TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS
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Hi everyone. Spent the afternoon at my mom's along with my son. She can't get over how tall he got this summer. Why is it they always seem to sprout over summer vacation? He is up to size 11 men's shoes and is a good 2 inches taller than I am, so he is about 5'8" now and is 14! I still remember when, ***sigh***!
Anyway, good to hear Cheri is feeling better. I would love to get another good report from Robin and so very happy about good news in Puppy's corner! And who is it that is "topless"?
Karen, have to tell you, that allergic reaction you had is the exact same thing with mine. I look like I had measles and now it looks like someone put a red tint on my skin. The ps is not surprised since this was the 5th antibiotic I was on since my surgery on May 7th.
Any update on Mena? I left messages on her cell but no response. She is probably up to her eyeballs in alligators!
Hi Peter! Thanks for the hellos on myspace! Love the lizard playing darts.
DebC, sending cyber prayers up to your sis. Infections are tricky to treat sometimes as I have found out. You take care of yourself too.
Charlene, I need to send a PM to MB for some good stretching exercises. I need them for my right shoulder. Any more shopping excursions?
Tgirl and Ishop/Sue, I posted on the get-togethers for a Sept. date to meet. Anyone else who is from South Jersey and the Philly area, all are welcome. The date seems to be Sept. 29th and we are meeting in King Of Prussia. PM me for details.
Gotta go see if ds is reading his summer book and getting his book report started. Besides, they said the kids could type it on the computer so he will need it soon.
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Ha.......5'8"..........14 yr old daughter is 5'11" and at least 3" taller than her dad......................so there Beth..........oh and he's not reading he is playing with his game boy...........ha............oh glad you are doing better sweetie.................
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NS: this is just an unbelievable journey. So tired of fighting for everything. Something is very wrong in our health care system. Maybe just get rid of the implant until chemo is over? Hoping some good news comes your way soon.
Colleen: Good news that your and Warren are ok. Whew! Me? Im having the biggest pity party I have ever had in my entire life. Need to go hide somewhere.
Wild/Jan: Im so glad you finially got your dryer fixed. Every little thing seems to be getting to me lately.0 -
Good Morning Dears. At least its morning for another ten minutes. Slept in till 7:30 this morning. That was lovely. Then got on the phone with my daughter and have been yaking ever since. Shoot shoot shoot. Just got off the phone trying to make an appt for a massage. Mrs. Hippy Magicfingers has retired. O my!! What ever am I going to do? Chiros office gave me a name and number for someone else. Hope she is just as good.
Cheri, I'm so sorry you are having to deal with all this crap. I know you really don't want to be but have you considered that you might be more closely monitored in a hospital? Toxic levels just sounds to scary to me.
Karen, the prep really wasn't that bad. Yes the stuff tasted like salt water but it was just a little amount that I gulped down in one swallow. I was fearing being chained to the toilet all day but that wasn't the case either. And according to the report the doc gave me yesterday I was completely cleaned out. So I guess it did it's job.
Crazy Sexy Cancer was a documentary on TLC. I'm sure they will repeat it at least a hundred times in the next few weeks.
Charlene, I'm glad you got your house back and that Audrey got up without difficulty. Fixing the worlds incompetance has always been a secret dream for me. I say we plan and implement world domination together. They don't stand a chance against two anal retentive virgos. hahahhahaha This coming from the woman who doesn't balance her check book.
Charlene and Christine, you are so lucky to have folks in your life that can and will do laundry. My darling husband after being alone for a month had a major pile that he decided he should wash before I got home. He now has pink undies and grey socks. Not even sure the man used soap. The clothes he washed sure don't look like it.
Peter Peter Peter, Dr Shirley is always right. She has the best medical school in the world. Dr Google hasn't failed her yet.
