Mommy CT

"Whenever possible try to always fill your life with lots of laughter."

This recipe is so simple yet very refreshing. Every picnic I bring it too I have been getting the same feedback: "what's in this sa...

How amazing is Cher!

Happy 4th of July!

My baby turns 4 months today :)

"We all need to learn to speak up and help one another. Once you open up its amazing how many people are experiencing what you are goin...

I bathed my girls got them ready for bed. Fed the baby and then she spit up on me and I thought "yep I'm officially back on mommy d...

I waited 8 months for today. My post treatment scan. Today I find out if I am officially Thyroid Cancer Free. I have my apt later today and ...

I met my husband tonight for dinner. I haven't seen him in 5 days. Driving there was emotional because it was hard to be without him so ...

"To know no matter what happens in life you don't need to handle it alone is the greatest source of healing!"

The strange thing through these past 8 months is I never felt like I had cancer until this past weekend with this treatment. The RAI treatme...

For my first non iodine diet meal I had pizza and boy was it pizza. I asked for the works minus anchovies.  When I saw it I was so excited t...

I did it, I completed my round of treatment. I don't know if I should laugh or cry. It was very hard but I did it and I must say I hope ...

You know that feeling when you are sick and have been stuck in the "house" and need to get out?! Now imagine being stuck in a ROOM...

Nothing seemed to help. I slept and woke up nauseous so I would just nap again. But like I mentioned before drinking water at least a glass ...

The worst part of my first 24 hrs of treatment was saying goodbye to my kids. I wasn't sure how long I was going to be away from them. A...

Wow everyone today I start my RAI Treatment and my blog hit its 30,000 viewed mark. No better way then to start this day! I appreciate all y...

This week I finally get my RAI treatments and I can not wait for this to be done! The diet started out ok and now I just want to feel myself...

Wonder what the Royal Baby name will be? Well now's your chance to have your say. Dreft is conducting a Royal Baby Name Game and th...

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there. Being a good father means being the type of man you would want your son to be or d...

Ever since I had my thyroid removed I noticed people I do not know shift there attitude once we begin to talk, it took me a quick second to ...

Yesterday marked my 2 month being Thyroid Cancer free. This Thursday I start my low iodine diet in prep to my treatment at the end of the mo...

"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind." William ...

We all know how much I love this fudge. But it is not just the "fudge" that makes this company so much fun, the owner also has a b...

Happy World Thyroid Day. If you feel something say something. Be sure to have your Dr check your thyroid during your exams. If you ever face...

I have learned a lot these past couple of months. I have learned what matters to one person does not matter to the next. I have learned that...

These little hands will accomplish something big one day!

Want to make a difference in this world? Start by raising amazing kids! It's easier than you think. I hate to be that parent that blames...

By:  Kendra Thornton Spending time on a summer getaway with your husband and children can be a lot of fun. And preparing well in advance f...

BRCA Gene testing has been around for quite some time, every year the process becomes easier and easier. Currently in the news Angelina Joli...

As a Mother we wear many hats, sometimes it is tough, sometimes it is stressful but MOST of the time it is the most rewarding job you will ...

My incision is healing so wonderful on my neck and soon you will not even notice I had my thyroid out and besides my achy body nothing else ...

I always try to have a positive outlook in life. I used to really believe " Everyday can be a Good day " I even wrote a post abou...

The 1st of the Month will always be special to me; today marks my 1 month being cancer free and my baby girl turns 2 months old. Happy 1st o...

I love doing arts and crafts with my daughter so the other day I was loving the warm weather and bummed we couldn't go out since my baby...

What would you do with $5000? Starting on Monday, April 29th, Pampers is kicking off the season of Spring with a celebration of the ways ...

"We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives " John F. Kennedy

Wow 110 years is a reason to celebrate! Just like you whenever I think of crayons these 8 original Crayola crayons come to mind:  ...

I have a wound on my neck and a wound on my stomach and the first week I was alone with my two girls all I wanted was to make an egg sandwic...

"Once you reach your true happiness everything else in life becomes very simple."

I feel like I need to accomplish something big. Since I feel like I have been given a second chance in life and my purpose isn't yet ful...

"Let go of any people, place, or situation that does not let you be at peace."

For anyone who's ever had a baby I am sure you can relate to this. You have your beautiful baby and walk out of the hospital excited to ...

I am starting to believe that Cats are not the only ones that have 9 Lives. After I received my results I was in shock. I could not believe ...

My sister bought me Yogi Throat Comfort Tea to help with my throat after my surgery and it really helped with the discomfort. I went thro...

I met with my endocrinologist yesterday who was able to get my results from Yale. All three nodules on my thyroid were Papillary cancer, how...

I am glad to say my surgery on Monday went really well. Everyone at Yale were amazing. They showed compassion and understanding and did ever...

Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit, Happy 1st of the Month! Today is the day I have been waiting for the past 6 months, today I have my surgery for Thyro...

"In this journey called life it's a blessing to know that any battle we may face we do not need to face them alone."

How lucky am I?! :) HAPPY EASTER!!!

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving." Albert Einstein 

"Always embrace today and the people around you." 

Great Song!!!

"Stress does nothing but age you!"

"Laughter leads to nothing but good things!"

"Streghten isn't something anyone can give you, it's something you must teach yourself to protect yourself!"

Last week I had the pleasure of going to Yale for my pre op appointment and I actually felt really good after my appointment I walked in bei...

"The most important relationship you have is with yourself!"

My little leprechauns :)

My cancer has affected a lot of people and I know it. I like to think I am an overall happy person. I try to look at life straight on, I use...

"The secret to being happy is to live in the moment and to not worry about tomorrow until tomorrow!"

I have this amazing baby is my arms and all I keep thinking about is how could I have cancer in my body, how could this baby have been in my...

"If you let go of what's holding you back you will allow something bigger and better in." My Girls My Life

Friday morning I awoke with the fear of how could I ever love my baby girl who I would meet that day as much as I love my daughter who is 4....

It's the final count down. Baby number 2 will be here tomorrow. Sounds surreal I know! The feelings I am having are all over the place. ...

I started the month of February with the mind set of looking to do some healing and allow peace in my life and I must say although I still h...

"There's nothing more beautiful then a love a Mother shares for her child"

We all have this misconception that if we do good for someone we shall get it back and most importantly those who do good deeds should neve...

I always loved Ash Wednesday, I am not sure why. Maybe it is because the next event it leads to is Easter which is my all time favorite holi...