#6

6th tooth gone and he's only 5! What's up with that? I don't want him growing up any faster than he needs to.

Of course, Miss Addi had to get in on the action. She's always so worried that one of her teeth "fell off." As you can see, all are accounted for!

SOLD

Not quite sure how it SOLD with the sign looking like this most of the time (it is all about first impressions), but it did... in a week. Bitter-sweet FOR SURE! All I can say is be careful of what you pray for. And until we're off to the Land of 10,000 Lakes (or whatever), we're moving in with Mom and Dad! Exciting! No- I really am excited.

TOLISM

TOL: MOM, ARE YOU A CANCELER?

ME: A CANCELER? WHAT DO YOU MEAN?

TOL: YA KNOW, ARE YOU A CANCELER? LIKE YOU CANCEL THINGS IN PRIMARY.

ME: OH! YOU MEAN A COUNSELOR! YES, I AM A COUNSELOR IN THE PRIMARY.

B.O.O.P.

...or Bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia
(and that is why they call it BOOP).


That is what my mom has.
*my mom said she didn't want me to post any pictures of her, then she said she didn't care. I hope she really doesn't care.

So here's an update on her condition.
But first of all, THANK YOU for all your kind words, love and support during this whole ordeal. I can't believe the outpouring of love my family has received. All you family, friends and neighbors have all been so great! So, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Okay, so as of the beginning of this month, my mom's overall lung function had decreased 47% since November, so A LOT! She was then diagnosed with Interstitial Lung Disease . Along came her new constant companions: oxygen and prednisone (and a cupboard full of other meds). Her Internist, Rheumatologist and Pulmonologist decided that the next best step was to do an Open Lung Biopsy, where they basically open her up and take out a chunk of her lung. fun. So with a few connections (the Thoracic Surgeon is my Uncles BF), she got in a few days later. WELL, the surgery went well and right away the Pathologist diagnosed her with BOOP (such a funny name).
So now what? BOOP is a very very rare not-your-typical pneumonia (even the staff at the "Heart & Lung Center" @ IMC hadn't heard of it). The Doctor's sent off my mom's biopsy findings to a BOOP specialist at Stanford University and as of 5:27 am on Monday, the 15th (HAPPY PRESIDENT'S DAY) we still haven't heard back from BOOP man.
Other than the silly name, BOOP, this could be great news, because BOOP can be treated in some cases, but in advanced cases it cannot be treated, and that isn't good. We don't know where my mom is on that spectrum. So, we wait and hope and pray for the BEST.

She still has Connective Tissue Disease (there has been some confusion about that), and always will as that is not treatable. As far as the Interstitial Lung Disease goes, my understanding is that she doesn't have that and it was a misdiagnosis.

We were told that my mom would be in the hospital for 4 to 6 days. She is on day 3 and is soooo ready to come home! Her doctors and nurses have been incredible, but besides the Morphine drip, the hospital is not a fun place to be. She gets poked and prodded every 20 minutes and she says the huge tube coming out of her lung is super uncomfortable (and it looks super uncomfortable), not to mention unsightly.

What better place to spend Valentine's Day watching the Olympics?

My mom has been incredible during this time. She has been blessed with an amazing positive attitude and good spirits. She has had her "Debbie Downers," but who wouldn't? She has carried me and lifted me during this time, where it should have been the other way around.
I LOVE and ADORE my mom so much!

Embracing change

They say that the only constant in life is change, so why not embrace it? This is The Lamb Fam's season of change, ya know.

Tolman has NEVER had short hair...

until now.

And we sold our house.

EMBRACING CHANGE.

too sweet not to share

"Please bless Addi that she'll be my friend forever."

-the sweet Tol, during his bedtime prayer

Dancing Queen

Ready for her first day of DANCE!