The Big Fucking Sigh Of Relief
April 13, 2006
The breast lump is NOT CANCER.
I REPEAT: NOT. CANCER.
Still waiting on results from the uterine thing, but on the day of the surgery my mom's doctor was all, "Pfft. Is nothing. Is FINE." So I'm thinking we're okay there too.
There is still entirely Too Much Fucking Cancer out there, but for now, it's gotten the hell off my lawn. And for that, I am extremely happy.
Thank you so much, sweet Internet people, for your thoughts and prayers and crossed appendages during this scary time for us. I believe with all my heart that it made all the difference in the world.
Hooray! So happy for you and your mom! :)
Posted by: leandra | April 13, 2006 at 11:22 AM
OK Good Deal. Now I can quit sitting here refreshing.
Get Off My Lawn. HA! You really are very funny.
Posted by: Kelly | April 13, 2006 at 11:22 AM
Oh, thank GOODNESS!!! I am so happy to hear that! What wonderful news.
Yahoo!
Posted by: Kathleen | April 13, 2006 at 11:23 AM
YAY! I've been REFRESH REFRESH REFRESHING since yesterday waiting for the good news.
~Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | April 13, 2006 at 11:24 AM
Hooray! We have been waiting for results. NO more refreshing. Yeah for your mom and your whole family!
Posted by: SortaBlonde | April 13, 2006 at 11:24 AM
I have to say, I think "DEAR CANCER: GET THE HELL OFF MY LAWN" would make a great t-shirt.
Posted by: Amalah | April 13, 2006 at 11:24 AM
Noah's all, "Hey Cancer, get the hell away from my grandmamalah!" and then he drooled all over Cancer and Cancer was defeated.
Posted by: Amy | April 13, 2006 at 11:24 AM
Amy, I think you have a future in the subversive cross-stitch industry.
So glad to hear that Nanalah is okay!
Posted by: Car | April 13, 2006 at 11:26 AM
Praise the Lord! I've been checking this thing for 24 hrs straight to see if its cancer! And YYYYEEEAAAAHHHHH! Its NOT!
Wonderful pic of Noah. He looks almost as happy as I feel. What's so weird is that I guess I've been living vicariously through your mom's test results, since I lost my own mom. So this is awesome, I think I'll have a chocolate sundae to celebrate. Then I'll get counseling because how in the world am I this caught up in the private life of a woman I wouldn't recognize if she bit me on the nose!
Posted by: Me | April 13, 2006 at 11:27 AM
Thank heavens! I am so relieved to hear everything is okee dokee. Let the celebrating begin!
And seriously, are you doing this to me on purpose? Everytime I see a pic of Noah, my ovaries start to explode. He's so full of delicious baby goodness.
Posted by: Kim | April 13, 2006 at 11:28 AM
Thank goodness! God Bless you all.
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon | April 13, 2006 at 11:28 AM
So glad to hear the happy news.
Posted by: Liz | April 13, 2006 at 11:29 AM
I'm so happy for you and your family! What a relief.
Posted by: Jessie | April 13, 2006 at 11:31 AM
Such wonderful news, for all of you....
Posted by: Zoots Mom | April 13, 2006 at 11:32 AM
YAY is exactly what I was thinking. So glad for the good news.
Posted by: scoutsadie | April 13, 2006 at 11:33 AM
On another topic, in comparing how much Noah and you favor each other in the above picture, I noticed something:
DID NOAH GET A HAIRCUT?!?!?
His first?! And the internet wasn't notified?
Or maybe its just the way its combed. Either way, we need clarification on this issue asap. Thanks so much.
And have a great, cancer-free, drool-coated, day.
Posted by: Me | April 13, 2006 at 11:33 AM
YAY!
Posted by: Jenn | April 13, 2006 at 11:33 AM
YAY!
Posted by: nic | April 13, 2006 at 11:34 AM
Oh that's wonderful news! I may have to have a 2 Amy's margherita pizza to celebrate!
