Today’s been a blur! I ran out of the house late this morning to the doctor and got my Nuelasta shot. All my chemo was fit into yesterday so I had the morning off. I got my bloodwork back and my HCG levels didn’t budge from last week…..not what we wanted but at least it didn’t increase! After my shot I then ran home to start preparations for Boo’s birthday!
I want Boo’s birthday to be so special for her since she’s had so much to deal with the last few months with my being sick! Last year I didn’t even throw her a party….I just asked a few of our friends over at the last minute….there wasn’t even a cake. Lame. My first task of the day was hanging shades to block out the sun so the little ones don’t get sunburned. The sun shines right onto our patio mid morning. This required climbing up a ladder backwards through a nest of bees. Lisa had a horrified look on her face as I climbed onto the roof…..I like being up there…..you can see what the neighbors are up to haha. Ok….it was a little dangerous getting up there….I felt like Sean Connery in The Rock when he had to get under that furnace….timing it just right to get around the swarm of bees on the flower vines. I. don’t. like. bees.
I was so pumped full of steroids yesterday that I had a ton of energy today. Thank you God! I did all the grocery shopping at Costco…..so thankful for samples….I was famished and barely made it through without starving to death. When I got back Lisa had already decorated most of the house! My friend Jenn came over and prepared most of the food. I spray painted donuts all over the yard. I can’t wait to show you the details soon of her Krispy Kreme doughnut shop party! Then I’ll crash on Sunday and sleep for a day. I feel like I have more to say but I can’t keep my eyes open any longer! Have a wonderful Friday night!
XOXO,
Ash
P.S. I probably won’t end up sleeping a wink tonight! I’m too excited!
P.P.S. Lisa filmed my roof escapes and posted it on Facebook….you can view it here.
You are awesome! So inspiring. So joyful. So beautiful, inside and out. Have a wonderful, wonderful day tomorrow. Sleep tight.
You are super momma! You inspire me to fight through the sickness to be an awesome mom. Yay for both of our girls’ parties tomorrow! What tough cookies we have!!!!!!
Praying you have a wonderful sleep, and you all have a wonderful party tomorrow!
There is no stoppin’ a mama on a mission!!! I’m glad you have fabulous friends to help you out. 🙂 I have no doubt the party will be awesome. (We’ve had a couple “no party” years too — I haven’t seen any long term damage. Of course, she’s only 6…!)
So awesome! Happy birthday to Boo! Blessings to you all and praying you have a wonderful time tomorrow! You are an amazing mom and she’s very blessed to have you! Have fun and get some rest afterwards!
You ROCK!!!
Happy birthday boo…. Lol… I live in Akron, Ohio…. Home of Krispy Kreme donuts… The world is such a small place…. Enjoy your day and God bless…
I know your party will be wonderful…. Happy Birthday to your daughter.
Sleep well! Your rowdy tenacity brings a smile to my face.
Just goes to prove can’t keep a good girl “down”!!! Bad pun, I know but seeing your energy by way of climbing the roof and putting out the drapes, shows your can do attitude! Gonna whip that cancer’s butt! Have a great party, can’t wait to see all the pic’s and then get your rest!
Pam
Happy Birthday Boo!!!
You can tell so clearly how much you love your daughter. Happy BIrthday Boo! Wishing you a fabulous party. Enjoy 🙂
I’m ashamed to say that, as a healthy mom of three girls, I have half the energy that you do… How do you do it… I wish I was more like you.
You are such a fantastic mom (daughter, wife, sister, sister-in-law, friend)! Have fun at the party! Wish I could be there. Love you all so much and big birthday hugs for Sienna.
Love your attitude…definitely a “glass half full gal”. Those numbers will go down! Can’t wait to see the party pictures…Boo is a lucky little girl to have you for a Mommie!
Praying for you always!
Love ya,
Beth
Ashley – I just discovered your blog a few days ago and after catching up on a few of your posts (including the one about chemo, poo and dying), I had to leave a comment…just to say that I really love your sense of humor and your attitude toward fighting your cancer. I cannot even fathom what you’re going through.
I am a nurse, so you’ll NEVER gross me out. I appreciate your bravery and forthrightness about what you’re going through. You are probably a great inspiration to others who are facing similar challenges.
I actually have a friend who just started her first round of chemo for breast cancer…going to share your blog with her. She also has a great attitude…she wore 5 inch heels to her chemo session the other day! Haha…she said there were a bunch of older folks there, too, but she was rocking the joint with those sexy shoes…I bet it was the highlight of their day.
I wish you all the best,
Your newest fan,
Julie
so glad to see you had the energy for Boo’s party and made it through the grueling week…praying for those levels to come down hard next week. xoxo Bev
You ROCK girl I know Boo will have a great party you are great mom. I bet you have the most fun at the party, just be sure and rest Sunday, that’s me acting like a mom. You still inspire me everyday and after I pray for you I am always glad to read your post, they make my days. Have a blast today 🙂
Boo is going to have the party of the year! Her friends and her will be chatting about on the play ground on monday! Happy birthday Boo!
