Author Archives: meaghancc

it’s complicated.

Posted on March 17, 2014 by meaghancc

just when i started having more energy, just when i was making travel plans and work trips, just when i was reconnecting with my MBA professors about wrapping up coursework, just when i started feeling more reliable as a co-worker, just when i had … Continue reading →

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to tell you the truth

Posted on March 14, 2014 by meaghancc

a few weeks ago, i participated in a rockwood leadership program. we did a powerful exercise with partners on when we lie and when we tell the truth. i’m about to drop some truth on you. this experience has suuuuuucked in a … Continue reading →

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sharing the love.

Posted on March 2, 2014 by meaghancc

i realized, i’m never too old to send, and receive, valentines. while march is coming in like a lion around the country and perhaps you’re hunkering down, i wanted to share some valentines i received from my niece bella’s first … Continue reading →

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swimsuit model.

Posted on February 22, 2014 by meaghancc

i’m 2 weeks out of surgery and slowly getting more energy and less soreness. many women told me the swap surgery would be a small thing compared to the mastectomy. while mostly true, having my port out and liposuction on … Continue reading →

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gulp…

Posted on February 14, 2014 by meaghancc

after 3 months of medical leave, i go back to work tomorrow. i’m nervous, sad, anxious, excited, sore, and tired. i am still limited to walking for exercise, can’t lift more than 5 pounds, and need a significant number of pillows (and … Continue reading →

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Hooray for boobs!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by meaghancc

I just spoke to the doctor and Meaghan is out of surgery and in recovery. Things went well and so now our house is back the correct number of boobs (four) and ports (zero). Meaghan will be in recovery for … Continue reading →

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hey, boob.

Posted on February 6, 2014 by meaghancc

hey, boob. don’t be afraid….you were made to go out and get her.the minute you let her under your skin,then you begin to make it better.or something like that.last year at this time before my mastectomy, i was scared shitless … Continue reading →

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I’m hear to confess

Posted on January 27, 2014 by meaghancc

Forgive me, as it has been 341 days since my last blog post.  As my penance I will try to post more and bore you less.  It’s really shocking to have spent the last 15 minutes figuring out the last … Continue reading →

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hi(atus)

Posted on January 23, 2014 by meaghancc

i imagined that during my medical leave, i’d be doing a lot of writing and processing.  i think the processing is percolating, but the writing isn’t.  i don’t have the mental energy to do it.  it will come though.  i … Continue reading →

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ahhh…

Posted on December 10, 2013 by meaghancc

just saying hi. this picture sums up our trip perfectly.   i hope your holidays are off to a wonderful start.xo,meaghan

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