Posted by: Bozoette Mary | April 13, 2006 at 11:35 AM
now you can BREATHE!
;)
Posted by: Sarcomical | April 13, 2006 at 11:37 AM
Yeah!! Take THAT, Cancer! Ha!
re: the Lamaze Toys vs. the Cheap toys - yes, indeed - the most expensive toys are the ones that the PARENTS are attracted to. Don't get me started on the Haba toys which I just adore. Of course, any company that sells wooden parsnips and chocolate croissants MUST be overpriced. Anyway, my kid loves his plastic keys, too.
Posted by: Cagey | April 13, 2006 at 11:38 AM
VERY HAPPY for you and mamalah!
Posted by: Maria | April 13, 2006 at 11:39 AM
YAY!!!!!!!!!
*breathes sigh of relief*
Posted by: baileyswedishfish | April 13, 2006 at 11:40 AM
Great news!
Posted by: New Jan Brady | April 13, 2006 at 11:40 AM
great news. great picture.
Posted by: ambrosia | April 13, 2006 at 11:40 AM
Oh, that is wonderful news!!!!
My father pssed away 11 years ago due to cancer. It.....SUCKED, so I am very glad it is the hell off your lawn!!! I agree that there is too much f'n cancer out there.
Posted by: jody2ms | April 13, 2006 at 11:41 AM
Yeah for no fucking cancer! Woo hoo! You go girl!
Posted by: ThePajamaMama | April 13, 2006 at 11:43 AM
So relieved to hear that everything is okay!
Posted by: keepergirl | April 13, 2006 at 11:47 AM
Me: No haircut for baby. He just naturally has the world's most perfect hairline, which he most definitely DID NOT get from me.
Posted by: Amalah | April 13, 2006 at 11:50 AM
Noah is looking like such a little man in that picture!!!!
Posted by: alfredsmom | April 13, 2006 at 11:52 AM
I'm so glad you are feeling well.Cute baby and cute Blog.
Posted by: katkat | April 13, 2006 at 11:55 AM
That? Is fantastic news. Very happy to hear it.
Posted by: Her Ladyship | April 13, 2006 at 11:58 AM
HOORAY!
Posted by: pea | April 13, 2006 at 12:01 PM
I think Noah single-handedly defeated cancer with his cuteness. I'm so glad your mom doesn't have cancer!
I think I might have a glass of wine to celebrate, myself.
Posted by: Megan | April 13, 2006 at 12:01 PM
Came here for the first time today from blackbelt mamma. My mom and I just went through the same thing.....hers was NOT. CANCER. Either. YAY! So I know the feeling of staring at the phone and now the feeling of relief YAY for both of us and our moms!
Posted by: Maniacal | April 13, 2006 at 12:08 PM
AHAHAHAHA SUCK IT, CANCER!!!! YAY FOR MAMALAH! (and not sorry for the CAPS because YYYYAAAAAYYY!!!!)
Posted by: Nicole P | April 13, 2006 at 12:09 PM
Oh what a relief for everyone.
Posted by: jonniker | April 13, 2006 at 12:10 PM
Great news... a blessing!
Posted by: Kristin | April 13, 2006 at 12:14 PM
YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!
Posted by: bethgirl | April 13, 2006 at 12:15 PM
That's great news!
I'm also struck by the striking resemblance between the picture of you in your title banner and this picture of Noah. Uncanny!!!
Posted by: Penny | April 13, 2006 at 12:15 PM
Yay, Nanalah! Cancer-free!
Noah's picture just made my day!
Posted by: xtine | April 13, 2006 at 12:18 PM
Great news!!!! I'm so happy for all of you!
Posted by: blackbeltmama | April 13, 2006 at 12:21 PM
Big sigh of relief - YAY!!!!!
Posted by: Flybunny | April 13, 2006 at 12:23 PM
I am very happy for you, your mom, and your whole "lawn".
Also- that picture of Noah is adorably identical to the one of you in the side bar. I LOVE it!
