1st day of School & Oncologist

1st Day of Preschool August 23, 2011

The kids started to school this week.  They are going on the T days.  Tuesday & Thursday from 7:45 to 12:00.  They are really enjoying it. Logan was most excited about doing science.  I don't think anything exciting has happened yet though.  If it has they forgot to tell me.  They don't like getting up at 6:30 but who really does.  Brian would love to get up then.  That would mean he got to sleep in. 

I saw the oncologist today.  She said I am doing good.  Clear scans and no troubles other than the cysts.  She talked to the GYN oncologist about my estradiol levels and showed them the sono of my ovaries and uterus. They handle uterine cancer and ovarian cancer and they said they didn't see any cause for concern.  So we now have a plan.....  I started taking the tamoxifen again tonight because I really need to be on something to block the estrogen receptors.  Monday I go get a shot to put me in menopause.  Her hope is that once my ovaries are completely shut down that the cysts will just go away and my estrogen levels will level out.  I will go back in 3 months and get another shot and blood work.  I can't remember for sure what the name of the shot is.  I forgot to write it down.  I will find out on Monday.  So for now NO surgery which is fine with me if the cysts go away.  I have another sono scheduled for November too. 

I will post again on Monday.  I will let you know what we find out about the kids eyes.  Have a great weekend!!

Scans & Other

I heard from the nurse yesterday and my scans were clear.  I knew deep down they would be but there is always that little doubt bug that tries to creep in.  I am so excited.  Six more months.  I will see the oncologist on the 25th and we will see what my next step is since I am off the tamoxifen and need something to block the estrogen receptors.

Logan lost another tooth.  It was the other bottom front.  I swear the first one is never going to come back in.  And the top two are starting to get loose.  He may be one of those kids with 4 teeth missing at once.

We finally got our itinerary planned for our Disney trip.  We now know where we will be every night and the hotels are booked.  I am excited about that too.  It is getting close.  Sept 16th will be here before we know it.

Kids, Tests & Appts

My new favorite quote:

"Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky."


Wow, I have started to write on here several times and life happened.  Since my last post the kids turned 5.  Logan lost his first tooth and has a 6 year molar coming in.  Now he has 3 more teeth loose.  His next tooth is going to come out any day.  I can't believe they start preschool in 20 days.  Class is from 7:45 to 12:00 Tuesday's & Thursday's.  They are getting excited.  They took swim lessons in June.  Logan is a fish in the water.  Lindsi not so much but she is getting better every time we go swimming.  We took them for their 5 year check up nearly a month ago now.  The L's now have an eye appt scheduled on Aug 29th.  Lindsi's eye sight is 20/40 which isn't bad but Logan, one eye was 20/40 and the other was 20/100.  Their Dr thinks we should have it checked. 

Now on to me.  Lets see, I have been having constant cysts on my ovaries.  I get a sonogram every few months.  In May they checked my Estradiol levels and they were over 2100.  The dr was concerned they should not be that high.  They stopped my tamoxifen for 10 days and checked again and my levels were 106, which is normal.  So I went back on the tamox.  I went last week and had a sono and blood test.  I saw my GYN today and the cysts are still there and my estradiol levels were back up to 1247.  I called the oncologist and they took me off the tamoxifen.  I have an appointment to see her on Aug 25th to see what we need to do.  I need the medicine so we will have to find another.  The only problem is they will have to put me completely into menopause.  There is talk of a complete hysterectomy.   I will keep you updated.  I had a Bone Scan, CAT Scan and Blood Work on Monday.  I am waiting on the results.  I will post as soon as I know.  

We have some new pets.  I am not sure if we had Gus when I last posted.  He is our new puppy.  We got a new kitten Sophie in June.  They are in a race as to who is the bigger PIB (pain in the behind).  Gus likes to trench after moles and eat water hoses and Sophie likes to wake up in the middle of the night and wants to play.  They are a great addition to the family.  If we have Sophie as long as we had Hobbes the kids will be 20.  Wow, 20. 

We are taking a driving vacation in September.  Our final destination is Disney World.  We will stop and see things along the way.  We will be gone 10 days and can't wait. 

I guess that is all for now.  I know this is long but I had so much to say.  I am really going to have to get on here more. 

Enjoy the last few weeks before school starts.  I will post again as soon as I have news.

Two Years!!!

I am a little late posting, Feb 20 was two years. I would of posted sooner but I have had sick kids for what seems like 2 weeks. I am glad I don't have much to post anymore. I saw my GYN on the 24th and had a sono of my ovaries. He said they are looking more normal than they have in a long time. I have a few spots but the cysts that were so bad aren't anymore. He won't do another sono unless I start having pain or trouble again. He will see what my CAT scan shows in July. My GYN & Oncologist say I am healthy!!! I know they are doing everything in their power to keep me that way.

Oncology Appointment

I saw the oncologist yesterday and my scans were clear. I am so glad. I was really kind of concerned because of the bone pain. I did find out that I have been medically aged 10 years. So my body thinks I am 48. That and the tamoxifen are causing the pain in my bones and joints. She thinks I am doing very good and will scan me again in 6 months. I see her again in August for my 6 month check up.

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Don't forget, we will be in San Antonio April 30th for the Race for the Cure. If anyone wants to join us. It is such an amazing event.

Scans & Tattoo

Well, as you can see I finally got my tattoo. After being diagnosed and beating cancer it is almost a badge of honor. It is on my right ankle. 2/20/09 is D Day (diagnosis day) as I like to call it. I can't believe it has nearly been 2 years.

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I had a CAT scan and bone scan today. Now we wait. I am sure everything will be fine but you never know. I will be glad to hear. I hope to hear before my appointment but if I don't then maybe that means everything is good. I see my oncologist on Feb 7th. I have been having pain in my bones but everything I read says Tamoxifen can cause that. I hope that is it. Either way everything I have got scanned today.

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We are doing the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure in San Antonio this year. We took a family vote and that is where the kids really wanted to go. I think they like the River Walk. If anyone wants to join us it is Saturday April 30th.

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Tomorrow is our 19th Anniversary. We have been through so much especially this past few years. I think it has only made our marriage and faith stronger.

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I guess that is all I know for now. I will post as soon as I hear something on the scans or have my appointment.

Happy Birthday is a Victory Song!!

Well, today I turned 38. I am so excited to be celebrating another birthday. I am so thankful to be here and be healthy. I had my yearly checkup with my GYN and things look good. My body is finally trying to return to normal. The cysts haven't been so bothersome lately either. My white count is still a bit low but they said that may never return to normal. I saw the plastic surgeon today, tomorrow will be a year since I got the permanent implants. He said everything looks great and I don't have to see him for 2 years. I will get a CAT scan & Bone scan in January. The closer it gets the more anxious I get. I will see the oncologist the first of February.

That is all I know for now. I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.