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After first child came!!! Then what!!!
Wow! Have ever seen your baby grow frum a tiny peanut to 6lb 13 oz baby? Well let me tell this was an adventure I would do over again (in my early20's instead). Seeing him grow every month as I had appointments to ultra sounds to make sure my cancer cells were not growing. Life was really good during this time. I had energy, no worries about my health at all. I was pregnant. Happy mom to be. Magical moments. He was perfect at birth. After having a C-Section and recovery from that. He was born with the most beautiful blue eyes. He was tiny to hold, perfect for me. First time mom I learned a lot about myself. I got through two major things in less than 10 months. Magical and a blessing to have him with me. He was my gift. I treasure every moment I have with him. Children are blessings. I'm proud to have two them.
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How was I diagnosed with cancer?
I was getting sick a lot in early 2001. I would get over something then be sick again. It was routine every month. i was suffering in pain in my abdomin a lot. If i moved the wrong way I felt shooting pain up my left side. I finally went in to see my family physician for help. She sent me off to see OBGYN and discovered an issue. It was a tumor blocking the path of conceiving. It was discussed with my OBGYN that surgery was necessary. This happened August 13, 2001 at 9 am in Ajax/ Pickering Hospital. Little did I know what happened during surgery could have ended me there at age 32. I'm still here to share my story. I was told of the difficulties and how they overcame them. Being of strong mind and faith and spirit I'm still here. The surgen and nurses setup my appointment at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer centre in Toronto. Wow, what a day that was. So much to take in. I was in tears. When you are told that you have cancer your not sure what to do or think. It was a huge adjustment for me. With a strong mind and body plus recovery from surgery I made a huge decision. I was going to do the chemo, which was put on hold for 9 months. Happy days!!! My first child.
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My passion for lifestyle change and why!!!
It will be 25 years this August that I was diagnosed with stage one ovarian cancer not the typical kind. Apparently some microscopic cells moved into my abdomin wall and right ovary wall. This was found after having surgery to remove a tumor the size of a large egg. That being said my life changed after that. short version here surgery August 2001, first child June 2002, chemo from January to April 2003, second child May 2004. All this in less than 3.5 years. I am hear to share my story with you. This is why I chose to live a different lifestyle than before. No toxins in my home, I live minimally, I'm an empty-nester of two young adult sons who are both healthy and strong. I'm a proud mom, entrepenuer of several businesses of 20 years. I work hard to have the things I want in life. Sometimes things works out differently than envisioned. I have my faith to get me through all the bumps in the road. I create a world that serves others and I'm happy to serve. This makes me happy. This is the short version of 25 years.
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What is chemo like???
Well chemo is not a picnic that's for sure. you need to get blood work done first but in my case I had to have ultra sounds done first then see my oncologist to determine the dose of chemo that day. Mine was only once a month so it was light unlike many others who harsher doses. Sitting in a cancer centre watching many others was not my highlight of the day. It was when i walked out the front to door to go home. Step 1 for me was ultra sound and of course the technician wanted to see the baby too and asked if she could. I said yes cause I wanted to see. Step 2, walk over to the cancer centre check in and wait to be called. Step 3, Get blood work done and wait again Step 4, See the oncologist, I read the print out from the ultrasound. Easy read, I do have some medical terminology from my course I took. Easy to understand. Step 4, Go over to chemo section and wait for chair or be seated asap. A nurse would bring over my bag of chemo with a needle and insert, then the drip would happen. Chemo went in cold and so a warming blanket was placed on my arm to keep the chemo warm so my blood vein would accept it. Weird I know that's what happened. Step 5, remove needles and blanket sit for a bit and then go home. Finally when you get home I had a baby to care for, dinner was already cooked as my in laws where there looking after my baby. The next day I was sick for a few hours, tired from little sleep. Laying there thinking what if.... well what if was that I MADE IT THROUGH all four months of chemo with little, to no reaction from the treatments. Third treatment I was told the first two worked. I was very happy to hear that.....
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Then What!!!
When my first child was 7-10 months old i took four doses of chemo. This is my only regret in life. As it save my life. My issues now after so many years, my sense of taste and smell have been depleeted. Which makes it hard for me to enjoy my food. I did find a naturopathic doctor who was willing to take me and treat my cancer just not during my pregnancy. After yes. I lost his number and address. Using natural products in my cleaning business certainly helps my clients and of course myself. Mind you recovered from chemo quickly the first month was difficult of course, after that all went well and fast. The treatments works apparently to what the doctor said. Sure, I was cured, so they say. Anyhow, I'm a walking / talking story. Living my best life with friends all over the country and the USA.
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