In preparation for losing my hair from my upcoming chemo, I decided to get my head shaved at Carlo’s Barbershop! I love this – I get to try an edgy new do!
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I am leaving for Chicago tomorrow!!! Then early morning Thursday I have an MRI and some more tests, because I have had increased symptoms since they last saw me for pre-testing in November. Then, Friday, Feb. 27, is the day I get my first chemo! Wow. Just wow.
This is so surreal for me!
I’m excited, nervous, happy, scared, sad to leave my kids, and blessed that I am so lucky to be given this chance.
Tomorrow, I begin the next and MOST HOPEFUL chapter of my life thus far.
I still need to pack.
I’ll pack tomorrow morning… TOMORROW! Wow, time flies!
Good grief, I’m so nervous!
Today I turned 40 and I am my hopefully awaiting my new incredible life in my 40’s!
I got my dates today! It was the most amazing feeling to know that I have a start date, and I will be going through this amazing, life-changing experience!
Mobilization starts Jan 27
Harvesting Is Feb 6 (7th too if needed)
Then home to rest until…
Feb 16: (Day -6) admission as an inpatient
Feb 23: (Day 0 !!!) my stem cell infusion and start of my new life.
Thank you to everyone for your support, kindness, prayers, and well wishes. I couldn’t have done this without all of you!;
What an amazing 40th Birthday present!
