Hey Everyone!
I think I got my IMovie of my stem cell speech to work. Check it out at:
http://homepage.mac.com/fundraiser2/iMovieTheater8.html
Sherrie
Monday, November 27, 2006
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Hello!
Hey Everyone!
Happy Belated Thanksgiving! I cannot believe that there are Christmas lights up everywhere! I had a great time this weekend at my Auntie Sherry's house on Thursday, and then up to Door County with Chris that night. We had a very good time, but the diet must start tomorrow! I need to be at NMH at 7:30 tomorrow for a pulmonary function test. Maybe that will help uncover why I am having such shortness of breath. Here is a pic of Chris and I from Thanksgiving. The weather has been unseasonally warm and nice...around 60 degrees!
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Lots of Medical News
Hey All,
Sorry my little movie didn't work for you! I've got to take my computer to the Apple store and see what I did wrong.
On the medical front: I was at Northwestern by myself from 10-5 today. The day started out with an echo-cardiogram of my heart, and a doctor visit with Dr. Winter. I ended up waiting over an hour for the echo, two hours for Dr. Winter and then two hours for a surprise sprial CT of my lungs. See, I have been having horrible shortness of breath for the last month, and Dr. Winter wanted to make sure that I didn't throw a pulmonary embolism to my lung (especially since I have a history of blood clots). Needless to say, everything looked clear, so I may need a pulmonary function test to see my lung capacity. Last week, I had a chest film done, and that was clear, so we know that there is no tumor in my mediastinum like before.
I was walking on the treadmill last night thinking about the last time I had gotten my period. Sorry if this is too up close and personal for some of you!:) I haven't gotten it since July '05 when I started chemo, and my OB-Gyn has told me that I am in irreversible menopause.
This morning I got a visit from my little friend. Full blown! They tested my estrogen levels today, and not all labs are back yet. However, the labs that I got back still kind of said that I am menopausal. But how weird is that! I guess if God wants me to have my own babies, he is going to make it happen!
On Wednesday, I planned a last minute trip to Seattle. Chris is working up there this week, and I am meeting him tomorrow for the weekend. I will be back on Sunday, and he will be coming to Chicago for my birthday and Thanksgiving.
Have a great weekend!
Sherrie
Sorry my little movie didn't work for you! I've got to take my computer to the Apple store and see what I did wrong.
On the medical front: I was at Northwestern by myself from 10-5 today. The day started out with an echo-cardiogram of my heart, and a doctor visit with Dr. Winter. I ended up waiting over an hour for the echo, two hours for Dr. Winter and then two hours for a surprise sprial CT of my lungs. See, I have been having horrible shortness of breath for the last month, and Dr. Winter wanted to make sure that I didn't throw a pulmonary embolism to my lung (especially since I have a history of blood clots). Needless to say, everything looked clear, so I may need a pulmonary function test to see my lung capacity. Last week, I had a chest film done, and that was clear, so we know that there is no tumor in my mediastinum like before.
I was walking on the treadmill last night thinking about the last time I had gotten my period. Sorry if this is too up close and personal for some of you!:) I haven't gotten it since July '05 when I started chemo, and my OB-Gyn has told me that I am in irreversible menopause.
This morning I got a visit from my little friend. Full blown! They tested my estrogen levels today, and not all labs are back yet. However, the labs that I got back still kind of said that I am menopausal. But how weird is that! I guess if God wants me to have my own babies, he is going to make it happen!
On Wednesday, I planned a last minute trip to Seattle. Chris is working up there this week, and I am meeting him tomorrow for the weekend. I will be back on Sunday, and he will be coming to Chicago for my birthday and Thanksgiving.
Have a great weekend!
Sherrie
Monday, November 13, 2006
Stem Cell Speech
I am so excited! I figured out a way to publish my stem cell speech on the web. Here is the address. Enjoy!
http://homepage.mac.com/fundraiser2/iMovieTheater7.html
http://homepage.mac.com/fundraiser2/iMovieTheater7.html
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Some News
Hey everyone!
Sorry I haven't been keeping up to date. I do have a lot of exciting news.
My best friends husband, Mike Frerichs, won the Illinois Senate seat in the 52nd district! He is the man who I spoke about stem cells for. There is a press release dealing with my speech that day.
http://mikefrerichs.com/press/10_31_06_stemcell.html
Also, we had our "Be-Dazzled in Barrington" fundraiser yesterday. We didn't raise as much money as we hoped, only around $2,500. Everything is a learning experience though, and hopefully I will be able to take my experience and plan something really beneficial in the future...Hmm maybe a Leukemia Lymphoma Society event???