Gotta love that steroid sometimes. There have been times when I’ve been in such bad shape I can’t walk but then presto! 3 or 5 days of 1,000mg IV treatments and I’m practically running around. Down fall to steroid….can.not.sleep. I’ve spent many a night staring at the back of the couch. The other thing that it does to me is after about the 4th day I feel like I’ve been beat with a billy club all over my body. Not to where I can’t function but I’m just super sore. I hope you don’t get this. My doctors thought it was strange. I think the steroid was probably a good thing with all you’ve been through to give you the energy to put the party together. Good luck with Boo’s KK doughnut party! My little Julia’s 7th birthday is also this weekend. Fun times! By the way, we’ve purchased a couple of your dresses (the Frida Kowlo and the Valentine’s nesting doll and leggings) and they are wonderful. Such high quality fabric and so unique. Julia’s getting so many compliments. 🙂
You really are amazing! Boo is so blessed to have you as her momma!
Also, I’m sure they are but just in case….have they given you something for your stomach? The steroid really does a number on it. Just a concern.
Keep doin’ what you’re doin’, girl. You are grace, tenacity and wit rolled into a big ball of awesome. Your Boo will have the greatest party ever. xox
We can do just about anything…when it’s for our kids… You ROCK Ash!!!
Hope Boo has a great party and don’t over do it momma! 🙂 When do moms not overdo, right? I can’t wait to see the doughnut party. Might have to “borrow’ that idea this year!
Way to go steroids and super-MOM! I can’t wait to see all the fun stuff you did to make it special for Boo! Hope it’s great, you feel good and Boo has a fabulous time!!
By the way, when I first read this, I thought it read, “Just POOPing in real quick…”, and my initial response was one of happy relief for you….I hope everything is good in the one eye department as well…tee hee…hope nobody is disgusted by this comment!
Hi, I’ve read your blog for a while, but not in a while and was surprised to see your cancer news. I cried a little last night reading all of the cancer chronicle posts b/c it turns out I forgot to take my zoloft to control my horrible OCD and my period started today. So that explained that. However, that didn’t take away how moved I was by the whole thing and what an amazing attitude you have. I didn’t know if you had seen a blog called “Wunderglo.” I found it through a Duke basketball website (ha! and go ACC). I thought you might find it interesting, or you just might think I’m crazy. I promise I don’t spend all my time trolling blogs for young people with cancer, although my old untreated OCD self would enjoy that. At any rate, I will pray for you that you kick cancer’s ass. Her blog is http://www.wunderglo.com
You are amazing! You just don’t stop do you?
Happy Birthday Boo!
Happy Birthday Boo! Your mommy rocks, I am sure you will have a blast today.
Awe, Ashley, you are simply an inspiring, joy spreading bundle of positive energy in this world! May God continue to bless your family daily as you move forward through this challenging time. Giving thanks for His love and energy flowing through you to the rest of us. All my best wishes for a fantastically fun party for Boo today!
Love, hugs, and smiles across the miles from MN
Just discovered your blog and wanted to let you know that all the energy you transmit through your writing is truly inspiring to me! Thank you for sharing all this.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”
Hope the party turns out wonderful, but I wish you would get some rest. I know you have lots to do, but please please please sit down and allow your body to rest :).
It is almost 7:00 p.m. in Georgia, here’s hoping you rest well all day tomorrow and that the party was as outstanding as you are!
Ha ha-today was the Krispy Kreme Challenge in Raleigh, NC where people run a 5k eating KK donuts all the way!!
You are amazing, wishing your daughter a very happy birthday!!!! Keeping rocking, keep fighting you are an inspiration to us all,
xo,
Lulu
Woman! Get off that dang roof! Don’t make me come up there!!!
(wait. What am I saying? I hate heights!)
You’re a crazy woman and I love ya silly ! You rock, girl!
Boo has such an awesome mom! Her birthday will be the best. Just stay off that roof, ok!
You are so cute & one great mama! I can’t wait to see the pics from Boo’s birthday 🙂
O P.S.
I wish I was there, I would have totally taken on the bees for you. I love bees! I know it’s weird but they do not freak me out at all. Wasps don’t either, I think I like the thrill of doing what I need to get done around them without getting stung 🙂
You do have more energy than me. I hope it was a wonderful day for boo. I also pray that you have an amazing recovery. I heard recently that our test becomes our testimony. You will probably help a lot of people with your story.
Que barbara, ni parece que estes enferma ahi arriba del techo, colocando la lona para tapar el sol!.
Eres una mujer especial junto a tu linda familia, estaba esperando con ansias la
fiesta de Boo.
Voy a ver las fotos ok????
Saludos desde el norte de México.
You. Are. Amazing. Sienna is a lucky little girl!!!
Ok, so maybe I I can’t read, but I though this said that you got your “nutella” shot the first time I read it. Nutella shot… Sounds like a very good idea to me!
Praying for you this morning! For health and healing and wisdom and strength!