Tuesday 6 November 2012

Pink Champagne!



The geneticist finally called.

It's GOOD news: no gene mutation. (Well, only the one I already knew about. Heh).

I can't believe it. My cancer risk is normal. In her words, I've been 'released back into the general population'. This means no crazy surgeries, no early menopause and I get to keep my own boobs.

I'm in shock.

Having said that, I'm not so in shock that I'm not going to enjoy reading my very trashy magazine from my pink bag (who that lady, Mummy?  That lady is Princess Kate, Blue. And who that lady? That's Princess Kate too, Blue. Oh. And that lady? That's Kate's sister, Pippa. And who THAT, mummy? Uhhhh, that's Princess Kate again. These pictures are pretty much all Princess Kate, honey bunny).

I want to say thank you to all of you for walking through this with me over the last few weeks (and, for some of you, the whole year since I wrote about this the first time). I have been really withdrawn over the last few weeks - I have been awful at replying to emails and comments and I'm really sorry about that. I didn't really have any idea how scared and anxious this was going to make me - it has really messed with my head and I can't quite take in that I don't have to think about it any more. Your kind words really have made such a difference - I'm sorry that I haven't said it at the time. You have made me feel less alone.

I think it's finally time to get on with the rest of my life. Wasn't I supposed to be finishing my book? And organising a weekend away, ummm, next weekend? Better get on that. And planning the final bits of a big DIY project? And deep cleaning the upstairs of our house? And teaching the children to count properly? And buying some vegetables? And cooking some proper meals again instead of relying on stuff in tins and packets?

On the other hand, I think I might put on an episode of the octonauts for the kids, make myself another coffee and find out exactly which shade of red the duchess of Cambridge is wearing this week. Poppy or carnelian? Ruby or vermilion? These are big questions, people.

Okay. My children are using power cords as pretend microphones and I'd better stop them before they strangle each other. Today, that's my biggest problem. I. Am. So. Grateful.

40 comments:

  1. Huzzah!!!!

    (And...Octonauts...with that DREADFUL "Creature Report" song? Oh dear.)

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  2. WHOOOO HOOOO! I'm doing the happy dance around the kitchen. I think I'll even raise a bar of chocolate in your honour. So, so glad to hear this.

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  3. Oh my word! So elated for you. Million and I will "skål" with our orange juices this morning in honor of you.

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  4. Taking deep breaths of relief. So thankful.

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  5. Yippppeeeeeeee!!! I say this calls for M&Ms, but then again, I alway say that :)

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  6. Hip hip hooray! so happy for your great news. that's just tremendous!

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  7. YES! YES! YES! Drink that champagne! Read those trashy mags! Count to 10 and have that millionth cup of coffee!

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  8. That's FABULOUS news Claudia...you've been much on my mind. My little sister got the same news just over a year ago (though in her case, after surviving a bout of breast cancer) and so I can well imagine how joyous you must feel at the moment. I. am. so. very. thankful. for. your. news!!!!!

    Blessings as you start the rest of your life!!

    Ruth

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  9. oh YAY for you!!! I can't imagine, that waiting time would be excruciating. So glad it came out well!

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  10. Oh my goodness. SO thankful for your good news! I have really been thinking about you and was so excited to see this post this morning. The Lord is gracious. Have such a HAPPY day!

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  11. And the internets Rejoice! Holy COW! what a load off Claudia!

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  12. COngratulations!!!!!!

    1 down, 1 to go (I have a friend who found a lump and she has a mammogram next week on 14th - same day as my brazilian blowwave - seems so frivolous but I need it desperately :))

    PS when can we see pics of your pretty nails again?

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  13. Hooray!! Oh and cancer? Go to hell cancer, another one for US!!!

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  14. I'm so relieved! I'll buy my own pink bubbly and raise a glass to your health as soon as possible. SUCH great news!!

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  15. Wonderful, wonderful news!

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  16. Best news ever. Sending lots of love
    Amy xx

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  17. exhaling. so so glad. best news i've heard today.

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  18. WHEE HA!!! So happy for you. And your genes. :)

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  19. Wonderful news! Congratulations from a blog-lurker.

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  20. Wonderful news! Congratulations from a blog-lurker.

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  21. Pour that bubbly!! So very, very happy for you!

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  22. yippeee! Great news! Love to you!

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  23. I think I heard that champagne cork pop across the pond :)

    Congrats!

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  24. The book! The book! This means you've got to finish the book so that you can start a new book.
    So glad and so thankful you're healthy and freed from this horrible situation. Cheers!

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  25. Oh, congrats, Claudia! This makes me so very happy. I can absolutely understand how your life gets all locked up in a tummy-clenching ball of 'ugh' when waiting for these kinds of results -- especially when trying to be a mom and act like everything's okay when it's not. It's been killing me that you've had to deal with that for such a long time. Yay to getting experience menopause at the regular time, when you'll be so distracted by your wrinkles, saggy bits and gray hairs to notice (I'm sure!) :)

    BTW, my kid was crazy about the few grainy clips of Octonauts we saw on Youtube, but I can't find an American source for this cartoon. Bah!

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  26. Soooo excited!!! so thankful! Thanks for sharing you - your heart - your process. I have been thinking of you and praying. Rejoicing that this is one thing you won't need to face!

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  27. V pleased.
    What is it with small children and power cords?

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  28. So fantastic!!!! I'm raising a glass for you -- actually, make it two!

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  29. been thinking about you through this wait and now am very happy and relieved for you.

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  30. OMG, what an amazing news! I am so so happy for you!
    Now go and drink that pink champagne + m&ms!!!

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