16 ~ M.O.A.S.: HIPEC

December 2016 We went down to Mercy the day before my surgery for all things pre-op, including bowel prep before the M.O.A.S. (Mother Of All Surgeries), to which HIPEC is referred. This hospital has scheduled prayer times over the hospital loud speaker. I LOVED this! My surgeon also leaves a rose in a bud vase
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15 ~ The Calm Before the Storm: Preparation

November 2016 I decided I would make life easier on myself and get a haircut prior to my surgery. As you can see in the picture below, it is really thin. Thanks Chemo! I wanted it to be easier to take care of vs my longer hair and it also hides the amount of hair
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14 ~ Laparoscopy: Trust

November 2016 I had just finished round 3 of chemo when we had our next appointment with Dr. Sardi. He wanted to discuss the next steps in my treatment plan. Prior to this appointment, I had started hearing a song on the radio entitled “Trust In You” by Lauren Daigle, a Christian recording artist. My
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13 ~ Scary Mammogram: Trust & Pray

November 2016 While I was in the waiting room at Dr. E.’s one day, the midwife from my GYN’s office called to check on me and see how I was doing. I love doctors who truly care about their patients and reach out on such a personal level! We talked about upcoming appointments and touched
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Part 12 ~ Chemo: Time

September 2016 My first chemo was 6 days after my port placement and the appointment was long. Kris went with me and I brought some things to do. I didn’t want to get bored and I wasn’t sure what I was up for. I had some crocheting, an adult coloring book and colored pencils, a
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Part 11 ~ Chemo Port and a Walk: Encouragement

September 2016 Dr. S. and I met again for more surgery – my chemo port placement. I was so not looking forward to chemo. I hated the idea of chemicals coursing thru my veins and taking the good cells along with the bad. I had the class that told me what to expect in terms
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Part 10 ~ The Next Phase: Giants

Part 10 ~ The Next Phase: Giants August 2016 The week after my birthday was another series of doctor appointments: follow-ups from my stay in the hospital, and our first visit to Dr. Sardi at Mercy Medical Center in Maryland. From the time of my surgery, all of my doctors had told me that Dr.
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Part 9 ~ It’s Not Easy Being Green!: The Great Physician

Part 9 ~ It’s Not Easy Being Green!: The Great Physician July/August 2016 We finally had Bean’s birthday party, as we had planned it prior to my surgery. My friend Rachel, a very talented baker, made her a cake, and we had our relatives and some of Bean’s friends over to help celebrate!  A few

Part 8 ~ Home at Last!: More Provision!

Part 8 ~ Home at Last!: More Provision! July 2016 It was so nice to be home. The couch became mine, as it was where I sat during the day and where I slept at night, at least for the first week or so til I could get in and out of bed without any
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Feeling much better!

Part 7 ~ Infection!: Good Gifts

Part 7 ~ Infection!: Good Gifts July 2016 I hate hospital beds. They are so uncomfortable and always make my back ache. The pillows are never like my own at home. I remembered very quickly how it felt getting out of bed after my c-section. This was no different except for the scar being vertical
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