Today I had scans for the first time since my diagnosis: a right-sided mammogram and a breast ultrasound. The tech confirmed that the mass is “much much smaller.” The doctor repeated the ultrasound and said it looked good. I’ll find out more details when we meet with the surgeon on the 1st.
Yesterday, it felt like the cumulative effects of chemo kicked in a little more. My body feels like sludge. It’s been a real struggle to stay awake until a reasonable bedtime; instead I’ve been crashing early and then up half the night. Not a schedule I can keep up!
Normally we go to Buffalo for Thanksgiving; the only time we haven’t is when I had a bleeding scare while pregnant with Samara. And this year; it’s just too risky for me to go. Instead, our parents are coming to us (staggering their visits slightly). Everyone has been extra careful over the past week, and will test before arrival. Aaron is bringing Samara home as well. I’ve been told I’m not doing anything. I did do a big grocery run today.
I really really want a glass of wine on Thanksgiving, but it will depend on how I’m feeling. What’s more important is that we will be together!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
8 responses to “Shrinkage!”
Wonderful news! I am so happy for you, and what good timing to celebrate with your family at Thanksgiving.
I can’t figure out why it’s listing me as “updatesforrachel.” I had a WordPress site for Auditory-Verbal therapy several years ago, and I’m guessing it related to that.
Melissa
Yay, I can easily comment now! Lots of love and hugs. You are so strong and kick a$$! Happy Turkey Day!
SO happy to hear about the shrinkage, and so happy to know you will be able to spend time with your parents and Aaron’s parents during Thanksgiving. Chemo is definitely horrendous, but it’s good to know it’s working! Hopefully the worst is in the rear view mirror now. Happy Thanksgiving! Hugs!
Happy thanksgiving to you Lisa and your entire family. I saw something the other day and it felt so right when thinking of you. It read:
I WILL BREATHE.
I WILL THINK OF SOLUTIONS.
I WILL NOT LET
MY WORRY CONTROL ME.
I WILL NOT LET MY
STRESS LEVEL BREAK ME.
I WILL SIMPLY BREATHE.
AND IT WILL BE OKAY.
BECAUSE I DON’T QUIT.
Shane McClendon
Bottom line is your a fighter and you will simply breathe.
Heather
Have a wonderful, wonderful Thanksgiving. Keep it up Lisa!!!
Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you feel up to a medicinal glass of wine!
I’m finally getting around to saying: Such good news Lisa! The progress you’re making is at the top of my list of things that I am grateful for this Thanksgiving. Wishing you a good holiday and much, much more good news.