So...whats for dinner?
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Ducky - I take calcium pills and they don't bother me, but we're all wired differently so it doesn't necessarily mean that they are not bothering you. Are you in treatment right now or taking an anti-hormone? I am taking pepcid in the AM and prilosec at night. If I eat or drink something that bothers me, I take a couple of Tums. I am finding carbonated beverages are bothersome.
Treatment #7 is in the bag...or more appropriately, my chemical waste dump body has absorbed chemo #7!!! I will go tomorrow for my Neulasta shot. My labs looked a little better - protein back inside the low end of normal and my AST (liver function) inside the high end of normal. I had Neulasta, so my WBC was just above 10. My RBC is hovering at just above 3, which probably explains the fatigue. But all in all, I am doing OK and will be resting this evening.
When I met with the PA, I had a load of questions for which he didn't have very many answers. I guess I am an unusual case because of my recurrence after Mammosite so he deflected all the questions until I come back on the 28th. I'll meet with the Medical Oncologist before my last treatment.I also asked about testing for the BRCA gene. It turns out that one of my grandmother's six sisters had breast cancer as a young woman. The better news is that she outlived all her siblings and died at the ripe old age of 102, and with her faculties intact! They will include that test with my labs on the 28th, then I will return on 11/30 for genetic counseling. Apparently, they have a counselor on site just once a month. No problem, really.
A grumpy (bad day at work) DH is making dinner - meatballs, homemade sauce that I had in the freezer, and macaroni, I think. My daughter brought me home from chemo and offered to go to the store and pick something up, but he couldn't come up with anything. Then she offered to take something out of the freezer and he said no. When he came down from his office, he asked me if I wanted to go get something and I said no...lol. He should know better than to ask me if I want to go to a restaurant on chemo night. I guess I haven't played this up anywhere near enough!!! If he doesn't get the grump off, I may watch tv upstairs tonight and give him some space! I was up at 5:15 this morning, so an "early to bed" is probably a good idea.
Carrie - oh my, the job situation is horrible! Those are the conversations you wish you had in writing. Is there an HR department in this company? Usually, companies have HR policies for Short Term Disability and FMLA (if the company is big enough). Is there an Employee Handbook that addresses Medical Leave? You should check that out first.
Michelle
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Michelle- I was so happy to hear the good news on the recon, yay!!! i will be following you closesly on that one as it is still in the back of my mind, but so glad you are finally a candidate, I read your blog that you had been having some bone pain this time, but you certainly are holding up pretty good for what you have been going throuhgh. Glad #7 is done hope this last one will be mild SE for you.
Carry- That is just plain wrong what they are doing to you, like michelle said go to HR or go get a lawyer, there is another thread here under "My daughter got terminated" I think that was the subject, but she got a lot of good advice and links i will try to find it for you maybe it will help you as well. You said they told you to apply for somthing else within the agency, sounds like they are trying to cover there butts but maybe you can apply for a "Doctors" position and when they complain about that say, well what kind of job were you referring too? LOL! Seriously, i hope it all works out for you,
Ducky, sorry about the heartburn issues, I would say sardines is probably the culprit LOL!
Tweetybird, congrats on your 14th wedding ann and 5 years NED ( whoo-hoo)!! Your lotsa pasta dinner sounds great.
Im on high doses of predinsone (60 Millgrams) Makes me so hungry, i didnt know what sounded good until someone mentioned recently about mashed potatoes and corn, Dh dosnt like corn but since he is playing golf tonight it will be perfect!
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Carry, what your employer is doing to you is absolutely deplorable. I wish I knew more about those things, but I would think going to human resources if your company has one is the first step. Does your boss have a boss that you can go to? If neither of those work, I would seek out a lawyer. There may be an organization that would help you out at no cost, maybe through American Cancer Society, Susan Komen, or the ACLU or something. You could also possibly go to your local newspaper or tv station. When my mother had an issue with insurance and the nursing home/rehab place, my sister called the local news and the nursing home voided all the charges that weren't covered by insurance. And it was thousands of dollars. Good luck with it, it is just really repugnant. It makes me angry.
Michelle, we had spaghetti and meatballs tonight too! Also a spinach and tomato salad and Italian bread. It was good if I do say so myself.
