2 year Appt

October 23, 2008 2 Year Appointment (My moms, Bryans, & Lauries b-day) What a gift!
We made it to my two year appointment. September marked two years since I had my surgery. On Thursday, October 23rd, I went in for my routine ultrasound and I received my first MRI. The ultrasound was fast & easy and the MRI took longer then expected therefore I was very uncomfortable. I have had many MRI's for my knee throughout the years (I fell off of a swing when I was 2 and damaged it) and thought that they would be similar. Boy was I wrong! I can admit about 4-5 times I considered pushing the panic button because I was beginning to feel very uncomfortable and I thought I was on the verge of a claustrophobia meltdown. It was such a relief when I finally was able to move and not stare at machine just inches from my face!
After that "wonderful" experience we made our way to my oncologist and she gave us the hopeful news. My ultrasound and MRI read differently so we are going back to do both in about 6 months. We were pleased to hear that everything still looks fine and the radiologist told me that my scar tissue did not seem as apparent. We are thinking that the results read differently due to my fluid patch that developed under my prosthesis. Overall we were please about that information.
We were told to wait until this appt to be released on having another baby. Overall I can admit that there was some disappointment however we know we have been blessed thus far. My Dr told me that if there is a piece of tumor that the machines cannot detect, and I get pregnant again, the tumor is hormonal responsive then it would require extensive surgeries and I would not have an option to keep the baby in a future pregnancy. Hormonal responsive means the tumor will respond to my hormones and if I am pregnant I will produce more hormones and it will cause it to grow at a rapid pace, basically what happened this previous time. The first experience was very difficult at times and I just can't imagine going through that again and putting my family in a position to take care of me again. I think God is putting us to a test that only prayer can answer. We are not going to make any permanent decisions until we feel we are certain as to what direction God is pointing us to.
Thanks for all of your prayers and support. We are so thankful to have everyone in our lives. My girls are the best and I can't imagine not having them in my life. I thank God everyday for him giving us Emory at a time we least expected it. I also praise him for saving Brylan and allowing us to raise our little miracle baby! Thank You All

Two Years Baby!

It's been 2 years! YAY!!!! I cannot express the joy that I feel. Now all we have to do is wait for my appt in October. I wore my shirt proudly, received a bouquet with two roses from my family, and have had a smile on my face all day!

Another good update

May 16th, 2008
I went to my appointments yesterday and everything looks good. I have alot of shadowing on the ultrasound due to two c-sections and my other surgery plus the prothesis causes alot of shadowing as well. My next appt they will do a MRI, ultrasound, and then a check-up. Sept will be the 2 year mark!
We did talk to her about possibly having another baby and she said if we decide to have another that she wants us to wait until after the MRI to make sure we have more official results. We have mixed feelings and she said that we should not have one due to my health issues because she thinks I am cured however we do need to be prepared for what the consequences would be if there is a return and my estrogen levels spark the growth of another tumor. We go back in 6 months.