MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish
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dont feel bad gals, when i was a kid, i did see the debut on my grandma's television, cause we didnt have one at our house, and i loved them, and eventually knew every word to everyone of their songs- prolly still know a lot of them. on trivia? though? i only got 57%, and usually missed when i second guessed myself. oh well! and i keep meaning to find a copy of shirley temple blacks autobiography, it must have been hugely hard to be a grown up especially after being such an adored child star. hollywood is usually not kind to them. Peace out!
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I love that we are on 888!
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Hi ladies! I have been lurking here for a while...you seem like a great bunch of gals. You all seem to have a warped sense of humor like me! I am 58, married for a long, long time
, have one daughter 22 who still lives at home while she works part time and pursues a Masters in Library Science...hopefully that will still be a lucrative career by the time she is finished. I have finished all the nasty treatments, chemo and rads and have just started on hormone therapy-Femara, not sure how I feel about that yet-still really fatigued from all the treatments and have a bunch of arthritis so the Femara probably won't be my friend, but a necessary evil. I work full time in an office and worked through most of my treatments-hence the mind numbing fatigue, but believe me I use the chemo brain card whenever needed ha ha. I love reading about your adventures, I have learned a lot here and hope you join this lively thread and make contributions every so often. Cheetos-okay, personally chocolate is my all time favorite snack!0 -
MimiL55, a warm welcome to you for coming out of lurkerdom to make your first post on this thread! The fatigue is something that can linger, but you should notice a gradual return of your energy. You may not notice the difference from day to day, but as each week passes you should feel a bit better. That can be helped along if you are getting good protein intake as your body tries to repair all the cellular damage. Did you have the 6 & 1/2 wks. of rads? How did your skin do? Yes, Cheetos are tops, but at this time of year, with Val. Day right around the corner, most of us fall into the chocolate camp. Timing is everything.
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I'd say I've braved the fire (more than once) & have been built through the refining process! Cool picture!
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el, I did 28 treatments no boosts since no tumor to hit. had some blackness & peeling near the end but healed pretty quickly. I know it will get better. some days with working full time it just gets too much. first post treatment with surgeon tomorrow. wish me luck. thanks for starting this thread!
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Just poking in to say a quick Hi to everyone. Wedding is Sunday and tons of stuff to still do. Miss everyone and talk to you soon..... Diana Rose, soon to be Diana Rose Brandis
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OOOoooh, Diana Rose!! So very, very exciting!!! We will all be there in spirit I'm sure!! All the best to you both, sweetie!
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Dianarose, I know you will hear from the others here but I have to say thank you for thinking of us now and, of course, our thoughts will be right there with you on Sunday. I mean RIGHT THERE for the vows, the kiss, the toast, and the dance, all of it; then our thoughts will give you a little privacy on the wedding night. You never mentioned the honeymoon plans, but we do hope to hear all about that and the wedding when you return. Joyous love hugs to you Mrs. DRB! Oh, and you better include a picture of the cake. Don't know if you have a hand in its creation or not, but I just know it will have to be fabulous.
Barbe, Was that you giving a warm welcome to MimiL? Good one!
MimiL, I am sorry that your work has you near collapse. I do know that lots have worked thru' their treatment, but even those superwomen took off a few sporadic days. Were you able to have any days off during this?
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Hi all, I am in Florida for almost a week. I am down here for a wedding for my cousin's son.
I was thinking about how it was the same time as our Diana Rose, but it is actually Sat. I will definitely be thinking about your wedding while in the midst of this one. Live it up for us all, Diana!!!
It is nice to be in a warmer climate!!! Hopefully I will get rid of this cough and cold that has been trying to settle in my chest.
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Mimi, Welcome! My kid is 21 and in her last year of college.
The fatigue was absolutely crashing for me at that point in treatment. I was a real trooper through most of it, recovered well from surgery and yadda-yadda. But I had a few months there after completing rads and starting femara, when I felt like I was in a slow-mo stupor. My solution was to keep moving. I would will myself to walk, walk, walk and then walk some more, even if it was at 1 mile an hour.
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Congrats, Diana Rose
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Diana Rose - when I couldn't sleep last night I rolled over one time and thought OMG your wedding is soon. Hoped we would hear from you. Have a wonderful day with just the best memories.
MiMiL - hope you can get a day off or 2 interspersed. I worked full time too during rads (no chemo) but I must admit had no other life beyond work/BC treatment. DH was self sustaining and we existed on lots of grocery premade food. I barely remember those months except going to tx. As we can all attest there is life on the other side. Rest when you can. We're with you at your appointment. We have "pocket parties" for support and encouragement. I declare one for you which by my calculation should be today. Shall we bring yummy sustenance? What can we do to support you? Besides chocolate that is.
Are we planning a tropical party for tomorrow or a bridal shower for Diana Rose?
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Oh, fun! We get to have two parties! Diana Rose, as you can tell we are all excited about your wedding. I can't wait to see the wedding dress that makes you feel like a princess - I love imagining that! I guess girls never grow out of some things.
Well Momine, I guess that website was a bust (no pun intended). It seems like a good idea but it appears to be lacking in execution. I suppose I'll go ahead and sign up - maybe expanding their membership will help but they certainly need to have a place for your treatment choices.
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Congratulations Diana Rose!
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PAR--TY, PAR--TY, PAR--TY!!!!
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I'm eating crunchy Cheetos as we speak, in preparation!
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Can we talk Eli into it????
Have you heard about the new Doritos snack at 7-11's in DC? Said to taste like fried mac/cheese.
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friday...party...shower for DR, hurry Spring, whatever the reason, we need it and I'm in!
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What ya say Eli shall we partay???
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I need something sexy for the wedding night. Any ideas???? Stressed!!! first the mens tux were lost on the wrong ups truck and then came in with wrong sizes and stains. Trying to get that fixed today. OMG
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Dianarose, That is a good middle-aged question. It's not like we are out to show as much square inch of skin as we can, right? Something more subtle, then. What about a silky/satiny gown? Or, if you have the legs for it, a skimpier length. You can also add a second sheer layer of some kind if he's the kind that thinks unwrapping is half the fun, or look for something with peek-a-boo lace to show that skin in a more demure and flattering way. Ultimately, get something that makes YOU feel sexy, and just go from there.
I'm no fashion expert...so, two days ago my DH mentions that since it is Valentine's week the holiday rule of not opening up any packages that might come to the house in his name. This led to questioning in my woo-woo voice, "Did you get me some candy? What could it be...a negligee?" Not missing a beat, he replies, "A negligee! Ha! On Valentine's Day, I don't want you to wear anything!" He's does have his funny side.
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I know I can't expect one of these, but they sure look like tasty V-Day treats, don't they?
Maybe I'll get flowers. I'm not the kind to like cut flowers (that's what I keep a living, growing garden for) but the one time I can appreciate them is V-Day, since it is a drab, gloomy month in the middle of Winter. Roses don't last long, so I'd rather have something else.
I know my son, the one in grad. school and a now long distance relationship, did get his girl some FTD flowers. He's sweet. Not that he'd ever send his mom a bouquet. Or chocolates. Or card even. He's not that sweet.
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so it's still breakfast time in my neck of the woods. I know I'm not getting any Valentine for anybody, including DD - cause she doesn't think that way. therefore, I'm ready to party. Here's the appetizer.
DianaRose, E's suggestion for a sexy for wedding night can be summed up with her statement-what makes YOU feel sexy should be operative! Like this
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well, I don't know why that picture won't post-it's a yummy looking fruit platter!
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Eli - I love carnations but they don't smell the way they used to. Not as spicy. Um gardenias too.
Diana Rose - I think something with satin ties/bows is sexy. Raises the anticipation. Now I expect all of you to have that song stuck in your heads.
MimiL - How did your appointment with your surgeon go yesterday? Did we make too much noise in your pocket - sorry I think I stepped on someone. Hope you can get some rest this weekend. Sleep, protein for healing and lube/lube and more lube for skin. Um chocolate my favorite too. Sorry Eli raspberries for Cheetos give me chocolate.
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It's lunchtime (or close to it) How's this?
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And since it's 5 o clock (or close to it) somewhere...
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Luv - did you mean "Buttons & Bows"? I'm older than many of you so that's the one that's not stuck in my head.
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