1 week post Chemo 5
Well, even though I feel good my counts were low again so I had to get a red and white cell shot yesterday. Thankfully, those helped me get over the mild fatigue hump that I had. Today I worked outside trimming trees with Will while Nathan napped. It was beautiful, 78 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. The kids went swimming for a bit. I'll hopefully continue to improve over the next week and I see my doctor on Thursday. 5 down, 1 to go, THANK GOD! Although, I'm starting to experience Chemo safety withdrawal. As long as I'm on Chemo there's no cancer, I'm nervous about stopping and it coming back. As long as I think positive thoughts and pray to God every night like I do, I'll be ok. Feel free to yell at me to be positive. Talk to you soon. 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:
OK I am yelling and I know you can hear me. You stay strong and positive and you are going to be fine!!!!! I will have issues with God if he does not take care of you and I am tough, ha-ha!!! You have done so well and just think of all the fun things you can do once you are done all of this. I am so excited to see you and look forward to celebrating your recovery. I love you, Christina
Give me a P-O-S-I-T-I-V-E! Okay, yes, I know that was totally cheezy, but seriously, you have come this far with a great attitude, keep it up. You will be fine . . . just convince yourself of it!
Hugs from Maine,
Katie
Hey Erica,
It's Kathy (Fasulo) Apon, I have been thinking of you. Spoke with Lori Galli. It is amazing what we can survive....you are almost done girl....you should be proud. You will be done and look back on this as a distant memory. It takes alot of strength and determination, and I can tell that is what you have. It has now been a year for me. If you need any advice or want to vent please e-mail me. Have been thinking about you and sending you some positive energy your way! You have a beautiful family. Stay strong and you are in my prayers.
Love,
Kathy
I don't think there are many people on this planet that could have handled this experience any better than you have. You are still in our thoughts and prayers, and we know all that positive thinking you are doing is making a difference. Just remember that the chemo is just a means to an end, it is like shaking hands with the devil for a while. But there are much better days ahead, and they don't involve any chemo! Can't wait to see you in June, until then take care of yourself. WE love you guys! The Guthrie's
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