Carleen Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I am posting this here because it is good news, and I know it will give hope to many others. TODAY IS KEITH'S 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY FROM DIAGNOSIS. He is proof that statistics are BULL! If he would have listened to statistics he would have given up and lived only 9 months as was prognosed. But, it has been 3 years and I am holding onto hope that there are 3 more, 30 more, 50 more... I've held off posting this, as I was having a hard time feeling like celebrating today. Keith is feeling poorly from his chemo he received on Friday. He has sharp stomach pains and terrible constipation (he'd be mad at me if he knew I shared that with anyone ). Plus for the past 3-4 months he's had intermitant numbness in his arms which for the past couple of days has been constant. I am so easily frightened and brought low. But as I've thought on it all evening I realized 3 years is a victory. This is something to share not just for us, but for all those who need to know that LC is not a precise science with predetermined end dates. Not much celebrating going on here, but I think I'm going to use this as an excuse to go to bed early and snuggle up close and share lots of kisses. PS... I know it isn't LC related but I could use some prayers for Tuesday. I am going through embryo transfer procedure for IVF on Tuesday afternoon. I didn't have a great success with retrieval, so I could use all the prayers and luck for the few embryos I have to hold on TIGHT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Yay!!! 3 years and fighting! You are in my hopes and prayer. Much love, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Carleen, 3 years is a wonderful thing to celebrate! I'll be wishing for some strong glue to keep those little embryos holding on tight! Congratulations to you and Keith, Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 That is spectacular news, Carleen. Congratulations to you and Keith for 3 years. Whooee wow wow! Prayers for your procedure. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSF Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Carleen, First of all, congratulations on 3 years - that in itself is wonderful news. Second, I want to thank you - I have been reading on this community for 6 months, and have always found you to be a strong, caring, inspirational person, and have found hope and encouragement in your posts. Thank you! I am praying for you and Keith - that you beat this disease, and that your procedures go well, and you get the results you wish for. Thank you for who your are, and how you inspire others. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Carleen, Wonderful news. Three years is a big deal. I hope Keith feels better soon and continue to pray that he is conquering this beast. I know you are Keith are excited about Tuesday. Prayers that everything works out for both of you. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 You got my prayers Carleeen for easy procedure. May Keith have many more anniversaries. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Carleen, Kieth--Congratulations to the both of you on 3 years and many many many more to come! Prayers all goes well with your procedure. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 WooHoo Keith, 3 years and counting. Hope he feels so lousy because the chemo is eating all those bad cells. Carleen, hope your procedure is VERY successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Hats off to Keith on 3 years!!! Phooey on the statistics. Prayers for you Carleen, I can't wait to hear that you guys will be parents, please Lord?!?!? Love, me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Carleen and Keith,3 years is a major milestone and both of you should celebrate in some way. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Carleen- Praying that Keith keeps making a liar out of those outdated predictions for many many more years to come! Congratulations!! Fingers crossed for Tuesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.S. I Love You Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 3 years is good news, for sure! We hope for many more. Your perserverance and resolve are inspiring for many. Hope to see you posting in this forum again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I hope Keith feels better soon. Crossing my fingers that one of the embryos sticks. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Carleen that is wonderful news!!!! Congratulations to you and Keith and all the best for your procedure. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLT Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Congratulations on three years...that's wonderful to hear! Wishing you both many more years to come! Like a previous poster already said - I enjoy reading your posts so much because you have such a wonderful way of providing support, hope and inspiration to others. This board is truly blessed to have you. All the best tomorrow with your IVF procedure!!! Sherri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Fantastic news -- 3 years and keep counting 'em. Wishing you the best of luck with your "procedure". gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Wishing you a peaceful anniversary and lots and lots of luck on the in-vitro! Don't let the retreival worry you, for my last in-vitro while mine was a "perfect" retrieval, it did not work for me. However the other girl getting the transfer the same day as me---she did not do as well for her retrieval, her embryo qualities were not as high, and she could only transfer two, but both stuck and she is pregnant now with twins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Thank you all. I don't know what I would do without my LCSC Family supporting me. And thank you Andrea for the words of encouragement. This process is very exciting and scary all at the same time and there is so little information. I never know exactly what to expect and what is good or bad results. Thank You!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hi Carleen Looks like you have a lot on happening in your life right now. Great on your hubby reaching 3 years, that is tremendous. Finger crossed for youer procedure. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palves Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Carleen and Keith - great news on the 3 years. Heres for another at least 30 times that many more! Keep on ticking ......... My thoughts will be with you as you undergo your IVF and with Keith for hope that he gets relief from the treatments soon. Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendo1974 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Carleen: Congratulations on 3 years! That is great! I will be praying for 30 more for you and Keith! Also, those little embryos are fighters. They will hold on, and all it takes is one!!!! I will say a prayer for ya this afternoon! I know how stressful IVF is, its crazy. Just don't think about it for two weeks, and don't use the evil little pee sticks. They will drive you crazy!!! Heres to Carleen, Keith, and ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplelady47 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 ::::sending positive thoughts your way for a *V*E*R*Y* successful procedure:::: Pam in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 This is wonderful news Carleen and just the kind of news that is needed to keep spirits high and hope in sight! I'll be praying for many many more of these milestones ahead for you and Keith....and family! Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Three years is something to shout from the rooftops! So very happy that the two of you are celebrating this milestone. Hope Keith feels better very soon. Good luck for Tuesday. Will be thinking of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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