Week Three

This week has been better. Things have finally started to settle down and we are getting into a routine. Avery has been taking her medicine a lot better and I'm getting better at dealing with the side effects. Avery's belly and cheeks have gotten so swollen and she is definitely gaining weight with all of the food she's been eating.

We went in for Avery's third treatment on Friday and she did so well. The oncologist is really pleased with what she can see on the outside. From what I can see, Avery's tumor has already shrunk about half way. She will go in for an MRI in three more weeks to see if her tumor is responding to the treatment on the inside. No matter the result, Avery will be treated for a year but I'm so hopeful that with her tumor shrinking that means she is responding to treatment really well.

I feel like she is such a miracle. All of the doctors that have seen her are amazed at the progress she has made so far. Before she started treatment they told me that it would take several weeks before her tumor would even start to show signs of shrinking. Within days of her first treatment her tumor started to feel softer. I didn't say anything because I felt like I was being crazy! Not only has she responded so well, but she is adjusting so much better then I could have ever hoped. I feel like our prayers have been answered in the way of her being so calm during her treatments and still being my sweet, sweet little girl. She is so smiley, energetic, sweet, and snuggly. I'm so so grateful that she has adjusted so well.

Watching Curious George :)

Eating apples and blue sixlets. Can you tell she loves chocolate? :)

More snuggling right before bed