6-26-15

11:56 AM Dressy_Daisy 3 Comments

This picture was taken after I got released home after being in the hospital for 3 days 7 months ago. I just got poked a lot, it was't as bad as it seems. Looking at my hands now, they are beautiful as if they have never been poked. Thank you Lord. So as I have told my doctors that I am going forward with the transplant, one thing remains, do I want to harvest my eggs?
I started thinking about this and started doing research. My insurance will not cover it and it will cost anywhere from $6500.00-$10,000.00
Even though the chance for infertility is a possibility I didn't want to take the risk of never having kids. I mean my husband and I just got married 9 months ago and we already want kids. If I go through with the transplant and undergo chemotherapy they said there's a chance of not getting pregnant after, and if you do try, you should wait 2-3 years so that your children don't get born with defects or health problems. This can occur from the high doses of chemotherapy. We were like what!? 2-3 years? It was heart breaking to hear, but I did not let the thoughts bring me down. Our God is God, everything is possible with him. I believe he will still bring us those blessings. In his time whatever his will is. I just know that when he does bless us, we will be so overfilled with joy, it will be the happiest moment in our life. Just because we have heard the words, 'you might never have children."
Also, since my platelets are so low, usually under 30k, I am constantly getting transfusions. My body isn't producing blood or platelets so I keep going because of transfusions. I would need to undergo a surgery for harvesting. They would have to cut me open and do the procedure and then let me heal for a couple weeks before staring with the transplant. This could be dangerous. If it takes my body 2 weeks to heal a scrape, will I be okay to move on to chemo?? This is a risk also that is saying I shouldn't harvest. But since I will be saying no to this, the transplant will move forward, and that means it will happen within the next 3-4 weeks. This whole treatment can take up to 6 months with recovery. I am trying to stay calm, trying to stay strong. I will be positive. I know that no matter what God is with me. If it's his will for me to go through with this, he will bless the hands of the doctors, if he will have mercy on me, I will be forever thankful. I guess I'm just selfish about my flesh, I don't want to lose my hair, I don't want to look in the mirror and see a stranger looking back at me. I just turned 25 this week, I wanna be able to spend this 1st year of marriage making the best memories. Instead its filled with painful moments that only happen in nightmares. I don't know how my husband is so strong, Thank the Lord for such an amazing life partner, he cherishes me like a precious jewel, there isn't anything he wouldn't do for me. He cradles me like a child, cherishes me like his most precious treasure. I love him so much. I wish this all never happened but I cannot not be thankful for such a trial. It has brought me so much closer to God, I have learned so much, life is so different in my eyes. I thank God for everything now. How amazing and beautiful is life? Health is so important, this body is the only home I have on this earth, people take care of yourselves! enjoy everyday. I know that after life was taken away from me and given back, only then will I learn how to live. I live by faith, I am holding on to faith. I know that through God, anything is possible.
-xoxo reggie 

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My Closet

12:45 PM Dressy_Daisy 0 Comments

Instagram posts of some of my most favorite outfits.
top: Mango
Skirt: tj max

dress: Nordsrom 

sweater: loft
under shirt: j crew
skirt: juicy couture
purse: tj max
scaft: hand knit

shirt: loft
skirt: boutique
shoes: nordstrom rack
neclace: Francesca's

beanie: zumies
sweater: h&m
pants: sincerely Jules
bag: forevery 21
necklace: Francesca's  

