So it's been a little bit since my last post with my exciting news. Since then so much has happened. I had my 6th and last chemo last Thursday. Boy that was a tough one! I think all the emotions and anxiety of it all finally caught up to me. It got so bad half way through that they actually had to order me ativan from the pharmacy just to knock me out so i would make it. I was so bummed because I had been so excited to share my last day with a fellow survivor I had met Linda. We had both gotten the great news of being cancer free, and we would both have our last treatments together. Unfortunately by the time she got there I was already too sick to share in the joy of the day.
The story of how we met and got to talking is pretty neat. I had my previous treatment with her as well and as we started to talk about our journeys. By the way I have met some tremendous and courageous people during my treatments. Anyhow we realized though completely different cancers and treatments, our trials and tribulations were one in the same.
I was sharing with her my battle of being a young adult going through this and how one of my most difficult times was wondering if I would come out of this still able to bear a child. How my insurance had denied me any fertility help prior to chemo, and how chemo often times has devestating affects on young people. By the end of our 5th chemo she truly enlightened me when she had mentioned that adoption was one of the most incredible things she had done, and how her husband and her have a beautiful son because of it. I was soon going to witness this with my own eyes as him and his girlfriend came into visit her during our treatment. She had also shared with me that 2 days after our meeting because of me, she would finally find the courage to shave her head. It was truly a blessing to have crossed paths with her. Mwuah!!
So our last treatment her son and his girlfriend came back to visit her and to both of our surprise they brought her and I both beautiful roses and sparkling cider chilled with champagne glasses and all. What a blessed and amazing family! I was so sad to not be able to participate in such a great day! We will have our celebration soon though!
Today now is a little over a week from my last treatment and I am dealing with the bone pains from the neupogen shots I am having to endure. I actually got an additional shot yesterday as I was informed that my red count is low as well. This is the first time for that, I guess there is a first for everything! HA. With that I am trying to stay positive I have unfortunately had a couple missed days of work this week and some restless nights. All in all though not a bad deal. I mean if you think about it. I went 6 SOLID rounds and I did it. I won the fight. You can't expect to kick cancers BUTT and not come out with some battle wounds, right?
So on the up side of all of this, my hair has started to grow back already. I have an ever so soft layer of fuzz on the top of my head :) A new picture of this is posted along..
I will try to keep you more up to date than I have been. Looking forward to next weekend with all my closest friends and family.. Let's celebrate!!
XOXO
