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Hi all!
Chrissy, I live in Adelaide, approx, a 15 min drive from the city -I dont drive so approx a 40min bus drive
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It is nice to all of the friendly comments and interactions on here. I was feeling very lost and a lot like a fraud when Ariom found me and steered me this way, it is so less daunting here!
My lumpectomy is in 5 days (Friday) and this is my first breast procedure, and I am stuck in a weird place in between an eeiry calm and a complete internal freak out. I spent the entire day yesterday in my pjs in bed, only came out for a coffee refill.
Today I have errands so im up, but I want to be in my warm comfy bed again... atleast til I have to get up for work tomorrow
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Hi Beccc81,
So sorry you have to be here, but glad you found us...
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Becca welcome, I am another Kiwi who comes over for a chat.
CHRISTINE 5am what time do you think that is. Pleased it was a great evening.
Have just had some fun getting new virus protection on our main computer. Our old one seemed to be bringing down strange things so now have something reliable thankfully. But it has taken some time.
Had a pleasant day. After church went to an open home - DS is trying to buy a house. Houses are so expensive here at present. Not sure they will get it. Then went to DD's in laws for lunch which was great and took 4 hours. Got lots of ideas for our trip as they lived in Ontario for 17 years and have travelled widely. Then to see DS to discuss the house.
We are trying to organise my MiL's 90th birthday but as usual my SiL is being, well, difficult as usual. DH is talking to his brother in Spain by skype at present trying to sort things out. She has made something simple very difficult.
Hope you have all had a pleasant weekend. I know Chrissie has!!!!
Big hugs
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He's not a messy cook at all - he cooked chicken parmiagana (spelling???)
DD and SIL went out last night and left us with bubby - she didn't get him to sleep before they left and it took until 9pm to finally get him to sleep - poor little man. She breast feeds him to sleep. so what were we to do? He screamed for quite a while before he finally was so exhausted he gave in. I couldn't believe how selfish she is, she should have arranged to go out later and settle him first. Time she weaned him I reckon.
Our son's wife arrives today, but she won't stay here (nutcase), so they are going to someone's flat for 3 days before they leave for Melbourne.
Back to work today - yeah!!!
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Suzie, I think she nurses him to sleep as its easier than getting him to go off on his own.......she has unfortunately made a very heavy rod for her back as the little fellow doesn't know how to fall asleep peacefully with out the breast. I hate hearing babes be so upset that they fall asleep because of exhaustion.
I thought I heard a great sigh of relief this morning.......lol......did you enjoy your day at work?
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
Morning
You are up early Chrissy!!!
Suzie it does make it difficult when the babies are fed to sleep. I hate hearing them cry but my DGS had to be left- he would not go to sleep and DD got a sleep person in. He cried for two hours the first night but DD was taught to hear the different cries and mostly DGS was just mad at being put down -it was absolute anger. It only took a couple of nights. DD said she would never have done it without help. DGS is still not a good sleeper but at least he will go to bed. Hope work goes well today Suzie.
Big hugs to all.
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Aly, I slept so late after Saturday nights escapades that I have yet to go to bed.........I guess it's going to take a few days to get the body clock reset.........lol. Oh yes, I will be going soon and setting the alarm so the same doesn't happen tomorrow!
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Chrissy....it sounds like partying all night isn't as easy as it was when we were young...lol. Hope your sleep routine settles in soon...:)😴
Suzie....sounds like bedlam at your place...lol. I hope you enjoy your 'timeout' at work today & those kids of yours don't drive you too nuts over the next few days. Do they come & stay very often?
Aly....your daughter sounds like a smart lady...:)😜👍
Bone scan today, CT scan tomorrow, bloods on Wednesday & onc on Thursday....fingers crossed 👏👍
I am wondering if I need a brain scan! Although I do also wonder if I get a bit paranoid as brain mets is my worst fear..... I've had headaches, nothing major, but they come & go for most of the day in different spots on my head, I've been quite clumsy (dropping things & a bit unco-ordinated), very tired & forgetful....although forgetfulness comes with chemo & I've been on chemo for 9 months now....sigh 😨😨
Hope everyone has a good day (((hugs)))
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I've always believed in controlled crying - I did it to her at 6 months and never had any trouble after a couple of days. A 14 month old should be sleeping through the night, but apparently he wakes up for titty at various times. I hated seeing him so upset.
Work is great - peace!!!
