pinch me

i often have those 'pinch me' moments (several times each week, actually) where i'm overcome with appreciation for this incredible gift of life. today i found myself wincing... at the feeling of an almost-five month old's death grip on a handful of my hair when this 'pinch me' moment occurred: i'm here. with hair. and a perfect little baby. and have officially 'graduated' from my four years of hodgkin's follow up scans and x-rays! for those of you who fumble across this blog as i did when i was starting treatment, scanning for signs of hope that life will go on embedded in the stories of others... it can! and for any conversation you may have now with your medical team about fertility risks, know that there is hope. we - on the first try, no less - were blessed with an amazing, strong, healthy, perfect baby boy! keep the faith. :)