Posted by: Johanna | April 13, 2006 at 12:25 PM
That is unbelievably good news..... enjoy your Easter with a lighter heart!
Posted by: Dorkette | April 13, 2006 at 12:25 PM
Woohoo! Maybe the good news bandwagon will keep on rollin' westward and my doctor will inform me that that lumpy-looking texture gradually spreading all over my outer thighs is really just Silly Putty! No? Nothing? Sigh...
Posted by: weaker vessel | April 13, 2006 at 12:26 PM
Hurrah!
Posted by: Vaguely Urban | April 13, 2006 at 12:26 PM
Woo hoo! That's fabulous news for Momalah! And you of course. :)
Posted by: callistawolf | April 13, 2006 at 12:27 PM
WOOOOOT!
Posted by: jamie | April 13, 2006 at 12:27 PM
Longtime Lurker here has one thing to say:
Woooooohooooooo!
Posted by: Vida | April 13, 2006 at 12:28 PM
Have been stalking...thank GOODNESS for good news.
And, yay for photos of slackjawed babes, as well.
Posted by: Sherry | April 13, 2006 at 12:28 PM
Oh, thank God. So relieved for you.
Posted by: Lori | April 13, 2006 at 12:29 PM
I totally want to buy that t-shirt.
Posted by: Leah | April 13, 2006 at 12:29 PM
That's great news. So happy for you and your family! :)
Posted by: starrynite | April 13, 2006 at 12:31 PM
Is it weird that I just got a little teary-eyed at the end? I'm going to have to pretend that IT'S VERY DUSTY IN HERE TODAY.
Posted by: Nothing But Bonfires | April 13, 2006 at 12:35 PM
That is wonderful news!
Posted by: abogada | April 13, 2006 at 12:38 PM
What Noah said - YAY!!!!!
Posted by: Linda | April 13, 2006 at 12:38 PM
I think Noah's expression says it all.
But I'll be redundant and say how glad I am for the good news.
Posted by: mirabel | April 13, 2006 at 12:41 PM
YAY. JUST YAY!
Posted by: Tricia Bailey | April 13, 2006 at 12:41 PM
That is the best news I have heard in a long time. I am so happy for you and your family!!!
Posted by: Angela | April 13, 2006 at 12:41 PM
I'm so happy and relieved for all of you. Now, enjoy the rest of your day!!
Posted by: Starbuck | April 13, 2006 at 12:43 PM
Ooooh Amalah,
I got shivers of happiness and joy down my spine reading this post.
Thank FUCK!!!!!
Wooooooooooooooot!!!
Posted by: BoopShoop | April 13, 2006 at 12:43 PM
Yeah! Suck it, stupid cancer!
Posted by: Lucy | April 13, 2006 at 12:50 PM
Woo hoo!
Posted by: Sheryl | April 13, 2006 at 12:53 PM
WAHOO! YIPPEE!
Posted by: jenn | April 13, 2006 at 01:07 PM
Woo Hoo! Awesome news, I am so happy to hear that Nanalah is ok.
Posted by: Carole | April 13, 2006 at 01:12 PM
Great news and congrats!!
Your family deserves a few more years (or a hundred) without any scares...dontcha think?
Posted by: Real Girl | April 13, 2006 at 01:16 PM
HOORAY!!
Congrats. Give your Mama a big hug!
Posted by: Bella | April 13, 2006 at 01:18 PM
Oh, I'm so happy for your family! What a relief!
Posted by: erika | April 13, 2006 at 01:18 PM
That is wonderful news! I'm so relieved for you and your family!
Posted by: kristie | April 13, 2006 at 01:20 PM
wootie woot woot on the happy no cancer news!
the way I first heard that line was "Get the fuck off my dirt." Equally effective albeit slightly more rednecked sounding.
Posted by: DeannaBanana | April 13, 2006 at 01:23 PM
YAY! May you get continued negative results for Nanalah.