shirt: Ralph lauren 
jeans: gap 
boots: DSW shoes
hat: forever 21 


shirt: nordstrom
jacket: marshalls
pants: sincery Jules
shoes: micheal korhs 

jacket: rachel roy
dress: bebe
shoes:  enzo angiolini
purse: ivanka trump

shirt: forever 21
pants: macys
purse: vera wang 

dress: zara
shoes: social society 
purse: aldo 

dress: target 

jumper: sincerely Jules
shoes: social society 
bag: forever 21 


whole outfit from marshalls 

jacket: forever 21 
tights: forever 21 

dress:  charlotte russe

my dress: free people 



swimsuit: victoria secret 

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The trial continues

11:45 AM Dressy_Daisy 0 Comments

The posts that i have posted earlier I have written a while ago, the one about aplastic anemia I wrote a few months ago but haven't wrote much since then. Yes it was over 7 months ago that I first started feeling sick and was admitted to the hospital. Ever since then my life hasn't been the same. I did not want to think about it, I didn't want anyone to worry about me, especially my family and mostly my parents. I started seeking advise of friends, family, social media. Many people suggested to see a naturopath doctor and so I desperately took this chance. After a few appointments my naturopath found somethings here and there but nothing that brought my blood back to normal. I did labs and found out I have a sensitivity to gluten, sugar, and all these foods I have been eating all my life. My body had high levels of mercury, lead, yeast, and pesticides. Many things were way off. She started to try to heal me from the inside, tried to boost my immune system. She found a trace of schistosomiasis which is caused from a bite or sting from a slug or snail found in tropical areas. This is why we believe something got triggered in my system while I was on my honeymoon in mexico. My immune system was already low from all the damage I had done to it, as well as wedding stress and something went off to start the auto immune. During all these appointments I was still seeing my oncology doctor at Kaiser. I was getting labs done every other day (4 times a week) to check my blood. At first I was getting blood transfusions once every week and then I started having to have them every week. I would need both platelets and red blood so sometimes I would get transfusions twice a week. I have had my doctor tell me that if my platelets are below 10,000 I can have bleeding in the brain, brain damage, a stroke, or even death. That day my labs showed my platelets were at 3,000. The average person has 150k-450k. Of course I had to go to the emergency again. It was at times like these that I felt that the Lord was with me, he was carrying me. There have been many times when I would be scared and he would fill me with explainable peace. I am so grateful to him.

Another thing I am grateful for is the fact that i can LIVE. I don't have anemia symptoms. I can perform most daily duties, I only have mild symptoms of fast heart beat with activity and some pale skin. Doctors tell me my white blood count is usually below 2 and that I am at high risk for some serious problems if I get sick or hurt. I have been around sick people and have not gotten sick. My body has been able to fight off colds, my immune system is surprisingly very strong.
However, over time and receiving all the transfusions I started to feel pain in my heart and my stomach area. Doctors tested me and found I had very high amounts of iron in my body from the transfusions and the iron had no where to go. Eventually it can cause more serious problems to my health. They put me on a new medication called Desferal. It's an injection/pump I wear over the course of 8 hours at night while I sleep. It's not the most pleasant experience to poke yourself 5 times a week and sleep with a needle in your belly. The Lord gave me strength. I started this almost 3 weeks ago and I know it's only temporary so I'm okay with it...Just now I'm getting poked 10-12 times a week. I pray that God will heal my scars. I pray in Jesus name that once I will be restored that I will be renewed and whole.
I have agreed to go forward with the transplant. I know that God works through doctors and he told me not to be stubborn about treatment because he will do some things through them. I have no idea what his plans are for me but I believe he will heal me. Something in my heart is keeping me calm, no matter what the internet says about this dangerous and very rare disease. The Lord of Lords is above all, by his strips I am healed.

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Waves of Love- The Coast Adventure

12:27 PM Dressy_Daisy 0 Comments

Waves of Love- The Coast Adventure

a road trip turned from a simple day at the beach,
to one of the most memorable road trips ever. 
Yanik was staying at a beach house in Lincoln City and wanted me to come to Pacific City so that we can go hang out at a beach. We left there around 4pm with the destination of Cannon beach going north on Highway 101. But with an open mind, we were able to have a wonderful time winding through small towns. Any of you that enjoy the beach should really open up your options on choice of beaches. Yes, the typical day at the beach is Seaside here on the coast, but there are many wonderful beaches and sights to see. I have captured only a few but will post more next time we go as we continue our journey. Highway 101 is quite picturesque, I would recommend these stops to anyone, especially to couples who want to have sparks fly as the sun sets over the horizon.
Lets give you glimpse of the happiness I encountered with this lovely future of mine. 

These first couple of pictures are in a little town called Garibaldi. This train does not move, but its an old train that is a cute sight to see. Tickets are sold to go inside and have a tour, however we didn't have time for that. 


