Traditionally speaking the gift for a second anniversary is cotton. Don’t be surprised if I order a new sports bra to celebrate this momentous occasion.Happy 2nd Anniversary Foobs. In someways it seems like I’ve been a previvor forever. The decision wasn’t a difficult one for me but I recognize those that struggle with the choice. […]
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30 Something Skincare Routine
**This blog post contains affiliate links. Purchases made through this blog post may result in a small commission for me.** When I turned 30 I swore I would start taking care of my face and skin. I knew it was just a matter of time before fine lines and wrinkles started wreaking havoc on my […]
X-Men Fantasy Realized…sorta?
I’ve always wanted to be a mutant. Growing up in the late 80s to early 90s every kid loved watching X-Men on Saturday morning cartoons. (Storm was the biggest badass and don’t even try to change my mind.) I always equated mutants with some super human ability. Little did I know that at the age […]
Previvor’s Guilt
Previvors are, as defined by FORCE, “individuals who are survivors of a predisposition to cancer but who haven’t had the disease. This group includes people who carry a hereditary mutation, a family history of cancer, or some other predisposing factor. The term specifically applies to the portion of our community that has its own unique […]
Where I’m at.
Today is supposed to be my last physical therapy appointment. I have really been challenged in PT, really struggled and felt myself getting stronger. When I’m done with that I don’t know what I’m going to do to continue strengthening. I’ve said before I used to LOVE running. I think I need to just try […]
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Almost six months ago I had my mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction. Directly after surgery I felt invincible, strong. Like a badass warrior with a flat tummy. Our family celebrated being done with surgery with a cruise to the Bahamas. It was our kids’ main Christmas present. This meant the first time donning a swimsuit […]
2019
Every year I pick a word to focus on. In 2018 my word was previve & thrive. When you have a brca mutation and you make the decision to have a prophylactic mastectomy it’s called previving. I’ve been struggling with 2019 and the word for the year. Tonight as I was driving home from work, […]
3 Weeks
And just like that it’s been 3 weeks since my prophylactic bilateral mastectomy with immediate DIEP flap reconstruction. In the hospital I seriously had NO pain. Leaving the hospital I had NO pain. Soreness sure but no pain. In the AIRBNB, no pain. The ride home? You guessed it no pain. I’ve been extremely blessed […]
Good Vibe Request
Y’all, leftie is up to no good again. I’m calling NoLa soon to see what they say. Dr. Barry thinks I need antibiotics 😩 so I’m sure that they’ll say the same thing. I’ve been waiting for that other shoe to drop. I suppose this is it. My bellybutton is also a little red around […]
Potential Surgery Date
Today my phone alerted me that I’d selected today as a potential surgery date. WAY back in February when I was first starting my journey. I’m not far off. In just a few days I’ll be done with surgery and on the flap side. I’ll be recovering and will have reduced my risk of breast […]