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Hello Becc - glad you found us, and we'll all be thinking of you on Friday, please keep us posted on how you go - and ask any questions you have, we'll all chime in and help with our experiences.
Chrissy - you party animal you! I'm shocked and surprised lol, well not really, I knew you had it in you.
Karen - hoping all went well today - and will be thinking of you for the days to come - keeping everything crossed for you xoxox
Well my kitchen is almost finished! Just have to have the plasterer back in now to do the cornices, and that will be sometime this week (I hope). I've had a lovely 5 days annual leave, and have had a lot of fun unpacking boxes and putting everything away in the kitchen, I've also done a lot of reading and relaxing :-) So - apart from the cornices - here's the final product!
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Trish, your kitchen is gorgeous! You definitely made the right choice with the bench tops, and the handles look great.
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Thanks Ariom :-) I just love it, worth every cent lol
Next - is the bathroom ... sigh ... that won't be for a couple of years though - have to save up for that one lol
Trish
xoxo
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WOW Sue. I thought you were writing about a 6-9 month old. Then saw that he is 14mths! Years ago we babysat a friend's child like that for a few hours while the parents went to a funeral. Worst 5 hours of my life with that child screaming the whole time and not going down for the expected nap. Our daughter was the same age and she just sat there watching the other child with such an incredulous expression on her face!
Trish - kitchen looks fab!!!!
My bone scan this morning came back with no findings so this ongoing pain in my back etc must be from Tamoxifen. The bad news is that it seems everytime I have a blood draw etc on my non-cancer side my non-cancer sidee arm ends up a bit puffy and heavy and painful. I'm guessing mild LE in my non-cancer side!!!! Bollocks to cancer!
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Trish can I come live in your kitchen?........please?...........it's gorgeous! And those bench tops are to die for!
Karen fingers crossed that all those scans don't show anything new..........I think a lot of the tiredness and clumsiness comes from the SEs of your chemo as well as the forgetfulness........all that would even come from the stress of living with your dx. Sometimes a scan is good even for peace of mind and I think we all fear the brain mets thing so you are not alone there.
Jenn, good to here that nothing showed on the scan for you but bummer that the T is causing you so much pain. It's not hard for your mind to go to mets when a pain is constant.
This little party animal sure is happy that she doesn't party too often.....lol....the body is way passed that if its too often......lol......and my waistline muscles have complained loudly at being used as I was dancing.........OMG! What a sight! But it sure was a load of fun!
DH has finally arrived home so it's time to go cook tea.......all prepared just need to turn it on.......yay!
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Hi all.
Trish love the kitchen, really great.
Just laughing at a cat who is chasing his tail the pretending he wasn't. Silly thing.
Tried to wreck my computer, well I did get the nasty off it but when i tried getting rid of the cookies I crashed it. All well now thankfully but that is enough excitement for one day.
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Goodness glad to see everyone is busy. Trying to get back into working and keep up with 13 year old DS sport and social life - busy, busy, busy.
Welcome Becc. I will be thinking good thoughts for your lumpectomy. Gentle hugs.
Chrissy, sounds like you had a great night.
Jenn - glad your results were good. Bummer about the arm.
Trish, loving the kitchen, it's just gorgeous. We painted ours on the weekend and I hate painting, but love the difference, a new one will be a long while yet.
Suzie, sounds like you will breathe easily when your house empties. It is like walking on eggshells when I 'suggest' to my DD ideas for her baby.
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Hi ladies, I am still reading and looking forward to catching up with you all in Sydney.
Jenn, so happy that your scan was clear.
Trish, nice kitchen.
Chrissy, I can't keep up with you.
Love to all, Racy.
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Much quieter now my son has left with the 2 year old and the SIL went back to Adelaide. The baby was gorgeous tonight - I was doing 'Clappy clap hands til daddy comes home' and went crazy clapping and jumping up and down. Annie and Steve actually took him to the doctor this afternoon as he had another screaming session - result = teething. Now this wee one didn't get his teeth through until he turned one and has been teething madly ever since. He has 8 but obviously more are on the way.
Got a lovely good bye cuddle from the 2 year old this morning - I'll miss him. Not as outgoing as the smaller one but quite sweet in his own way.
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Suzie as exhausting as having the family and the little ones around its very hard to say goodbye when they leave and I know you will miss them.
Poor little mite with his teething all at once.....so painful for him.
