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MD on Breast Cancer
Wednesday, March 25 2009
On February 14th, I gave birth to a healthy baby girl. (I was originally asked to terminate this pregnancy.) I can't tell you how happy we were and how blessed that we felt to see her come into this world with out any major drama. There were no birth complications and I carried full term. My due date was 2/15. I just wanted to let everyone... Read more
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MD on Breast Cancer
Wednesday, January 07 2009
Well, it's been a while since I have been on only because I have been so busy. I am happy to report that I did my last chemo treatment on December 23 (we hope) and that my pregnancy has progressed virtually unaffected. Everything appears normal. The baby's development is on target, she is at a healthy weight and all of my many,... Read more
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MD on Breast Cancer
Tuesday, September 30 2008
I Am Not My Hair (India Arie) is one of my favorite songs and was even before the cancer. As I sit here watching Oprah (with Christina Applegate) crying, I can't help but think of this song. Last week as I got ready for work doing my normal routine and noticed that there was significantly more hair in my comb. On Saturday as my husband... Read more
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MD on Breast Cancer
Monday, September 08 2008
I haven't written in a while, which I suppose was intentional. I have been in several strange moods lately and I have been tired. I am now 17 weeks pregnant and starting chemotherapy on Friday. I have very mixed emotions because I am afraid to be happy but wish I could share my good news with others. I have opted not to tell... Read more
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MD on Breast Cancer
Thursday, July 31 2008
Well, I had a mastectomy on the left side only. (The plan was to do both) We were informed the morning of my surgery that I am pregnant. Can you believe that? So, the decision was made to keep me only under anesthesia as long as they had to. There is no sign of cancer in my right breast. The first week after the surgery has... Read more
