So, I promised myself I would not become a mommy blogger...but I do have one post I need to make in honor of my friend, Carolyn. I just today discovered that Carolyn is a mommy blogger - and an awesome one. Carolyn just discovered that she has a cancerous brain tumor - a serious one.
Carolyn is my best friend here in Vermont. We met at work on her first day at lunch. Over lunch, we found that we had lots in common, her parents were both chemists - ME TOO, her mom was a teacher - ME TOO, her birthday was Feb. 1 - ME TOO, she was a M.E. - ME TOO, ..... it was a little fun and a little scary at the same time.
During the time I met Carolyn, I was grappling with the fact that that I was pregnant. While changing to work out, Carolyn simply declared that she was a few weeks pregnant - and it wasn't planned. The first time I told anyone I was pregnant, it was in response to Carolyn - ME TOO!
Carolyn and I walked at lunch and discussed pregnancy, quickly planned weddings, smfbaby showers. My son was born at the end of July, her daughter at the beginning of September.
Our walks and talks changed to topics of diapers, all you can eat all night buffet feedings, and the dream of sleep. We scheduled time slots in the pumping room at work and during our walks we lamented not being able to drink and the challenge of providing food for our infants.
As our babies became toddlers, our walk discussion changed to kid milestones, time-outs, and daycare. Turns out both our children were strong willed and defied all the traditional parenting advice.
Slowly our talk became about next pregnancies. She really wanted a son, I really wanted a daughter. My second son was born, and then her second daughter was born.
She was laid off from work this spring, I was laid off this summer (ME TOO!) She found a new job and I did too. We have stayed friends through it all and shared countless memories and good times together.
Tomorrow is Carolyn's surgery to remove the tumor. She has moved to a hospital that has the best equipment and doctors to take the best care of her. She is strong and young and will beat this cancer.
Carolyn has a wonderful, positive approach to this news and has asked simply that people who are thinking of her give blood to help others. Karma is definitely on Carolyn's side in this fight. My thoughts are with Carolyn, her super, extra-supportive husband and her two beautiful girls tonight. I love them all and wish them well.
Update - 1 week later. Carolyn made it through her surgery and is recovering at her parent's house. She has a long road ahead, but I am so very thankful she made it through the craniotomy.
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