Last Friday, I had a follow up appointment with my surgeon. She said all looks great! There are a few lumps where my port was but she confirmed they are just scar tissue and should soften over time. I will be seeing her again in 6 months for another follow up. Woot woot! I freaking love her. At my very first appointment, she took the time to explain my diagnosis to me and explained why she wanted to go the route she was suggesting. Unlike the first surgeon I saw. She has eased my fears along the way and I am so thankful for her. She really cares about my wellbeing as well as my family. Again, a badass member of my rad lady posse.
Also while at Kaiser on Friday, Harlon and I threw a few of our seed balls. There happens to be an empty lot next to the radiation parking lot and it just seemed like a perfect place for some wild flowers. If all goes as planned, I should see the blooms pop up while I go to daily radiation starting up soon. Reminder: I have my first PRE radiation appointment on Monday the 15th. I will post once I know when actual rads will begin.
After Kaiser, I took the boys to Nordstrom to pick up my new boobs and bras. I met with Sterling again and she fitted me with some perky new girls. Kaiser covers 2 prosthetics and 3 bras and Nordstrom sews the pockets into any bras I choose for free. What doesn’t Nordstrom do, right? It felt oddly comfortable to be wearing a bra again. These new boobs will be a fun option when I feel up for it.
It’s been about 10 weeks since my last chemo and I am feeling really great. Strong and healthy. A bit fucked up in the head but that seems about right, given….everything. Anyways, my hair, brows and lashes are really coming in and I am pumped! Like I’ve said before, losing the hair on my head wasn’t too hard. It was losing my brows that really got me. I felt like an alien if I didn’t fill draw them on. My hair is growing out to be much lighter than before , not sure if I’ll get the signature ‘chemo curl’ though. Still too short to tell. It’s so light, I look like a teenage boy from the 90’s- frosted tips and a fade. But I loved the 90’s so it’s all good! And I’ve been styling it into a bit of a faux hawk which is fun and easy. Who knew I’d love this part so much!
Fun fact: no hair/super short hair means that those typically naggy sales people at the mall with hair straighteners and styling crap, finally leave me alone. 😜
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OMG- you never cease to make me laugh. I can SOOOO appreciate the naggy hair sales people at the mall… I avoid them at all costs. 🤣 Love all that you shared- love that you love your doctor- love that you and Harlon threw seed balls into the empty lot- love that Nordstrom gave you their signature awesome service for your new “girls” -love that your hair, lashes and brows are coming back- and I love that you love the 90’s and are feeling pretty hip with your new “do”… you are the best and we think about you ALL the time. Sending loads and loads of LOVE ❤️❤️❤️
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I so love Harlon throwing the seed balls he made❤️❤️❤️ So much good news all the way round. Makes me happy cry😂😂😂😂
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Hi Jessica.
I’ve never posted anything to you, but wanted you to know that I’ve been following you from the beginning. I work side by side with Valerie and feel as if I know you! Awesome lady that cares beyond words about her Jessica!
I’m so impressed with your spirit despite the circumstance even when we all know good and well it’s not easy by any stretch of the imagination.
I love that you keep it real with your blog. It’s so important for people to know the reality of it all….it’s not for sissies that’s for sure.
I love the new hair, but I have to say I loved the lack of it as well. You rocked that like nobody’s business! Simply beautiful either way 🙂
I think of you so often and send good vibes always. I look forward to your new blogs and the pictures of your adorable babies! What lucky little boys to have such a strong and powerful mama!
Sincerely,
Carol Dunbar
PS…that whole Nordstroms thing……just amazing!!!
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