32 weeks and 1 day and my oncology appointment

WOW... we are getting so close to baby time!! I can't wait to see her face for the first time... :) Please keep Amber in your thoughts and prayers.. I know she is getting more and more uncomfortable and could use comforting prayers from you all...

Today I had my oncology appointment in Nashville and got the all clear... for those of you that don't know, I have had cancer twice and I go every 6 months for check-ups... this was just a check-up... It has been almost 17 years now (OH MY GOD! 17 years?) since the second time so I feel pretty confident I will be OK each visit but you just never know...
I did learn something this go around... in fact a subject mom and I just talked about... I have been on HRT (hormone replacement therapy) for 17 years and have had concerns being on them for so long... like what kind of long term issues am I going to have as a result of HRT.. so much so that I looked into not taking them a few years ago but do to the risk of heart disease and stroke I decided it was better to stay on them... My attitude has always been lose the boobs to breast cancer, keep my heart! I can live without boobs (or just buys some bigger ones if something were to happen) but I can't live without a heart... well, my discussion with mom got me thinking.. she was told by her cardiologist NOT to take them as she, the Dr, doesn't take them nor does mom's friend who works for this Dr... I was stunned and asked my PA (Dana) about the pros/cons of HRT.. she told me a study 5 years or so ago found that taking HRT INCREASES your risk of heart disease and stroke.. INCREASES!!! WHAT??? The ONLY reason I have been taking the stupid pills was to reduce my chances of heart disease and stroke! YIKES ... I was just stunned... the only negatives of not taking the HRT are the side effects.. you know, night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings.. (like John isn't use to that already.. ) and osteoporosis... (only if you have a family history of it) so I have decided to ween off the pills and see what happens... If you notice that I am a total b*tch... tell me !! haha.. and know it is the pills or lack there of that is the problem... I will probably do some natural supplement to help with the "issues" but I think this is the best thing for my body.. I am THRILLED that I can stop taking them!! I think John is a little worried though.. he wanted me to do more research!! haha... funny... don't worry honey.. I won't be too evil.... just remind yourself it will end once my body adjusts... and besides, you will be gone most of the time... haha.. :) Who knows, I might be nicer off the synthetic hormones I have been taking... it could happen.. and I could probably stand to be nicer anyway..

So, I guess I can count this as "what I have learned today" .. not too bad...

No one know what we have water towers for but dad? really?? is no one reading the blog anymore? I was amazed at their use and really had no clue nor would I have ever guessed... (I guess I missed that day in school!)

OK.. I have a headache and need to rest while Annabelle is in her room not napping... based on the conversation she is having with something in her room, she is in no way napping. Day 4 of no nap for darling Annabelle..

Love to you all!! pray for our country.. I am VERY worried where we will be lead come Nov 4th....

Carolyn