Izzy loves parties, but not pity parties.

If you want to feel sorry for someone, please don't feel sorry for her or our family.

This blog is for family and friends to keep up with Izzy and to document what a tough little girl she really is...

Don't worry - - she will kick cancers butt!

Monday, January 31, 2011

I'm pretty sure I'm biased,

But I still think I have the most beautiful bald headed little girl ever! Today we took the big step after her chemo treatment and shaved her hair. It was bald is so many different spots and falling out so much that it just made sense. We let her use to scissors to cut her hair and then Dustin buzzed the rest of it off. I don't think Dustin ever thought he'd be shaving his daughters hair, but honestly who ever thinks their child is going to get cancer anyways, right?




Today at her clinic appointment everything went well. She only had to get one of the chemotherapy's today and it's administered through a syringe and only take a minute compared to when she does the double dose and she actually has to be hooked up to the machine. The doctors said she is doing pretty good. Her red blood count is low and they want us to watch out and see if she gets any headaches or is really tired. Her ANC is back up, which is great. It's crazy to me how much that number fluctuates. Next week we have the double dose count dependent chemo and then will also do some x-rays and scans to make sure the treatment is doing what it is suppose to do.





One of my best friends Danielle, who lives in Texas has created a button on her blog that says "Praying for Izzy". She is a brillant blogger and has given me the HTML because I had a couple people ask if they could put the button on their blog. Anyhow, if you're interested you'll need to email me and then I can pass along the code, for some reason when I put in the post it just comes up with the button. You can check it out below, when you click on it, it goes to the blog. Love you Dan!

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Lastly, I've had some really touching experiences this past week where 2 people have told me that Izzy's blog inspires them. It means so much to me that people actually take the time to comment, stop me at church, or send me a message. My little girl is definitely inspiring, in fact there are days when I look back at the pictures from the hospital and I can hardly believe that we've come this far. Don't get me wrong I know we're not done fighting, but she's a strong girl and it amazes me how much she has already been through. I swear when she gets to be a teenager and is struggling with the typical teenage things, I'm going to bring all these pictures out and tell her if you got through cancer, you can get through ANYTHING! So thank you to all of you who have shown your love and support, on my low days it helps to have these words of encouragement from everyone to look at to help me feel better. Because to be completely honest with everyone...sometimes I pretend.

Much Love,

Jennie

26 comments:

  1. oh jen. your little sassypants!!! look at that little bald head! i just love it. i swear, i would shave maddy's head if it would make a difference. and mine too. we just love you guys so much. every day i think of you and wonder, how on EARTH you are.

    i hope someone smart can figure out how to post the scrollable box so they can just grab the code that way.

    you. are. amazing. let's talk soon.

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  2. Izz, if I looked that FABULOUS with a shaved head I would do it right now.. Is that why your dad shaves his head? Cause he thinks he looks pretty like you!? Love you buzy girl :)

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  3. Oh my gosh, my sweet, strong grandaughter, you are simply beautiful!!! I love your sassy spirit and your sweet little heart. I can't believe how much you've been through and I can't help but smile, your one of God's most precious angles and I know he has a lot planned for you, he's just preparing you. Your already so wise. I love you more than mere words can say! I'm so proud of you.

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  4. She is beautiful! What a great family you have:) our little friend Jessica lost her hair as well! Wish I looked that good with a bald head:) Izzy's in our prayers every night along with Jessica! Good thing about hair it grows back:) glad to hear how well your family is! With prayers, love and hugs Gary and Krista Bagley and family:)

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  5. She is so beautiful!What an amazing little girl,she definately takes after her momma!

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  6. Why does my comment have that little delete comment by it?

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  7. How sweet, she looks beautiful. Can't wait to see you guys Wednesday!

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  8. She is BEAUTIFUL, there is nothing else to say. "Cancer Should Fear Her" because she is going to kick its butt.

    Jennie, you are such an inspiration to me. I think Izzy has the strongest, greatest, best parents there are.

    Will you please send me the code to the button? My address is mindi.turner@securitynational.com

    Keeping her and all of you in my prayers.

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  9. Man, she makes that buzz cut look GOOD! I may or may not just want to squeeze you guys. Loves to all!

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  10. Yep. Definitely the most beautiful shaved head I've ever seen! With those eyes you just can't go wrong. So gorgeous!

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  11. I love that little girl. What a strong and valient spirit she has. Someone like her is definitely saved for the last days. I love you and your family and admire you so much. You are a great example, Jennie.

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  12. Izzy looks great with a buzz! I'm so glad to hear that everything is going well. She is wonderful, as is your whole family. You guys are truly an inspiration to me :)

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  13. I don't think your biased! I don't even know her and I think she looks beautiful! She has very pretty eyes and they seem to stand out even more!!

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  14. SHE IS SOOO CUTE!!! I am so impressed by your sweet families strength Jennie. Love you guys.
    Kim

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  15. What a beautiful girl! she is totally rockin that buzz!

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  16. She is beautiful!! What a brave step to take, if I could rock a bald head I would totally do it! Your family is very inspiring, and makes me count my blessings everyday and hold my babies closer, knowing that you never know what could happen. My grandma always says "Fake it til you make it" and you're doing a great job at faking it! I will email you so I can get the code!

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  17. Izzy is just adorable. It amazes me how well she is doing and the strenth she has. It really says a lot for her parents :) Keep all those smiles coming!

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  18. She is just adorably beautiful little girl. Your family have such amazing strength.

    Love you!

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  19. Jennie
    I just wanted to let you know that we think of your family. Today when I saw your blog I cried! She has to be the most beautiful bold girl I have every seen. She is an inspiration to all who are battling cancer with a smile.
    Thank you for showing me what strength is!
    Love
    Ashleigh Lewis

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  20. Jennie, she looks amazing! I can't believe how much older she looks now. I showed Bonnie the pictures, "Mom...her hair is gone? She is still cute..." I love the honesty an innocence of youth.

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  21. She is such a beautiful girl! I think about her all the time - thanks for all your updates. We're still praying for all of you!

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  22. She's such a cute girl! I especially love the last picture. Please know I am thinking about you and your family and am wishing you all the best!

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  23. Those eyes and that smile is what makes Izzy so beautiful. She doesn't need hair to be beautiful. I'm glad she is tolerating the treatments okay and you still have your sanity. I am inspired by you and your family.

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