Good News

We had our 3 month post radiation MRI and Dr.'s appointment today.  For me the realist - it was great news, for Stefan the optimist - it was a bit anti climatic.

Stefan was hoping the news would be "There is no more tumour - you don't have to come back (to the cancer center) again". 

The actual day recap:

• We started with the MRI at 2pm, we actually got in a bit early, and it was the fastest MRI Stefan has done.  We then had a wait as our Dr.'s appointment wasn't until 4:30
• After waiting on the Dr., we got in to see him around 5:30. 
• The news:  The tumour is decreasing in size - YEAH!  And should continue to shrink - YEAH!  As the radiation will continue to do it's job.
• Next:  now we just return every 6 months for the next 5 years for an MRI. 

So....we are really happy with the news.  I'm very optimistic.  Stefan's attitude of this tumour being gone has, and will go, a long way.  Cancer research is making huge strides each day - think of where it will be in 5 years. 

Thank you everyone for all the positive energy, thoughts and prayers - I think it was a huge factor in our battle! 

Next for us:
- we'll continue to frequent support group, and brain tumour awareness seminars
- there is a workshop on October 31st for post treatment cancer patients - Stefan will probably go, but I think I might be a bit busy with baby
- we are still waiting on LTD.  Stefan attended a workshop at the cancer center Monday on returning to work post treatment.  It was a long day for him - and a good indicator on what it might be like to try to return to work full days (he was very tired).  Once we hear from LTD - hopefully they will look into a gradual return to work plan.
- while we eat pretty healthy - I'll probably focus on feeding Stefan more immune boosting and cancer fighting foods - can't hurt right?
- we will be enjoying our little family - and be thankful for every day we have together (that's our sappy content for the blog)
- a Charlotte update - Charlotte had her last physio appointment yesterday, she has improved so much in the past few months (it's hard to believe she has only been walking for 4-5 months).  While she's still 'behind', they have closed her physio file, and her physiotherapist is confident she'll continue to do great - and will probably be running and jumping by her 3rd birthday!  We were also scheduled to attend a speech course to help with Charlotte's speech - but on her first assessment - turned out she's too advanced for the course.  That was such a relief for us to hear!  She'll get looked at again when she's 3 just to see if she's missing any sounds - but she has turned into quite the chatterbox the past few months!  That's our girl!
- a Baby update - fluid levels are back to normal (yeah!), but baby is still breached.  Each week it's a bit different - we don't know what to expect anymore!  This one likes to keep us on our toes.
- since the brain tumour is still there, I guess brain tumour man still exists - so we won't hang up the blog's boots yet - but posting won't be quite so frequent - I'll try for monthly updates!

Now to buy a lottery ticket!