Once we drove out we saw a dock to the left of us. We had to pull over to check it out.
It was on the Garibaldi marina and it was a crabbing dock. It was filled with people fishing and crabbing away. All you crab lovers, this long strip of bridge is a good way to catch some crabs! If not, just up the road there are boat rentals for $45 an hour. Anyone can crab all they want, an the equipment is included! 
About half a mile past this dock there was this viewpoint. Absolutely breath taking! never hesitate to pull over to take pictures. You will never regret it, especially when looking back at the memories. 

After a couple more quick stops we finally got to cannon beach! 
This place seriously has the best pizza in the world! 
If your ever in the area and are hungry, this place is a must.


Right across from the pizza is a candy store. These caramel apples are the best ones I've had. Only $3.
Cannon beach is pretty small but there are many things to do. There is a mall, shopping center, boutiques, parks, and much more. The most important of all is the beach itself.
We love to make a fire right on the beach and watch the sunset. This is a MUST for every couple!
We go to the cove, its to the very right and its by a biiiiggggg hill and so its not windy most of the time (perfect for a fire). We get wood and supplies before and ALWAYS bring blankets. Just for the coziness :) Its NEVER packed so privacy is usually guaranteed. 
Best part of the is watching the sun go down with a loved one, be it family, a friend, or a spouse. The beautiful view will want you to draw closer and bundle up. 




He loves me :) Sweetest most romantic person I know. 


Thank you for stopping by! Hope you can one day explore as we did :)

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clothes

12:25 PM Dressy_Daisy 0 Comments

Hey there :)
Im a lover of clothes and a lover of fashion. Here are just a few outfit that I have worn recently.
Most are from Mango, jcrew, Ruche, Forever21, H&M, and New York & Co.
Enjoy!






Birds && Trees


Mango Madness






Summer Pinks and collars





Thanks for Stopping by!!

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Perfect apple pie

12:16 PM Dressy_Daisy 0 Comments

Perfect Apple Pie
Hey everyone!
So i'm a baker and I love to cook and so i decided to share a few of my favorite recipes. This first one is an apple pie recipe that I put together and it never lets me down. Everyone that has tried it enjoys it. This recipe is for an apple pie that is in the pictures, but the recipe I enjoy more in the all butter pie crust recipe below substituted fore the top one however, it is much harder to thread with it so it doesn't look as pretty even thou it takes better. You decide! 
Hope u enjoy it!


ingredients:
3 cups of flour 
3/4 tsp. salt
1 cup shortening
3/4 cup cold water
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
apple filling:
6-8 apples
1/2 cup sugar (may add some brown sugar too)
1/4 tsp cinnamon 
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup caramel
*1/4 cup nuts of your choice, optional

1.) in a mixing bowl, mix salt and flour
2.) Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut in shortening until the mixture is about the size of peas
3.) Measure water accurately. Pour into mixture while stirring with the fork
4.) Gather ball with hands and divide into 2 balls, having one a little larger than the other
5.) Roll out the smaller one with a rolling pin, making a circle larger than the size of your pie pan
6.) put into pie pan and fill with apple mixture (to put into the pan neatly, fold the flat dough in half and the in half again, making it easier to pick up, then lay into your pan.)
7.) after apple mix in in, roll out second ball ( the larger one)
8.) make your design and trim edges, seal with a fork. 
9.) Bake for 50-60 min
10.) Let it cool down a little, and then enjoy with some vanilla ice cream and whipped cream!

Filling instructions:
1.) peel, core and slice apples thinly lengthwise
2.) In mixing bowl, combine apples with ingredients 
3.) put in pasty and cover top with the rest of the other half of the dough. 











This crust is more easier to make, but the looks are not like in the pictures. 
All-butter Pie Crust recipe
1 1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
10 tbsp unsalted butter (preferably a high fat)
2-5 tsp ice water

1.) Mix flour and salt
2.) add in butter and mix until pea size pieces form
3.) add water, 1 tbsp at a time
4.) set over to 325 degrees 
5.) roll out smaller half and place in pie pan, fill wiht apple pilling
6.) roll out larger half and just lay it out on top of the pie, making a single layer of dough on top of the pie
7.) Make a few breathing holes with a knife towards the middle of the pie 
8.) Prick edges with a fork
9.) Bake for 50-60 min



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