The story behind the suit

Jun 28

generic cialis generic cialisSince Memorial Day, when our pool opened, I’ve known that I needed a new swimsuit.  Last year I was carrying post-partum weight, and, fortunately, my body seems to have rebounded better than my swimsuits.  (Ha ha!)  The need for a new swimsuit is complicated though.  I have many of the young mom body issues, but this year, I know...

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Things that matter

Jun 27

Dr. Wonderful asks, as he does at every appointment, “So Jen, have you noticed any changes after the last week or so?” “Well, I had some tingling after the last chemo for the first time.  That was cool.”  He nods.  “And I think it is a bit smaller, but I have a hard time assessing.  The biggest thing that I did was to send out a request...

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Chemo check in

Jun 27

“How is chemo going?”  This is the most-asked question of the past week, so I thought I would answer it here. Today is chemo number ten of sixteen.  Chemo continues to go well for me: I love knowing that cancer cells are dying!  Chemo Days are happy days, for sure. This is my sixth round of chemo on this drug (Taxol).  Now that I am in the rhythm of...

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A Smile

Jun 20

I’m sitting here in my bed, computer open, watching So You Think You Can Dance.  I am being totally frivolous and lazy and it feels good. I keep getting goose bumps.  Oddly frequently.  Also, the tumor site is tingling from time to time.  Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Active, restless, swarming O B L I T E R A T I O N ! Thank you for your prayers....

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Hair-y Details

Jun 20

People keep asking the same questions about my hair, so I’ll try to answer them here. It was after my second chemo treatment that I shaved my head.  When I pulled on a lock of hair, twenty or so hairs would come loose.  I still had a full head of hair when the wind blew it away.  Actually, I didn’t shave my own head, we had our friend come over.  A...

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