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Surgery was intense..

Leading up to surgery I felt more nervous than usual. Scared that something might go wrong… I knew it was going to be a 10-12 hour surgery and maybe that’s why I was freaking out… My sister and I went shopping for PJs at Marshall’s a few nights prior to surgery… everything had bows… likeContinue reading “Surgery was intense..”

Oh Hey! Surgery is tomorrow!

Hey Friends!! As most of you know already, I am having surgery TOMORROW! I can’t believe it’s here. I had little time to prepare as they told me last Thursday my surgery date. So 7 days to get all my ducks in a row. At first I was debating if the surgery was even possibleContinue reading “Oh Hey! Surgery is tomorrow!”

RANG THE BELL LOUD AND PROUD🔔

Hi Friends!!! I DID IT! I completed all 4 rounds of chemo and officially DONE with this portion of the journey! YAY!! Reading the passage before ringing the bell was so emotional …”Ring this bell 3 times well, its toll to clearly say, my treatments done, this course is done and I am on myContinue reading “RANG THE BELL LOUD AND PROUD🔔”

2 week update & Chemo Infusion #3!!

Hi friends!!! 👋 Sorry it’s been so long… let’s rewind ⏪ a bit!! I had the BEST week and a half! It’s so crazy how I can go from 0% to 100%! Here are some photos of the last few weeks! CHEMO INFUSION #3 (Yesterday)! Morning ritual!!! Jamie, Andi, Zack and I all wear ourContinue reading “2 week update & Chemo Infusion #3!!”

The ugly truth

I am here to share my story.. the good, bad & ugly! Was hesitant to post this photo… I mean I look like hell hahaha!! But this is the reality of it. Chemo sucks and there are really tough days. Days lifting my head off my pillow seem difficult. I am here to be transparentContinue reading “The ugly truth”

Chemo Infusion #2 (HALFWAY THERE)!!!

Heyyy friends!! 👋 I’m actually finishing up my infusion right now! I have 45 minutes left. We left the house at 8:00am and will be leaving around 5:45… home by 7:00pm. Such a long day but Jamie and I agreed this time felt a little quicker!! Started off with accessing my port and getting labs.Continue reading “Chemo Infusion #2 (HALFWAY THERE)!!!”

2 days left until chemo!!!

Monday April, 28th– Had an awesome beach day with my Mom, Sister and the kiddos! Collected rocks, kids played in the sand, my daughter and niece gave me a very enjoyable mud foot spa treatment LOL! Then we grabbed pizza at a woodfire place with outdoor seating! Monday night Zacky got his first haircut atContinue reading “2 days left until chemo!!!”

Life is GOOD :)

This past week has been AMAZING!! At the beginning of the week I continued to get tired toward the end of each day and needing a nap but by Tuesday/Wednesday I was feeling 100% back to normal!! No chemo fog… nothing!! I feel so encouraged to know I will get a break in between infusions!Continue reading “Life is GOOD :)”

Happy Easter Weekend!

Saturday, April 19th DAY 11 POST CHEMO- The past few days I have felt foggy and totally out of it… I thought for sure I would be in the clear after receiving IV hydration this past Wednesday! It was a little bit of a bummer, but I woke up today feeling much better!! I thinkContinue reading “Happy Easter Weekend!”

A day I should be celebrating…

Wednesday, April 16th Today should have been my 7 year cancerversary. I usually buy a huge pink balloon with the number of years that have passed. I hold it up high and take lots of photos! Jamie and I usually go to brunch or do something special. It’s a day where I feel like cancerContinue reading “A day I should be celebrating…”