Ten for Tuesday

Hello Everyone!

1. This has been the biggest week of my life. On Tuesday I received the call from the baby doctor that my test results were in and not good. I immediately started to break down at work and had to leave right away. I called Frank and was having trouble getting a hold of him. Apparently he was on his way to get me from work and didn't hear his cellphone ringing.

2. I went to the doctor and found out that I had breast cancer. We discussed the different options and where we needed to go next with the cancer treatments and having the baby.

3. I met with the breast surgeon and he ordered me up for surgery immediately and I had the tumor removed by Friday. The baby and I came through the surgery just fine. I'm currently trying to rest and make a full recovery at home. I'm very grateful to have my parents here to help me through this trial.

4. My husband and father put together the babies crib and I helped supervisor. I have been trying to get any last minute items settled before the baby arrives. My mother in law took me shopping and purchased me a bunch of new clothes and bedding for the baby crib.

5. My parents and I went downtown to a Korean market in Chicago and than we went out to lunch at a China buffet. It was nice to get out of the house and visit the city.

6. On Monday I went to the baby doctor and she monitored the baby and she is doing great. I have my induction scheduled for Monday May 4th unless she comes sooner. Frank showed up towards the end of the appointment and the doctor helped answer any questions we had concerning labor and delivery. I think I'm more scared about giving birth than I was going through surgery. Go figures!

7. On Tuesday we attended the temple and did a session together. It was nice to get to be spiritually uplifted. I'm grateful I had an opportunity to visit the temple before the baby arrives.

8. It was wonderful to hear from all of you and I appreaciate all of your thoughts and prayers. This is truly a lot to deal with all at once and I know that I will come though this trial just fine.

9. I received the call from Frank today. He gave me the test results from the doctor.. My lymph nodes came back 100% completely clean. The tumor was 7 mm however the doctor had to remove some pre cancerous cells around the area which measured 3.78in size therefore I WILL have to undergo the chemo treatments. I'm very upset about this and I'm very scared! I will have to be strong and try to get through the next few months. Please keep me in your prayers!

10. We decided to not have the kids come over this weekend under the circumstances. Frank is trying not to burden the kids with the news of the breast cancer.