Posted by: madge | April 13, 2006 at 01:24 PM
Huzzah! Noah's tonsils look relieved as well.
Posted by: Mir | April 13, 2006 at 01:25 PM
I am with Nothing But Bonfires. My god, the dust!
Posted by: Alexa | April 13, 2006 at 01:30 PM
Woooooooooo Hoooooooooo!
Posted by: Desiree | April 13, 2006 at 01:33 PM
Celebrating in Portland, Orygun...
Posted by: Wacky Mommy | April 13, 2006 at 01:33 PM
Congratulations! That is so awesome! :-) :-) :-)
Posted by: Painterly | April 13, 2006 at 01:37 PM
Yay!! Glad the news was so good.
Posted by: Sarah | April 13, 2006 at 01:37 PM
That is fabulous news. I would so buy that shirt.
Posted by: Cheryl | April 13, 2006 at 01:47 PM
YAY!!!!
Posted by: Boozie | April 13, 2006 at 01:54 PM
That is SUCH wonderful news! Please give mamalah a huge hug from the internet!
Posted by: PaintingChef | April 13, 2006 at 01:57 PM
can only echo everything above me--SOO glad it's all good. i'll raise a glass or five tonight:)
Posted by: joy | April 13, 2006 at 02:02 PM
That is fantastic news! Very glad she's okay. And Noah just keeps getting cuter and cuter...
Posted by: Krista | April 13, 2006 at 02:13 PM
FanFuckingtastic!!!
P.s. I'll take one of those shirts in a small please.
Posted by: Jess | April 13, 2006 at 02:13 PM
fan fucking tastic!the cancer needs to be off everyones lawn.
Posted by: lindsay | April 13, 2006 at 02:14 PM
woot!
woot for the rare good news!
Posted by: blackbird | April 13, 2006 at 02:24 PM
Good stuff! Happy to help.
Posted by: Broad | April 13, 2006 at 02:26 PM
I'll just ditto Noah and join the chorus in saying -
YYYYYYYAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jamila | April 13, 2006 at 02:26 PM
Delurking to say: THANK GOD!!!!!!!!! What great news!
Posted by: monique dc | April 13, 2006 at 02:27 PM
I'm so happy for you!
Hugs to you and your family :)
Posted by: jomama | April 13, 2006 at 02:29 PM
YAY!
Posted by: Nosila | April 13, 2006 at 02:30 PM
I lost my father to cancer a few years ago, and knowing what I went through, you better believe I was praying for you. I'm so glad to hear that it wasn't cancer, and I'm so happy for you and your family.
Posted by: zee | April 13, 2006 at 02:36 PM
Ok, maybe somebody else mentioned this (I didn't read through all the comments), but Oh-My-God, that picture of Noah looks EXACTLY like the picture of you on the sidebar.
Great news on your mom.
Posted by: Phc | April 13, 2006 at 02:42 PM
Holy crap, what a relief.
Posted by: Julie | April 13, 2006 at 02:46 PM
I'm joining the chorus of those that are really happy and relieved to hear the good news about your Ma-malah.
Today...is a good day.
Posted by: Corn Dog | April 13, 2006 at 02:46 PM
That is wonderful news Amy. I'm so happy for your mom and all of your family.
Posted by: Kerry | April 13, 2006 at 02:50 PM
amy! oh how wonderful!!! i am so so so so so happy to hear it! yay!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: honestyrain | April 13, 2006 at 02:52 PM
Big sigh of relief!
A-dorable Noah, per usual.
Posted by: Polichick | April 13, 2006 at 02:52 PM
I'll put my cancer voodoo doll away for now - and hopefully forever.
Posted by: Kristen | April 13, 2006 at 02:53 PM
Thank Deity!
My mom's sister just had a lumpectomy yesterday and is awaiting biopsy results on the nearby lymph nodes to see if it spread. I fear, but try to believe that everything will be FINE. Share the good vibes if you have some to spare.
Posted by: Catrina | April 13, 2006 at 02:55 PM