Fibroadenomatas with Fibrocystic changes

This is the diagnostic of the masses that were taken from me. In lay-man's term, it is benign. Thank God! Now I can sleep well.

Prolonging the Agony

We went to Asian yesterday for my Post Surgery check-up as well as for the Biopsy result. We got there at 2pm but the doctor arrived at past 3pm. She removed the plaster on one of the holes and just replaced the plaster of the other 2 because they are still slightly open. She informed us that the biopsy result is still not available when she checked in Medical City and we're asked to come back on Wednesday.

Waah, can't wait for the result. Can't have peace of mind without knowing it. But I still pray that everything will be fine.

Early?

Finally, we're able to decorate our little HOME with Christmas Decors. We're kinda excited because this is JEL's 1st Christmas. She was very quiet while watching me decorating the Christmas Tree and got surprise and curious upon seeing the Christmas Lights and hearing it's sound.

By the way, this should have been done last Monday. But the Palace excluded our company from the Holiday. At least we're able to do it today. We didn't buy anything. These are old decors. Here's a glimpse of our little HOME.

Our 4 y.o Little Xmas Tree and Table Runner.

Little Xmas Tree and a Xmas Cow Doll

Little Xmas Tree

Curtains and Throw Pillows

Xmas Bell for the Front Door

JEL and DADDY

JEL and MOMMY

Finally it's Done but with 3 Holes and 5 Stones

Our Sticker Pass to OPD

Finally, it's done. The Mammotome procedure was done on me last Tuesday. My schedule was at 1pm. We got in Medical City 10 minutes before 12 noon. We proceeded to the Breast Clinic but we're asked to go to the HMO clinic first for endorsement. When we got the papers, I got to complete the patients form and was asked to wait inside the clinic. I was called to enter the operating area at 1:40pm. There was a waiting area in the operating room. I was given a hospital gown and asked to change. Hubby also stayed inside the waiting area. I was escorted to the operating room proper at 2pm.

That was the start of one of the longest 2 hours of my life. Upon entering the room, I was asked to lie on the operating table. I was kinda shy seeing a guy inside the room but totally forgot about it when the surgeon started moving. Waah. The 1st thing they did was an ultrasound. I was expecting that they will hang a cover by my face so that I will not see the procedure but they didn't. I was facing the monitor throughout the procedure. All the while, I was thinking that only one mass will be removed but the surgeon did ultrasound on both breast. There were 2 masses in my right and 3 masses in my left. This didn't matched my latest ultrasound which only showed 2 masses on my left. The new mask that was seen has an irregular shape mass. I hope this is nothing serious.

Anyway here is what I have noted during the procedure:

2pm to 2:19
Ultrasound was done by the surgeon. Pictures of the masses where captured and printed.

2:19 - 3:03
The biggest mass was removed. I got 4 shots of anesthesia because I started to feel pain during the last part of the mass removal. Sobrang malalim na yata yung mass. Sobrang ngalay na din ako. I was praying that it will be done soon.

3:03 - 3:07
The surgeon dig a new hole on me for the other mass. Hindi daw kaya with just one hole. The position was far from the 1st one. Another shot of anesthesia inside. It was good that it did not take so long. They were already able to clean and put gauze on my wounds.

3:07 - 3:10
1st shot of anesthesia on my left. Then 2nd shot was done inside. When she starts drilling down. I felt pain. She again gave me another shot of anesthesia. The 1st mass in my left was removed.

3:11 - 3:23
Another shot of anesthesia. Used the same hole to remove the 2nd mass in my left.

3:24 - 3:49
Another shot of anesthesia for the location of the 3rd mass. The surgeon used the same hole.

3:49 - 4pm
Cleaning time and changed hospital gown. The previous gown was already stained with some blood.

