Thursday, July 16, 2009

Update...

Well, I met with Dr. Litton, a genetic counsellor, and a Gyn nurse. Dr. Litton has indicated that she's going to give me chemo before Rachel is born. We don't know much else yet though. She didn't have all the test results on my tumor yet. I also got to have a chest x-ray, liver ultrasound, and blood work. During the liver ultrasound the tech did a quick scan of Rachel just b/c. She wasn't quite as shy as she was before, so I got reaffirmation that she's a girl! I was also told I'm a good ultrasound patient - everything was 'pretty' on the 1st try. So far every one that's working on me (except Dr. Litton) has been surprised that I'm a diagnosed breast cancer patient & 21 weeks pregnant. I'm not sure which one they're more suprised about! Tomorrow we start bright & early for a mammogram & breast ultrasound. We end the day late w/ an MRI (not sure how much of me is getting the MRI, but enough I guess). Everything sounds like its under control - Dr. Litton has a plan in mind & she's not at all concerned about my pregnancy. That's GREAT! I'm still nervous b/c I wasn't 100% expecting her to do chemo. That means that when I deliver Rachel I'll probably already be bald. :-( Oh well, as long as that's the least of my worries we'll be fine!

I think I'm on the edge of a breakdown. I seem to have one every week or so, so far. Poor Andrew... He's good about it though.

2 comments:

  1. Krystal7/16/2009

    Well it sounds a bit more positive since the doctor doesn't seem to be worried about the pregnancy very much. I've heard about women having chemo during pregnancy and the baby is born perfectly fine. We are still praying for you and the baby. Just keep taking care of her and yourself. Keep us posted so we know what's going on!

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  2. praying for you as you go through this treatment.

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My Chemo-Jane hair-style

My Chemo-Jane hair-style
I just had to have my mom buzz my hair because it was falling out so badly.

Pre-op wearing my hand-crocheted cap with my prayer shawl.

Pre-op wearing my hand-crocheted cap with my prayer shawl.
My loving husband is watching me distract myself with a game on his iPhone.

2 days after my BMX w/ 100ccs in the TEs

2 days after my BMX w/ 100ccs in the TEs
I even have a fashionable belt to hold up my drains.

3 weeks post-op w/ 400ccs in each TE

3 weeks post-op w/ 400ccs in each TE
The smile is fake because the TEs were irritating!