Surviving Cancer

This new way of life during COVID-19 has been a bit of a struggle for me. I had surgery in August, chemo began in Septmeber and went into February, and then right after I’m done quarantining myself during chemo, I find myself right back in the same position I was in. Stuck at home, isolating from family and friends. I miss my family, and I miss my friends. Hopefully the nice weather helps to make this social distancing thing not so difficult.

Due to this pandemic my surgery was up in the air until I had a pelvic ultrasound and blood test to check for tumor markers. I did both last week, and both results came back normal, which is great news, but that means my surgeries are postponed until further notice. I was for sure just looking forward to getting them done and over with, but it’s just not a good time with this virus going around, so I am thankful I can go through spring and summer and then decide when I’m ready and the operating rooms are back open.

Many who are close to me know that during my pregnancy with Everett, I couldn’t stand my dogs. I wanted them gone. Well, we did end up rehoming our bigger, shedding dog, and my small, non-shedding dog has been living with my parents. I now have the urge to have a dog again, a companion. I don’t know what happened, but it’s like a light switch went off, and I am know dying to have a dog. Of course I do have a dog, but we are so hesitant to bring him to SD because of his many behavior issues. He barks, all the time. Worst of all, ever since I got pregnant with our daughter, he has been marking in the house. He’s been wearing dog diapers since and it’s been so difficult. If anyone has any insight or advice on how to fix this potty problem, I am all ears. Where is Ceasar Milan when you need him?

I recently signed up for BeachBody and have been staying faithful to my daily workouts. I am working on getting myself back into better shape, a healthier shape, so I can continue to be here for my family. I’m definitely liking my workouts and find myself actually excited to do my workouts, so that’s pretty awesome.

I have been on my hormone blocking medication for just about a month now. I must say, I am pleasantly surprised. Other than nightly hot flashes, which I experienced all through chemo anyway, I have not experienced any unwanted symptoms from the medication, like so many others have. I am truly blessed. Surgery and recovery went great, chemo went well and I had very minimal side effects, and now this. I know others don’t have that easy.

Overall, things are going really well. It’s been a long time coming to this, life after cancer, part, but it’s been going better than expected. Except this whole pandemic thing. My hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes are coming back in full force, and I could not be more excited about that. I am healthy, my kids and husband are healthy, my family is healthy. I pray for everyone to stay safe and healthy during this difficult time.