I just realized today that I have not posted a blog in over a year..it has been over a year since I have finished the hardest part of my life, chemo therapy. I am happy to give an update to anyone who is still following this blog :) In January of 2011 I had the second part of reconstruction completed...they replaced my tissue expanders with the permanent implants. This is still an interesting part of my life because to this day they are still adjusting, stretching my skin and moving in weird ways. I worry about it some days and other days I could care less. Something is better than nothing, and even though they are not perfect they are mine. I have yet to get the nipple reconstruction done because I want to make sure they wont have to do any revision surgery or implant adjustments before I tattoo on nipples. Sounds so weird. I am all for tattoos usually but this kind freaks me out just alittle. Other than that I finished 5 weeks of radiation at the end of March 2011. That was also a difficult journey I am glad is behind me.
So what am I up to now one year out of treatment? Back to the grind of working two jobs, juggling kids, housework, everyday life, etc. Plus I have added a boyfriend and school into this hectic mix. But one thing has not changed...I am still very thankful to be here to do all of it. Even though I might bitch about how tired I am or how I need a vacation, it is all part of my beautiful life. The beautiful life that was put into jeopardy by Breast Cancer and the beautiful life I fought to not lose. We cannot take anything for granted and we have to live in the moment...trust me, it can be gone before you know it.
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| Me and My Best Friend Megan - October 2011 |
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| Family Photo - September 2011 |
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Me and the Kiddos Halloween 2011 |
