Monday, February 27, 2012

Clean and Clear

Got my results back from my scans and labs. All clear! I expected as much when I didn't get a call with any kind of info right away. For the most part, no news is always good news. I also scheduled my port removal. It will be so nice to have this thing out of my chest. It will have been in for almost exactly a year when it is taken out. Hard to believe. 
Although I didn't quite get to all of my questions at this appointment (I never do. Either I forget, or things are rushed, and in this instance, we ended up spending what I think is a bit too much time on my grieving of Saoirse.), I did ask about when my next scheduled scan would be and about getting pregnant. My next scheduled CT should be in 6 months, which is August. My doctor says that, obviously, they wouldn't scan me if I was pregnant. She also noted that most feel it's best to wait for a year once finishing treatment to make sure that the body has time to recover from the harshness. Of course, I feel like I still have some recovering to do. I am feeling great, but I have not gotten back into exercising as regularly as I would like, and I would love to finish off my full detox and make sure that I have made my body safe for carrying a normal, healthy pregnancy. But my favorite part of our conversation today, the part that made me feel like I was no longer a "cancer patient," was when my doctor said, "Don't let a protocol dictate your family life." It made me feel like a person who had some control over her own life again. I haven't felt that way in a year. It's nice to be human again. 

11 comments:

  1. I am so happy for you Kezia. Really, really happy for you. And Mike too. For you to feel like you have some control--that cancer isn't in full control of every single thing in your life, even just a little, is HUGE. I hope it means a glimmer of something to look forward to in this life for you both. Hope. I know nothing will ever be the same again. How could it? But something good is something good. And that's something.
    Audra

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  2. The video of Saoirse playing with the phone already made me laugh this morning. Now, reading your post that happiness just reached my heart. I am very pleased with the news and it´s great that you can feel that cancer was a part of your life, but there can be more than this.You and Mike deserve lots of happiness and fulfillness.

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  3. great news and I understand about the port - mine makes me nuts
    stay healthy by contining to eat the right foods - organic fruits and veggies and
    exercise
    sending good energy and prayers for continued healing

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  4. aww I am so excited for you! I can't wait to read those important words from you guys saying you are pregnant! I think it will be a great way to see a small part of Saoirse again. I know the new baby will be its own entity of course, but it will still be a part of her, as shes a part of you as the new baby will be also...Thank you guys so much for always sharing her with us...

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  5. So great to hear Kezia! Now, Andy would say that you should enjoy all the "practice" until you decide you guys are ready! Practice makes perfect. ha ha ha

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  6. That's great! I am happy for you. Yes, I know you and Mike have so much things to do and other things. Sending positive thoughts and prayers.

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  7. Congratulations Kezia!! This is wonderful news and I'm so happy for you and Mike. Always thinkin of you guys and wishing you nothing but the best.

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  8. I am so happy for you. I can't wait to hear all the good news that is sure to come your way. Love and many Blessings.

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  9. Hello...I have been reading your blog a few months and following your story and I find you incredible strong and a wonderful mother! I recently started doing baptiste yoga or hot yoga. I only mention it because I think it would greatly help with your detoxing. You spend 90 minutes stretching, breathing, and sweating. Not only is it great to help get your body baby ready, but it is a very detoxing practice. I think you may really enjoy it and it may really help you! God bless your family and I wish the very best for you!

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  10. I have been following your story and I am so so happy for you! Best of luck in this new year! I hope there is much more good news to come!

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  11. Hell yeah! Coming from someone who KNOWS what having a clear scan feels like, I'm sending you the fattest hug and biggest kiss on the cheek!

    xo,
    Violet

    p.s. Ports SUCK. Have a mini-party for yourself once you get that thing out of you!

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