CALLING ALL STAGE I SISTERS
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Annette congrats on bringing your mom home! You are a wonderful person to take such good care of your mom and I do agree you look so much like her. You both are very beautiful women.
Just an update on my prior Arimidex rant... I was just going to stop taking it for a month and see what happened but I called my MO this morning and talked to his personal sec and told her what is going on. She said she would talk with him and get back with me.
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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((Annette))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Being part of the "sandwich generation" is certainly a challenge. So many of us dealing with struggling children and parents at the same time. I know this will not be easy for you, but I hope you can focus on the great riches you will reap from helping your mom right now. Hang in there...
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Annette....You are a beautiful person inside and out.
I'm proud to call you FRIEND.
Meantime...Please don't forget to take care of yourself ♥.......Can't wait to meet you in 36 days
Mom is beautiful ♥
Hugs to both of you.
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Annette-you are my American Idol! Your sister is not.
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Hey Joni....Im my book you gave Annette the highest honor♥
Hugs
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Annette: For some reason the story about your Mom touched me deeply...I just can't imagine how she must have felt when your sister put her in the home. She has such a kind loving face. So thankful that you had the grace to go see her and tell her you were bringing her home to live with you. God will bless you a million times over for what you are doing. Your Mom deserves happiness in her golden years. You are her angel.
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Annette -
Just had to chime in about your mom. . . .wow. . . .I got tears in my eyes seeing the pic after reading the story. I am in awe. What a wonderful lesson . . . .what a loving daughter. What an example of doing the right things right. You are an inspiration. . .and your mom. . .wow. . .beautiful.
All the best - Kelleyod
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Annette - You should be so proud of yourself for doing the right thing. While it may not be the easiest option at this time in your life, it is the right thing to do. After losing my mother at age 62 to early onset Alzheimers', I wish more people would cherish the time they have with their parents. She is a beautiful lady and you clearly took after her. God bless you.
Sherry - Glad you are home now and sending you prayers & healing thoughts.
Happy Friday everyone!
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Val - you are right - it is good to concentrate on what is GOOD instead of what isn't going right. My new years resolution was to spend time outside every day - I do it maybe 2-3 days but that's a start. Today I took my young house guest for a long drive along the ocean with a walk up to a view point where we saw an osprey, deer, and harbor seals. It was kind of amazing. Then we drove back along the ocean and headed to Starbucks...then she wanted to go to Target and we each got something small - a little retail therapy....it was a GREAT day.
Thanks for reminding me that what I'm feeling is normal and that i am not alone.
I had a wellness appointment today with a NP who specializes in post-BC welness care. I didn't want to go but it was free and I ended up really enjoying focusing on normal things and looking beyond BC. They even have free Yoga and weight training classes. It felt good to know someone will follow me for something besides disease.
Well, it has just started to rain - almost 2 AM - have to get up at 8 AM....
I so look forward to this week of no classes when I will have more time to spend with my friends here.
Hugs and prayers for all....
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Joan, I need to get outside & do some walking myself. I'm glad you mentioned that, that's a good idea. When I was having my Rads, I used to walk all around my yard - LOTS of trees - every morning. This was in Jan-Feb but wasn't much snow & at times none at all. It helped keep me centered & I focused on the wet leaves on the ground & the winter birds...the smell of the cold air.. hummm ~ I'm going to start that again.
Your outing today sounds wonderful, I would have loved to have joined you. I LOVE retail therapy & the ocean & walking.
(major hot flash here-have to roll up my sleeves so I can put them back down in 2 minutes!!)
I think I'll check at my hospital / clinic about a wellness program. I have never done anything like that, ever. I am more or less a loner, I usually do things on my own...
Thanks for the ideas, even though you might not have intended them to be.
Enjoy the weekend & the time with your guests.
Hugs!
Val
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Thanks, Val - ...wish you were here for a walk! I am a loner...sometimes wish there would be someone to walk with to keep me on track...but my schedule is pretty erratic.
I can walk at work - lots of wooded paths and hills for a workout. i just means putting work aside for a half hour and doing it. Easier said than done.
Have a great week end, everyone!
J
PS - I have been feeding the birds in my yard and love seeing the new species arrive at times...so calming to watch.0 -
thanks for the lovely thoughts but listen up....I am not an angel, I am not amazing, etc...I am a daughter. And there will be times i bitch and get frustrated and want to throw things:) BUt I do that anyway....it was only my shock at what was done to her that i had to get off my chest not so you guys would think i am something more than i am....it is how my mom raised us....I am proud to look like her but damn, why couldn't of mom had a slender little nose:))))
OK I am gong to get her now...so excited scared happy nervous and wanting to stop at my sister's house and kick her *ss:) But i won't....I will buy mom her favorite forzen coffee drink and put the roof down and drive her home.
I love ya all
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Annette - THAT made me cry. You truly are amazing. Wow. And that was great advice truebff - to legally take back what is your moms and what you will need. Love ya too.
Joan and Valjean - I just had my Vitamin D level tested too. Very low - 16. She said it should be between 31-100. She put me on the same thing as you Joan - and exactly what you said Valjean - VitD2 50,000 units 1X a week for 12 weeks. I took the first one today. She also has me taking Calcium Citrate with D3 2X a day,
You ladies stay up so late!!!! Have a beautiful and blessed Ssturday.
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wow 10 pages behind....im in pa with shitty svs.Sheila soo sorry for your loss.annette what a wonderful person you are.
To all my other sistas i am comin home monday..all kinds of shit goin on here too..... I WILL BE BACK!!!!!!!!!
miss all of you....hugggs K
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Yeah granny we miss ya!
And I am countin down days til we all hook up in NYC!0 -
Annette.....you and your sweet Momma are just beautiful. You are so blessed and your sister will one day regret "dumping" your Momma in that terrible place.
I live in east central Mississippi and my parents live on the coast so when Hurricane Katrina was bearing down they all came here. Their home was not destroyed but had about 3 ft of water inside. Momma stayed with me for about 2 months before she could get a FEMA camper to live in at her home. Daddy and my brother worked on the house and Momma helped as much as she could. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1998 and was doing well. Little did we all know that she would pass away on December 31, 2006.
I believe that Hurricane Katrina was a blessing to me and my family. Me and Momma got to spend 2 months together, day in and day out. I treasure that time we had together. Our son also moved back to the area about 3 weeks before Katrina. So Momma got to spend that time with her grandson and great-grandson (2 yrs old) as well.
I believe that God gives us all types of challenges in life and when we ask him to help us, we get blessed ten fold.
God bless you and your sweet Momma.
LaDonna
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Big Hugs for Everyone.
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I had to share this with you all.It's so delicious. it makes you feel like you are committing a sin but you are not.
I had it as a snack no milk...........
150 calories for 3/4 cup of serving and some fat from the calories.
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I may have to try it Sheila sounds like it might be good. My DH bought me a turtle cheesecake from the Cheesecake Deli (it's a bakery/deli) for my b'day this past week and we have been committing awful sins by eating it up. But oh my it is sooooo good!!! His cousin owns the deli and they make all of them in all flavors homemade and they are about 4 inches thick. Yummy!!! Oh yeah they added extra gooey stuff like nuts and carmel for us because it was my b'day. LOL
I'll now have to diet for 2 months to make up for it but it has been worth it.
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hi all stage 1 sisters! i just got diagnosed and was told by doc that i have a stage 1 breast cancer. this is all new to me and i am overwhelmed, scared, angry. no surgery yet but i will need it. going to second md for another opinion. oh well. if it's a mastectomy. i cannot control it or fix this but i am preparing alot of questions to ask the doc. thanks for all of your posts. i am hopeful.
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cary ~ Welcome to this wonderful group of ladies. I am so sorry you have to be here but am glad that you found us. I know you are so overwhelmed, scared & angry. I remember that time so well.... One of the best things you can do is what you are doing: preparing a list of questions to ask the doctor & if it is possible, please have someone with you as you might be in such a daze that you may not "hear" everything you are told - the buzzing in my ears was soooo loud, I'm surprised I heard my heart beating so loudly as I sat in the office that day hearing things I never thought I'd hear said to me.
We are here for you. Please ask us anything that concerns you; someone here will be able to help. We have strong shoulders & open arms & hearts. Don't be afraid to vent when you need to, we have all been there-done that, okay?
Please keep us updated.
Sending strength & hugs,
Val
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Annette, of course we know you are human and normal - it's like when we have kids....we love 'em but we reserve the right to complain. Feel free to share your ups and downs with the new situation...smooth sailing is the exception. And I got my mom's nose too. You made me smile :O)
Heather - your Vit D regime is a little different...I get 50K once a week for 6 weeks; then bi-weekly after that. She never told me to take the calcium citrate with it. But I know it's a good idea. I am having a hard time keeping track of meds lately. Not good for the emotional yo-yo effect.
Granny - so great to hear you will be back soon!
Well, the week ahead is flexible - no classes - but I have a ton of work. I can make my own schedule. I hope to start walking a lot and eating egg white omelettes instead of sandwiches.....
No promises though.
Yup, we are up late again....
DH is pacing.J
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Welcome, Cary.
Annette, when I first picked up this thread from my last post, I read your encouraging words about your hair. I was going to post a big thank you for that encouragement, but then I continued to read. I can only imagine how you felt when all this happened so quickly, and what you saw when you went to your mother's room. But I admire you for pausing to contemplate what you would do, and coming through for your mother.
Your brother and sister may have looted all the memories of things from your mothers house, but you will be creating memories for her every day from now on. She will smile when thinking of the time she gets to go for that frozen coffee drink with YOU!!!
May God give you the patience you need during the rough days, and bless you for your kindness.
Thank you!
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Oh, by the way...
Your mother is beautiful, and you look just like her!
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Welcome Cary...so ticked you had to join us but glad you found us....it is a wild ride and up becomes down and down becomes up, but it does get better. I promise. I am a year and half out = and I opted for mastectomy just because I did...I had full reconstruction and no complaints at this point. You will feel scared optimistic devasted hopeful angry confused under-informed over-informed...it is the nature of being diagnosed with this damn breast cancer. Ask all the questions you want, tell a corny joke or b*tch. We all do the same...know this, we care and will all do our best to do all that we can to make the bad times less so and celebrate the victories with you...and there will be victories, my new friend....big hug to you.
and to the rest "of yas" ANOTHER HUG:))))
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Cary - Welcome to the club no one should ever have to join. We are here to help you with any questions you may have or simply be there when you need a friend. Some days will be harder than others but just keep putting one foot in front of the other and it will get better.
Wishing all my sistas a great week whereever you are.... Hugs!
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cary....Welcome to our sisterhood.
Let us know how the second opinion went.
Hugs♥
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♥granny♥
We missed you.
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Hi all,
My church has asked for 24 hour prayer for Angie - she had rads for brain cancer while I was going through rads in January. She was about to be treated for lung and liver when they found the brain mets so that took priority. I have not seen nor talked to her for several weeks. I am in disbelief and am keeping Angie, her husband and 2 teenage daughters in my prayers - hoping for a miracle.
Thanks for listening....there is just no answer for this.
Wishing everyone a good week ahead, and the hope and promise of Easter and springtime.
Joan0
Hugs to both of you.