Can't think of a title for today.

Talk of vaginas and labias ahead for anyone who needs to skip this.

I went to the Dr. this afternoon to have my wound looked at and to get the pathology report.     The report wasn't in yet.  She will call when it is.  Could be up to three weeks and we're only on day 10.  Hopefully no news is good news.

In the meantime while we wait...

The news today was that the wound looks like it's healing.  One of the stitches was tearing the flesh so she was able to pull that one out today.  Hurt like crazy and was also a huge relief.  Then she told me there was some gaping on the wound.  Frankly, not a word one would want used to describe parts of their vagina ;) Then the huge shocker,  she told me she didn't think I'd need a cosmetic revision.  Holey Cow.  Not in a zillion years would I ever contemplate going through the last 10 days all over again for cosmetic purposes!  Tell me ladies, is this something any of you would ever contemplate?! 

It has been truly surprising how many of my friends and family didn't know where or what a labia was.  Some were also surprised that I would share where the tumor was.  It's not like I was thrilled myself with where it was.  Also, I don't see the down side of keeping my support system informed.  Otherwise, how will ya'll know when to support us? 

Other questions have been more about the actual tumor.  First, it wasn't a growth on the labia, it was really more like the labia itself was thickened or swollen.  Not hard, not discolored, not sore.  Not at all what I/we would have labeled a lump or tumor.  So, in order to remove it, the labia was cut off on one side.  It feels weird.  Very weird.  The pain has been wicked bad.  I'm pretty thankful that the pain is down to a dull roar now.

I will post when there is more news.

I figured we'd be celebrating or commiserating tonight.  Instead it's just life as usual.

Luk's first visit to the Dr.

Luk finally got a medical number last week.  We waited 55 mins. today for our family doctor to tell us she will send in a referral for Luk to see a pediatrician.  And so it starts.  No poking and prodding today so he thought it was ok there.

Grade One Piano Tests

Phew.  It's over.  Hoping for test results next week.  They have no idea how they did.  I could hear them and it all sounded ok to me ;)  I wasn't allowed in and there certainly was no picture taking.

New jammies

Thanks Leslie.   Finally some jammies that fit and he loves them.  Having a hard time finding bottoms that will stay up. 

Luk continues to rock the walker.  He scoots so fast.  He has fallen a couple times.  He was mad, fussed a bit and went right back to using the walker.   He's quite fearless.  It's truly amazing to watch him run around the house.  Tonight when Eric yelled supper time, the girls got up and headed to the kitchen,  Luk bum scooted to the couch, pulled himself up,  furniture walked to his walker and raced into the kitchen.  Wild.  

I bought Jia a fish Webkinz for her birthday, Fei and I finally got her fish online today.  She is completely thrilled and has named her Candy.  Her room in Webkinz land is under water.  Too cute.

The big girls are doing their grade one piano test tomorrow morning.  They are both so nervous.  Looking forward to it being over.

I'm finding my stitches to be a huge inconvenience to say the least.  I tend to overdue it every day.  It's definitely better if I can stay still.

Eric finally got back to riding on Sunday.   He said it was foggy but I think he had a nice time anyways.

Walker

I ordered a toddler sized walker for Luk a couple weeks ago.  I just looked at the tracking site and it's on a truck from Nanaimo for delivery today!  I have the day off, girls have no school today and I am so super excited that today is walker day!!  It will be amazing for Luk to have such freedom.  Fingers crossed it works for him.  Pictures and updates later.  Can't wait.

Update - In the first moment he was simply delighted and grinning.  Then it was hard to move, rubber feet wouldn't slide and he couldn't figure out how to pick it up.  It weighs nothing. He was in tears and pushing it away.  I suggested furniture felt to help it slide, Eric put it on and he was good to go.  He was running within three minutes!  Not kidding.  He is extremely proud and is zooming around going from person to person getting hugs.  Man we love this kid.  What a total joy he is.  I'm glad we were able to get him the walker and so pleased he likes it.  Wish I could figure out how to get video posted on this app.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNVNVE8V-y4  figured it out.

James

I keep forgetting to mention that we've heard from our friend James in Beijing.  He was the student that we did the heritage camp exchange with.  We spent a wonderful day with his family and learned to make dumplings.  So...James and his Dad were delighted with everything we told them about Canada and although he had dreams of attending college in the USA, he changed his mind after meeting us and decided to go to Highschool in Canada.  He will be here Jan. 23 and will be here for four years!  He'll be as close as Coquitlam.  His Dad is paying.  I wish we'd known he was coming, would have been fabulous to have him stay with us.  At least we'll get to visit.

link to the blog post http://ershelnel.blogspot.ca/2012/07/james.html

New Year Miracle

The littles are thinking they like each other!  There has been giggles, hugs and Luk has even tried some kissing.  Total baby sweetness.  Love it.