So...whats for dinner?
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Carole - bamboo sheets...much like soft rayon.
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Weaning myself of the strong pain meds Carole... saving them for sleep time if needed. Have been getting by with extra strength tylenol when needed. Saved a couple of the strong ones for when the pull the drains
I'm doing bbq chicken tonight too not sure what with yet though.
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Looks like leftover chili today. DH is taking his 90 year old mother to see a new doctor and he won't be home.
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Lacey Congrats on the new baby! So precious...think of all the pretty little dresses you can buy her.
Michelle You have the best support system, and yes, it is good to have extra ears. Good luck with your research and decisions...a tough task.
Debbie glad to see you back, How is your Dad doing other than not being able to eat? Hope it gives him and his wife great comfort to have you there.
Waiting for the rain to stop so I can grill a steak. Will then slice it and add veges and cheese for quesadaillas, wanted to do wraps, but remembered that I dont have any lettuce at the moment.
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Left over Lazagna
We get pick up Saturday at 4:00PM
((((Michelle))))
((((EVERYONE)))
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Have a wonderful trip deborey! What a wonderful sentiment. I love you all too. Hugs for everyone.
Had salmon with a marinade of soy sauce, garlic, and maple syrup. My coworker brought me back some nape syrup from his trip to Maine. The recipe called for honey, but we substituted the maple syrup. It was really very good! Had some mashed potatoes with it with low fat yogurt,some skim milk and a head of garlic that was roasted in olive oil and thyme. They were good too. I found the recipe on line and substituted the low fat yogurt for sour cream. My DS really liked them. He was shocked when I told him there was no butter in them.0 -
What...nobody on this thread for 18 hours? That's got to be a record quiet time!
I saw my local MO today and bottom line is she's deferring to my MO at Dana Farber in Boston. So off we go on Friday for a 3 p.m. appointment. We'll turn it into a fun evening by meeting our friends from Milton at the Russian restaurant we discovered last time we went to DF. She asked me what I would prefer to do and I told her I was most interested in the clinical trial involving MK-2206:
http://www.dana-farber.org/research/clinical-trials/clinical-trial.aspx?tid=2410
Then I asked her what she'd prefer if I didn't do a clinical trial and she said either carboplatin with gemzar or Ixempra alone. So we'll see what Dr. Chen has to say, and find out which trial I might qualify for. I have to keep in mind our trip to Hawaii in October. A clinical trial might not give me much flexibility for when I have to show up for treatment; however, a trial that uses an oral drug (like MK-2206) would probably work around the trip.
We are having pizza for supper tonight. I bought the fixins yesterday but I didn't tell DH so he'll be happy, even if it means he's doing the cooking.
Today would have been Julia Child's 100th birthday and The Chew is showing some of her famous recipes and has some guests who were inspired by her. Very nice! In her honor, here is a link to her French onion soup, which we just love; and oh, it's a labor of love!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cooking-live/french-onion-soup-recipe/index.html
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Michelle I hope you get the trial you want. I love the Chew! I recorded it today as I went to the ps today. Much love
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OOPS. I thought my chemo brain was getting better. Um, no. I yelled at DH for putting the tupperware.lid in the microwave and melting it. Um, no, he says. I put it on the stove top and the burner was on! omg, I cooked made the chili that day, about 4 hours before he git home and reheated it. So the burner was on for 4 hours without anything on it. I could have burned the house down. It had a real small flame that is hard to see in daylight, so I didn't notice it, and he didn't either. But I should have turned the stove.off when I was done cooking. Arrggghhh! How stupid. So glad only lost a tupperware lid and not anything else. Stupid, stupid, stupid.
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Michelle, I am sad about your results. Dana Farber is the best. I am so glad that you feel well. Your oncologist is at the top of their field. I am so glad that you are in good hands and most of all, having a good time! I am thinking of you
Debbie, I am sorry about your Dad and my heartfelt prayers go out to him and to your family. I know that he is lucky to have you as a daughter
I can't answer everyone, my computer is having major issues and has been overheating after a few minutes. I can't buy another one right now.
Am thinking of you all
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Have to get onto this site, I too love to cook...you women are all so interesting....love it.
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Michelle - good luck with your choice.
Moon.. yes you are lucky you had a house to return to - that's a big ooops !!
Hi Isabelle - I have got some of the best recipes from this thread.
Tonight DH and I are going to the pub. First time since surgery - I am so looking forward to it.