During the procedure, I wanted to tell the doctor to stop kasi nangangalay na ako. I was also scared about the pain I'm feeling while the 1st mass was being removed. I am also not prepared for a bilateral mammotome. I thought, only the biggest mass will be removed. It was so tiring. I can still recall the words that I am hearing from the surgeon and the assisting nurses which are POSITION & SAMPLE. Position is when the suction is being stopped to monitor or locate the mass. This is also the time when the surgeon is verifying if all the mass was already removed. SAMPLE means that the surgeon is now ready to get a sample of the mass. This is the removal of the mass - part by part. Whew. The next sound that I'll be hearing similar to a hand dryer. I am also seeing the assisting nurse getting the sample from the suction instrument to the sample container. Each mass has its own container. Another word that I remembered was LIGHT. Lights "ON" for the 1st level anesthsia. Lights "OFF" if it is being injected inside because the surgeon is looking at the sono monitor. I was happy when the lights was permanently turned "ON" because we're already done.

After I changed my gown, I was escorted by the nurse to the waiting room so I can change. After changing, my knees started to shake. I don't know why. I felt cold and weak. But it was gone after some minutes. I was thankful that it was finally over but my hands are totally red. Sobrang nangalay siguro because it was placed under my head while the procedure is being done.

Until now, I am still not sure it I still want this procedure or just the ONE TIME BIG TIME operation which I have before. I was 100% awake during the procedure and it's kinda torture. My eyes were focused on the screen. I don't want to look at the injection and the suction tool. I was counting the minutes and hoping that it will be done soon. Anyway, the agony will not be over until tomorrow. I have a check-up with the surgeon and will also be receiving the Biopsy result. I hope it will be benign.

Another concern I have is the Total of 10 Anesthesia shots that I got. I'm hoping that it will not affect my memory. I don't want another attack of MOMNESIA. Hehe.

MAM - MAM - MAM - MAM & MAM

Before we left the office today, I am already feeling the ants biting me inside. Although it will just be a minor surgery, I am still feeling nervous. Maybe it's because that I've been there already. I can imagine the operating table, the green cloth that will be hang in front me. I will not see what the doctors will be doing but I'll still be hearing their voices. Waaah. Scary.

But I totally forgot this feeling when we got home. Upon seeing me, JEL said, "MAM - MAM - MAM - MAM". We're surprised. It was the 1st time she uttered these words and this is the day before my MAM (mam-motome). Hehehe.

JEL Got Sick for the 1st time

JEL had her monthly pedia check-up last Saturday (August 29). She gained 0.5kg. This is better compared to her gain last month. She is now at 6.7kg and 70cm tall. She had her measles vaccine that day. It's good that she didn't cry that much (less than 3 seconds, hehe).

According to her pedia, she is not on the heavy side but she is healthy. She just had colds twice but for a short period of time only. However, she started to cough last Monday. She was prescribed by Loviscol 3x a day. But her condition didn't improved. She even developed colds. It was just good that she didn't had any fever. We brought her to her pedia yesterday because she started to vomit plegm. Her throat is clear that's why she was only prescribed to take antibiotic for 7 days together with the Loviscol.

Today, she still have both colds and cough. She even vomitted after dinner. But it was expected as per her pedia because of the antibiotic that she's taking. We are just thankful that she is not a crying sick baby. She plays and still very active. We just pray that she'll get well very soon.

New Stuffs for JEL

After my check-up, we went to ATC looking for the Bumbo Play Tray that we need for JEL's Baby Dock Seat. Unfortunately, they still don't have it and they are not sure if they will still have it. We just ended up buying these items for her.

When we got home, we also found out that the TAG-Along Blankie and Block that I ordered from Tinytots already arrived. JEL loved playing with them.

Our JEL is so blessed to have lots of new stuffs on this day. While growing up, we would also like to teach her the value of sharing her blessings to those in need.

Mammotome on September 8

Last Friday (August 28), Hubby & I took a half day off from work in order to have my ultrasound analyzed. The accredited doctor of our HMO doesn't have weekend schedule that's why we are left with no other choice but to leave from work.

