Baby Update and Belly/Boob Casting

We had our 38 week ultrasound this morning and everything looked good. She's around the 62nd percentile and weighs 7.5 lbs. Praise God for a growing and active baby!

I also met with my oncologist this week and she seemed surprised that I've made it this far in the pregnancy and expressed a bit of concern about me delaying chemo too much further (I can't go back on the next chemo drug until I'm not pregnant). So I'll be having some in-depth conversations with my OB next week about potentially inducing labor around 39 weeks. (note: I know inducing labor early is a hot button topic for some folks, but unless you've been pregnant with breast cancer or you have an MD in Obstetrics/Oncology, I really don't want to hear you're opinion on the topic. kthankyou!).

Switching gears a bit ...

This week I also got to do something really fun and special, which was to have to my boobs and belly cast by Keep A Breast.

In progress

Final product

It's really special because I'll never had this body again. I'll be losing my "bump" to gain a baby very shortly, and I'm not sure if I'll ever be pregnant again. And I'm almost certainly getting a double mastectomy (with reconstruction) this Summer, so I'll have different boobs after that.

I'm trying to think of what to have painted on the cast to make it a true piece of art (artist, I am not). There are some really cool ideas out there. Suggestions wanted!


Finally, thank you to everyone who bought something via the Pampered Chef Fundraiser. Ya'll are amazing! If you are still wanting to help us out in some way, you can check out the the "How to Help" tab on this site. 

Fighting Fancy

Recently one of my new "breast friends", Megan, told me about an amazing organization that helps young women fighting breast cancer called Fighting Fancy. They provide chemo "goodie bags" that help combat the side effects of chemo and help to lift spirits.

So I submitted my application and soon I heard back from the amazing founder, Heather, that my bag was on it's way! Heather also wrote the sweetest profile about me and my family's cancer journey on her website.

Last Monday I got my Fighting Fancy box and it totally made my day. 

I got an awesome tote bag that I've already been using a ton.

I carry a lot of stuff these days.

And I got a a plethora of wonderful and helpful products

Woot!

I also got a sweet note from Heather and an adorable drawing from a 3rd grader.

YES! I want a Fighting Fancy baby onesie!!!

So cute.

And finally, I got the signature Fighting Fancy tank top!

It still (mainly) fits over the bump!

 
And since I've not posted a bald picture in a while I thought this would be an appropriate occasion.

 Here is the obligatory side shot at 35 weeks pregnant.

Bald and big but still fighting fancy!

Thank you Heather and Fighting Fancy! You seriously rock. Keep up the great work!