I'm a SURVIVOR!

As I finished Radiation on Tuesday I tearfully rang a bell signifying the end. My radiation oncologist said that I could officially say

I AM A CANCER SURVIVOR! 

It has been quite a road, and I am still VERY tired and sore but it is only going to get easier from here. Chemo was so physically hard for me, but radiation was a mental and emotional battle, each day was a fight just to make it through treatment. Some days I didn't, ending in lots of tears, but eventually I learned how to change my mental focus, and with the great help of the miracle of music I finally made it through!

Tuesday was my day to celebrate! That night we went to dinner with my mom, mother-in-law, husband, sisters, niece, nephews, and of course my little Sofie. 

I still feel like I have more celebrating to do but my body is still so tired I may have to wait a couple more weeks :) I know that I still have lots of follow ups and tests in my future but am trying to just keep my focus on the excitment that I beat this lousy cancer! 

It really is such a miracle to be alive!

( I have much more to say but will save it for future blogs :) )

Due Date!

 Today is Sofie's Due Date! And she is exactly 6 weeks old! She is now 7# 5oz and doing Great! I have loved this time with her and have learned so much! Here are a few things I have learned about her so far!

My Little Girlie LOVES to sleep!  (if only I got to once in a while) Because she is preemie she can barely stay awake to eat. She is our little Firecracker..she starts out strong and then fizzles out...normally fades into the state below.

 She is the sweetest little girl in the world. I'm only a little partial :) She barely cries at all and when she is awake she just has the sweetest disposition. I'm totally in love with her!

She loves her daddy! I love to watch how comfortable Sofie is with Rafa, and how cute he is with her!

 She loves my voice. Being a mom is the best thing! When she starts to fuss at all or seems any sort of upset I can start talking to her and she immediately soothes. It is one of my favorite things and reminds me of our special bond we have already! 

P/S. Check out my hair! It's getting long and almost a little bit cute!  

Not a day goes by that I don't look at my baby and think about what a MIRACLE she is. I know I will never forget it.