Unintended consequences
Sometimes cliches are really supportive. Lately, I keep saying to myself, 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger." In the past few years I discovered that I have the genetic mutation for the BRCA2 breast & ovarian cancer gene, so I had double mastectomies and a hysterectomy. Then my mom passed away from complications of her CVID ( she was an amazing warrior over the years). This past March my daughter was diagnosed with severe Crohn's and has surgery, and today we're taking her to college- which we didn't think would be possible. Both she and my mom are my heroes.
Last month I was diagnosed with hypogammaglobulinemia, and I am waiting for the results of my pneumovax challenge. I don't know what's in store for me,
but I know that my doc thinks that with my numbers he thinks that they will diagnose me with CVID.
I remain positive, and because I have seen how strong the generations of women are in my family, I can be strong too- which sometimes means asking for help, even if it makes me feel vulnerable. That is the paradox. I can tough it out, I can push through so much, but I can also cry a little-it's OK.
Last month I was diagnosed with hypogammaglobulinemia, and I am waiting for the results of my pneumovax challenge. I don't know what's in store for me,
but I know that my doc thinks that with my numbers he thinks that they will diagnose me with CVID.
I remain positive, and because I have seen how strong the generations of women are in my family, I can be strong too- which sometimes means asking for help, even if it makes me feel vulnerable. That is the paradox. I can tough it out, I can push through so much, but I can also cry a little-it's OK.
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