Maggie’s Brightside Blog
Dear Primary Care Physician
Dear Primary Care Physician, I've been meaning to write you for a while. I first had the urge to reach out in November of 2014 when I arrived home from the hospital after giving birth to a baby that wasn't even mine, as I had been a gestational surrogate for a friend....
Making Lemonade
Oh-Hey there! Did ya miss me? I was on vacation pretending I don't have cancer. It was awesome and I loved it. But now I'm back. And don't think for one second that cancer didn't try and bother me while I was gone. It did. In the form of some weirdo skin bruising and...
Why, Oh Why
There were two AMAZING fund raisers for my family this week. We were blown away by the generosity, love and kindness that the organizers, hosts, emcee's and participants displayed. You guys have got us. Thank you. So since I'm riding the coattails of HOPE and HUMANITY...
Two Hats
I’ll probably be wearing two hats for the rest of my (*long*) life. The hat of a healthy, active, young-hearted mom of two and the hat of a woman waiting for the next scan.
A Second Opinion
Sometimes, you decide to get a second opinion. And sometimes that second opinion results in a drastic change to your treatment plan.
Dust From Mars
This is one of those boring blog posts that is actually just a boring update with very little wit and very little creativity. But I gotta tell you, the only jokes I’m coming up with right now are the ones you probably aren’t quite ready for and my silver lining feels disingenuous right now.
Sticking With Love
Today, Martin Luther King Day, is my last day of Chemo. When I originally received my schedule I thought, "MLK Day!! Free At Last...From Chemo". I thought I'd post some "Free At Last" type post and it would be clever and cute. But then I thought, "Gee Maggie, that's...
Adult Temper Tantrums
One weekend stands between me and my last dose of Chemo. The next big thing on the agenda is the CT Scan. And they won’t schedule the surgery until they see the scan….
Soundtrack
Today I have my second to last Chemo treatment! I can actually see the light at the end of the tunnel. Today I'm hoping to schedule a CT Scan to check on the alleged pesky liver spot (which I think is gone). Once the results are in we will schedule surgery-I'm...
How to Be Happier in the New Year
It’s New Years Eve! I’ve always liked the holiday. I’m looking forward to a happier, healthier New Year. Don’t you want to be happier in the New Year? Me too.
