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Stephenie's Reflections on Dx Day # 7

Today marks 7 years since cancer officially became part of my life forever. Recently, people have been throwing compliments my way about how good I look. My hair is getting longer. I don't look as weak and tired. I can walk up a flight of stairs without taking a break... most days. I lost my "moon face" since I stopped taking steroids. I have somewhat of an appetite again. I started wearing eye liner again since my hand tremors have gotten better. It seems like it's all going up from here. But, there is a disconnect somewhere in my mind. When I look at myself in the mirror, I don't recognize myself. To everyone else, I may look the same as I did before I got diagnosed. Other people look at me and they say things like, "You don't look like you ever had cancer." People hear the word "remission" and they think that I am back to doing everything I did before. It's a nice thought and I know that everyone is just trying to be complimentary. B
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Where to Start

Justin and I met with a reproductive specialist yesterday. After undergoing all of my cancer treatments and two transplants, we knew that starting a family would be a difficult road. Last month, I finally finished with all of my repeat newborn immunizations. The last one I had to get was for measles, mumps, and rubella since it is a live virus. I am finally done with my anti-rejection medications and most of my immunosuppressants. So, we were given the green light to pursue the next chapter of our journey. Yesterday, we met with the doctor virtually to go over any initial questions to decide our next steps. To be full transparent, I have been off birth control for about a year and I still haven't gotten a period. This signals possible Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). It is likely that the treatment has damaged my body to the point of menopause and my body is unable to make any eggs. He discussed two possible options. The first is getting an egg donor. The second is to adopt. Ju
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