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I got hooked up with Cleaning for a Reason, right after I had hired a cleaning service. They come once a month for 4 months and it's free. So I am alternating them with the one I pay. I don't want my DH or I to spend another minute of my life cleaning bathrooms! He does the laundry, the cooking and the shopping. He pretty much doesn't let me do anything except sit on the couch and fold the clean laundry. I felt guilty until I realized that I did it all for 32 years, so it's OK for it to be his turn. He gets upset if I try to do much of anything, so I am letting him have has way
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Gilly- have you tried the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on your shower doors? Gets mine nice and clean!
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Doing the Happy Dance for SherylB....no mo chemo for you! Don't over do it, still gotta take of yourself.
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Wow Gilly that was one heck of a journey one way or another. That man of yours must have been really something to do that for.
Guygirl I don't think we have that kind of service here in NZ at least none of my support team mentioned it to me so I just carried on. My Alan tried very hard and he managed most of it but it would have been great to have that kind of help at the very beginning.
LUV I just love the pampering you get from your hubby. I agree about the bathrooms but I do like to do my own housework providing its going to stay lovely for a while. My old fellar is the type who likes to be tinkering in the garden or garage or fixing something for one of the grandkids not polishing unfortunately. His idea of cleaning the loo's is shoving a bottle of bleach down it.
Sheryl woo hoo to no more chemo. Hopefully rads will be a walk in the park for you. I had no trouble and only a little bit of pinkness to the skin. No tiredness either. Big hugs to you.
We have very soft water here in NZ so we don't get the soap scum on the shower doors although there are services that come and make them lovely and shiny for you if you can't do it yourself.
Have a great day ladies whether cleaning or not and keep well with no side effects hopefully.
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I have just checked with my support team and yes they do have a cleaning service that comes once a week x five hours for three months. You can split the 5 hours to suit. She was very very sorry it wasn't mentioned to me, but too late now of course and I did manage to do it myself. I did have the District Nurses coming in every day for a month though to check on my wounds. Oh plus my cancer nurses came every week for a year to check on me and they would still come now if I needed them.
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LUVRVING -- your husband sounds like mine. He has been doing all the laundry, shopping, dishes, and a lot of the cooking since November. He has allowed me to go to the grocery with him only 3 times. He is being very over protective of me, but I love him for it. We've been together almost 35 years now. He hired someone to clean the house for my birthday about 4 years ago. It's the gift that keeps on giving. Everybody tells me he is a keeper and I agree.
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SherylB -- so happy you are through with chemo - may it be your last forever.
I only have 4 more weekly Taxol treatments to go and I will be through. MO mordred lower back xrays after my treatment today because I have been having severe pain for a week. It hard to sit and sometimes when I getup it's hard to walk. I just assumed it was a SE from Taxol but he must have thought otherwise -- prat least wanted to make sure there was nothing. I have 2 fingernails thath ave started lifting. I hope they don't get worse. All my nails have been sore for over a week.0 -
Shirley - it is so nice to be pampered, isn't it
I knew my hubby was a keeper when he married me 32 years ago - I was a package deal with three kids. Instant family for him!0 -
Tif - unfortunately I have tried the magic eraser. The water is SO hard here!
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LUV and 5thSib yes your hubby's are a keeper as is mine. When we adopted my eldest daughter 40 years ago there were not many men around that could take someones elses child and treat them just like your own. He has never failed her or my youngest girl. Always there for them and loving them both unconditionally. I think it is easier for many woman who has the nurturing built in them but he has been a father in a million for both of them. He never went anywhere without my Cindy tagging along with him with whatever he was doing and she was always his little side kick, she is still like that today. My Mandy is more like me and we both like to read and make fancy cakes and believe it or not she likes to clean too. My Cindy is a take or leave it kind of gal and its always you came to see me not to see whether I have cleaned or not. She would always and does play games with her two kids and blow the cleaning. Plus my old fellar makes me the most delicious meals so I will keep him, I think!!
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I just love this, so funny
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5thsib....sorry your having the pain. Could just be the taxol. I had a ton of bone pain with it plus after getting up out of my recliner, I walk like a little old lady. It takes me awhile to get going! I'm still having walking issues and some frequent pain in my legs and its been 10 weeks since chemo.
Gillyone..I got rid of my shower doors and just have a curtain. Not real glamorous but easy to clean! Love how your DH goes grocery shopping with you! How sweet!
