For those that know me... they know I'm not really all about the "pinkness" that comes along with breast cancer. However, this weekend I was tremendously proud of the pinkness. I was honored to become a "Pink Power Mom" through the KidsII Foundation.
Read MoreI've gotten several emails and texts checking in on my appointment today. Just wanted to let everyone know that it went well. I also had a chance to talk with my Alabama oncologist, Dr. Harvey. I've got a great team helping me fight this!
Read MoreI'm feeling pretty rotten from the radiation, but I keep reminding myself that means it's working. I am exhausted, weak and don't have much appetite since everything seems to disagree with my stomach (no need for details).
Read MoreI've always loved a reason to throw a party or make a toast. Now more than ever I'm celebrating milestones and happy moments. Radiation done = champagne!
Read MoreSince 2014 didn't get off to a good start for us... I am celebrating the Chinese and lunar New Year. Which starts today! This morning instead of going to radiation at 10am my mom and I went to yoga.
Read MoreJust about to head out the door to last radiation treatment. I'm feeling better each day but not as great as I hoped. My doctors tell me to be patient (grrrrr) and that the full effects of radiation are still weeks out.
Read MoreJust wanted to send out a quick update as I sit in my quiet home this evening. Jay and Wills are at soccer practice and my parents are with Bennett at basketball practice. I am so thankful for the extra help so I can quietly relax.
Read MoreI was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer two weeks ago on Friday January 10th. It seems like 2 months ago. So much has changed in such a short period of time. That Friday an army of friends equipped with soups, salads, flowers, wine and hugs showed up at our house.
Read MoreWe enjoyed a ky snow day today (which is kind of comical to two Michiganders). It was nice to get a bonus day with the kids.
Read MoreAfter an overwhelming week full of appointments we are enjoying some time to relax and just be together. Thanks to everyone who drove the kids around town, brought meals, shared gentle hugs, sent messages of encouragement and so much more.
Read MoreMet with our medical oncologist, dr. Williams, today and made a plan. The tumor is estrogen positive as we had hoped. This means it is indeed metastasized breast cancer and should be receptive to hormone therapy.
Read MorePulled these out from the back of my closet. Didn't think I'd need them again, but they still fit!
Read MoreJay and I are waiting for me to go back to get set up with radiation. As I sit here I am just so thankful to have him by my side.
Read MoreThe appointment to set things up for radiation went smoothly today. Everyone was so kind and tried to make the experience as pleasant as possible.
Read MoreI'm getting a brain scan before dawn this morning to make sure there isn't any cancer. (I don't have any symptoms- it's more like a formality). hoping it doesn't measure brain activity at 6:30am. (Yawn)
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