We went camping this weekend for the first time as a family. And by camping, I mean we rented the cutest little cabin in Cliffs of the Neuse State Park. We enjoyed a campfire dinner, made s'mores and took a little hike on the trails by the river.
However, when the sun went down and bedtime showed up, the real trouble started.
Read MoreThey say for most women, losing their hair is the hardest part of breast cancer treatment.
While I'm just starting to shed and haven't completely lost mine yet, I will say that the idea of it and the anxiety of thinking about it hasn't been easy.
Read MoreOne week post-chemo!
"They" say that's one of the toughest weeks. The one right after chemo, especially your first round. It's a week of figuring out how your body will respond after the infusions, and it's different for every person.
In fact, because the infusion can have such a wide variety of side effects on your body, the standard protocol is go day by day "day 1, day 2, day 3, etc."
I'd argue that hour by hour would be more realistic, but no one has time to count hours and symptoms.
Read MoreTen years ago, this was supposed to be a week about celebrating marriage.
One year ago, this was supposed to be a week about celebrating a little lady turning one.
A week ago, this became the week we'd figure out a way to celebrate all those things while starting my cancer journey.
Read MoreIt's only been three weeks - three weeks since we confirmed the mass, the diagnosis, the treatment plan. And yet, here I am completely in awe of more community, answered prayers, and a cheering team that most people in their lifetime will never have the privilege to experience.
Yes, this is truly a privilege.
Instead, I want you to know why I feel so fortunate today. It's something you need to chew on. It's something I need to intentionally remember every day.
Read MoreIntentionally being the best representation of yourself, even when you don't feel up to it.
Read MoreExactly two weeks ago, Sunday, March 25, 2018, I zenned out in an amazing hot yoga class with my sister and a few of our friends then I headed home to prep for a busy week, as I did nearly every Sunday.
Like most Sundays, I'd have dinner with my husband and our daughters, review the weekly calendar for the family, and catch up on some email before going to bed.
I'm sure I probably did those things, but I've forgotten most of that day.
Read MoreMaybe you've seen me tweet about Jenfluence or reference it on Facebook.
What is it?
Where did it come from?
Why does it matter?
Most of those questions are answered here, but I want you to know where the entire thought process actually started.
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