Nicki, Socal gave me the website to look up the address and I also sent an email to the ships ombudsman. She wrote me back and gave me the addy and the correct way to write it. So for anyone wishing to write to my darling boy....which will make him very happy even if he does pretend to be annoyed...his address is:
edited....a very wise person told me it might not be so wise to post the addy here. So if you would like my son's address send me a PM. Thanks bunches girls...end of edit(which is a very cool feature by the way)
I'm guessing if you want to send care packages to the ship in general you would just put that on the address label. I'm not sure how that works. But I bet Socal knows. She is so smart about this stuff. I feel so bad for these guys and girls sometimes. They are "doing their duty", "serving their country", but they aren't really doing anything but sitting on their boats in the middle of the ocean. Son says they are all bored to tears and they have nothing to look forward to except 5 months of being surrounded by water. Which in reality makes this mommy happy cause I know my kidlet isn't in any real danger.
Just hung up with new massage therapist. Discussed my crappy bone issues with her and she is willing to work with me. First appt next thursday. I can wait till then.
Back to Nicki, I am so sorry that you are having a hard time with your hubby right now. That was a pretty hurtful thing for him to say. I have no advice to give. Just know that I am praying for you both.
You might want to check out Curves. The circuit and stretch takes exactly 33 minutes. You could do it on your lunch break. And they have a policy that you join one and you can get a pass to go to any club. In a city like Chicago I would think there are bunches and bunches of them. So no matter where you are when lunch time comes around there is probably one close by.
As for my picture....note to self, remember to post trip pics.....I am small but until 3 years ago I was not in very good shape. I am just genetically thin and short. I am grateful and know how lucky I am that I have never had to "diet". I so would not have the will power to do that. But on the down size, I am very much underweight and that is not healthy either. My goal is 110lbs. One of these days I might get there. So far hasn't happened tho unless I was pregnant.
O my I do blather on sometimes don't I.
Vicki, another dog!!!! There are days when I wish I had a dog again. But most of the time I am very thankful not to have the responsibility. Now if someone would offer me a Yorkie free of charge I would take it in a heart beat.
Shokk, I am very glad to be home as well.
Madison, I vote for retirement.
Gina, praying hard that you have not been admitted.
Colleen, you and Warren are doing a commercial? how cool is that! Yep had the dreaded plumbing check. All is well. Another thing to check off the list.
WildJan, glad your dryer is fixed. I'm very lucky to have a Maytag repair man in the family. Something breaks I just holler for my son in law to come fix it.
Marsha, I think its called CA 15-3. It's a tumor marker. I am so glad my onc doesn't do them. I don't think I could handle the stress.
I think I can honestly say that my life is better since BC. But in spite of it not because of it. The thing I hated to hear most of all was "you have such a great attitude".....was I a bitch before? Did I walk around in gloomsville? My attitude is the same now as it was BC. I've pretty much always been a saucy little wench. The difference in me now is I think I'm far more assertive about my wants and needs than I ever was before. I discovered I am more than capable of handling what life throws at me. blah blah blah. Same ole thing I've heard from others a million times over. I do so wish I could turn back the clock, not have the days when I fell 90 and don't want to get out of bed. But all in all those days are becoming farther apart as time goes on. Who knows maybe one of these days I might wake up and the first thought that pops in my head won't be about cancer. What a day that will be.
Margaret, doc did a biopsy on something in there as well. Sent it off to pathology and said they'd call me with the results. He said the pain in my side that I've been whining about for 2 years is indicative of Crohns Disease. But the report plainly states that there was no evidence of that. And when he talked to me afterwards he said he didn't think that was the issue. Anywhos that was what the biopsy was for. I'll find out the results at onc appt next week at the very latest.
Hope your day is going well Karen.
Brenda/Nan, adeowhat? What is that? Why would Jaz/Always Hope be gone for good? Did something happen that I don't know about?
Charlene, good for you for stretching today. Remember baby steps.
Donna, wasn't that enema guy the funniest pickin thing you've seen. I was crying from laughing so hard. It probably wouldn't have been as funny if that room full of people hadn't looked so interested in the whole process.
Jeannie, one of these days all these doofus doctors are going to get on the wagon about the side effects from these drugs. Sometimes it seems to me if they admitted the SE's to us then it would be unethical to prescribe them. Makes me angry sometimes that I feel I have to educate the docs at times. I mean gee whiz, I'm not getting the big bucks, do the damn research yourself.
