Nests, a graduation and other things

Some of you I am sure know that I spend a lot of time outside sitting on my porch. I love sitting in the fresh air and the quiet. Last weekend I discovered that a bush in my garden was being used by a Mama bird I had noticed that there was a lot of activity there last week and decided to do some investigation.

It's a tricky spot to get to. I've been peaking into the nest with my camera every few days or so.

I was so excited to find it full of eggs the other day. I have been trying to get a shot of the Mama on the nest but she is having none of that, She is very shy. I am trying not to disturb her too much as I know she has important work to do. I am hoping to have some chicks soon!

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In the last few weeks I have not been feeling as great as I had in between my chemo treatments. I had been feeling dizzy, light headed and just not my self. During my last cycle of chemo my blood work came back and it showed that I was anemic. My Doctor said he would keep an eye on it but was concerned. I got some blood work done on Wednesday and just as I was getting home an hour later, my doctor's office called and said that my blood counts were extremely low and I needed to come back and be admitted overnight to the hospital to received a blood transfusion. I was really upset about it and a little scared too, but Hubs and I headed into the hospital and I was comfortably sitting in my bed about an hour later. After a very long night and three units of blood later I am feeling much much better. I didn't realize how bad I felt until I felt better. It's funny how that happens. Our goal was to be out of the hospital by Miss E's graduation Thursday at 4:00. I was able to go to Miss E's graduation the next day. I was so proud of her she worked extremely hard and she received two awards. I was a very proud Mama to say the least.

I am not however ready for her to go to high school. It's going to take me all summer to get used to the idea!  
  
 
 

  

Comments

[mary]

I am hoping hard that the blood transfusion continues to make you feel better/stronger.

I dream of being able to photograph blue eggs in a nest!

THe blue of which is reflected in your lovely girl's cap and gown.. congratulations Miss E.

[fifi]

On my studio wall I have pinned a photo of the same type of turquoise eggs in a nest!

I hope you are feeling better soon, &etc XX

Is that a graduation from primary school? wow. looks so formal! Amazing. And she seems so grown up from the photos of her as a little girl dressing up in scottish clothes!

[fifi]

I just realised there IS a littler girl...LOL!

[Ginny]

She looks beautiful, Sarah! You both are doing a fantastic job :)

I am glad you're feeling better now, and hope that in the coming week you'll feel like climbing a mountain. Maybe not Everest, but Mount Washington might be a good practice :P

Enjoy your weekend!!

[Evilstepmomster]

Love the egg pic. Can't wait to see what pops out!
2 awards AND beautiful. How proud you must be!

[Samantha ~ Holly & Zac ~]

Miss E looks beautiful, well done to her. I can see why you and hubby are both very proud of her. :)

The nest is exciting, I hope you get baby birdies soon.

I have given up hope with ours, I don't think the mum knew what she was doing..lol

I am glad you are feeling better now. :)

[Michele]

I love visiting your site mostly for the photos but I'm so glad to hear you are doing well and hanging in there. I hope you are continuing to feel better after the transfusion. Congrats to Miss E.

[Stephanie]

I'm sorry you had to spend some time at the hospital but am glad to hear that it made you feel so much better!! I'm also happy to hear that you didn't miss out on your daughter's graduation!

[The Vamp Tramp]

Sarah, your upbeat, positive attitude never fail to amaze and inspire me. I'm glad you're doing well. And congrats to Miss E!