Debby, mashed potatoes and corn sounds good too. Hope you enjoy yours. Does anyone have a good recipe for turnips? We got some of those from our CSA this week and I've never prepared them before.
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(((((((Whole Room)))))))
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I made my self a taco omelet tonight, with ground turkey taco meat, cheese, salsa and sour cream. delicious
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zumba, thanks for reminding me about potato bars. I serving that and chili at the Senior Center tomorrow.
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Kay, My mashed potatoes and corn was so good i decided to make a meatloaf since i had all the ingredients, made enough so i wont have to cook for a few nights (bonus) Ha!
I love turnips, i havint made them in awhile not sure why, you either love them or dont. I make mine a couple differnt ways; I boil turnips and potatoes in a pot just like you would cook your mashed potatoes, until fork tender, drain, mash well ;put your milk, butter, salt and pepper to tast. Another one i love is : turnips and apples, boil your turnips for about 15 minutes, then add apples, cook another 15 to 25 minutes or until fork tender, drain, mash and add 1/2 cup of white wine, 3 tbls of cream, a couple tablesponns of butter, salt and pepper, put in a baking dish cook for about 30 minutes in a 300 degree oven, the wine will cook out but give a great flavor
Or you could just cook them alone like you would potatoes, or add to stews Hope they turn out good
Deborye- Took me a few minutes to know what you were saying LOL! ((((((hugs))))))))) back0 -
(((Hugs))) to you too Deborye!
Ladies in New England who are interested in going to Pickity Place...it's time to pick a date. JoyceK will be leaving for Florida in a few weeks and we need to get this planned before she makes like a snowbird and flies away! And we are following her out there 10/17 - 10/24.
How does Saturday, Oct 1 or Sunday, Oct 2 work for people? It may be difficult to get reservations because it's early in the month, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there. In the meantime, who is in? Keep in mind that the road is very scenic as you get close to the restaurant; there should be some beautiful foliage scenes so bring a camera.
Michelle
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Thanks everyone, I have been in touch with human resources and they really dont know whats up but checking into it. I am on top of this and wont let it go away easily!
Michellle sounds like you got through another one with flying colors. One more to go? rest and let the DH wait on you (when he gets over the grumps of course)
Debbie love the sound of those mashed potatos with wine? Hmmm gotta try those! Of course anything with wine has gotta be good!
today will be my second to last herceptin infusion, last one in October which will be my 1 year cancerversary. It is rainy here and cold today so will try to come up with a comforting meal, like maybe pork chops and stuffing.
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Michelle- thank you so much for the4 sauce recipe. I thinkI am going to make it next week. My husband is about to be gone for a few days so we will be having very simple dinners. I am so happy that you are almost done and that you have done so well with treatment! It brings a smile to my face. I hope your husband got rid of his grumpy mood. We all get them and they pass. October 1st we are celebrating my sons birthday with a party, so that day is out for me as far as getting together.
Carberry- I agree with everyone else that the job thing is crap. I hope you get some satisfaction with the situation and are treated well. I hope your herceptin infusion went well. One more to go!
Ducky- I hope your heartburn is gone. But sardines??
Last night we had eggplant parm. It was good but for some reason sat like a rock in my stomach and had to pop some tums. Tonight I am making enchiladas. I haven't made them since I was pregnant when all I wanted was Mexican food
I mind of just made it up as I went, hopefully it turns out good. I went grocery shopping today, I never write a list and kind of just think about what I want to make for dinners in the following week. You can tell fall is here the dinners that came to mind were ham with cheese and rice, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, Shepard's pie chicken pot pie....comfort food!0 -
Hi all! Well, DH is getting his grump off. He's lobbying to play golf 3 days in a row, it might be my turn to get grumpy. We had just been talking about doing something on Sunday that involved a drive - like maybe going to Castle in the Clouds. Then he got the invitation. If the Taxol pattern repeats itself, Sunday may not be a good day for me, so I told him to play.
I got my Neulasta shot today then stopped at the store and picked up everything I need to make Chicken Carciofi, one of my favorite dishes from a little Italian restaurant in Independence, MO. But when I got home, DH decided that we needed to go to Texas Roadhouse for steak. So I guess my chicken dish will wait until tomorrow. He says he is going to make it...this should be interesting. It's one of those "no recipe" dishes that is described as pan seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, kalamata olives and artichokes in olive oil. Pretty simple, really, and very yummy. I add a can of cannelini beans and some fresh sliced mushrooms to make it more of a ragout. They serve it with a side of pasta.