Luv and 5thsib...Isn't it nice to have such caring DH's. mine likes to cook and work in the yard. But I have to do everything else plus work full time. Hence, the house cleaners.
Luv...Enjoy your trip. My DH is a golfer too and I also like to play just for fun. But with all this reconstruction, I can't swing a club now.
Sheryl...Congratulations on your last chemo. It's such a good feeling. I have to admit though, I do miss the nurses.
Cocker...I just love hearing about the big fellar and your jokes.0 -
Gilly...were you on the titanic? Sorry...just had to get that in there girl.
Sheryl...woo hoo on the last chemo! that is awesome....rads are a little annoying but much much better than chemo...you can start your healing now...hair will come back...you will start feeling more like yourself as time goes by,....
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hello to my TN sisters. I am back in New Orleans for recon on the left side where the flap failed in Nov. I had surgery again on Mar 5 and developed a massive cellulitis infection in the new flap almost immediately...I was not even out of bed yet
I was on 6 days of bed rest and have been in the hospital since surgery. I can now get up and move about but doc will keep me here til Sat on some strong antibiotics. At least the redness and burning are gone and the flap is holding it's own. I went through 5 iv placements until they put in a central line so now there is no issue with the veins. the doc says this is most likely my last chance to recon the left side so I am so happy that it looks like all is going to be ok in the end. Scared in a way to leave the safety of the hospital but cannot wait to get out and back into life!Maggie
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Mags...So sorry you had troubles. Geez, you've really had a time with this reconstruction. Sounds like you will be on your way though. Sending healing thoughts your way.
Ladies, I am 10 weeks post chemo and 7 weeks after surgery and I am so tired. I feel like I've regressed. Does it take a long time to feel better? I am back to work full time. Am I not being patient enough.0 -
Mags what a time you have had but so glad you are now on the mend. Keeping my fingers crossed for you that the recon will work and no more hospital stays for you. Warm hugs coming your way.
Hope it takes a long long while to come right after chemo and surgery and you are working full time so know where you are coming from there. I don't have half the stamina I had before treatment but it is coming back slowly as it will for you. Take baby steps and rest when you can and don't try to rush things. Put your feet up when you can and try to take a little walk each day. You will soon feel better. Sending big hugs.
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Awwwwwwwwwwww wasn't he sexy, beautiful, delicious, yummy, handsome. Every time he sang "Can't help falling in love with you" I'm sure he was singing it only to me!!
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My favorite was always 'Baby, let me be your lovin' teddy bear. Put a chain around my neck and lead me anywhere'. And I KNEW he was singing that to me personally!
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Thanks CS...that makes me feel better!
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I clean my shower door with Dawn dish detergent and white vinegar. Equal amounts of both. Heat the vinegar in a microwave until warm. Add the dish detergent and put in a spray bottle. Spray on shower door and let set for a few minutes. Rinse off. Don't do the stupid thing I did and put the hot vinegar and dish detergent in a plastic spray bottle while boiling hot. It melts the bottle!
After I clean the shower door then I spray Rain X on it. Really helps to keep the soap scum from coming back.
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Gilly- your water must be REALLY hard! I have a friend who uses a steam cleaner. Hope you find something that works!
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Thanks for ideas!
Titan, no, not the Titanic - the Mayflower!
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Oh by the way Titan, was the Titanic named after you?
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Gilly, another suggestion. After you get that door clean and shiny again, put a sgueegy (sp?) right in the shower and clean off the door after each shower. Quick and easy and keeps it pretty good for quite a while.
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News flash, my friends - tumor markers have dropped 250 points...first drop since being diagnosed with mets. Gemzar is working!
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Luv- GREAT NEWS!!!! I'm so happy for you.
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YAHOOOOO, LUV!!!!! Way to kick cancer's ass. Your post made my day.
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Congrats Luv, no looking back-go Gemzar! Best news, enjoy weekend
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Luv, that is so awesome, very happy for you! Celebrate this weekend.
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LUV great news. You surely are kicking cancers arse. Just awesome news. Yep time for a celebration. xxxxx.
Titan - you sly one. I didn't know you were named after a ship!! I was just named after my grandma, not half as impressive. She got you back there didn't she lol.
OK ladies what have you got on the agenda for the weekend. Apart from LUV celebrating and NavyMom vaccuming!!! what are we all going to do, any suggestions.
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