Megan and Alex celebrate 7th anniversary

Sunday, June 26, was Megan and Alex's 7th wedding anniversary. Saturday I babysat the kids and the dogs (I took Ditto because Dylan was at an all-day Eastport a Rockin' street/band party with friends). Megan surprised Alex with tickets to the Kennedy Center's performance of "Wicked," which both absolutely loved. Afterwards they went to dinner at Ruth Chris Steak House in Baltimore, where they annually dine to celebrate their anniversary. On their anniversary they took the kids to see "Cars 2" in 3-D. Quite a celebration.

Am still on avastin

Had another CA125 done when they took blood on 6/13/11. The count dropped 52.6 pts to 121.3 so they consider this a zig zag pattern not a trend upward. Dr. Rosenshein said they'd continue to treat me with avastin. When I went for treatment 6/23/11 my CA125 went up 8.1 pts to 129.4 but my magnesium level is 1.6, the bottom of the normal range so I didn't have to have any mag. While I was on chemo, it killed any germs in my mouth. Now after nearly two years off chemo, my gums are a problem. Now I have appointments to a periodontist. Oh joy. I get to go for scaling of the right side of my mouth. I understand this is awful. I also rediscovered why I shouldn't eat Jordan Almonds. I broke off part of a tooth so am getting a crown. It's hell getting old.

When I'm senile

Daughter Deborah sent a belated Mom's Day card in which she promised to make sure my socks match when I'm senile. I already made Megan promise to pluck two hairs that seem to sprout on my face when I'm too senile to do it myself. So what more could I ask? No facial hair and matching socks. Heaven.

CA125 spike cause for concern

Went to get my 32 avastin treatment yesterday at Weinberg. Have been on avastin with no side effects except that it's held the few remaining cancer nodules stable since 8/20/09. My CA125 jumped up 60.9 pts to 173.9 so it's cause for concern. They are doing another CA125 when I go back in 6/13 for blood work. It the CA125 continues to go up, looks like avastin is history. I'll probably go back on chemo--probably taxol or taxotere--one of the T drugs which has worked for me in the past but has done a number on my hair follicles. Those buggers have been so fried that I'll probably have to start enjoying the bald look. Keep me in your prayers.

Welcome to the family, Ruby Campbell

Saddened by empty dog bowls and concerned about food crumbs accumulating on the kitchen floor, Megan went online and found Ruby, a 1-2 year old reddish-gold cocker spaniel at a humane society in Virginia. A stray with six puppies, after weaning the pups and being spayed, the Campbells adopted her and brought her home 5/28/11. She's a lovely sweet girl who is tolerant of the kids' running, jumping and yelling and who only wants to love and be loved. She enjoys fetching a tennis ball and is learning which toys are hers and which are the kids. She and Ditto bonded when I took him over to meet her on Memorial Day. Good since Ruby will board at Chez Jones whenever the Campbells travel.