Medical Center of Plano Web Address Correction

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Surgery's Done and Waiting for Room!!!

Jeanne is out of surgery and in the Recovery Room. Both Dr's said she made it through both procedures like a champ. Lymph node exams were negative for any cancer cells but were still removed for safety sake. Plastic surgeon said that everything went very well and that she will be a little uncomfortable for a few days but that she will be very happy with the end result once everything heals in place.

Thanks to all of you for your calls, texts, email, prayers and support!

It means the world to me and Lila.

God bless you all and will keep the updates coming.

Con todo corazon,

Beto

Jeanne is in Medical Center of Plano, Room 420A, ph# 972-596-6800
www.medicalcentercenterofplano.com

The Wait!

Having fun in the sun!

I am finally back to writing. after a couple tests and Dr. visits we have determined that the tumor has shrunk and overall the area with cancer has decreased including near lymph nodes. So, we are happy that the chemo. treatment did work. After consulting with surgeons we have decided to move on with surgery. Surgery will be on June 26th. (Please keep us in your thoughts on this day). Following surgery will be rest, recovery and then radiation. Meanwhile I have a couple weeks of NO Dr. appts. or treatments...what a nice break!! So, we wait and get prepared for this next bump in the road.

Lila and I are busy each day enjoying summer activities with our friends:)

One of our highlights was participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure this past weekend. Beto, Lila and I walked in the Family walk with friends and thousands of other survivors!

Chapter Two!

Well it is hard to believe that 18 weeks ago I started this road..here we are onto chapter 2! This past Tuesday I had my final BIG round of chemo. I started the morning being greeted at the doors of the oncology center by a bunch of my dear Mommy friends and their children. It was quite a sight all with a bunch of flowers for me. It was such a nice gesture and a great way to celebrate the END of chapter 1 !

My day went well considering I had to still go to my appointments. Dr. is very pleased with response. My surgeon also feels positive about the chemo response to tumor. I will go in tomorrow for a mammogram and next Wednesday is my MRI. These tests will determine what surgery course we will take, which will occur in 3-4 weeks. Following surgery we will start radiation. So, meanwhile we continue to stay positive, eat healthy, drink LOTS of H2O and pray.

Thanks for all the PMA (positive mental attitude)...keep it coming. Lets hope this darn tumor has shrunk away!!!

The above picture are of Lila enjoying the day at the park with her Daddy!

Hip hip hooray, it is May!!

Papi and Lila enjoying the view of the trees!

I remember thinking back in Febraury when I started my 1st round of chemo. that May was far away. Well, here we are into the 1 st week of May. I had my 5th round of Chemo last week and have had very mild side effects. I am counting down to May 19th which will be the final round of chemo. Of course I will still need to continue with my other therapy (herceptin) every 3 weeks..but has no major effects so I can handle that! In 3 weeks I will also meet with my surgeon and probably have some tests done to determine what kind of surgery to have done---I will keep everyone posted on this.

So, meanwhile we continue to cherish life and count our blessings. I am so thankful I have been feeling well all things considered. Our little Lila keeps us on our toes. Her latest move is showing us how she climbed out of her crib during naptime! Yep, she is a big girl....I was so surprised when she met me at the staircase instead of her crib! "I did it all by myself!" she said. I wasn't sure how to respond except not to get to histerical. So, our crib days are officially over. Papi converted her crib to her big girl toddler bed yesterday. Lila is very proud of it and seems to be handling the change okay. She did roll off last night, and when we tried putting her back on the bed she wanted to be on the floor. This morning she came down the stairs and greeted us with "good morning" Mami, Papi....what can I say....our baby Lila is growing up!!

Texas Bluebonnets!

Enjoying easter with Mormor!

"Eggsciting" times! Lila dyes eggs for the first time!

Update:

I have been feeling so good that I have not been updating my blog. A few friends have been concerned, but there is nothing to worry about. --No news is good news, right?!

It seems like April has buzzed by. We are now into our last week of April and of course here in Plano there are plenty of April showers to shout about. We are looking forward to the May flowers that are around the corner. Lila has been a great helper in the garden. We planted some wildflower seeds in our flower beds and we are anxiously waiting for them to pop out. Everyday we have to go look and see the new growth and of course have to look for worms! "Lets go find worms" is Lila's way of convincing you to go dig!

Tomorrow, Tuesday the 29th, I will get my 5th round of chemo...We are on the homestretch and counting down the weeks! 5 weeks to go.

Here are some favorite "therapeutic" playtimes for Lila, Mami and Papi..something you might want to try if you are having a stressful day !:

1. Playing and building towers with Legos.

2. Digging for worms!

3. Playing with playdough..we love making tortillas!

4. Coloring...with crayons and markers.

5. Putting together puzzles.

6. Arts and crafts of any kind.

7. Playing w/ Lila's train as she challenges us to build a new track.

8. Cuddle up in Lila's tent and read books!

9. Listen to Papi play trumpet and Lila hum along.

10. Going for a walks with Lila, Papi, and Polka!

April Showers!

Circus time! Elephant ride!

Lila with easter bunny!

Papi and Lila in front of Thomas the Train!

I cannot believe it is April and March is past us. Finally Spring has sprung, hopefully our last freeze is behind us. It has been a busy couple weeks. Most importantly is that I have been feeling well. I had my 4th round of chemo on Monday and Dr. was very pleased with my progress as are we.

We are delighted to have Mormor with us again this week.

Lila has been showered with all kinds of fun and new adventures. At the end of March she got to see Thomas the Train and take a train ride. Wow she was so excited.
On Sunday we got to meet the Easter rabbit and went to the circus with Papi and Mormor. Lila and Papi rode on an Elephant for the first time!

We are now getting ready to celebrate Easter and thinking about how grateful we are to have eachother and share these special times together. Lets continue to "shower" each day with laughter, love, life, hugs and gratitude. Thank you for making my journey to recovery a smooth ride.

xoxoxo, J