Geez I'm just full of myself today....blaming it all on drugs from yesterday.
I'm glad I bit the bullet so to speak and got it done. One more stress factor taken care of. And it really wasn't all that bad.
Great big huge hugs for you Deb. Praying for your sister that no surgery is needed and the pain is controllable.
Beth my oldest boy grew 7" one summer. It was amazing. And painful. Have a great time meeting with the girls.
It is now 1:24. I have been sitting in this chair literally all day. YIKES!!! This is so not getting the dishes done, or the laundry put away, or the very nasty floor cleaned, or whatever. See you all later.0 -
Nicki, pity partys are no fun alone. Whine, scream, bitch, moan, rant, rave, yell, throw things (just not at the computer), stomp your feet, jump on the bed, have a good old fashioned temper tantrum, but whatever you do do it with your friends. We would feel deprived if we couldn't join you. And when were done we'll have a glass of whine and discuss the merits of each activity.
Pray tell why did you give up your wine? I know how much you looked forward to it in the evenings?0 -
OK ! I must admit. I am on my third glass of wine. Feeling relaxed. Took notes, but gotta come back later.
Love ya all
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Woohoo Nicki is drinking wine. Now that honey will make you feel better! its not good to drink alone so give me one hour and I will have a beer with you.
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I'll be honest with ya......after SEVEN (7) loan closings today....I think I may have a BOTTLE of wine tonight!!!!!!
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Rita, we are about 45 minutes from Lexington. That's pretty close from these parts.
Thanks for all your well wishes for my son. He's 20, almost 21. He calls me from a program on his computer, so I can't call him. I haven't heard from him since that cryptic message. Nicki, he quit taking his meds soon after he got there. He says he's fine, but it scares me!
I'm more tired than I like to be. I just felt like I barely made it through the day. I hate that. I've been sleeping well, which is unusual, but am drowsy all day. I haven't taken any sleeping pill or anything!
Marsha, glad to see you checking in. An SNB will tell you if you need to have any lymph nodes removed with your surgery. If it's clear, they are clear. I didn't have it since they were going to take lymph nodes any way. Good luck on your surgery.
Cheri and Gina, sorry you guys are going through so much right now. Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anyone else, I hope you have a great Friday tomorrow!0 -
holy smokes Madison...7 closings, you deserve 2 bottles
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Nicki - you are NOT drinking alone, my friend. Getting ready to pour my 2nd glass. Woke up this morning thinking it was Fri and of course, it's Thurs. I shouldn't wish my life away I guess...
Madison - 7 closings sounds like you barely had time to go to the bathroom! That's how I've been this week at work too. Let's have some wine, shall we?0 -
No wine for me, but plenty of Whines!! If this garden doesn't quit growing soon I'm gonna throw Kerosene on it!! I'm in the kitchen doing all sorts of things with Zucchini tonight...Muffins for Mom.....yup, Friday is Mom day. Zucchini bread is next. Won't even talk about what happened to my Zucchini Cookies I attempted last time!!!! Got a good recipe for Zucchini Pie.....like a quiche......might prep one and bake it to take to Mom tomorrow......
Betty Crocker, Martha Stewart and all those other wacko homemakers..........I ain't tryin to be like you!
Be back in a bit....
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I have a suggestion, having been a navy wife...I bet Shirley's Kenton would like to get some books to read. He can share them with his shipmates too so they'd get alot of usage. Another thing is send them the latest jokes from the internet. I am able to send these to our son in boot camp med hold and he never fails to thank me for these items as he isn't allowed to do very many things we all take for granted. I wonder if the guys on the ships are allowed music cd's or dvd movies these days? Can someone find this out? And of course I don't know of anyone that doesn't enjoy getting a letter.
MADISON>Dannnng girl, thats alot of closings to push in one day! Considering all the paperwork one goes through to buy a house...WHEW!
MARSHA>I seem to remember just before my surgery/lumpectomy that included the SNB while sitting there waiting that I was told by a nurse I was going to get injected with a dye in the nipple. I about freaked out hearing that. Well my doc said she was going to do it after I was put under so I didn't have to watch! I don't think she put it in the nipple, I seem to remember she told me this little cutI had on the side of the breast is where the dye went in. That is all I can remember about it.0 -
for those of you from the old chatrppm bunch.
