Posted May 18, 2016
Note: I decided to include real pictures of my body in this post because I know that it will help to prepare other women as they begin this journey, as well as help educate family members and friends. I hope that you my readers, will be respectful of that choice, and if… Read More »
Categories: Mastectomy Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted May 9, 2016
The first week was not what I expected at all, but we made it through. Note: I decided to include real pictures of my body during my preventive mastectomy in this post because I know that it will help to prepare other women as they begin this journey, as well as help… Read More »
Categories: Mastectomy Surgery, Most Popular Posts, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted April 29, 2016
Today is the day, it is my Preventive Mastectomy surgery day. The day that’s been written on my heart for over three months. April 29, 2016 This week has been hard. It’s been full of tears, deep breaths, extra snuggles and kisses, phone calls and To-Do lists. On Tuesday I… Read More »
Categories: Mastectomy Surgery, Preventive Mastectomy
Posted April 25, 2016
It all started with a friend request on Facebook. She thought I was her cousin (who shared the same name as me), and I thought she was the mom I had met at playgroup earlier that week (whose name I couldn’t remember). I accepted the request and soon realized that… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted April 18, 2016
As we hit the end of my surgery countdown (11 days) I have a huge list of things that I need to do to prepare for 6 weeks of help here on the Prairie. Cowgirl G and LittleMissH are now roommates, and Cowgirl G’s room is purged and ready for… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted April 15, 2016
We don’t negotiate with terrorists OR What to do when your child is throwing tantrums. A lot of my friends and I have children the same age. This is wonderful for many reasons. Not only do our children always have someone to play with but, we know houses will be… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Parenting
Posted March 23, 2016
Despite embracing the chaos over the last month, I’ve found that the chaos has been trying to eat me alive. I’ve been more relaxed and cheerful towards my kids but, the truth is I’m still completely overwhelmed. I didn’t realize all the doctors appointments and extra things that would come… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, This and That
Posted March 16, 2016
One of the hardest parts of my decision to have a preventive Mastectomy is not the effect it will have on me physically and emotionally but, how my decision is impacting everyone around me. I shared with you the conversation I had with the Cowkids and as I was typing… Read More »
Categories: Preventive Mastectomy, Support
Posted March 9, 2016
I love our huge family! I take great pride in the fact that The Cowboy and I have five children. They are a blessing and a joy. That being said there are a few things I wish someone had taken the time to tell me about having a huge family…… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted February 22, 2016
Thanks so much to everyone that voted for our 2015 Prairie Wife of the Year! It was wonderful to read your comments and see what stories really touched you. This year we had a tie for Prairie Wife of the Year. Since I agree with our readers that both of… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
