One of the biggest challenges when I first learned I had cancer was trying to stay positive. It would have been easy to retreat, to become depressed and focus on the shitty situation I was in. But after the initial shock and denial, I knew I had to dig deep and focus on whatever positive…
Shopping for Foobs
As ladies we all know the challenge of bra shopping. The challenge is our bra size changes. When we get pregnant our boobs get bigger and we may need to size up. Then if you nurse boobs get even bigger and you wear nursing bras for a bit. Then when we are done nursing the…
The Rainbow After the Storm
Yesterday was National Rainbow Baby Day. Alice is our rainbow baby. A rainbow baby is a baby born after a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. It’s the “rainbow after the storm.” I had a missed miscarriage prior to having Alice. A missed miscarriage is when there are no signs there is a problem (no bleeding,…
My Chemo Baby
I can’t believe it’s been half a year since we welcomed our little miracle baby Bryce into the world. He is such a happy, easy going baby which is exactly what I needed while undergoing chemo and having a newborn. I still am in awe of how perfect he is and how everything worked out…
She’s Got the Look
I’ve always been low maintenance and not cared much about my appearance. I like to “keep it real” and what you see is what you get. I’m glad I’ve had this attitude since cancer changes your appearance especially your hair. But truthfully, it’s not what’s on the outside that matters but what’s on the inside…
Take It Easy
If you know me, you know I don’t take it easy. Being told to rest while sounding nice and easy is not something I do well. I thought I was taking it easy in resuming workouts and doing less than usual around the house and with the kids, but it still wasn’t easy enough and…
Not Pinocchio Again!
After some mopey posts back to the humor. I guess I jinxed myself by posting about Pinocchio’s No Strings last week because I’m back to having a drain. The good news is I have only one drain as opposed to the four drains I had right after I had my mastectomy. And one is way…
The Guilt Trips
This cancer journey has had many ups and downs. Many different emotions surface and often follow this up and down pattern. I was filled with many down emotions following my infection and surgery Friday. I figured I would write to vent some of the frustration of the recovery from not only this surgery but the…