The onconologist / breast surgeon told us that based from the pictures, it doesn't exhibit the characteristics or a cancerous cyst. But, we still need to do biopsy due to it's size (2.3cm) and age (more than a year). She suggested to perform "Mammotome" on me. The procedure will be done on the 8th of September (Mama Mary's Birthday) in Medical City.

I am beginning to feel some fear because the doctor already explained to me how this is done. This will be my 2nd operation. The last one was done way back 2003. I just hope and pray that everything will run smoothly and the biopsy result will be benign. Sigh.

A BUSY SUNDAY & KA-BOO

Last last Sunday (August 23) was a tiring day for us because we've been to a lot of places. We started the day with a 7:30am mass. From Cavite, we went straight to Himlayan to offer some flowers for Hubby's late mom. Then, went to Cubao for a car swap. We need a bigger car for the the day. We fetched my family from Pasig and had lunch in Antipolo. It was my Lola's 83th birthday. There were lots of foods. Left the place at 2pm and stayed in my parents house in Pasig. Hubby, tried to fix my sister's PC but was not successful that they needed to bring it to a nearby computer shop. Good thing that it was fixed. Left my parents house at 6pm. We claimed prints of JEL's pictorial the week before from ATC.

After claiming the pix, hubby heard JEL said KA-BOO. We're wondering what could be that word. Could it be Peek-a-Boo? Since she always hear this word inside TPC? Hmmm. Wishing lang. Hehe.

JEL's 1st Birthday Party Preps Update: Trip to Diviland

Last August 21, Hubby and I went to Diviland to check on items we can buy for JEL's 1st birthday. We bought a lot of stuffs but these are not complete yet. We might go back before the Christmas Rush. At least, we already know what we want and need. See contents on our luggage below.

Bday Teaser 3: Pin the Button, YGG Around the World & Writings on Minibooks

If you can't buy it, D-I-Y!

Received Some Freebies

Got these cute picture frames from KiddieParty.ph by joining their promo. Check the details here.

Lobulated, Vascular and Appears Taller than Wide.

Masses in the following locations in cm:

PREVIOUS PRESENT
(10/04/08) (08/16/09)
RIGHT
12:00 B 1.73 1.94
2:00 A 0.52 not seen
9:00 B 2.69 2.38
9:30 A not seen 0.44
10:00 B 1.18 not seen
10:00 B 1.06 not seen

LEFT
11:00 Retroareolar 1.17 1.29
2:00 A 0.77 0.63

The mass at the 9:00 B position of the right "B" is still lobulated, vascular and appears taller than wide. No calcifications seen. The rest of the visualized masses are hypoechoic solid, oval, parallel to skinline, circumcribed with abrubt interface and without calcification. etc

CONCLUSION: Slight interval decrease in the size if the lobulated solid mass at the 9:00 B position of the right "B". The rest visualized ,asses demonstrate benign feature.

This is the result of my sonogram last Saturday. I got a little scared because it is still there after almost 15months. See history here. But hubby assures me that it's gonna be alright. I hope and pray that it will really be alright. We still don't know at this time because unfortunately, my previous surgeon/onco is not accrecited anymore with our new HMO. I still need to wait this week to have a checkout with the accredited surgeon/onco of Intellicare in Asian Hospital. We also still need to check if she will be available on Friday since it's a holiday. Anyway, here are some pix of my hubby and baby while we are waiting for my turn in the radiology room.

OC Post-it Sampler Pack

I got this sampler pack for FREE. I just registered at www.ocintraining.com and received an email that I can claim my sampler pack from my choosen National Bookstore outlet.This sampler pack comes with 1 pop-up Post-It with paper dispenser and 10 pcs. of Post-It flags. Not bad huh?!

MOMNESIA - Worst Thing that Happened to me Today

I saw this TERM from N@W. It is commonly know as memory gap. I don't know if I'm really getting old or this was caused by my epidural.

