Bye Bye Chemo! Chapter 1 DONE!

Thursday, I closed Chapter 1 of this breast cancer journey, and it felt so good! When I was diagnosed with breast cancer on Dec 10th, it was the thought of chemotherapy that scared me the most. I really didn't want to pump poison or potent chemicals into my body. Not my style, but I did it! Six rounds down. Yes, I am most likely going to feel like crap for the next couple of weeks, but I will handle it like I have handled the last 5 rounds. I'm actually proud of myself for handling the last 4 months the way I have.

I have had the best support system a girl could have thru this time. It has taught me so much about "being there for people who need you." It's easy to say the words, "I'm here for you! Just let me know what I can do." But when your support system shows up and steps up it is so reassuring! I had lots of special guests show up for my final day of treatment. I tend to have the "party" in the cancer treatment center, and that's what it felt like!

So, what is next? Chapter 2 will start on May 25th when I have surgery, which will consist of a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, I am having this done at the University of Iowa with 2 surgeons I feel very confident with! I am not scared of having surgery, but I am dreading the recovery after. Mostly because I want to do what I do best, which is be Kyla and Cruze's mommy. Of course I will still be their mommy, I am just going to need to help with them for awhile while I heal. I am an active person who stays busy, so I'm sure I will be going crazy laying around, and letting other people help me. Stubborn me tends to want to do things myself and my way. I hope the kids do not struggle with me being physically unable to do a lot of things that I do, which is my fear. It will probably be harder on me than them, but we are going to get thru it! 

Thanks again to everyone for your prayers, gifts, support, and love! I can't thank you all enough! I am doing well, and I am proud of myself for tackling chemo. It's not fun, but it was the hand that I was dealt, so I chose to deal with it in a positive manner. I love this quote, and it applies so much to me and my situation. Such great advice!