All I Wanted For Christmas Was Two Healthy Breasts

...and I got ‘em!

I went to my surgeon’s office today for a followup to my recent lumpectomy and I have no cancer, just good ole rubbery, normal, boring, common bumpy fibrocystic tissue!

I was about 95 percent sure I was fine, but that annoying doubtful worrisome 5 percent was making me nuts.

I’ll go back in June for a six-month followup and mammogram, but I believe my days of complicated mammogram films and general angst over my boobs is over. This started a year ago when I first felt that new pea-size lump.

My mother-in-law starts radiation next week so please continue to send positive thoughts and prayers her way.

Thanks ya’ll. No more booby talk from me. We’re still potty training Miss A and she’s on a strike right now, though, so the poop talk will continue…only the best on my blog.

Also the nurse practitioner told me it looked like I had no volume loss and we know what that means. Wonderbras would be a bonus, but not a necessity, in my Christmas stocking. I’m so glad I have good booby genes.

Comments

  1. Hurray!

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  2. Richie Ann says:

    So so so happy for you! Merry Christmas!

  3. Colleen says:

    Thank goodness! I’ve been sending good thoughts and vibes your way (and your MIL’s way too). What wonderful news.

  4. DBN says:

    YAYA!! Awesome news!

    DBN’s last blog post..Christmas Spirit

  5. Rachel says:

    Yipppeeeeeeeee! I’m so happy for you honey!
    That’s wonderful! I’m so glad our prayers were answered

    Rachel’s last blog post..Weekly Winners

  6. Blonde Mom says:

    Thanks ya’ll!

    They took out a large sample (44 grams and 6×4x3.5 cm) so they were very thorough! I shouldn’t have any more “boob trouble” as they have been practically turned inside out.

    Just doing a little nighttime leisurely reading here of my pathology report. ;)

  7. Emily says:

    Yay for your boobs!

    Jackson’s on strike too…I feel your poop angst, totally…

    Emily’s last blog post..Al Gore Needs Your Help?

  8. Renee says:

    Let’s hear it for healthy boobs!! Yippee!!

    Renee’s last blog post..Two in the double digits

  9. mayberry says:

    Fantastic news!

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  10. mayberry says:

    PS this commentluv thing is very cool!

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  11. Congratulations That is wonderful news.

    I really enjoy your blog and wanted to let you know I included it in my Wahm Web 2.0 Resource Guide.

    Congrats again, and have a joyful blessed holiday!

    Jackie Lee :)

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  12. Jamie says:

    Mayberry:

    Two blogs I read, http://www.friglet.com and http://www.islandlife808.com, use the Commenluv plugin (for WordPress) and I always wanted to try it out. I really like it, especially since I don’t have my traditional blogroll up any more. It gives a nice extra shout out to commentors!

    Any way, I’m totally copying them. ;)

    Jamie’s last blog post..All I Wanted For Christmas Was Two Healthy Breasts

  13. Nancy says:

    Great news—the perfect gift!!

    Nancy’s last blog post..Nope, still not potty trained

  14. Amy says:

    Yeah! Merry Christmas! So glad all is OK.

    Amy’s last blog post..Blog Me vs. Real Me

  15. Lisa says:

    That’s FABULOUS news! Hooray for your boobies!

    Lisa’s last blog post..Highlights (no, not the ones in my hair)

  16. Bridgett says:

    It’s good to hear good breast news these days (not just from you—from so many, it’s “watch and wait” or outright BAD news). What an awesome Christmas present!

    Bridgett’s last blog post..Welcome, Winter

  17. mo says:

    Hurray! I also have been sweating out the boob situation—Mammogram was 2 weeks ago and have had cysts removed in the past—- When the rad. tech came back for extra shots I started to sweat. Then no word and no one bothered to read them for 14 days! Then I was in full scale panic—Of course thinking the worst—- So good news prevails today! Now you can fully focus on blessings and christmas! Wishing you continued health and happiness. Love your blog!

  18. Amy says:

    Congrats!

  19. Glad to hear you got them :)

    Liza’s Eyeview’s last blog post..Sights of the Season #2 – At the Mall

  20. mamatulip says:

    I’m so glad, Jamie. :) Bring on the poop talk!

    mamatulip’s last blog post..Heavy

  21. Jill says:

    Yeah for the boobs! Gives stocking STUFFER a whole new meaning.

    Jill’s last blog post..He Loves Me, Therefore He Shops

  22. Anne says:

    Yay Jamie! Great news on all fronts!! as it were…:)

    Anne’s last blog post..shrinking affirmations

  23. jag says:

    Best early Christmas present ever!

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  24. mod*mom says:

    hi blonde mom!
    nice to meet you.
    i clicked over from maya’s mom.
    that’s great your lumpiness is benign + you caught your cancer lump early
    best wishes to your mil :)

    i had mastectomy + radiation last year.

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  25. Loralee says:

    I have had boobie issues in my family as well. When I “Reclaimed” mine the found fibrous tissue that I need to watch, due to the history.

    I am really glad that things are looking good.

    Loralee’s last blog post..Sideblog:Nostalgic Gift!

  26. Yeah for no cancer boobs! That is great Jamie!

  27. God alone is real, nothing matters but love for God.

  28. FANTASTIC! The cancer scare is awful. How grand for you that is was just a scare. My wife is due for her 1 year post op exam after they found cervical cancer in just a few weeks. We’re both nervous, but very hopeful.

    your cancer risks last blog post..Reduce Your Cancer Risk When Grilling

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