I had a chest X-ray on Monday, because I have been having a lot of shortness of breath. I was very scared that it could be re-occurring tumor, or a blood clot. The film was clean! However, Dr. Winter wants me to have an Echo-Cardiogram next week. I have that scheduled for Thursday, and then an appointment with her to follow. I think everything is okay, but I am extremely cautious.
Tomorrow night, I am attending a St. Jude event downtown. I am so happy to be able to support children with illnesses, especially cancer.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sorry I haven't been keeping up to date. I do have a lot of exciting news.
My best friends husband, Mike Frerichs, won the Illinois Senate seat in the 52nd district! He is the man who I spoke about stem cells for. There is a press release dealing with my speech that day.
http://mikefrerichs.com/press/10_31_06_stemcell.html
Also, we had our "Be-Dazzled in Barrington" fundraiser yesterday. We didn't raise as much money as we hoped, only around $2,500. Everything is a learning experience though, and hopefully I will be able to take my experience and plan something really beneficial in the future...Hmm maybe a Leukemia Lymphoma Society event???
I had a chest X-ray on Monday, because I have been having a lot of shortness of breath. I was very scared that it could be re-occurring tumor, or a blood clot. The film was clean! However, Dr. Winter wants me to have an Echo-Cardiogram next week. I have that scheduled for Thursday, and then an appointment with her to follow. I think everything is okay, but I am extremely cautious.
Tomorrow night, I am attending a St. Jude event downtown. I am so happy to be able to support children with illnesses, especially cancer.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Be-Dazzled in Barrington
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to let you know again about the fundraiser I am hosting this Wednesday called "Be-Dazzled in Barrington." We are having it to benefit the Christian organization called World Vision, and mainly to raise money for children affected by HIV/ AIDS in Swaziland, Africa. We are selling CZ earrings, purses, T's and other fashion accessories. If you cannot make it to the event, and wish to donate money, you can send a check to me c/o World Vision. Also, we have a website which highlights directions, event details and committee members.
It is: http://homepage.mac.com/fundraiser/PhotoAlbum2.html
Hope to see you there!
Sherrie
I just wanted to let you know again about the fundraiser I am hosting this Wednesday called "Be-Dazzled in Barrington." We are having it to benefit the Christian organization called World Vision, and mainly to raise money for children affected by HIV/ AIDS in Swaziland, Africa. We are selling CZ earrings, purses, T's and other fashion accessories. If you cannot make it to the event, and wish to donate money, you can send a check to me c/o World Vision. Also, we have a website which highlights directions, event details and committee members.
It is: http://homepage.mac.com/fundraiser/PhotoAlbum2.html
Hope to see you there!
Sherrie
Little Lizzie
Hey all,
Here is a pic from my little Lizzie. I cannot believe that next semester is her last in college!
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Post Press Conference
Hey Everyone!
The press conference I spoke at went fabulously! I spoke with Mike Frerichs and Senator Jeff Schoenberg from Evanston, Il. My interview with CBS ended up on the news, and the CEO of a stem cell research company called ICyt asked me to do a Podcast for his company, and relay my story. I am someone who has been affected by the stem cell situation in two instances, so it makes me happy to be able to talk and help others.
I went downtown to an infectious disease doctor yesterday to discuss my immunizations. I won't be ready to get them until May. However, I did get a flu shot. I think I am having a reaction to the flu shot right now because I woke up achey, tired, headache-ridden and crabby. I guess my chances of the flu shot actually working are very slim because of my immuno-suppression. That is why they wouldn't give me a pneumonia shot yesterday. Why inject the viruses if they won't work?
Last night, we saw my cousin Chris who is a fireman in Austin, Texas. You should hear some of the stories he was telling us. Yikes! Those guys see everything. It was good to see him though, as I only see him about once a year. He just bought a new house, so maybe I will go down and visit!
Have a good day!
Sherrie
The press conference I spoke at went fabulously! I spoke with Mike Frerichs and Senator Jeff Schoenberg from Evanston, Il. My interview with CBS ended up on the news, and the CEO of a stem cell research company called ICyt asked me to do a Podcast for his company, and relay my story. I am someone who has been affected by the stem cell situation in two instances, so it makes me happy to be able to talk and help others.
I went downtown to an infectious disease doctor yesterday to discuss my immunizations. I won't be ready to get them until May. However, I did get a flu shot. I think I am having a reaction to the flu shot right now because I woke up achey, tired, headache-ridden and crabby. I guess my chances of the flu shot actually working are very slim because of my immuno-suppression. That is why they wouldn't give me a pneumonia shot yesterday. Why inject the viruses if they won't work?
Last night, we saw my cousin Chris who is a fireman in Austin, Texas. You should hear some of the stories he was telling us. Yikes! Those guys see everything. It was good to see him though, as I only see him about once a year. He just bought a new house, so maybe I will go down and visit!
Have a good day!
Sherrie
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