Hi everyone! Well, I just got home late last night from my appointment in Cincinnati this past week. I have been there since Wednesday. I have really been struggling in the past 2 months with my lung function. I have been much more short of breath with every little movement in every area in the... Continue Reading →
What has been going on with me??
Christmas was amazing as usual. I cannot love it any more than I do. The kids had so much fun! We all did. It was great watching Josiah open his gifts and playing with their new toys. Through having LAM I do have such an appreciation for the moments like that. Every holiday means the... Continue Reading →
Christmas is in 2 days!!
WOOHOO! I am like a little kid, I am so excited!! YAY!! So, we have been staying really busy getting things done for Christmas. I did go shopping a few times. And used a lot of hand sanitizer. We took the kids to Corralville Mall last week so they could do a few fun things,... Continue Reading →
Christmas is coming…and other misc stuff!!
So, this has been kind of a fun few weeks. Today I had a fun lunch with a good friend from the past, and finger painted with Jayden this afternoon. And then cleaned up after the finger painting for over an hour. 🙂 We have been slowly putting up Christmas decorations, which I LOVE. I... Continue Reading →
My Weekend / Visit with the doctor in Cincinnati
My trip to Cincinnati for ONCE was good news. After 2 years of BAD news, we finally got some good news. We started our trip by going on Friday night to Six Flags Great America with two of our best friends, the Kelleys and the Nichols. We took the kids and went to Great America... Continue Reading →
I love Fall/My next trip to Cincinnati
Fall is such a great time for me. It is so much easier to breathe in nice, crisp Fall weather. That is the first thing. The second thing is that I absolutely LOVE the Fall Season b/c of what comes right after...THE HOLIDAYS!!! Jay and I have been talking about Thanksgiving and Christmas for months... Continue Reading →
My husband.
Jay and I have been together since I was 16 years old. I knew after our first date when we watched "Beauty and the Beast" at his parents house that he was the guy for me. I knew that I would be marrying him. He has just been such an inspiration and such an amazing... Continue Reading →
So, am I on the drug or not???
I have been wondering that for the past month while I have been taking this drug. The main side-effect is canker sores. And, I should post a pic on here right now of my face, but I will spare you the disgustingness. My bottom lip is the HUGEST CANKER SORE I have ever seen. It... Continue Reading →
First few weeks using oxygen and inhalers
I keep getting asked that question, and I don't really know the answer. I think okay??? Not sure??? I am still a little bit over my head in all of this and trying to take it all in and understand what is happening. It is such an out of body experience and it is all... Continue Reading →
First day with oxygen
Well, yesterday, I spent a lot of my day with Apria Healthcare getting my oxygen delivered and learning how to use it. And then, I had my very first experience in the public with my new set up. I will be honest...I was extremely self-conscious and felt like everyone was staring at me. Now, let... Continue Reading →
Melanie Putnam 