Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Blogspot
For those of you that are not familiar with blogspot, located to right is a list of dates and you can start in 2006 and work your way up to read my story!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
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
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
Monday, September 22, 2008
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!
Friday, May 16, 2008
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.
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.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Check-up
November 15th, 2007
My ultrasound came back negative and everything looks great! We will go back in 6 months.
I could add that the Dr said that 10 out of every 100 pl, or 10%, of the pl that have them removed come back. Thats a low percentage and she made the comment that she thinks they cured me. The reason why I go back is just in case if it does come back they can detect it early. The earlier the better because the bigger it gets the more they have to remove around it. If I wasnt pregnant when I had it removed then they prob wouldnt have had to take some muscle because my pregnancy is what it grow so fast the last time. We are super excited and I feel like I just want to hug everyone I see!
My ultrasound came back negative and everything looks great! We will go back in 6 months.
I could add that the Dr said that 10 out of every 100 pl, or 10%, of the pl that have them removed come back. Thats a low percentage and she made the comment that she thinks they cured me. The reason why I go back is just in case if it does come back they can detect it early. The earlier the better because the bigger it gets the more they have to remove around it. If I wasnt pregnant when I had it removed then they prob wouldnt have had to take some muscle because my pregnancy is what it grow so fast the last time. We are super excited and I feel like I just want to hug everyone I see!
Saturday, October 6, 2007
My Surprise Party
October 6th, 2007
Well Sept 18th marked the 1 year anniversary since I had my surgery and became cancer free! My husband gave me a lil candle and my mom gave a pedicure and stuff like that on the actual day. I knew that my sisters and another family member were coming into town today and I NEVER thought about them throwing a lil bash for me. I brought my puppy to my moms house and decided to take him home because hes not fully house broken. As I pulled back up to my moms house there were tons of cars there. Turns out they gave me a surprise party!!!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Cancer Free Year 1
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Today marks the day....
Current mood: thankful
I just want to express how grateful my family has been this past year. Today, September 18th, marks the one year anniversary for me to be cancer free. I will never forget all of the people that touched our lives that day and changed my life. We shed endless tears and had countless laughs through our journey and we could not be more blessed.
Everyday I look at my scar and at times it's hard to not criticize it and be hard on myself for having that on my body. I have learned that it's just a constant reminder of how blessed I really am. The Lord was my strength when I was weak and I know that he gave me my husband to walk on this path with me. He has also blessed me with two of the most beautiful girls that are loved very much.
My first visit back after my surgery to Md Anderson Cancer Center was amazing. My oncologist held Brylan and you could see the joy in everyone's eyes. We were looking, in life form, at a miracle. The best part is that she is all mine haha!!! I go back on November 15th and I have a good feeling that everything is going to be great!
Thanks for everyone's prayers through my journey and over the past year. We have truly felt them and it is amazing to have such great people in our lives to share this with.
Today marks the day....
Current mood: thankful
I just want to express how grateful my family has been this past year. Today, September 18th, marks the one year anniversary for me to be cancer free. I will never forget all of the people that touched our lives that day and changed my life. We shed endless tears and had countless laughs through our journey and we could not be more blessed.
Everyday I look at my scar and at times it's hard to not criticize it and be hard on myself for having that on my body. I have learned that it's just a constant reminder of how blessed I really am. The Lord was my strength when I was weak and I know that he gave me my husband to walk on this path with me. He has also blessed me with two of the most beautiful girls that are loved very much.
My first visit back after my surgery to Md Anderson Cancer Center was amazing. My oncologist held Brylan and you could see the joy in everyone's eyes. We were looking, in life form, at a miracle. The best part is that she is all mine haha!!! I go back on November 15th and I have a good feeling that everything is going to be great!
Thanks for everyone's prayers through my journey and over the past year. We have truly felt them and it is amazing to have such great people in our lives to share this with.
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