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I saw my friends sister today and she told me that Colleen is now out of pain........she is an angel. So sad........
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Chrissy, I am sorry that you are grieving for the loss of your friend. I hope there will be a cure soon. As you said, your friend is now an angel, enjoying eternity.
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Chrissy I'm so sorry for you and your loss. Sending you lots of ((((hugs)))))
xoxoxoxo
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really sorry to hear about yr friend Chrissy, peace be with her.
Suzie, hope you can relax now, but you will miss the little chap. hope he gets over his teething soon for this time around anyway/ it can make them so crook and miserable.
Trish, wow that Kitchen is superb. what a wondertful time you will in there, lucky hubby, all the good cooking coming up. Chrissy will be wanting to borrow it. to do her cooking. I would love to win the lotto and buy a house, that is all ready done out and i dont have to do a thing. lazy i know, but i cant be bothered, buying some thing that is all maintance, easy to keep clean and tidy. a real mansion i dream of.
well this girl is going to bed, she is tired. i feel like every day, that some body pulls the plug out and i loose all my energy. gosh i am sick of it. so will go and have a cuppa and nod off. some body suggested that snoring can make you feel drained, i snore like an old pig. who knows
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Hugs Chrissy, x
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Terribly sorry Chrissy!
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Chrissy, thinking of you....
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Chrissy, I am so sorry you lost your friend!
Hello everyone,
I had my pre-admission appointment today and I thought I would feel more reassured about my surgery friday but I think im more nervous if thats even possible. My surgeon said he wants to do a Total Ductal Excision along with Lumpectomy. The nurse said to just take a dressing gown for after surgery because ill leave in the clothes I arrived in and to bring my medicare card (public health)... he wasnt the nicest or most explanatory nurse,
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Thanks girls for your hugs.........Colleen is at peace and for that we are all grateful.
Becca, just make sure that the clothes you go in are loose and comfy something like trackies, t shirt and light jacket. Once you are admitted you will be shown into a changing room and given a gown, booties and a surgery cap. In the public sector I think you use your own dressing gown and then you are shown a waiting room where you will be called to speak to the anaesthetist prior to the surgery. He/she will inform you if you are having a general anaesthetic or twilight........what ever it is be assured you will feel nothing nor remember anything of the procedure. After surgery you will be taken to recovery and once you are fully awake and your obs are in the normal range you will be released to go home in the care of another adult. You will also be told at that point what you need to do to care for the wound and when your next appointment will be.
I know you are feeling terribly nervous right now so try doing some slow deep breathing to try to release some of that pent up tension.........the whole procedure is not too bad, the worst is hearing the results of the paths report. Good luck with it all!
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Hi Becc
Chrissy has given you good advice, and I know if anyone else has had a lumpectomy (lx) they'll chime in soon. I'm sorry I can't tell you more, I had a mastectomy (mx), so my experience won't help you.
Rest assured though, you won't feel anything lol. I know it's a nervous time though waiting for surgery. I was convinced before my mx that I would die from the anaesthetic. I was completely sure I wouldn't wake up. Kissed my DH goodbye, and my two good friends who were there to support him, made sure my will was somewhere prominent in the study and my BFF had the passwords to all my accounts. We do some irrational things sometimes lol. Well - obviously - I woke up and was fine. If I hadn't been as sick as a dog from the anaesthetic I could have gone home a day or so later, so the surgery, even though it was a mx, wasn't too bad for me. I'm hoping you have an easy surgery and recovery too.
Then the waiting begins. I was blissfully unaware of what the pathology report could reveal. I hadn't joined this forum at that stage, so was a bc virgin. I think I had the initial results just under a week after surgery - which revealed number of nodes, ER and PR status and size of tumour - and I think it was under a week later that I got the HER2 status.
So - once your lx is done go home and relax and spoil yourself, and let others spoil you too. Everything is out of your hands and we'll all keep you company while you wait. xoxo
Chrissy - you can come live in my kitchen any time you like lol
Trish
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Hello Oz ladies.
Chrissy so sorry you have lost your friend. (BIG WARM HUGS)
Trish your kitchen looks gorgeous! Im wondering about the bench? Is that wooden? WOW it all looks so smart. Also...lol... you did remember to change those passwords? I too was extremely nervous about a general because of something years and years ago and I was literally terrified. In a meeting beforehand and meeting the anaesthetist who went over everything with a fine tooth comb I felt considerably better about it all.
Have a good day.
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