Going Pink

Hey everyone! Just a little transplant update, I've had tons of messages sent to me asking if we have a date yet…and the answer is no. My doctor had originally told us it would probably happen the first week of July, but while we were at PCH on Monday for labs and an 8 hour phsycology eval (transplant workup) we got word that they were having trouble reaching him. Then, Dr. Douglas called on Thursday that they found out the donor had been deployed to the military. People don't usually get that much info about a donor.  Luckily, I have more donors to choose from (which is very VERY rare). Now my Dr is trying to reach a new one, but this will push things back a bit, probably to the middle of July. 

You're probably wondering why my title is "Going Pink"? Well it's because Gilbert, AZ is literally going PINK! I have the absolute greatest support and coolest friends ever! So many of my friends (even the boys) have dyed their hair pink in support of me and I really couldn't be more grateful. Hopefully I'll get pics of everyone who did it so I can post in on here. It's crazy to me that something so scary can become so positive and really bring people together. I'm so so grateful. (Big shout out to Candice Shumway who is basically like superwoman and who has dyed tons of peoples' hair pink, love ya Candice!)
#GoPink

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Something fun from this week… I got my License!! 6 months late, but that's ok lol! Also, my mom, sister and I are on a little stay-cation in Phoenix! You know… a vacation in AZ? It's been lots of fun being able to have quality girl time, we needed it before the crazy started. 

XOXO, Kin

PINK Palooza

Today was started with another trip to the fertility clinic, and I get the egg removal procedure this Friday! One word: HALLE-FREAKIN-LUJAH!!!! I've had to give myself 2-3 shots every night for the past 3 weeks and they've been pretty painful, but bearable. I'm just ready for all this fertility stuff to be over. We headed strait from the fertility clinic to PCH clinic for a blood transfusion. So that's basically been my day. 

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So, I decided I needed to do something a little crazy before I have to shave my head for transplant! I don't usually do anything different to my hair, but I wanted to try something out. Why not? I didn't have anything to lose…so the craziest I could get myself to do was dye the ends of my hair PINK! To say I am in love with it would be an understatement….But I'm IN LOVE with it! 

XOXO, 

Kin

Are we in AZ?

Today was too fun! I started out the day pretty early (well early for summer haha) with a visit to the PCH clinic to get my port re-accessed, then another trip to the fertility clinic. While we were there on Wednesday, Angel Mamas provided Madi and I with a certificate to go get a blow-out & a makeover at Pucci Salon in Scottsdale. 

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So, since we can't go on an actual vacation, we treated today like we were in New York getting a professional make over. We got a blow out by the awesome Michael Becker, and our make up done by the fab Lauren Ballard! SO FUN!! After, we went to the cutest Crepe shop & had the yummiest crepes. So of course we felt like we were in Paris. Days like this make up for all those crappy ones. Thanks mom & Hattie for the pics!

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XOXO,

Kin

Wednesday Shenanigans

Today was started with a trip to the fertility clinic in Scottsdale. My best friend Madi (M-Swiz) came along for moral support…and just because we're basically inseparable. She comes to most of my appointments with me, can you say amazing friend? I was just going for labs today, so no biggie. But, we had the opportunity to meet Shira and her cute family, from Angel Mamas. An INCREDIBLE organization that has raised the funds needed for the egg retrieval process. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, Angel Mamas for everything and for helping me be able to do this.

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After, since we were in Scottsdale, we had to make a trip to scottsdale fashion square of course. (Yes…I'm a big time shopper)! Madi and I weren't complaining. We then came home & took a few pics. Really thankful I have a best friend like Madi that is there through everything! We have the funnest times.

Good Reads

Oh John Green, you're gettin me! Gettin me in tears that is…

Well this is rare… 

If you know me, you know I DO NOT READ!! Haha I would usually rather do anything besides sit down and read, like how boring! I'd like to blame it on daily headaches, but the truth is, I just don't enjoy it. That is, unless I have a good read. 

I've been super anxious for the new movie "The Fault in our Stars", so I'm doing something very VERY rare, and trying to finish the book before the movie. Surprisingly, I'm loving it. Let's hope I can do this…& let's hope I don't bawl during the entire movie lol! Hits pretty close to home…