Sorry for the radio silence. So here is an update…. I am doing very well. Feeling pretty much 100%! My tumor markers remain at 0 meaning I continue to be cancer free. Recently, I’ve had some tests, blood work and appointments and Dr. Lim is very happy with everything. I will continue to get frequent tumor marker checks for the next year and follow with Dr. Lim.
I have spent the last 8 weeks healing up from chemo- I’m back to running 2 miles a day and have been able to fully make up the time I missed with MJ! I return to work very soon and it’s a mix of emotions. Coming back from something like this is very different than returning from maternity leave.
MJ turned 9 months today. She loves Hershey Park, Bo and Leroy, her new foam shapes, playing with her besties, “dada dada da”, waving, riding her radio flyer and ringing the bell, salmon, fruit, cheese and hummus. She is the light of our lives!!!
I am so grateful for everyone who has supported Brian and myself through this journey (especially everyone on my healthcare team). We are beyond blessed. Never would I think cancer survivor or cancer in general would be a word I associate with myself but I am very lucky to be here today and look forward to moving on with this amazing life we have. There are still days when I have some thoughts of negativity or “did the last five months really just happen” but it is not lost on me how blessed I am and how others do not have the same ending, support or faith.
So if you happen to pop back on and wonder how it’s going- it’s going great. I don’t anticipate posting here much- I have an extremely mobile 9 month on and don’t suspect it gets easier 😊 Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
With love and gratitude,
Katie
