Anxiety

What Happens Now

by Kathy on January 26, 2016 · 2 comments

in Anticipation, Anxiety, breast care, Cancer, Coping, Courage, Cysts, Decisions, Gratitude, Healing, Hope, Life, MRI, Planning, Reality, Time

The past week has been filled with researching my diagnosis, scheduling appointments, and touching base with medical staff, as well as our new insurance company. Because of course the year we are dealing with my first breast care scare, we have a brand new insurance plan and company. This Friday morning I will have a […]

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Benign Phyllodes Tumor

by Kathy on January 18, 2016 · 5 comments

in Anticipation, Anxiety, breast care, Cancer, Coping, Cysts, Hope, Life, Reality, Ultrasounds, Writing

I got a call this afternoon letting me know that the pathology from my biopsies on Friday do not appear to be cancer. The lymph node biopsied in my left armpit was benign with reactive changes. So that is great news and a huge relief. Last night I had trouble sleeping and started allow my mind […]

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Biopsy Day

by Kathy on January 16, 2016 · 3 comments

in Anticipation, Anxiety, Background, breast care, Cancer, Coping, Courage, Cysts, Expectations, Family, Friends, Healing, Hope, Injections, Life, My Period, Pain, Reality, Ultrasounds, Waiting

Yesterday was Biopsy Day. A week ago, when I went for my first baseline mammogram, I never imagined that I would spend yesterday the way I did. My mother-in-law graciously picked me up and drove me to the Advocate Christ Breast Care Center at 8:30 a.m. I am grateful that she was available and willing […]

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Shades of Gray

by Kathy on March 10, 2015 · 7 comments

in Anticipation, Anxiety, Background, Change, Decisions, Game Changers, Inspiration, Life, Social Media, Transitions

I have a love/hate relationship with gut feelings. When they come over me, they are so hard to ignore. I feel pulled to embrace them and yet struggle with other factors that play into my perspective. Recently I learned that my friend Jen, from  Born Just Right, was getting ready to transition, from dying her […]

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Anticipatory Grief

by Kathy on February 27, 2015 · 5 comments

in Anticipation, Anxiety, Background, Change, Communication, Coping, Friends, Game Changers, Grief, Hope, Journey, Life, Love, Memories, Reality, Relationships, Sadness, Time, Transitions, Writing

I was sitting across the table from her, in their kitchen. I asked how she was doing. She said, “really busy.” I said, “I know what you mean.” She replied, “I’m not sure that you do…” And then she told me. He got an amazing new job offer, the opportunity of a lifetime. High risk […]

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Consistency

by Kathy on February 10, 2015 · 0 comments

in Accountability, Anticipation, Anxiety, Expectations, Frustration, Game Changers, Life, Our Home, Parenting, Planning, Time

It’s my word for today. Really, it should be my word for this year. It’s the thing I struggle with most as a parent. It’s also something that I need to focus on more in other areas of my life. From keeping our home clean and organized to my work as a health and fitness coach, […]

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