Steph74 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Hi everyone, I posted many months back and thought I should check in. I read this website daily and keep up with everything, but just haven't really updated anything on my mom. My mom's doing well, she is on her 8th month now and has had no new growth/spreading - so the doctor has been pretty positive. We assume the tarceva must be working since she has been off the carbo/taxol since May. We hope the tarceva works for a LONG time. She just celebrated her 55th b'day and we did a lung cancer walk in Chicago and raised over $1500 for research. She moved in with my husband and myself in July 2006. She does have her own apartment though, since we own a two flat. She is on Tarceva daily and a Zometa transfussion once a month for the rib mets that have been there since diagnosis, and she is scanned every 8 weeks. Boy - that 7th/8th week is such a rollercoaster of emotions. It's hard to beleive that this is the rest of our life - every 8 weeks, wondering - has it spread/is it worse?? I also had some good news, I'm 5 months pregnant with my mom's first (and only) grandchild, it's a girl and due in Feb 2007 (right around her 1 year cancer survivor anniversary), it was a shock to discover I was pregnant a few months ago, I was living most of the time at my mom's house and under an extreme amount of stress, so it was a (good) surprise to all of us. I will check in more often! PS - Special thanks to Hollyann for always checking in on me, she truly is a gift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Congratulations on your pregnancy. I am glad your mom is doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Congratulations, Stephanie. I recall your previous posts. Seems things are looking a little more positive right now. I am so happy for that. Thanks for the update. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplelady47 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Stephanie ~ Thank you for sharing all your good news with us!!! :::major happy dance::: I *L*O*V*E* to hear good news!!!! Please tell your Mom that I send her my best wishes also!!! Pam in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 (((((((Steph))))))) Wow! Wonderful news that your mom is stable and such a blessing. A BABY! Congrats and really glad you checked in. Hugs, Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Glad to hear your mom is doing well. Congratulations on your expectancy. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 So glad to hear your positive message! I looooove to hear such good news. I think it is just as important to celebrate with each other as it is to support each other in these times. Bless you, that baby, and your momma! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Q Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Congratulations all the way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 GREAT NEWS!!! Love, Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Congratulations on all the good news!!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph74 Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 Thank you everyone for your kind words, I will post more often, I miss you all! I'm glad I could share some good news, with lung cancer it usually isn't the case. I just hope it lasts! My prayers go out to each of you and your families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Congrats Ms. Steph on your baby news! I am so glad to hear all the positives for your mom! Thank you God! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed70 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Congratulations on the baby!! Glad to hear that your mom is doing well!! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 That is great news... your going to be a mommy to a beautiful baby girl... that must have put a big smile on your moms face. I am so glad she seems to be doing well, and I know that has a lot to do with you helping her and all the loving support you give her. We are always here for you and I am glad you posted with an update. And a great one at that for you and your family. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Con;grats on all the good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC7454 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Congrats from one Stephanie to another! It's great that you can share in the joy of your news with your mother. Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patscan Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Thanks for posting...the good news is music to my ears. Congrats on your pregnancy too! What a blessing for your family. Now you can count the days to delivery instead of the days to the "follow up". Candy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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