6/3

I was telling my BFF dialysis nurse about how I am competitive. I described about how quietly pissed I was  to hear that he had another lady learn how to do “at home” dialysis in 2 weeks. I was still a little miffed even after learning she was a dialysis nurse. It was an unfair advantage but still.

 I was telling him about how when I was in the hospital giving birth to Ethan I wanted to know who else was in the hospital and how far along they were so I could have my baby before them. 

I have accomplished my goal, which was to exceed the training timeline in 4 weeks instead of 6. Woo hoo! I can’t take all the credit. I had a damn good teacher. My biggest take home message is to work on reading the steps. I hate reading but it bites me in the ass every time I try to skip it. Ugh! Then I have to admit he is right and it’s a whole thing. 

Ethan had a burst of energy today and was able to catch up on some things he has been looking forward to. He also ate decently today despite his multiplying canker sores and tongue.

We met with his transplant doctor today via zoom. She was telling us that canker sores aren’t a typical side effect to the medications Ethan is on.....which then made perfect sense why Ethan has them. Of course it isn’t a “typical” side effect.

She then saw the canker sore and was surprised at how big the sore is. She is such a caring doctor. She was telling Ethan how excited he was to see everyone when he has to have his heart biopsy.

Avery had an appointment to get her second covid vaccine this afternoon. She has joined forces with us to keep Ethan as safe as we can. 

Avery and I had to stop at the store and we found the most perfect harness for Penny. This is my extra bright spot because today was already a pretty good day.  It had......wait for it......margaritas on it.....with a matching collar/ascot. I feel like it was placed in my path on purpose.

Look how cute she is: