Illinois ladies facing bc
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Bj.....thoughts of love and a lessening of problems, mental and physical for your friend and her family.
We don't know why the things that come, do. All we can do is the best we know how.....sometimes it is enough, sometimes not. No easy answers -- but no one likes to have to watch pain and distress. To me that is why it helps me to form a picture in my mind of things being better -- some things will be, no matter what....but I think putting something out that is positive rather than negative always helps send as much good energy as can get there. In the end we may not influence the outcome that we are anyone has.....but we might make it easier on ourselves or someone else to go through --- so a fantastic reason to pray and see a positive picture while you are doing so.
Cold here today --- there is sun and that will help, but I'm anxious for Spring....just wondering what more we are going to go through to get there.
I hope you all have a wonderful day.
Hugs, Jackie
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OK Ladies;
I am feeling way to normal is this wrong..I am only reminded of the tubes if I reach to high then I feel the tightness..Why do I feel like this process is going in slow motion and everyone else is just zipping right by me..
I go to the PS on friday to get the tubes out hopefully and what else don't know what he'll do.Then meet with the new Onc on Feb 7th for what I still don't have a clue..
Any input would help..Feel like I'm in a direction but the next steps are unclear to me.
Thanks,Lisa
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Wow - that was a lot to catch up on! So much good information to try to read through and study!
BJ - Praying for your teacher friend and family.
IllinoisLady - you truly have a gift of writing.
Lisa - Normal sound good to me right now. Praying for your steps to become clear soon. The waiting for me was the worst. I wanted to know everything all at once.
I finished RX # 2 today. 34 to go.
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Hunger Games is a great book, Onward!
BJ, I hope all is well
I started the morning out with oatmeal and organic milk. It was pretty awful, so I covered the oatmeal with brown sugar.....there went my intention to eat well!
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Lago--
Some of those things on Shit Girls say...so true! The pity look and "how are you doing" is so common. Hate it.
Haven't been asked if I will meet Lance Armstrong though. That cracked me up.
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pebee- I went to Block. PM me if you like.
BJ- Prayers.
Anyone have a good recipe for brussel sprouts? I got some in my organic fruit and veggie box this week. Thanks!
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Thanks Robo!!! Can't wait!
For brussel sprouts - I roast them. I half them and toss them in EVOO in a large bowl and season them with S,P and garlic powder. I roast them at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes. I toss them a few times during cooking. YOu can also add in onions or other veggies - carrots, cauliflower. Sometimes I also drizzle half way through with balsamic vinegar and toss. Even my son likes them roasted!
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I'm more of a moderate when it comes to avoiding potentially carcinogenic things. The older I get, the less i want to stress too much about everything. I do think we all should be mindful of the things that are known to be bad for us and are easy enough to change. I admit, I talk the talk more to my kids than I actually walk the walk. They are both pretty health conscious though, and I'm really glad for that.
I did buy us all stainless steel water bottles, and I try to avoid any plastics with BPA whenever possible. I'll buy organic most of the time when it's an option, but I don't avoid stuff I really want if it isn't available as organic. I am lucky that my whole family has always enjoyed a range of food types, including most veggies. My kids are very healthy eaters, for the most part. Meat is probably our biggest downfall because we are undoubtedly carnivores! But we enjoy seafood and salads on an equal basis too. I love going to Whole Foods, but man, I end up dropping a bundle there! Mdg - Thanks for the heads-up about Meier's, there is one not far from me that I rarely go to but I'll have to check it out. My kids were never big milk drinkers, for which I am now glad. I do buy the lactose-free, organic milk now for the DH and I.
I also finally got my mother to stop microwaving everything in plastic wrap!
Wendy - I like the Rimmel mascara too.
BJ - Sending healing thoughts to your friend and her baby.
LisaK - I think you really need to make sure you carry a small notebook with you when you see your various doctors and ask them to lay out your treatment plans to you. Don't be shy to ask them to be more specific about anything you don't understand. If you get home and still have questions, just call their office. People there are getting paid to answer your questions.
Addy - My DH makes awesome roasted Brussels sprouts. We even served them at Christmas and my picky nephews ate them. I'll get his recipe and PM it to you.
***editing - mdg's recipe sounds a lot like my DH's, with the balsamic added.
Editing again to add that I'm actually back on my "mostly" Gluten-free diet. I tried this for a few weeks before the holidays and felt good. I went off after my surgery just to see if I felt any different, and I did. So, I'm back on it, not super strict about it because I'm not Celiac, but I do believe I'm gluten-sensitive.0 -
Adey, I do the mdg method too. Roast with simply s/p and EVOO. So delish. Even cold the next day out of the fridge.
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Lisak Why not feel normal. I think I would have felt great too if they didn't take out all those nodes (10 on one side and 4 on the other). I never did need any pain meds after BMX. I was also small busted so my shape didn't change all that much. So I didn't feel so weird either.
Corinne I loved the first line "How ARE you!"
Adey everything tastes great sauteed in olive oil and a bit of balsamic vinegar. Just cut the sprouts in half, saute them up in a pan. Towards the end add a little of the balsamic (don't overdue it ). I cook broccoli the same way but use more balsamic than I would for sprouts. Or just steam them whole.
Robo I might be late becauce of the interview so start eating with out me.
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OMG it's Jan. 18th. 1 year ago I was doing my last chemo.. I don't think I could even fit into the jeans I'm wearing now. No smelly finger & toenails. I just got my hair cut this morning. I have boobie prizes with nipples. I can even do lunges.
What a difference a year makes!
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Lago, it seems like just yesterday that you went through all that stuff. I can hear in your post that you are feeling good. Good luck on the job interview tomorrow (if in fact you want the job).
Rene, your lifestyle food choices sound really good to me. Yes, my two adult kids are also conscientious about what they eat and put in my grandkids' mouths! I brought some gummy bears to my grandchild and she said she can only eat one......she thought it was a vitamin (her vitamins are gummy). My one grandchild is on a gluten-free diet. It is so expensive....I am glad that our local grocery store stocks gluten-free, but so expensive!
Have fun tomorrow at lunch. Daughter gets monitored again tomorrow. We just need for this baby to be born and be okay. Her doc is suggesting early inducement and I have no idea why. I will get over my inability to post pictures with this sweetheart. Laura, Lago, when the time comes, please help me post this darling's picture. Wendy dreamt she was SO CUTE, so I have faith all will be well. She is giving us a run for our money with her heart still racing, but all scans, u-sounds, etc. show her to be in good form....maybe she is just excited to get out of her world and do cartwheels in ours.
BJ, prayers ongoing. It is hard but I am sure that work distracts you!
Susan
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Robo you'll be a chia pet, then flocked head before you know it.The thought of a lunge the past few days brought tears to my eyes but certainly not as bad as last year. (Yeah I'm a bit sore from Sunday but feeling better today). At least I can do them.
Zap email me the photo when you get it and I'll post if for you. Not sure about the job only because it was a general description. I have no idea what class I would teach, when (date and time), how many in a class, pay, etc. All I know is I spent a lot of time putting together a portfolio of my student's work today so I hope something comes out of it.
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Giving out A's are easy. Teaching is the hard part. To be honest I really don't care about grades. I give them because I have to. In art/design no one cares about your grades in art classes… they just want to see your portfolio. I'm sure you can earn an A easy without assistance from me.
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So many comments i cant keep up, lago that video is hilarious!
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BJ, prayers for your friend; Zap, prayers for that grandbaby; katiep - glad you are done with chemo; lisak - thinking of you; onward - welcome back; Robo - thanks for making res - will see you tomorrow. Lisa
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HI Girls....please keep my teacher friend and her family in your prayers. We found out today that she is full of cancer, they are blasting her with heavy txs. My whole school was crying and me I try to be the solid given support to everyone.. but I too was crying inside. Life is not fair but with prayers I hope and prayer she will respond to her txs.
I wish I was joining you all for lunch, but I am working so have fun girls. Life is too short not to enjoy!
Zap, keeping your new grand baby in my prayers too. She will come here in due time and then the spoiling begins.
Ok girls what do you think of a Illinois girls walking club. We can walk and then lunch after. Only when the weather gets warm of course. hehe Just a thought.
Hope everyone has a wonderful evening...time to put on jammies and relax. Hoping for a better day tomorrow at school.
BJ
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Blackjack.... Such sad news tonight....brings tears to my eyes. Will keep her and her young family in my prayers.
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BJ....so very sad. I hate cancer.
Zap....stay strong! She just can't wait to meet you! OR...all this talk about exercise had her running in place so she can join BJ's walking club!
Looks like we are in for some nasty weather...stay safe! Make sure you have a full tank and lots of wiper fluid along with a snow brush!0 -
Hope is like a road in the country; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence. -Lin Yutang
Hope is some extraordinary spiritual grace that God gives us to control our fears, not to oust them. -Vincent McNabb
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Bj --- prayers and love still going to your teacher/friend's family. Sometimes all we can do is try to accept what appears so unacceptable. We can't/don't know why she got cancer, any more than we know why we did --- sometimes we are not meant to know why.....only take what comes and do the best we can -- no matter how pitiful those attempts may seem.
Not looking too hot outside here, but I don't think we are due for any snow or rain. Just cold. Probably no driving Miss Dorothy today for me.....
Doing an early shift tomorrow as I have to go for my 3 month check-up at V.A. in Marion. Seems like I just did it.....those three month segments can go fast.
Good tips from Wendy for today for all you Northerners. Hope all are fine there.
Hugs, Jackie
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I really hate mornings lately...I am so used to sleeping on my side and in the mornings I wanna turn on my side but can't cause of the drains...I hate laying on my back..