Skebaby does have cancer in her remaining breast.
It is contained tho and hasnt spread to the nodes yet.She is to talk to the surgeon next week to discuss her options0 -
Hey Madison, Nicki and Donna- I'll join in for a glass, cuz that is all I have left from a bottle I opened last night. Too much work around here to even think about opening another.
Marsha, also know that the dye changes your urine color, so don't be shocked- I was.0 -
Afternoon everyone. At least here it is.
Peter-so glad you went to the hospital. Sounds like you could use a good resting up. Maybe lay off some of that caffine mate.
Liz-Hugs to you for all you are dealing with. My parents live 3000 miles away so when they have troubles I am no where around. Sometimes I feel like moving to be near them but it is so cold there in the winter.
Choca-Enjoy Europe. I have never been there.
Shirley-Nothing like tight biceps to cheer you up. Good work. I think a massage is definetly in order.
Cherryl-A spa vacation sounds so heavenly. Enjoy.
Cheri-How confusing. I am sending you tons of hugs I hope will help tp get you through.
Karen-Congrats on the year. Effexor seems to have really helped me. I just switched from Lexapro to Effexor about a month ago. I feel so much better.
Nicki-Hi. Hope you are having a nice evening.
Vickie-What an angel you are to take in the dog. I am sure he is already in love with you.
Shokk-Hope your afternoon and evening are better.
Gina-So hoping you are not in the hospital. I don't know how you can go through all this on Tyenol. Sending you hugs.
Wild/Jan-Glad your dryer is fixed. I just bought one of those long brushes to clean down in the lint trap. I haven't done it yet though. My dishwasher will have to remain broken for sometime. Can't afford a new one.
Marsha-I had the SNB during my mastecomies. I was not aware they were going to do it. They did inject something to light them up. It went into my breasts. I only hurt a little. It was more uncomfortable than anything. After they inject it you need to massage the area and get the dye moving so they can see the nodes.
Margaret-I wish I would have seen that Crazy Sexy Cancer show. Was it on cable.
Deb-prayers for Bobbi and your family.
Beth-My 3rd grader is 5'2" and wears a size 8 mens shoe. He looks like a giant compared to the rest of his class. My 1st grader is also the tallest in his grade.
Madison-7 closings would make anyone tired.
Sheri-Hope you hear from your son soon. I will say a prayer for his safety.
Well I know I did not get everyone but I did better than I have been doing. Hugs to everyone.
I have hives on my right thigh. They are driving me crazy. This happens to me about once a year on some part of my body. It think all the walking I have been doing is causing it this time. The rubbing of my shorts or something unpleasant like that. It is on the front of my thigh though. I have tried emu oil, itch cream, aloe and anything else I can find in the cupboard. Nothing works. Anyone have any suggestions?0 -
Hi All,
We had 4 closings yesterday.....7 today and 5 scheduled for tomorrow.....yep, no time for the potty...
Nickie, you started the wine flowing tonight....looks like we have a number of us lifting the wine glass....
sending hugs and good wishes to all
(I did speak to Gina a few minutes ago....she is home, but in pain.....)
We have CY, Gina, Cheri that we need to lift up, Oh, Peter also...and all having difficult times....we need to circle those wagons around our sisters and brother who are having a difficult time....0 -
Back from the cysto and so for. They tried all IV antesthetics so no sickness after woards Yahoo! All looks good although the scan did show slight swelling in the right kidney but todays tests showed no blockage i think cause they didn't put in any stints and said unless I have more bleeding I don't need to follow up with urology. so that was good news.
We'll see what the report with the Onc is tomorrow!
Still have to go back and read. Hope all are well and
Gina you take care of yourself.
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Good Night all!
Cy: Sounds like you have 'half' good news and will get the other 'half' of good news from the Onc tomorrow!
Shirley: Curves 5 times a week for 3 years!!!! I went for 4 months 4 years ago.........E for effort! I wonder if the resistance bands would help with the 'bus driver' arms I've developed.
