3rd Chemo Treatment 3/13/08
I had my 3rd treatment yesterday. It went well. I went in for fluids and my white cell shot this morning. I've felt good, even laid in the sun for a bit while the kids played. I'm trying to tan my WHITE head! Tomorrow and Sunday should be my down days. I'll be tired and the sore body thing will start again. More fluids on Monday and Thursday if I need them. Everyone here but mom is on a Z-pack for upper respiratory infections, fun fun. I swear, I'm moving into a bubble! I'll update again soon. Love to all, Erica
How it all began......
Welcome to my website! This site was created by my wonderful friend Angela to keep everyone I love updated on my “Journey” beating Breast Cancer.
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer on December 19, 2007 @ 4:30 in the afternoon. It was quite possibly the worst phone call I’ve ever received. The doctors kept telling me that I was “too young”… it’s probably just a cyst or a fibroid (benign tumor). So, I had convinced myself of the same. Imagine my shock and fear when the doctor said “I hate to tell you this, but it IS cancer.”
I didn’t really know how to react. At first I cried a little. Then, I was ok. Then cried some more, then, ok. It wasn’t until I saw the surgeon and learned of the best option for survival, a double mastectomy, that I really broke down. I had a meltdown for a couple of days and then I was fine. I’ve been pretty good with it ever since. I know that I can beat this sneaky disease and I will live a long life with the loves of my life; my husband Jason, and my 2 boys, Will & Nathan.
Jason had a hard time at first. He just kept thinking the worst, that I wouldn’t make it. He’s doing much better now that we’ve seen all the doctors and the prognosis is good.
The kids don’t really understand. Will (who’s almost 4) thinks mommy is having an operation, that’s it. Nathan just turned 1 so he just wants to be held all the time. That will be the hardest thing on me. I love to hold my babies and I won’t be able to pick them up for awhile.
Thankfully, my mom, Kathy, has come to the rescue. She is here as long as we need her. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful mother and family. My sister is coming from Alaska, pregnant and all, to help out too. My dad is coming back soon and Jason’s parents, Rick & Jan along with his whole extended family are just a phone call away if I need them. Unfortunately, my brother, Steve can’t come although he wants to. I even have my friends from Maine that want to come and help! Thank you Christina and Nikki for offering. My friends here, Angela, Oti, Julie & Niki are all on standby also. They’re ready at a moments notice for whatever we need. I love you all, I can’t say how good it makes me feel to be loved.
Everyone I know is praying for us which is so wonderful. I appreciate all the prayers. Only God knows what will happen but I’m confident that he will pull me through.
Anyway, I hope you log on to find out how we’re doing down here in Texas. My surgery is January 9th @ 7:30 a.m. I’ll be in the hospital for 2 nights.
I hope this site can help anyone else who gets this horrible disease, although I pray that none of you ever have to experience it.
Love to all!
Erica
2 comments:
Oh Sweet Erica ~
Let me first thank you for sharing exactly how and what you are feeling. I feel so much more connected with you through this blog. You continue to be amazing. Loved the photo of you and the boys. I am in awe of how big they are. Olivia just turned 4 today & I still cannot believe it has already been 4 years. My, how the time has passed. I'm sure you can relate.
No matter how white that head is of yours, I can promise that this Polish skin is in so much worse shape. Sometimes I feel as though I look blue, almost transparent. One thing I do know is that you are GORGEOUS. If we could all only look as good...Miss you tons and hope to see you here in Maine as soon as you feel up to it. There'll be a line a few miles long to hug you...I'll wait as long as need be. XOXOXOXO April
3 down, only a few more to go and you will be home free Erica! You looking amazing and it sounds like your spirit is as strong as your body is proving to be!
Hugs from Maine!
Katie
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