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    Sunday, June 1, 2008

    Well, it's been 2 weeks since I last posted, but this is one of those situations where no news is good news. It's so much easier to keep a regular posting regimen going when there's a lot of bad stuff (or even just some bad stuff) to report. When nothing of note is happening I consider that a good thing, especially considering the last 6 months.

    I will report, however, that the great yard experiment is a success! I roto-tilled part of our backyard (about 2/3), seeded and fertilized it. I now have swaths of lush, green grass to rub my toes in. There are a few bare spots, but I've reseeded since then and that will hopefully take care of that. Having a "nice" yard is surprisingly satisfying, and I certainly take too much pride in it. But, I'll take what I can, hehe.

    I've also maintained my swimming and am now up to 3/4 of a mile each time I swim. It took me two weeks to work up to 3/4 of a mile (which is 27 50 yard laps). Considering that the first time I went swimming I had to take a break to catch my breath after I was done with 4 laps, I consider what I've done to this point pretty monumental. Not only that, but two of the guys I work with are also going to start swimming, as well. Maybe we can have some kind of competition to spur us all on.

    I can't say for sure if I've lost any weight yet, but I think I can tell a difference in my face and belly. It certainly seems easier to see my toes. I'm kind of disappointed that I never did take that "before" picture. I should still take one, and just make a note that it was taken at the 2.5 week mark. I also don't know what my starting weight was, nor do I know what my weight is now. For me, fitting into my clothes better will be a good indicator of success. Fitting into a waste size of 36 will be a resounding success (I wear a size 38 waste now, and that was getting a bit snug).

    Logan is doing great. He took his first steps the other day, but has only repeated them once so far. I missed the first ones, but caught his second out of the corner of my eye. I expect that he's going to be a hard one to pin down once he finally gets his feet under him. He's already climbing the steps and he's quick about that. If you don't watch him, he'll zip up the steps before you can do anything about it.

    Cole is also doing well. He has continued to recover his mobility skills and is now at a point again where he's running. It's not fast, but it's a definite run. He's climbing playground equipment again as well. I have to say, he made it through delayed intensification way better than I thought he would.

    Tuesday sees him getting another dose of vincristine and a 5 day course of steroids, blah. It's hard to say which of those two I hate the most. Vincristine for the constipation and consequent enemas or steroids for how moody and hungry he gets. Probably the steroids. Still, 5 days is easier to deal with than 21 or 28. I will count my blessings there.

    3 comments:

    Shelley said...

    Mike~I am so glad to hear that both boys are doing well. And 27 laps is AWESOME! I can't do 2 laps without needing to stop for air! Call Shawn--he'll find some crazy swim the 2 of you can do together. Dalynn and I will stay on the shore and cheer you on! : )
    Thanks for updating us on sweet Cole. When you can, post a picture of him running. I just put a note about Lauren running on our blog. And I can celebrate with you just how awesome it is to watch your child run. We are still praying for you all.
    Love, Shelley

    Michael.Rollins said...

    Hey Shelley,

    I tried to get a video last night of Cole jumping on the bed singing "No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed". Unfortunately, as soon as I turned the camera on, he fell and bonked his head...

    No more monkeys jumping on the bed...

    Shelley said...

    Mike~I am so glad to hear that both boys are doing well. And 27 laps is AWESOME! I can't do 2 laps without needing to stop for air! Call Shawn--he'll find some crazy swim the 2 of you can do together. Dalynn and I will stay on the shore and cheer you on! : )
    Thanks for updating us on sweet Cole. When you can, post a picture of him running. I just put a note about Lauren running on our blog. And I can celebrate with you just how awesome it is to watch your child run. We are still praying for you all.
    Love, Shelley