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So it was homecoming day here in NJ for little Ava Sofia. She already owns the household.....a testament to WEAK POWER!! I just hope DDIL and DS1 get some sleep tonight.....since DDIL is nursing and hasn't produced enough to pump yet, no one else can help her out right now and Ava exerts her lusty screams every hour or so to be fed.
So I was initially stunned at the homecoming scene. In addition to DDIL's parents, DH and I, (which I felt was more than enough)there was a crew of family members from near and far. Ava's great grandmother (80 years old and barely mobile, but VERY determined) called to say she was heading to the train to NYC (from Western Mass) and would need a ride to NJ by 9:30AM. And that she got! Then DDIL's brother and wife and two pre-school boys drove up from central PA. Then....my DH's brother and wife called to ask if they could drop by with Ava's gift since they live about an hour away, and that way they would see us since we were in town. Well, I was a bit frantic about such an onslaught of people populating the house as DDIL adjusts at home with a newborn, albeit her second. I should have saved myself the worry..... .she was fine with it....and obviously used to it in her culture.
Bottom line, we all enjoyed a busy, loud afternoon/evening and a great Persian kebab meal with both chicken and beef, summer squash, mushrooms, peppers, tomato and onion.....baby lettuce salad, Jersey corn, and saffron rice.....all very tasty!
DDIL's dad and brother prepared the kebabs and cooked them outside in a torrential thunderstorm (why does this feel too familiar!), I prepped the salad and had made peach/blueberry pie. DDIL's mother made her signature saffron rice sprinkled with cranberries. My DH taught the others how to microwave corn on the cob. It was such a nice casual team effort, that everyone enjoyed.....especially 80 year old DGGM who proudly sat at the head of the table! By later this evening she had her photo with all four of her great grandchildren displayed on her Facebook page. I so admire that woman...even tho I cannot always understand her strong Farsi accent.
Michelle, I hope Friday's meeting with Dr. Chen goes well and is definitive for you....and may the most "convenient" of the trials be selected for you and be the most effective!! Want you to have a great Hawaii trip.
Tazzy...glad to see you steppin' out!
Carrie, I never thought I was the type to buy girlie dresses....but had obviously not been tested given no daughters or nieces! I went into a kids' resale shop to get a couple of handmade puppets for our grandson (consolation gift for being dispaced), and just happened to see two beautiful satin dresses (Ava is going to a wedding with her parents in October) AND a Patriots cheerleading outfit.. .what were the chances I'd buy a baby outfit that DS1would love!
Moon, don't feel badly, my DH almost blew up our house by neglecting to turn the gas jet off all the way while making his then famous lobster paella for Christmas. As we finished opening gifts, I noticed the smell of gas and did we get all the windows and doors opened fast. It was scary....and no chemo brain involved....so, again, don't feel badly.
I think I just made up for the 18 hour lapse.....G'nite0 -
Thanks, still feel stupid though.
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Carol- Is the slow cooker different than the crock pot? I always thought they were the same or maybe that is also a pressure cooker?
Carrie- My dad seems to be doing ok he is staying pretty positive. His PET scan is tomorrow so next week he will probably find out which they are going to do.
Kay- Your salmon dish sounds yummy! Is it ok to still call you that? Let me know and I will change it.
Michelle- I echo what the others said, you are in good hands and sounds like you have a great team that is going to do the very best for you. How is your mom doing in her new place? ((((hugs))))
Welcome Isabelle, yes we can be pretty interresting and a little wacky sometimes too lol!
Bedo- Thanks that is sweet of you to say. Hope you get your computer working soon, we miss you when you don't show up to dinner.
.Tazzy- Have a great time out tonight, amazing what a few beers will do when you are not feeling your best.
Lacey- Sounds like a real feast and a huge houseload of people. Hope we can see some pictures of her.
Moon- Had to laugh at your story we have all had our kitchen mishaps here. LOL! It also reminded me of the time I was taking care of my daughter when she was going through chemo, I decided to make some bread and wanted a quick rise so i put it in the oven at 200% wasn't long before the whole house started smelling of plastic, I don't know what I was thinking when I put it in the oven in a plastic bowl. The plastic melted all over the oven and dough was everywhere. It took hours to clean it not to mention everyone had to leave the house b/c the smell was so disqusting. And she was the one going through chemo, not me. So don't feel stupid lol!
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Oh and how do you get gum out of your hair? I don't know how it ended up there I don't sleep with it in my mouth it seems it kind of ends up in the strangest places the other night there was some stuck to my DH butt. LOL! I tried brushing it out but it won't brush out any suggestions short of cutting my hair?
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Debbie, isn't peanut butter the "solution" for working gum out of your hair? And then many washes, I'm sure! Good luck! (((((HUGS))))) for your dad and you.
