Post chemo life

I am two and a half weeks out from my last chemotherapy treatment. It's weird to think that back in December when I started treatment I thought April was so far away, that it would NEVER get here. And now it's May! Time really does fly by, and not just when you're having fun.

These two and a half weeks have been nice. Working five days a week was a little weird at first, but I think I'm back in to the swing of things now! I still go to bed before 10pm most nights, so I guess I can't really blame my treatments for that anymore. I think I just have to live with the fact that I am a 26 year old with the body of an 86 year old! That's ok though.

I have had a pretty eventful last few days. The last time I shared with you, it was announced that I had won the Honorary Bat Girl contest of the Cleveland Indians. Well this past Sunday was the game where I got to throw out the first pitch. IT WAS FREAKING AWESOME! I was unbelievably nervous, but had a blast at the game and on the field. I had so many family members there cheering me on and to top it all off, it was Mother's Day. Colin - you're going to have a hard time topping that for years to come!

We got to the park about two hours before the game started and got to watch batting practice and just enjoy the stadium before going down on the field. It was a surreal feeling stepping out of the stands and on to the grass. I felt like I was breaking the rules, like I shouldn't be doing this. I was sad I didn't get to meet any of the players, but Terry Francona did walk right in front of me, so that was pretty cool! And I saw Sandy Alomar from afar!

It turned out to be a beautiful day, definitely hot, but beautiful. We got to hang out in the suites behind the dugout before throwing out the first pitch and I did two interviews which was kind of cool. You can read the article here, http://m.indians.mlb.com/news/article/123621324/alecia-dennis-has-mothers-day-to-remember?adbid=10153296137019521&adbpl=fb&adbpr=46104914520&partnerId=as_cle_20150511_45557096&short_code=2ysm0.

Kolton and Colin got to come on the field with me. I think we have a life long Indians fan in Kolton now. He loved playing with the baseball I got for the first pitch and surprisingly was able to carry around (well drag really) the pink Louisville Slugger I received as well. On the field there were actually a lot of people since it was the Pink Ribbon Game. So before the first (and second) pitch, there was a human pink ribbon formed out in center field. It was great to see so much support.

And now... the first pitch. https://vine.co/v/emdXHELepP5

I MADE IT ACROSS THE PLATE!!! Slider just needs to learn how to catch!

I had so much fun at the game and was so excited to celebrate Mother's Day with my mom, grandma, aunt, cousin, step mom, sister-in-laws, and all of my other family members. It was truly a day to remember!

If that wasn't enough excitement for one weekend, let me tell you about my Saturday... My family is sneaky.

On Saturday morning my cousin, who came in for the weekend from PA, treated us to pedicures. We got to hang out and catch up, and get pretty toes! I thought she was doing this just because we hadn't seen each other in a while and she recently found out she was pregnant, so it was a way to celebrate her great news and me being done with chemo. Boy was I wrong... she was charged with getting me out of the house and keeping me occupied...

After listening to my husband "complain" on the phone that my mom wanted us to meet them at some park to get pictures we left Old Navy to head to the park. After arriving, Colin came out to greet me with a shirt to put on... our Relay for Life t-shirts (which are pretty cool I have to say). I was wondering why I was going in to the building on site.

When I walked in I was shocked to see ALL of my family there cheering for me. My mom had planned a surprise party to celebrate the end of my chemo treatment. I had my in-laws there, my mom's side of the family, my dad's side of the family, my step-mom's family, my step-dad's family, family from Maryland, friends, and even my best friend drive in from Pittsburgh. I couldn't believe it. So many people there to celebrate with me!

This past weekend was so eventful that I still think I am recovering! I had so much fun and was surprised that everyone was able to keep a secret like that from me for so long. It was great to see everyone and I had the best Mother's Day weekend!

Until next time...

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