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  • yowyow
    yowyow Member Posts: 36
    edited March 2007
    The time difference between us is a bummer, I am having a lovely sauv'blanc, is now 9.21pm. Waiting to hear results from a girl on our Aussie site and I am getting sad, she hasn't posted so now concerned.

    Donna what was the red?

    Janis, I have been lurking and you both look so happy and
    beautiful.

    Love Nav
  • jaybird627
    jaybird627 Member Posts: 1,227
    edited March 2007
    Quote:

    Would love to see all of you at Pickstock!

    Janis, what's up??? Sorry you've been out of sorts. what can we do to help turn things around?

    Cheers, hugs and prayers



    I'll put Pinkstock on my calendar but I won't know about attending until closer to that time.

    I saw Mr. Huge Monday night. He seemed out of sorts after finding out about Avery and then I was out of sorts about it the next day when he was avoiding me (he still is but not really, he plays around and steers clear of anything more than "occasionally") and I was just smacked in the face with REALITY and then thinking about my life and my 2-year cancer-free/survivor anniversary (today!) and taking Avery in to my onc's office to show her off to him and all the nurses I was just overwhelmed earlier this week but I'm okay now.

    I'm not drinking tonight as I'm tired from a full day and from being hungover. I managed to drink an entire bottle of wine last night (over the course of 6 hours) so none tonight. I met up with some other single moms this morning and could hardly handle the two toddlers, a 4-year old and a 7-year old. Avery was the only quiet one!

    Then I met up with a guy I'd had dinner with about a month ago. He's smart and articulate but not quite the lover I'd hoped he'd be but it was nice to 'celebrate' my anniversary with someone compassionate, and getting naked was a bonus!

    So, I've just been hanging out with my baby girl, trying to enjoy my cancer milestone and trying not to think about not being here for her! Catch ya'll later!

    Cheers!
    anis
  • iodine
    iodine Member Posts: 869
    edited March 2007

    Happy 2 year anniversary!

  • jaybird627
    jaybird627 Member Posts: 1,227
    edited March 2007
    Thanks Dotti! Time flies! Unfortunately Winter doesn't go by half as quickly as Summer does! Maybe my priority should be moving somewhere warmer and THEN finding a new job!

    Janis
  • iodine
    iodine Member Posts: 869
    edited March 2007

    I moved from Memphis to a place with 4 seasons, winter being the longest! It does seem to NEVER end. Enjoyed some Piesporter Mich. yesterday with friends as we fixed up goodie bags for a St. Paddy's Day Red Hats Luncheon (we retired ole ladies do have our fun!)

  • b445
    b445 Member Posts: 980
    edited March 2007
    Janis, @ years is a good milestone.
    I thought I would never find someone that wanted to have a ready made family, but I did actually I found several. I was just not ready for them. but I've been with my hubby since 90 and we combined our ready made familes. He had two and I had two. The right one will come around.

    Dotti, I have been invited to join a Red Hats group, althou I still get to wear the Pink hat for a few more years. I have my first function with them later this month. I already know a lot of the group as they are my daughter's in-laws.

    Nav, I hope the other gal just got busy and that the news wasn't too bad.
  • yowyow
    yowyow Member Posts: 36
    edited March 2007

    Poor girl suspected she had enlarged node under her "good" arm, which turned out to be a cyst. She had a car accident on the way to see her surgeon, she is fine though.

  • b445
    b445 Member Posts: 980
    edited March 2007
    Wow I'm glad she is OK.

    So is Alice White really an Auatralian wine?

    Hope all are well it's been quite in here!
  • yowyow
    yowyow Member Posts: 36
    edited March 2007
    Sorry CY, Cant say I know that one.

    I've been quiet last few days, have been nursing the
    fuzzy hangover head from hell. Just not the girl I used to be after chemo' its like after not drinking being pregnant for 9 months, it really comes back and hits you hard.

    Just not match fit!! am trying hard though LOL
  • jasmine
    jasmine Member Posts: 773
    edited May 2008

    Were you alone with a baby in the house when you drank a whole bottle of wine????

  • jaybird627
    jaybird627 Member Posts: 1,227
    edited March 2007

    I pondered answering your 'question' at all and all I'm going to say is that I wouldn't do anything to risk my daughter's life. You obviously don't know me so don't make assumptions.

  • PoohRN1962
    PoohRN1962 Member Posts: 176
    edited March 2007
    Sipping a merlot on a rare evening of having time to read the boards. (Before American Idol comes on...)

    Janis, MANY congratulations!!!! Avery is just beautiful, and you are lucky to have found each other.

    With love,
  • yowyow
    yowyow Member Posts: 36
    edited March 2007
    I think there were times during tmt that it was best for everyone around me if I had a few wines with my dinner or whatever!.

    Be this right or wrong,I don't care. With chemo' induced menopause, mood swings, exhaustion, hot flushes, scared,
    anxious, Young children at home (4&5) etc etc etc
    If wine helps, I say do whatever it takes. There were many times I went to bed tipsy with not as many worries as I would of had sober, and KNEW my children were safe.

    I think especially what we have all been through we know our limitations and boundaries.

