Clearly it's been a while since updating our blog. But who says you can't start fresh. So, here I am attempting to once again be a better blogger. I am hoping to use the blog for more than just updates on my health, but for today, let's just focus on my health. I have a thyroid disorder which I have known about for a few years now. We follow it very closely especially when pregnant. I went in to my Dr. last W. for an "I'm pregnant" exam! Yes, SURPRISE!!!! Jake and I are expecting our 4th little one and we couldn't be happier! Normally, we wouldn't be sharing our news just yet as it is so early but since it's part of this journey we are on, a big part of this journey we are sharing. During the exam the Dr. found a nodule. He told me it was my choice if I wanted a biopsy done now or after I gave birth, either way it was so small it most likely wouldn't matter. So, I called Jake and the sheer mention of potential cancer made him want a biopsy. So, today we went to have a biopsy done. I have to say, it wasn't that bad. The Dr's were very nice, funny, kind men. They were wonderful. After they stuck a needle in my neck to draw a sample they disappeared for a while. When they came back they told me it was in fact cancer. Then they told me they were going to take a second sample. That one hurt. It was longer and I presume deeper than the first. My neck is still sore from it. Jake and I held hands and just tried to take it all in. Again, we were told, it was the best kind of cancer to have. I have stage 1 Papillary Cancer. It is the BEST kind to have. In that we are thanking God. When it comes to odds, I don't usually fair very well.
Anyway, my endocrinologists office called and wanted to get me in right away. So, at 4pm Jake and I headed out to yet another Dr. apt. He was AWESOME! He didn't sit there and ask if we had any questions, he just told us tons of info! Which I am so thankful for.
So here is where I am today.
I am pregnant with a gift and a blessing from God!
I have stage 1 Papillary cancer.
On Tuesday of Next week I will go back for another test of my lymph nodes to see if anything looks irregular (as in has it spread).
Jake and I have a choice to have surgery in the second trimester or wait until the baby is born.
First, our praises! We praise God for this little child in me. This child is how and why we found the cancer to early. This little light of God shined a light on a very dark situation. What a gift! What a blessing!!! We thank God that it is a very curable cancer!
Our prayers: Pray that the cancer has not spread. Pray that the cancer remains small while I carry our child to term. Pray for a happy, healthy, safe pregnancy, delivery and child.
Pray for wisdom, guidance and peace on every decision that needs to be made.
Lastly (this is a long one) pray I don't have to have a radioactive iodine. Basically if the cancer has spread I will eventually take a pill of radiated iodine. If I have to take this pill I can never nurse again. I also have to remain away from my children, my family for 10 days. For those who know me I have NEVER been away from my children for a night (that is going to change this month as I head out of town with my girlfriend for a weekend to celebrate our birthdays) but 10 days! WHEW!!! Not for this momma! So, I really really don't want to take this pill!
I will do my best to be a better blogger. I don't want to use facebook for this kind of thing. So please feel free to join my blog and get alerts when I post something or check it when you think of it. There is no pressure! I am simply going to use this as my port of information.
May God bless you all as you bless us with your prayers, love and support. God is good friends! I serve a great God with a great plan! I put my trust in Him!!
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you,plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
