Now that I look at that previous post, it looks like I took a "my life is going to end," pill! Sorry. Let me rewind and back up. This is not life-threatening in any way! The tumors are completely superficial and self contained even if they are low level cancer. I am not worried about them at all. We get the results back in a week or so though on how serious the situation is. I'm confident everything will be fine and you know what: it's not like I have any control over the situation! I've really learned to just smile with what God gives you. He obviously thinks you can handle it. Thank you for the support and comments though.
Life continues with or without you. I have had some drooping in my face from the swelling around the facial nerve and sadly that has been harder on my self-confidence than anything I've ever faced! But, with the help of great friends and Devin, I haven't had to cook or lift Brynlee this week which has really helped the recovery. And my face is resuming, slowly! Poor girl, it took 4 days for her to become a dady's girl. I was a lame mom. I would be mad too! But we have managed to get out of the house a few times this week for multiple reasons. One being to get my stupid drain removed from my head which happens to be the majority of the pain. Perkaset (don't know how to spell that drug) is just annoying from the side-affects now. And my ear-lobe itches which is great news.
Devin was put over the stake basketball games. He loves it. It has been fun watching him and chatting with the other wives. We are finally winning this year. Last year we didn't pull one W! 
Brynlee is just all over. She is on all four rocking back and forth but can't seem to figure out how to move her arms. I'm in no rush for that one! She does assume the above position whenever we in the car! It looks like she is hanging on for dear life or just thinks she is in charge of the world.
Here is a good picture of Pittsburgh Potholes after bad weather:
My day is full of her endless chatter! She talks to herself, myself and "Gertrude" her giraffe all day. Sadly she is just as excited to see a stuffed, mauled animal as me in her crib. But I caught a few things on video the other day. I'm getting better and taking videos for Idaho family but it may be boring for everyone else!
-she still hyperventilates for Gertrude or "Dingle" the duck
-she talks to herself constantly
In the movie I'm kind of quietly explaining that she has been talking to Gertrude for 2 hours now instead of going to sleep so finally I gave up and went in and got her.
Constant Chatter from Nicole Gneiting on Vimeo.
5 comments:
oh my holy that video was so cute that I made Brett stop watching the Olympics to come see it LOL She's a babe! can't wait till her and Hayden can play!
I love watching the videos of her! She's adorable!! I'd get excited about that giraff too, it's SO cute!! I also love it because I can see a little bit more of your house. It looks really nice. It must feel so nice to have that tube gone! But, I'm sorry about the swelling and drooping...it sounds to me like it's a temporary thing, though, so let's hope! But, if not, I'm sure it's hardly even noticable. Half of my face already droops...like I have one eyebrow lower than the other and my smile on that side of my face is lower, too. Did you ever notice that? I totally wish I had a copy of that picture of us in our fancy dresses! :) Miss you.
She is SO cute! Her giraffe, i'm guessing, is equivalent to Story's "Pete The Panda." Story loves that thing! Anyway, glad to hear you have help there. And glad to hear that your ear lobe had been itching. :)
she is absolutely adorable! I could never get cute moments like that of celah on camera. Brynlee might be a movie star someday because she definately doesnt shy for the camera :)
Nicole, I finally got on your blog. Thank you for accepting me. That video is so cute. You are in my prayers. I love you so much!! Aunt Norene
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