Collen: How kewl is that.......you and Warren doing a Public Service Announcement!! Wonder if it will make it to all areas of the Country! Glad Warren was drugged and well enough to go to school........hope you're both feeling better.
Peter: Good luck with the Stress Echo......piece of cake, really. I had one last November followed by a nuclear echo.Hmmmmmm........ring for an ambulance next time......what great advice! I do hope you are feeling better.
Liz: Thinking of you and all you are going through. I'm glad they put your MIL on Hospice, but sad to see that she has started to decline. And your eye infection.......how is that doing? I had this thing years ago called "iritise" or something like that.......Not a pretty site, but curable. Take care of yourself.
Cherryl: A weekend at the Spa........I would love to do that! You enjoy your time with your friend and have safe travels!
Cheri: Hope you're feeling a bit better. I was confused just reading all that has been happening and what the infusion nurse told you.........I can't even imagine living it and having to comprehend all. I love the toxic level of Antibiotics thing.......WTH, they don't know what they are giving you?!?! Low Potassium is not a good thing, but with the meds and food loaded with Potassium, you will be fine.Like you said, PinkStock 08 at your house, so you've got to be up and around!
Amy: How's the tooth feeling? My mouth just feels like someone stuck a rod up there and filed back and forth for ever........in other words, a bit sore!
Karen: Hope things start looking up for you. Sounds like a string of bad luck has been following you. Get some rest!
Charlene: How sweet is that.....Audrey got a Kindness Bracelet on her first day of school!! If both you and Shirley are "anal retentive Virgo's" I sure do wonder what Geminis are known for!!
Nicki: What can I say.......except you are a woman with alot of Love and Patience........you definitely stand by your man. My mouth would not allow me to stay silent when he spouts off......I just don't have tolerance anymore. Why is he saying such mean things to you? I know you don't have an answer........And YOUR cancer ruined HIS life???? WTH is with that! Sitting around playing his guitar and betting on internet horseracing...............and when you come home from work he takes over the TV......I think he doesn't know just how wonderful of a wife he actually has.
Vickie: You got Nate a dog!!!! He sounds kinda scary right now! Hopefully not as bad as Bubba! The Vet said to feed him anything he wants???????? Won't that hamper him from eating Dog Food?
Donna: (aka CasinoGirl).....LOL about your BF being a dentist! Glad you could relate to my 'statement!'
Deb: Sure hope Bobbi does not have to have Surgery. Odd that they can't DX what the problem is.......she is in my prayers as well as your whole family. Of course your family is stressed to the gills.......and it very well could be a carry over from your 'time.'
Beth: I was just thinking......never see a post from Jule anymore.........did you guys ever do anything with the basket stuff? I know you haven't been up to par, but hadn't seen anything from Jule.
Shokk: That's our Shokk!!!!!!!!!!! To Jeannie.....You might be a redneck if........LOL. Even funnier was the suggestion that my DH bring a board over and fix her up!!
Hope you're getting back on track..sounds like your plate is running over.
I agree with the Crazy, Sexy Cancer opinions! I could not believe how serious all looked when the guy was demastrating
the enema! Wasn't it just some kind of Grass they were installing?
Alot more to say to alot of people, but I just can't keep my eyes open any longer.
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Whatever is your pleasure. I'm having my nightly wine and thinking about a second glass. Be back after I read and catch up!0 -
Talked with Jule a little bit ago. She's been pretty busy and is getting ready to take a trip to the Ore. Coast. Then comes back to Tests for her 6 mo follow up. She sounded good and promises to stay in touch with me
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Liz and Vickie got your cards today! Thank you.
Vickie I love the charm where did you find it?0 -
Good evening everyone. Hope you all had a good day.
Alright, I let myself have a scary whine day yesterday. So now it's time to move on and do what i have to do. Not to say that all this infusion stuff doesn't scare the socks off me but I have came to terms and I do know that it will become routine after I do it a few times. I just have to focus on doing it right, getting it done, and relaxing during the process. There's a part of the second infusion that I don't understand about the tubing so I'm using fresh tubing every time when I'm only supposed to only change it 3 times a week. But my infusion nurse is coming in the morning and can explain it, I had a substitute the last time. Dang nab it, she's going to have to draw more blood---twice. Sure would be handy if I had veins.
