Sunday after Chemo 5
Well, I felt better today than I have after the last few chemos. Thursday and Friday weren't so great, I was nauseated both days and just wanted to puke. Yesterday was the sore body day, although, not as sore as usual. It was also my birthday so I had a wonderful time in bed all day! Jason and the boys brought me roses and put them on my dresser for me to look at. Will was too sweet, wishing me Happy Birthday every 5 minutes. Today I woke up with a rockin' headache, took some advil and went back to bed until noon. Then I slept off and on all day. I feel pretty good right now other than still being tired. The next few days will be better and better. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers, they're working. Love, 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
4 comments:
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Bithday to you!
Happy Bithday Dear Erica!
Happy Birthday to you!
And many, many more!
Love Ya Girl!
Love, Laura
oops! Excuse the spelling on last comment!lol
Its almost over and you have done such a great job!!!! Keep up the fiesty attitude and this will be all be over soon. You are so brave and strong!! Love, Christina
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Soon you'll have new bras,
Happy Birthday to you!
Hugs from Maine!
Katie
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