Getting Ready

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Today I went Target with The Boy and My Nieces to buy items for The Big C. I bought two scarfs.

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I then bought my own barf bucket and liners. The “bucket” happens to be a large version on a red solo cup. The liners are just trash bags. I thought is would be easier for My Man. The Boy loves the “bucket”. He likes to wear it on his head.

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We then met My Man and my friend Rebecca for dinner. She came back to our place and we looked up videos on how to tie scarves. Here are a few of my favorites.

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I think I need a few more scarves, I have three so far. I will also have to practice on tying them or Rebecca will need to come over at 8am every morning to help me! I forgot to buy a thermometer…that is next item to get.

The Big C

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Hi Y’all

Today I went to the doctor. It was me, My Man, The Boy and our two nieces. We got there around 1:30pm and didn’t leave till 5:15pm! First let me say, the kids did a wonderful job. Probably better than me and My Man. My oldest niece is 13 years old and took charge of the other two. They toured the hospital, hit the cafe and gift shop. They all had at least two electronics each.

Ok, about the appointment. Here are the facts:

  1. The tumor has doubled in size.
  2. I will be taking the “balls to the walls” chemo.
  3. I will have a port put in on Monday.
  4. Thursday I will go in and get more “labs” done, meet with the Dr. and then check into the hospital.
  5. I will be there for about 5 days.
  6. I will lose my hair. I will hallucinate. I will lose weight. I will puke. What FUN!!!

After the 5 days I will go home and have about 3 weeks before we do it all again. After the second session, they will do another CT scan. HOPEFULLY the chemo will kick the tumors ass and the f-ing thing will shrink and die. After the chemo is all done, they will probably do some radiation to shirk it till it is all gone.

Ok, that is all I got! Have a good night!

Some News

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Me and The Boy

Me and The Boy

Hi Ya’ll

I hope you are having a great summer. It has been very raining here in the ATL so we have not had much time to enjoy the pool renovations we had done in May. But it sure looks pretty (from our kitchen window while it is pouring down rain).

I know I have been AWOL for a while and there is a reason. Right after My Man and I got back from our wonderful trip to Quebec City, I found out my cancer had come back. The last three weeks have been spent going to doctors, having CT scans and a biopsy done. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions for me, My Man and The Boy. I will learn more on Thursday but chemo is in my future. Not sure about radiation. At this point I am just ready to get a plan in place and start treatment.

I will be updating my progress here on the blog. If you have any questions please ask them here. I may have questions myself for you! I have never gone through chemo or radiation and am not sure what to expect. I do have many friends who have, so they will be a big help but I could use all the advice I can get!

In other news….My brother and his family are coming into town today. Looking forward to seeing them!

Quebec City

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For my 40th Birthday, My Man took me to Quebec City. We had a WONDERFUL time!! Quebec City is a beautiful city full of very nice, outgoing and friendly people. Here are some pictures from our trip.

Our Hotel

Our Hotel

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My Man’s First Beer of the Trip

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Remember These?

Remember These?

Our Hotel at night

Our Hotel at night

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Beer for me!

Beer for me!

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It works!

It works!

Where we had dinner our first night.

Where we had dinner our first night.

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I want to make these!

I want to make these!

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I want this but it needs to read HAMER.

I want this but it needs to read HAMER.

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We are already planning to go back. I think this time we will rent a condo in Lower Quebec City. They have a wonderful bike/running path along the river. Can’t wait!!

It’s been awhile…

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Hi Y’all-

Sorry I have been slacking this week. May has always been a busy month for Team Hamer. Here are a few things that happened in May:

  • I turned the big 40- I had a wonderful birthday. So far 40 has been pretty great!
  • The Boy turned 8- Can’t believe The Boy 8! He is growing up so fast.
  • Last day of school!- No homework!
  • God Parents came to town!-Had a blast hanging out at the pool.
  • The Avett Brothers concert The Boy had a wonderful time as did his parents.
  • Pool Redo- We are still waiting for the patio to be done and for the saltwater conversion to be finished.

Now that is it June and we have had our first week of no school, I hope to do a better job of updating the bog. The sun is out today and I am heading to the gym for a joint Lifetime Fitness/LuluLemon Yoga on the roof class. From the FB page, it looks like it will be a good turn out. I am going to get there early so I can get a good spot! The Boy and My Man are going to guitar practice and down into ATL to pick up a watch.

I will update you later today on the Yoga class. I hope everyone has a wonderful morning!

Question: Are you working out this morning? What are you doing?