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Sunday, March 18, 2012

"Summer in the City"

The old Lovin' Spoonful's song from the mid-1960's is very appropriate for the weather we have been experiencing the past ten days. Temperatures have been running 25°F - 35°F above our average of 42°F. Yesterday was the earliest 80°F reading the Twin Cities has had since official records started in 1871 (but only by six days) and we were flirting with 80°F again today.

Our forsythia bush has started to bloom even before the squills, snowdrops and crocuses have poked up. The maple trees are quite messy now that they are shedding their red fuzzy flowers because the leaf buds are opening. We have already had a bluebird in the birdbath, the grass is getting green and the lilacs have leaves forming. Our gentle March breeze isn't gentle because we were dealing with 20 - 30 mph wind gusts today.

Lucy is still having stomach issues. She is managing with Ensure, Activia yogurt and an occasional Immodium. The stomach noises are quieting down gradually but the noise keeps her awake at night. She still has some stomach cramping, but they seem to be lessening.

Her legs are back to normal size and she shows no sign of clot formation. She has tolerated the Pradaxa well. Once her stomach problems abate and she starts walking more, her ankle stiffness will subside. Lucy also started her Hexalen oral chemotherapy yesterday. We're a bit worried about the Hexalen since stomach problems are a common side effect. It's only the second day, so it is too early to tell how well she is tolerating it.

Diane called yesterday and helped Lucy's mood improve. She heard from Steve and Julie this morning.

For my Northern California cousins, stay warm and enjoy your snow. For our Upper Midwest readers, enjoy summer in March. And for all of you, remember Lucy and I are blessed to have you supporting her!

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