All I want is for my hubby to hold me and I can't get close enough..This sucks.
Oh well hopefully tomorrow they will be out..
Hubby is having a hard time dealing with the apperance to come..How have your hubby's dealt with all the new changes in you?
LisaK
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Lisa K: My husband has a great sense of humor, he is bald and he said to me the day I was getting my head shaved, "we can put our heads together and make an ass out of ourselves". He also would remind me that my hair will come back and his won't. Now my hair is back, short and really curly. I did have a really good wig, looked just like my old hair and I was good with makeup. I remember not being able to lay on my side. I had my surgery on Feb 1 and I'm finally sleeping like a baby (with no drugs).
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LUNCH: Hopefully next time. I'm a N.W. girl and work downtown. Sounds like a great place for lunch. Boss and co-worker are out today so I'm eating at my desk. Have fun and would love to meet you all.
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Hi gals!
Wow! It's been a long time since I posted. Thanks, Jackie, for tracking me down and checking on me. I have just been busy! Dave and I bought a house to flip and I've been running around finding floor coverings, coordinating paint, and trying to get all the "cosmetic" aspects in place before I head to Florida on the 31st. That way he know what colors go where in the house and can get going on them while I'm gone for the month. What a job, but really it's been fun!I am also trying to get back into my walking routine and that takes a couple of hours out of each day by the time I get into town to the Mall, walk the Mall, and get back. I guess busy is good, though!
I've tried to skim the posts and am sure that I've missed LOTS. First of all, Mich101, I am so happy that the mammo call-back was only a precautionary thing. So many of us have been through this and we understand the underlying fear despite our outward attempts to be brave and unconcerned. Anyway, you have a great New Year's gift so just get out there and enjoy your life! Hugs to you!
BJ..so sorry to hear about your teacher friend. I will certainly keep her and her family in my prayers.
We had a slight dusting of snow early this morning but it's stopped now. It looks like the next 24 hours could get a bit ugly around here, though. Everyone travel safely!
More later as I'm off for my Mall walk and a hair cut!
Rita
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Bj - Continued prayers for your teacher friend and for you. May God help you continue to be that strength that they need.
Zap - Continued prayers for a healthy baby girl.
LisaK - I can't wait to sleep on my side again either!
Enjoy lunch today and be careful out there.
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Lisa--
Can you expand on what the husband's concerns are? No joke, its a messy and often unattractive process--the week that I had my BMX I also got my period. Guess who had to help me change pads? The drains are difficult, but temporary. Hand holding takes the place of hugs for a while. Sex is difficult, but also temporary. The scars, well-that's forever.
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Corrinne....Glad you brought that up. I was wondering if some of the problem was how you are feeling about yourself.....and maybe transposing some of it on your mate. It has been awhile, but honestly I wasn't feeling too into the partner situation. Dh was pretty good with most of it and was not bothered by what I looked like.....but I just personally felt like I looked like something someone had wadded up and tossed in the corner.
This is something that takes some time and patience and I know in many ways that is hard to have. I don't care what age you are.....some of these changes are hard to take and accept....for us as well as possibly the so's in our existence. I did not have to have drains but I admire anyone that had to and got through it because it does sound like the absolute pits. I'm wishing you well Lisa and hope in a short while all of this will get a whole lot better for you.
Hugs, Jackie
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My DH was great about all of it. He actually loves my new breasts....he won't leave them alone. I was shocked that he didn't mind the nasty TEs either. Men are simple creatures. If it is a boob....doesn't matter shape, size or how it looks....they are still interested. I was very self concious after my BMX and cried the first time my DH saw me and helped clean my drains. Like everything else in this BC crap, it is a process. In time you will feel better. The beginning is the worst part. Hugs!
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Lisa, it is hard! My Dh lost his mom to BC and I never even got to meet her, so I think he was thinking about that and was just plain afraid. I was older already (58) and for me at least, I think that makes it different (although others may disagree). I did not have a masectomy, but I have a HUGE scare on a nippleless breast that resembles a football. I do remember looking for the first time and being worried about what I would encounter. Like Jackie, it has been a while for me, and DH loves me and my football. I do know that it is all very hard and I wish you well.
BJ, just cannot get that woman out of my head. To leave a young baby, but I am so hopeful she will be okay. It sounds so serious, though. I would love the walking meet up when I can. I actualy do not need lunch....a coffee shop would work for me after walking but I will do whatever works.
Clarification on baby. They are not inducing now but 2/10 and so that is not so bad. Unfortunately, not every one agrees on what is best. I am encouraging DD to listen to the high risk doctor with his experience. DD just wants everything to be normal, so she tends to along with the most optimistic doctor who is tinkering the least. In my heart, and I hope I am not being foolish, I really think that things will be okay.
It is freezing out there....bundle up!
Susan
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