doing the happy dance

            The big news….. I only have to do FOUR treatments!!! Woohoo!!!! I’m so happy I could scream. My Moffit oncologist said I tested intermediate on the oncotype test but she is recommending four treatments of T&C (Taxotere and Cytoxan). I meet with my Ocala oncologist next Wednesday and should have more info on when my first treatment will start… I’m hoping we can start next week. Sooner I start, the sooner I’m done.

 

In other news:

September 25^th I cut my hair to a short Bob

before haircut



bye-bye hair

the bob - this is shortest I've ever had my hair (so far)



October 7^th I had my port installed in Ocala. It was pretty easy.

I took the bandage off today and I’m just a little sore.

right after port procedure 10/7/14

 

my skin was red from the bandage but here is what it looks like today 10/9/14

the Port

We’ve been starting to prepare Tyson for my hair loss and upcoming chemo treatments. Two weeks ago I told him I would be getting a haircut and when I picked him at school he almost didn’t get into my vehicle in the pickup line… he just stood there staring at me like a stranger until I said “Tyson its Mommy, get in the car” he did his silly little laugh and said “I didn’t recognize you with a boy haircut mommy”. That same evening Jon and I were talking to him and we told him that Mommy would have to start taking some strong medicine that would make me very tired and make all of my hair fall out… Tyson’s response to this “yeah, but it grows back”.  Another day we were in the car and passed Ocala Oncology building, I pointed out the building to Tyson and told him that is where mommy would be getting her new medicine; I said jokingly maybe my hair will grow back with no grey in it. Tyson loudly says “Mommy maybe your hair will grow back GREEN! Wouldn’t that be fantastic!? It’s your favorite color Mommy” and he proceeds with his hilarious laugh. I love that little boy so much! His view on so many things is just amazing.

my cute kids <3

Check out the chemo bag that my dear friend Lisa gave me! Isn’t it awesome and every pocket has something stuffed in it for my treatments. Love it! Thanks again Lisa  

 

XOXO, Lynn