Port and Last AC!

The day started off very early. We had to be at St. Luke's for the port surgery at 6 a.m. It took the nurses three tries to get an IV in. After originally not looking forward to the port, I changed my mind very quickly. I am so tired of being a pin cushion!

Dr. Paul Yadzi did the surgery--nice guy and did a good job. I felt pretty good afterwards. Some anesthesia is so good!

After breakfast (since I hadn't eaten since the day before), mom and I went to breakfast and then to chemo for my last AC! It was so much faster and easier with the port. I wish I would have done it sooner!

So far, the AC has not taken my eyebrows or eyelashes and at this point, it's most likely that they won't. And the hair that I lost should start growing back now!

My oldest daughter, Alexis, was very worried that the surgery and this last round of chemo would inhibit me from attending her play last night. Of course, I wouldn't have missed it no matter how bad I felt. But I made it and she did an awesome job. She makes a great Veruca Salt (from Willy Wonka)! I'm so proud of you, Alexis!

The Race

Last Saturday was a perfect day for a walk. I knew there would be a ton of people, but I wasn't prepared for the hugeness of it all. Here are some of my favorite pics. Love and thanks again to everyone who donated and walked in celebration of me!

My Family is so Cool!

Had a great weekend with the Schoene Family at Ozark Outdoors. If you're looking for a place to hold a reunion, check this place out! It was great to catch up and was overwhelmed when they donated over $500 to Susan G. Komen in my name. What a great family!

I thought I took it easy over the weekend, but ended up coming home from work early today. I just can't shake this blah feeling. It's really difficult for me. I'm not a sick person normally and don't have the time or patience to be sick--I've got three kids, a home to take care of, and a full-time job! This just won't be over soon enough!

Three Down, 13 to Go

Chemo number three was yesterday and I seem to be getting used to it. With the last chemo we did a few things differently and I felt much better. For example, we did the A drug first and added a half liter of saline at the end. When I get home I work from the couch and then when Scott gets home I go to bed. I've also been seeing a chiropractor and a physical therapist.

Did the same thing for this chemo and it's worked again. I don't feel 100%, but may 75%. I'll take that!

I went to San Diego for the AAM Conference last week. It was beautiful there! Jen, my colleague and I went to Sea World for an afternoon and I attended several great sessions at the conference. I wore my wig for each session until Thursday afternoon. On Friday I had enough of it and just wore a hat. I felt more comfortable that way. By the end of the day, the wig makes me feel like I've been wearing a tight headband all day. So needless to say, I won't be wearing it much. I feel comfortable enough without it.

We're off later this afternoon to a family reunion at Ozark Outdoors. It will be great to catch up with everyone!

Bald for a Day

It's been one full day with no hair and I've got to tell you--it's not bad. Much easier to get ready!

We picked up my wig yesterday. Scott wanted me to try the red one more time. Here's my Velma from Scooby Doo look.

I had two blonde wigs on hold. Here's the first.

And here's the one I got. Slightly more blonde and a little longer.

My parents took Abby and Bella for the evening so Alexis was an only child for the evening. We went to see the new Indiana Jones movie. I wore the wig and it was OK. A little hot, but not too bad.