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Yup, peanut butter for gum out of the hair! I think olive oil might also do the trick.
Welcome, Isabelle!
Lacey - sounds like semi-controlled chaos there. If you want to post a picture, you can email me a .jpg and I'll put it up for you. I know those iPads just won't cooperate with picture-posting. Your dinner last night sounds lovely and yes, the tropical downpour sounds very familiar. And you're smitten, you'll never be able to walk into the children's section of a store without finding adorable things! And of all things, a Patriots cheerleading outfit - nothing like getting those "almost New Yorkers" in the right spirit for football season! And kudos to DGGM for being so tech-savvy at her age, that's awesome!Deb - you'll be on your way in less than 48 hours, I'm sure you're super-excited. It's going to be a fantastic trip and I can't wait to hear all about it.
Debbie - we stopped in to visit my mom for a few minute yesterday. I found her sitting in the dining room with one of the nurses, and they had taken her to the salon for a little pampering, plus they had taken her to the Catholic communion service. She was having a hard time and they were trying to cheer her. Plus, she told them she didn't want to sit with anyone and they wouldn't let her sit by herself. So the nurse kept her company while she picked at her food. It was amazing - most of the staff was aware of her mood and they were all so kind and helpful. After a few minute of seeing us (I had DD with me) she cheered up a bit, we went back up to her place and put a new mattress pad on her bed (DD and I managed to get that done and her bed remade in less than 60 seconds while mom went in the bathroom, so she didn't see us do it). We visited a little bit, then took her to the "movie room" where they were showing "The King and I". She loves music and I remember she liked Yul Brenner, so hopefully she enjoyed the movie with the other ladies in the room. I am confident that this was the right move for her, they have demonstrated, so far, that they really do know how to deal with memory patients. She just needs time to adjust.
And I'm sending positive thoughts for a good PET scan result for your dad.
Tazzy - congrats on feeling up to an outing! I hope you had a great time.
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Deb so glad your DAd is remaining positive, he has a great daughter to cheer him on..hope for a good PET scan.
Went to the local winery to hear some music last night and ran into the owner, who used to be a nurse with me at the hospital, but married well and now owns this upscale winery. Anyways....she had breast cancer 15 years ago and was recently diagnosed with bone cancer of the spine, but her husband sent her to Lourdes (sp) France to get dunked in the holy water. She was in a group of people with all ailments, including a child with severe touretts. She has had a recent PET scan and says that she is all clear with no evidence of bone cancer....a misdiagnosis or a miracle? She says watching the transformation of the child with tourettes was a miracle in itself. Such an inspirational talk we had...made my night.
Michelle So glad you found a good place for your mom with caring staff...that is so rare these days, restores my faith in caring people that are there because they want to make a difference and not just get a paycheck.
Off to the farmers market for some fresh dill and garlic.....time to make some homemade dill pickles and can them for the kids when they come home.
Welcome Isabelle...What a gorgeous name.
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Arh.. beer the cure all
was nice to be out and part of the human race again. And I didn't care how lopsided I looked - no one looks anyway ha ha.... it takes courage for us ladies to get up and out again and that made me proud.Lacey - what a busy wonderful time you had.
Debbie: made me laugh loudly when I read your kitchen mishap story - what a mess. Good luck for your Dad tomorrow.
carberry.. interesting story about Lourdes - makes you wonder...but then again. But hey if she is cancer free - that's what its all about.
No idea about dinner tonight - something on the bbq with sweet corn and a salad of some description. My roma and cherry toms are so sweet this year.
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Tazzzy, glad you had fun. Debbie, thanks for sharing, made me feel.a bit less stupid. Good luck with your dad tomorrow. Gotta tell you guys, my mom stored her iron in the oven when we were growing. Don't know why, but we would often smell burning plastic - she would turn the oven on and forget to take it out. I really think she did it on purpose when she wanted a new.iron....LOL
Carberry, lourdes is good if you believe, but I guess miracles do happen,so just be happy for her.
Michelle, so glad your mom is settling in, sounds like a very good facility. My DH had to take Jhuang mom to see a different doc, the one she had prescribed contraindicated drugs and she was sick. She also has dementia and drives her family nuts. Well at almost 90 I guess she can do that! LOL much to all.0 -
i wish it would cool off. oxtail soup sounds delish. However..... we are having salmon patties. sigh.. they are good.
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Lacey congratulations!!! It sounds like things have been crazy with family but all turned out well. Can't wait to see a picture! And kudos to the great grandma, wow! I hope I have her spunk someday, lol!
