am just so used to Trish doing them, she treats me good and gives the best mani/pedis! LoL

P.S. I didn't get scolded!? I better get to work!!

It's been awhile.......

It's been awhile since a wrote, I was inspired by an old friend (thank you). I am not sure where to start.....I leave for Jacksonville tommorow, for my 8 month check up, I am quite nervous actually. My weight has been a real struggle this time around. I am sure I will get scolded :( It has been an on going battle my whole life! I am not giving up!

We are doing pretty good, finally have been able to join the YMCA and get the kids more "involved". Aysia is/was doing swim classes and Jay is back in football. Football is going great for Jay, I feel it gives him "push" to earn the privilege to go. His team is The Chiefs and they are 3-0 right now :) He is back to doing chores, earning roughly $10 a week. His latest "addiction" is Wizard 101 (PC game). Aysia is very up and down right now, I am trying to find a art class/program for her, she is NOT into the swimming at all. Our days are quite full now, spending time at the Y, at the library at least once a week, walk one hour daily as a family, and are still always in Target or Publix!

I am going to Washington at the end of the month. I can't wait to see everyone, mom is there now visiting. The boys are 3 months old already, not identical, look just like my brother!

Micah and I are no longer together, it was unexpected....I guess that's the way love goes. It has been very hard for me to understand, but I know it is not for me to understand. I wish him the best and pray for him.

Lately I have just been trying to figure out the school thing, I have been procrastinating..I have no excuse when I get back in July!

Life is Good!

Almost 5 months post transplant, and I received the BEST news ever this week! I finally scored the BIG FAT ZERO!! The status you want to be when your a transplant patient. It is considered a "no rejection status" >>EXCELLENT<< :) Everything is looking great, with the exception of my liver :( Hopefully it is the bactrim causing the labs to run high, they have stopped it and I am due to get an MRI (normal range is 100 I am 700) I haven't written in awhile, I've been so busy.... We are back home in Clearwater, we moved into our new place the first of February. It is a 2 bdrm, small, but we are Blessed. It is very "trendy" which was a plus... less to decorate. I live on the opposite side of town for the first time from my parents. It feels great being back, reconnecting with everyone. I missed everyone so much. Even though I am no longer in Jacksonville it still seems like I am still there..lol.. We just got back from there tonight, I spent the week up there for appts. It was nice, got to hang out with my cousin Sandy. Micah and I got to stay in a pretty snazzy suite. Micah and I are apart for now but not really, somehow we are managing weekly visits. Mostly him coming on the weekends, we decided it was best for him to finish extern in Jacksonville. My days are uneventful, still trying to tie up loose strings. My routine thus far is rehab still M, W, F. Aysia and I spend alot of quality time together, thats my girl...AND alot of girl time with Ann and Ali!
My plans are to attend SPC next session (April). I do not really have anything etched in stone, I try and allow the man upstairs to guide my steps, or I find myself overwhelmed, as I tend to "overthink and analyze" everything. But hey Lifes GOOD!
The Beattie Boys have finally arrived, born on 02/02/2010. Ernesto and James, "neto" as they call him is the smaller of the two. They call James, "jimmy"...they are not identical, but do favor eachother quite a bit. Mia has definitely got her hands full, I cannot wait to meet them! I would like to go visit and help Mia out....
Ann also has planned an "all girls" vacation to St. Croix....which I definitely need, I told Micah it can be my birthday present! I deserve it ;) it looks very pretty, Ann went in 2006 and Maurice and his family are there, it would be nice to see them. It has been forever, I think he visited me in 2002!
My friends Becky and Hector are back in Florida! I am so happy for them and can't wait to see them. They have been in NY for about 8 years....I wish them the best, nothing better than being closer to family :)
Jayden is doing quite well in school, last report card all A's and B's! He has had alot of disruptions in his young life....he seems to be content at this time, so I have allowed him to stay with mom and dad during the school week and weekends with me. I do not want to push him too much, he's so sensitive and very emotional these days. I love him and just want the best for him, he is happy there I will leave it be for now. Also he has made friends in the neighborhood. When he looked at me and said " I do not want to leave, it is hard to make friends!" I couldn't say anything, but think about how I felt growing up having to move every 2 years because dad had a new assignment. It sucked! As for Aysia she is always with her mama, I know I will be sad when she starts school, but it is time. She needs to, she is so smart and with consistency she will only bloom. She too found a little buddy, Kayla. They play all day in the sand and dirt! Micah has 5 weeks left at Omnicore, mail order pharmacy. His favorite past time is Guitar Hero these days and for me it's still FB, Farmville, and Cafe' World! Everyone is well, couldn't ask for anything more, wellllll except winning the lotto!