Sure its too easy, but its still funny

I normally don't waste time with Bush bashing, its sort of like challenging a sixth grader to a steel cage match, but this shit is too funny.

Rowan Update

We are home resting; Rowan managed not to catch my plague. Right now, she's playing outside with gramma (Meg's mom just got here this morning to give us some much needed help). Thanks to everyone for their concern and wishes.

We got great news yesterday--the post-op examinations showed no signs that the cancer had left Rowan's eye. Her optic nerve was clean. This means that we very likely have a cancer-free baby. We're really grateful for that--we needed a win.

Obama goes to work

As I recently mentioned, I primarily voted for Obama based on his stance toward net neutrality. Obama has decided to appoint our nation's first Chief Technology Officer. User Voice, a social aggregator, has set up an interesting forum to discuss the priorities for the new appointment. Very interesting, but it is unclear whether Obama knows the site exists. The site details that "official reviews" are coming, but doesn't say who the officials are...

Regardless, take a minute to read through some of the excellent suggestions, vote, and ponder whether the previous administration would even consider for a milli-second the idea of digital public opinion.

And, Mxrk, don't waste a vote on the guy developing sharks with "lazers."

Sunday Update 2

Things have gotten much better as the day progressed. We stopped giving her the Tylenol w/ codine and her condition really improved. Codine can cause both constipation and nausea, and she hasn't vomited since last night. She's eating solid food, playing with her toys, and even dancing a little. We're still waiting on the poop, but everyone here is in much better spirits.

Sunday Update

Things are still not going very well. We spent last night at the hotel, and Rowan did sleep soundly through the night. She's had a bit of breast milk this morning, but is refusing solid foods (and Rowan never refuses food...). She's also crying constantly. We've stopped giving her Tylenol w/ codine, since codine can cause constipation. As can her chemo drugs. Rowan hasn't pooped since Wednesday, so we've given her some milk of magnesia.

A good sign: in the time its taken me to write this email, she took a bite of watermelon.

It is going to be a very, very long Sunday.

Saturday Update

Rowan's recovery has been rough today--she's had a real difficult time holding down food or liquid. At this point she's refusing to take her pain medication or milk of mag (she's also suffering some constipation). We originally hoped to be released today, but its not looking that way. Currently, she's sleeping and has managed to hold down some breast milk for about 40 minutes (if she can hold it down for an hour, we might be able to spend tonight at the hotel rather than at the hospital.... fingers crossed...).

Again, we would like to thank everyone that helped make Friday night such a success. Meg and I have no way of expressing what all your support means to us. Thank you all

Successful Surgery

Rowan is recovering from this morning's surgery. She is healthy and safe. The doctor saw no signs that the cancer has spread beyond her eye. All news is good news.

We probably won't get to see her for another hour until we see her. Then we'll be heading over to Jackson Memorial for her 4th chemo treatment. We'll be in Miami until Monday.