My dh just called to see if I was feeling better. He can't fool me he called to make sure I was up in time to do my infusions. hahahaha But he's looking after me. I thought I'd have this post finished by the time I had to hook up my antibiotics but he and I talked awhile so I'm going to have to get started on them. Will be back in a few.
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Hello CG's,
I'm trying to figure out if it is the Aromasin or the Effexor that is making me so darn exhausted by the time I come home form work. My brain is tired and I am craky. My Miriam has asked me a couple times if I am mad at her because of the tone of voice - I keep telling her that I am tired. I can definitely tell a difference from being back on the AI's from when I was on nothing. Those few weeks were wonderful. I have been taking an Ativan the past couple nights at bedtime. It takes me 1/2 - 1 hour to fall asleep even when I'm bone tired. last night I woke up at 4am and really didn't get back to sleep. Kept looking at the clock to see if it was time to get up. Also feeling more anxious. I've been taking the full dose of Effexor the past few days. I see my onc in two weeks and going to see what else I can take to help.
My dear Gina - it never ends. Please let us know what we can do to help.
Cheri - how are you doing?
Robin - happy to be getting the updates on your surgery. You take care of yourself and be kind to yourself. You deserve it.
Nicki - let us help you with your pity party - what is your choice of wine? What has cancer done for me??? Made me old, took several of my body parts, lost my sex drive, ruined my memory and I could go on and on but I found the CG.
Vickie - congrats on the new dog.
brenda - I agree with you about your comment of "your strong". Also what about when people say you look great and expect that you should also feel great. Well I'm still waiting!!
I'm not even hungry - but I'm sitting here eating chex mix - and I know I will pay for it later. usually I don't snack at all (atleast since chemo).
Cy - glad you got a good report.
Beth - the infection is all cleared up right?
Well, the ole brain is working overtime and not doing a very good job. Sending gentle hugs to everyone from A to Z. Even though I have not mentioned you by name, know tha you are always close to my heart and in my thoughts. I love you all. Karen in Denver0 -
Christine .. I'm actually quite lucky myself! My SO will take the laundry downstairs and even do it if I ask. When I have heavy stuff I do ask him to put it into the dryer. I'll often find him folding it when it's done! He does the dishes and whatever I need him to do. I'm very lucky.
Shirley .. I believe you really Are my long lost triplet! LOL You are so right about the Pisces' dreamer hearts. I believe Pisces and Virgo together are a nice blend .. kind of balance each other out! I'm so sorry about your sister and her colon cancer. I will put the colonoscopy on my list of things to do. World domination against the incompetents .. what a great idea! After I get over this fatigued brain I'll call you and we'll get started on that! Don't sit by the phone, it may be awhile!! LOL Oh wow, you gotta give your DH points for Trying with his laundry! hee hee
Nicki .. I hate hearing about all the wonderful ways cancer has improved somebody's life also. Give me a break. I hate the cutsieness (is that a word?) of the disease and the exploitation by the retail industry as well as the way the media always portrays it. Karl's mom had BC a year before me. She's come through it well and is always touting the positive attitude. Right now I just don't want to hear that! Another thread was started that you may have seen regarding "What has cancer done To you". Regarding your commute, of course..city driving is a whole other ballgame! I don't envy you that!
Peter .. Hope you are getting some rest now and feeling better!
Vickie .. Awww, you got a dog .. a german shephard I understand? I Love them! Good luck! How many dogs do you have?
Shokk .. I love how you started your post this morning. Sometimes that is just the way I feel! LOL
Denise .. I believe Crazy Sexy Cancer is a one time show to go along with the book. The woman who wrote it has a very good blog online. I think Audrey getting that bracelet was an excellent way to start the year! A quick overview of the Gemini:
Traditional Gemini traits
Adaptable and versatile
Communicative and witty
Intellectual and eloquent
Youthful and lively
On the dark side....