Tazzy- So glad you got out and enjoyed yourself, sometimes it is something small that can make the most difference. Take care and rest up after your night out.
Michelle- It must be overwhelming trying to choose which option you want to pursue for treatment but it is also wonderful that there are so many! You have a great team of Dr's behind you and a great family. Plus, you are super informed about everything. I am sure you are going to make the right choice and do wonderfully. Also, it must make you happy that you made such a great choice for your mom. The new place she is at sounds wonderful.
Debbie- You had me laughing at the oven story and the gum in your hair and on DH's butt?! I am so glad you are keeping up with a smile despite everything going on with your dad and DH. I hope your dads scan goes well and you get some positive news.
Apple- Your kids sound so amazing with all they do to help out. They must have one amazing mom:)
Carrie- Glad you had fun with your night out. That is an amazing story- I wish I believed in stuff like that. I wonder if it would work if you believed or not?
Moonflower- I too have done some pretty dumb stuff and can't even blame it in chemo. Don't be too hard on yourself!
Nothing too interesting going on here. Work was ok and I am glad to say next week is my last week of doing it. DS #1 starts pre school the following week and it will give me a week home with both boys before we start a new routine. I am super excited that we are booked for our camping trip for Columbus Day weekend. It is in Chocorua NH and they do the Halloween theme that weekend with site decorating, trick or treating, pumpkin carving, hay rides etc etc. We almost waited too long and didn't get in but I convinced the woman to move other single campers around so we could get sites together (our friends and us).
Tonight I think I am going to make eggplant parm with the eggplant from my dads garden.
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Thanks for the tips Lacey and Michelle, I decided to go with the evoo it seemed to detangle it so when I washed and conditioned it, it was all gone. Yay!
Michelle- The place your mom is staying in now sounds like a great caring place (they are hard to find) I am sure it gives you some peace and comfort knowing she is being taken care of. Not to mention she is closer so will be easier for you too.
Carrie- I like reading those kinds of stories, I guess we never know if it would of happened anyway but the important thing is she is NED now.
Tazzy- I can't remember when I was able to wear a bra after Mx but I would put some soft cotton on that side so I didn't look lopsided but it also didn;t bother me not to wear it either. glad you had fun.
Apple- Salmon patties sounds really yummy!
Laurie- LOL! Yep still don't know how that happened and DH was not happy at all. He said he rolled over in bed and there was something sticky on his butt. Yes he does sleep neked! hehe! TMI I know! Glad you got your camping site all worked out and last week of work coming up. Good for you, now you can enjoy the rest of your summer.
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Just smothered some chicken breast with mayo and covered with cracker crumbs and permesan cheese and popped them in the oven. Feeling like a crispy chicken sandwhich with lettuce and tomato.
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my husband called and said let's go out to dinner.. to a buffet or something.. i am starving.. i guess i have been sub par. that's what he get for being spoiled for 18 years.
hurray.. i am thinking Cracker Barrel.. i love that place
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Going to make stuffed peppers right now!!!
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Cracker barrel sounds good. Relax and enjoy......
Pork chops last night..not sure about tonight....yet... To copy Michelle, there are 4 bell peppers in our fridge. One for each of us tonight and one for DD for lunch tomorrow..... hmmmmm:... :-)
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Can't decide if I want to.cook tonite. I am alone tonite, and feeling kinda lonely. I am still hurting, went to one pain pill today, will probably take two tonite! My drain is putting out awesome amounts, so I had to cancel my ps appt tomorrow. I saw my ps on wed, and he said he wouldn't need to see me if the drains were still.filling so much, so will.see him next week. The drain is putting over 100 ccs a day - quite a ways til under 30! LOL all through this, I have had only person bring me food, just one neighbor. I have a son, a brother in my city, a sister and brother 15 minutes away, and no one even offered s pizza. Oh well, l guess I can make Tuna casserole. will ne better with some tomatos though! LOL
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Eric- I have a question for you or anyone else who may know. What is the cord that connects from the phone line to the laptop called? It is not the usb or power cord. it has clips on both ends one clips into the computer and the other to a box that connects to our phone line. the one I had got all twisted and broke and I replaced it but it does not fit right so I will have to get one straight from Toshiba but can't find the right name or product. Argghhh!
How is Sharon doing, did you find out anything about her lump behind her ear?
Moon-Aww, so sorry you are not getting much help from family. If you lived closer I would bring you a pizza. Sorry you are in pain. Take those pain pills they do help
Making sauted chicken, spinach for me, and green beans for DH
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