FINAL CHEMO!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah!!! Today was my last chemo session. It was ok. I feel a little yucky and tired tonight. Hopefully after fluids tomorrow I'll be better. My chemo buddies were there so it was nice when I "graduated" from the chemo room. My friend Oti (O-T) came for an hour or so to keep me company while Jason picked up flowers for the office since they took such good care of me. They all hugged me and gave me a nice Miracles T-shirt. The receptionist was shaking pom-poms and yelling yeah! I cried when I left, they are all so sweet. It's not like I won't see them, I still have to go in once a week for a few more weeks, then every 3 months after that. I can't believe it's here. 6 treatments went by so fast, not that I'm complaining! I'm glad that I'm finished and I hope and pray that God is listenting to me to make sure it's gone forever. I'll update again over the weekend. 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:
Yeah!!!! I am so happy!! I have been thinking about you all week and I am so excited that you are finally done with chemo. I can't wait to see you and give you a big hug. Have fun at the celebration with your friends, i wish I could be there but we will definately be celebrating your recovery once you are home. Love, Christina
I am soooo happy for you! You must feel so great. Good Job!!! We are all still praying. Sorry I haven't been writing--been crazy with baseball season! I can't wait to see you and spend some time together. Celebrate and Smile you deserve it!! I am so proud of you! Love, Janice
Wow, you did it! We were waiting for this day to come and you made it! You handled it with grace and courage and we are so proud of you. Love you, the Guthrie's
Hello Erica!
I got a new account finally!!!!! Now I can log on! About damn time.
I am so happy for you....... I hope you are taking good care of yourself. I miss you and can't wait to see you when you come HOME.
Ava & Marina send big hugs too!
LOVE YOU!
Lor
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