Nervous and tense
Superficial and inconsistent
Cunning and inquisitive
and one more I couldn't resist:
LMAO Denise!
Gina .. It's just Not fair all that you're dealing with. I'm so sorry you're in hell. I'm not a big prayer but I Am praying hard for you. I can't imagine not having the pain pills. Why can't you take them? Can you at least have a drink of whiskey or wine to take the edge off? I want to help .. let us know if there's a way.
Colleen .. Thanks, I actually just started the stretching so I don't know yet lol Initially they made me more sore but time will tell. I'm sure they'll help somewhat. Congratulations on the PSA you and Warren did! How did that go?
Wild/Jan .. Congrats on getting the dryer fixed! The longer drying time is a good clue that theirs a problem, along with the lint on the clothes!
Marsha .. I wonder why they didn't do an SNB for you the first time? Do you know? From what I recall they injected me with the dye a couple of hours before my mastectomies surgery. During the surgery they do the SNB and determine whether they need to take any more nodes after that. Somebody else here mentioned the dye being injected into the nipple. I was told that as well before mine was done but mine was not injected there! I think that may be for those whose BC is found in or very close to the nipple. So don't fret about that part, I know it freaked me out! Also, my breast surgeon told me to make sure I ask for a sedative before the dye is injected. Apparently not all anesthesiologists will do that but if they are asked they are more apt to. Oh and as Christine said, the dye does turn your urine a color .. tidy bowl blue to be exact. It was pretty cool actually!
Brenda .. I agree with you completely about your feelings on BC. The only part good about it was coming here and forming these friends. I'm hoping things will settle down now that school has started. I have one or two more fills max. I'll find out on Sept 7th at my next fill whether I'm done or if we'll do one more.
Donna .. I bet you have a beautiful smile with a dentist as a boyfriend! Does he do your teeth? LOL
Jeannie .. Living in the moment has always been difficult for me. I'm a big worrier and always thinking about what needs done next. I guess I have been living more in the moment but I haven't had much choice in the matter. I probably need to be further along in my journey to really start to appreciate that. It is something I try to do when I can, especially with the kids.
Deb .. You and your sister are in my thoughts. It's understandable that you may be over reacting. I think all of us have much more sensitive emotions after what we've been through. Hugs to you and the family.
Beth .. No more shopping excursions. I have neither the energy or the funds for such things! I only go when I absolutely need something and it's usually clothes or such for the kids.
Madison .. Wow, I hope things slow down a bit for you at work. Friday is here! Joining you and several others in lifting the wine glass!
Jankay .. I don't know Skybaby but I'm so sorry to hear the news. I wish her the best.
BMD .. Regarding your rash, I wonder if Eucerin Calming Cream would help? I use it for my daughter who has eczema. I'd also try a hydrocortisone cream if you haven't already!
CY .. Yea for no blockages!!! I wonder was it a kidney infection that caused the bleeding? Now lets get a good Onc report also!
Cheri .. It doesn't seem right that you have to do the infusion stuff yourself. I'm glad the nurse is coming in the morning .. I hope that she's helpful. I'm sure you'll be an old pro at it before long. Not that you want to be. Thinking of you dear friend and hoping it gets easier.
Karen .. I don't know what else to say...Hugging you though. The fatigue is a terrible thing to deal with.
Has anyone heard from LisaElder? I've been wondering how she's doing. I believe those who said Jazz is gone are right. It's a shame, I really wish she'd come back here. Where has our new friend Marisa been?
Off to bed with me. It always seems to be after midnight until I get my posts done lately! Restful sleep to everyone from A to Z!
Love&Hugs,
Charlene0 -
Hi everyone, thanks for all the thoughts and prayers you've given me and my family. My MIL passed away at 7:15 this evening.
Thanks again.
Hugs
Liz0 -
Liz, I'm so very sorry about your MIL. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love and Hugs,
Charlene0 -
Liz, I am so sorry. Praying for your family.
0 -
Liz, my prayers are with you and your family.
Cheri0 -
Liz-
I am so, so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers. Sending you and yor family hugs
Deb C0
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