Until now I still can't believe it. Guess what?! I forgot the spelling of our Baby's Name. Waah. We had our pictorial in TPC this morning. While selecting photos for print, I noticed one of the layouts with JEL's name was mispelled (LORIELL) . I know it's wrong but I couldn't recall what's the correct spelling. I keep asking hubby but it seems that he got confused as well. I was thinking that it should be LORIELLE or LORRIELE. I was really thinking hard that time. I tried to convince myself that it is LORRIEL. I told them that it is LORRIEL. But... I still needed to verify that with my baby's BIRTH Certificate when we got home. And I was right. It was JAN LORRIEL.

I felt guilty because it's one thing that a mom should not forget but it did happen to me. Do you think it's normal?

Bday Teaser 3: Hello! How are You?

Hubby's labor of love for his baby girl.

I'll be Jamming

It's almost a year since I last touch my scrapbook stuffs. However, I
just can't resist Scrapbookhawaii and MLA's Scrapjam. I'll be jamming
together with the other scrap addicts this October. See more details here.

http://scrapbookshawaii.blogspot.com/2009/06/scrapjam_9063.html

JEL's 1st Birthday Party Preps Update: Party Time Caterer Food Tasting - 2nd Round

I got surprised last Friday night to receive a text from Mel asking if I want to have another round of food tasting. We agreed since we're really going to Festival Mall that Saturday to do our grocery shopping. We picked up the foods at around 3pm and ate them at home. Below are the comments that I texted Mel.

Fish Fillet in Lemon Butter
US: Good but better if with sauce since it's dry.
MEL: It really has a sauce (Tartar or Black Bean) but for sample foods for pick-up they don't give it because it can be spoiled. She just want us to know what kind of fish they are using for their fish menus.

Backed Mac
US: Good also. Tasted like the Baked Spag. We still preferred the Baked spaghetti since long noddles symbolized long life.
MEL: Noted.

Beef Pot Roast in Mushroom Sauce
US: I like the sausage. LOL. Hubby said that it's better than the roast porkloin but it is super greasy. I agree with him. That would be bad for our health. But if they can choose a better beef part (less fat), we like it better than the roast porkloin.
MEL: Noted!

Sweet and Sour Pork
US: We're not able to receive it but instead got another packed sample of roast beef. Hehehe.
MEL: Noted.

Customer Service
US: Superb
MEL: None yet. I haven't tell her that we really appreciate her great Customer Service. We haven't booked anything yet and still we are getting this such good CS. Thanks!

Anyway, we advised Mel that we would still want to get the original menu that we planned. And she took note of that.

073009 - JEL's 6th Month Bday & Monthly Pedia Check-up

JEL's 6th Month Birthday was last Thursday so we needed to go to the office. However, we decided to take a half day off also for her Pedia Check-up. It was supposed to be on 080109 but our schedule is tight on that day. We picked up her cake from Recipes & Magic before picking her up from home.

Her check-up went well except for the one small lymph node that her pedia was able to feel near her jaw. She just advised us to monitor if it will grow bigger or increased.

She grew 2cm longer and still taller from the average (69cm). However, her weight is lower than average.

She only gained 0.2kg since last month. She was previously at 6kg. Our pedia told us to limit her solid intake from 4 to twice a day so that her milk intake will increase. She is only taking 3-4 feedings of 6oz milk a day.

Her vitamins will also increase from 0.5ml to 1ml. Another vitamins was also given to her to boost her appetite. We hope that it will work for her. According to her pedia, she is not skinny but she is also not fat. All here food and milk intakes are being converted to energy because she is so active.

Anyway, she also got her Hepa Vaccine that day. She only cried for a while then started playing again. She will have her vaccine for measles next month.

Before going home, we bought some foods from North Park for her birthday celebration. We had Toast Noodles, Beancurd Mushroom, Sweet and Sour Pork, Aniseed Beef Tendon, Kingdao Spareribs and Salted Fish & Chicken Fried Rice. We had a simple celebration at home. See more pictures here.

Btw, we thank the Lord for all His Blessings, our JEL's 6th Month, her everyday safety and good health!

Bday Teaser 2: Spot the Difference

Hmmm. Can you spot the difference? Hahaha!