    Nav xxxx
  • jaybird627
    jaybird627 Member Posts: 1,227
    edited March 2007
    Thanks (I think?) yowyow! Avery is the best! If ANYONE thinks that I'm going to do something stupid well then they're just wrong! I'm careful about pics but if I get an album together I'll be sure to send some of you the link! My little angel is fast asleep now so I am enjoying some wine (no, not an entire bottle!) but since my dogs wake me up at 6:00 and she's awake shortly thereafter I really cannot drink a lot. She's just too much fun not to be awake and alert for!

    Cheers!

    Janis L
  • yowyow
    yowyow Member Posts: 36
    edited March 2007
    Janis, (Re the thanks I think) yes that was my point and
    intention.

    The other thing is some ppl can have a btl (its really only 4 glasses) over a period of time and not be too effected, and others may be a screaming mess. So how can anyone judge you. After reading this thread, I understand there would be ABSOL' NO WAY you would put your little angel in any harm.

    Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy!!!
  • jasmine
    jasmine Member Posts: 773
    edited May 2008
    http://wso.williams.edu:8000/orgs/peerh/drugs/alcohol/alcoconc.html
  • jaybird627
    jaybird627 Member Posts: 1,227
    edited March 2007

    Hello? Okay, I'm going to be rude here an uninvite you from this thread. Please leave unless you want to have some fun!

  • jasmine
    jasmine Member Posts: 773
    edited May 2008
    Just presenting some facts is all. Most people aren't aware of just how much it takes to be considered impaired.

    And no worries, I'm gone. I think the responses speak for themselves.

    <Now back to your regularly scheduled drinking fun...;)>
  • yowyow
    yowyow Member Posts: 36
    edited March 2007
    Each to their own in my book, I would respect anyone who decides that alcohol has no place in their world.

    So I would expect our choices to be respected.

    But checked the link very informative and from now on I may still drink a bottle or two but will start at 3pm not 8pm, so I can spread it out.
  • junie
    junie Member Posts: 784
    edited March 2007
    ...jeeze lou effin' louise...my fav thread has been infiltrated......dear god--I pray that the bible thumpers and scripture quoting dear sisters find their way to the inspiration and others forums.

    love you ALL, but please--can not I come here and share a drink or two with my friends?????

    PM me if you want to continue this argument--elsewise, I lift a toast of ML to my thread friends!!!!
  • iodine
    iodine Member Posts: 869
    edited March 2007
    do I hear an Amen to that toast???

    AMEN!!
  • yowyow
    yowyow Member Posts: 36
    edited March 2007
    Junie, Janis, Dotti, Cheers!! Its late afternoon here (4.30pm)

    Happy hour in Australia is normally about 5pm - 6pm
    Its also called the witching hour (when kids are home grumpy and tired) and mums are stressed!! No better time than a nice sauv' blanc.
  • b445
    b445 Member Posts: 980
    edited March 2007
    Wow Just so nay one else that has concerns with Janis knows, she would never do anything to harm her daughter!

    So how are we all doing tonight?
    Hope everyone is doing well.
    Vickie, Junie we haven't seen you here in quite a while.

    Cheers ladies
  • jaybird627
    jaybird627 Member Posts: 1,227
    edited March 2007
    Quote:

    and from now on I may still drink a bottle or two but will start at 3pm not 8pm, so I can spread it out.



    Hey - great minds think alike!

    Luv ya my drinkin' buds!
    (note the hour - yes I'm up at 6a.m.!)

    Janis L
  • Sam91
    Sam91 Member Posts: 80
    edited March 2007
    <Now back to our regularly scheduled drinking fun...;)>

    AMEN!!!!!!!

    We're all right behind you Janis
  • jaybird627
    jaybird627 Member Posts: 1,227
    edited March 2007
    Hi All,

    I sent some pics to Lini57/Eileen as I have her e-mail address. If you want to see them send me your e-mail address and I'll group send them out.

    Cheers!
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited March 2007
    Is she gone? I will AMEN that also!! Remember non-judgmental, non-preaching, non-critical thread here.

    Only good times and friends!!!

    Thanks, Janis. The pix are great. Happy moms with happy babies.

    lini
  • jaybird627
    jaybird627 Member Posts: 1,227
    edited March 2007
    Ladies (my friends),

    It seems there might be someone here that has it out for me so I'm going to scale back on my postings, only for that reason. For those of you who know my e-mail address you can contact me there. I'll still read but will not post on this thread often. I just don't trust this person so I have to do what I have to do.

    Janis L
  • AlaskaDeb
    AlaskaDeb Member Posts: 1,159
    edited March 2007
    Hey...I didn't see 275 pounds on that chart...It looks like I can start drinkin at breakfast and still be OK...Yeah ME LOL

    Sheesh.....

    Hugs to Janis and Avery
    Deb C
  • yowyow
    yowyow Member Posts: 36
    edited March 2007
    Janis, It makes me sad but cross that someone has effected you like this. I have loved reading about your beautiful adventures with Avery (have been lurking for a while). You seem to have so much support and so many friends here. Please don't let 2 posts upset you enough to scale down your posts. I have boys 5 & 6 and I call this site and another Aussie site my professional councelling. My boys do have to drag me away from the keyboard to get fed. LOL But if I'm happy the whole family is happy.

    xxxx

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