CH. 28 - Good News Continues Overall

CH. 28 - Good News Continues Overall

I don't know who out there is still following my blog, but it is therapeutic for me at times to reflect and get out my thoughts. Since my last entry a few things have changed. I followed up with my oncologist, rheumatologist, radiation oncologist, and gynecologist and the current decision is that it is not a safe option for me
to carry my own babies; the birth defects are severe and I continue to have some problems here and there. So for bad news, I have started on Embrel, one injection every Thursday, for my RA as well as taking 6 Methotrexate pills every Saturday. I also have had abnormal mammograms arise, but with the follow-up cone views and ultrasound, everything was normal. So... deep breath. Then I recently (in the past month) have had prolonged and heavy bleeding, 3 weeks worth, that is not my regular period, it started just a week after I finished my menstrual cycle. So an ultrasound revealed a possible polyp and a benign cyst on my right ovary. I followed up with my OBGYN yesterday and he said that since the bleeding is slowing down, he is not worried at this point, but if it continues again he will recommend an endometrial biopsy. Endometrial cancer can be a side effect of the Tamoxifen that I take for my breast cancer, go figure... And, the Embrel has a possible side effect of developing lymphoma. WOW!!! But for the good news, Clayton and I happened to watch a documentary "Google Baby" which highlighted the current outsourcing of surrogacy to India. We were inspired and are now in contact with the surrogacy clinic in India for starting the surrogacy process in January or February. So... maybe soon I will be telling all of you that our embryos have been shipped to India and have been implanted with success. Keep your fingers crossed for us!!!

Ch. 27 - I am still here!!

Ch. 27 - I'm still here!

It has been awhile since my last blog entry. I am now 2 1/2 years cancer free. I have been doing great with all of my check-ups, cancer related. As for my RA, not so good. I have now started Methotrexate and continue to receive cortisone injections when I need them. Our pet family has grown during this time too. We now have a new pit bull named Blue and another kitten named Scratch. I love being surrounded by so much love at home. I don't know who all continues to follow my blog, but I did want to give an update.

I have talked to my OB-GYN who stated that maybe I will be able to carry my own baby. He said that if my oncologist agrees, he does not think it will be a problem. AND, he said that I might could stop the Tamoxifen after 3 years so that we can get pregnant. However, I do not know what I will do about the arthritis medications!!!!! Too much to think about, but I am so thankful to have options and to have my 8 little embryos waiting on me. Life is good and I continue to appreciate all the support I have received. THANK YOU!!!