Regarding Pickity Place, would Sunday, October 2nd work for you and anyone else who would like to go?
Michelle
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I had cheese enchiladas for dinner, and evern though they were just cheese, with some verde sauce, I am having some serious heart burn . I am barely into a new book I just got . The title caught my eye, and even a few pages into it I am facinated. It is called "The Pind Ribbon Diet" by Mary Flynn, RD and Nancy Verde Barr. It is cooking with Virgin olive oil. I don't know all the food in the diet yet, I just started the book, but I am going to finish reading it this weekend and start the diet on Monday. It is suppose to keep you from getting breast cancer, or reoccurance. I will keep you posted on the menu. It is also suppose to help you lose weight and feel energetic, and taste really good.
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wow, I really need to proof read before I submit. The book is called "The Pink Ribbon Diet"
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Michelle- Glad Hubby got his grump off LOL~My DH last golf tournament is in 2 weeks, i know he will be pacing around the house lost, AND grumpy too.
Sorry you had to have the shot today, i hope your bone pain wont be bad at all (((((hugs))))) Your chx dish sounds great, kind of like what i make but have not added beans to that, i will try it next time that way. I hope you feel good these next few days after the shot,
Zumba- cheese enchaladas are my favorite i top them with shredded lettuce, sliced green onions, sour cream and sliced avacodos, yum!!
I made a pineapple upside down cake tonight that was really, good DH ate half the pan.
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zumbagirl ha ha we knew what you meant. Let us know how you like it, and if it has any merit, may want to read it. I am reading her2, fascinating about the politics behind all this and how it takes people with money and clout to get things moving.
Talked with the oncologist yest about why i was still having nausea issues (random) 7 mo out of chemo, and he said that it takes a good year for the stomach and intestinal linings to regenerate themselves and get back to normal. Also thinks I may be getting the nausea from the tamoxifen.....great...I have 5 yrs of this!?
Debbie my mom just made a pineapple upside down cake for a picnic and my DH couldnt get enough, brought home 3 pcs. i never think to make it, and prob couldnt match my moms anyway.
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I'm convinced that there is not a man on earth who doesn't LOVE pineapple upside down cake. It' definitely my DH's favorite, too!
I slept until 8:00!!!!!!!!! Drug induced, of course, but I slept!
Michelle
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Joyce - enjoy Florence's. I haven't been there in years! We are going back to the prime rib place. Thought we'd worn that out already but our son wants to meet us there. And since he was nice enough to go play bingo with his grandmother, I'm not going to tell him no. We will have a good time regardless! By the way, I just woke up from a nap. Wow! I guess it's a sleepy kind of day for me!
Michelle
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Joyce and Michelle I hope you both have a great dinner! I am all alone (yay!) hubby is working the weekend away and the grandparents suggested a sleep over for the boys...well sure! I just called in a vegi sub from my favorite place down the street. No cooking for me tonight either:D
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Oct 1st or 2nd is good for me. Me my DD and a friend of mine from work, also a survivor, are going to hike Mount Monadnock Oct 8th. So that date is out. So count me IN!!! For Pickity Place.
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OK, Deb!
Joyce, Laurie - what do you think? Hope I'm not missing anyone and if I am please just blame it on chemo brain and speak up!!!
Michelle
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I think I could do the 2nd? Need to check with the hubby, I map quested it and it looks like its about an hour away or so. Not too far of a drive, I am sure he would be game to take the boys on his own for the day.
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Wished i lived closer so i could join you girls ((((Whaaaaa))))))
Went out with friends tonight and had a great time, had different singers get up and sing ( all firends) had blackened ahi with a wasabi mashed potatoe, drank cadillac margarittas all night ( made ithw grand mariner) yummmm
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And my DH is in the same golf tournament with Joyce's DH, so I'm going to have a quiet day, too! That's probably a good thing because Taxol has sort of kicked my butt and I am rather tired. Slept 8 hours again last night, that's 2 nights in a row and a blessed miracle! And I took a nap yesterday afternoon, so I guess this old body is finally conceding to the need for sleep!
OK, ladies. I am going to try and make reservations for 4 at Pickity Place for October 2nd. Laurie - it's about an hour for us, too. But it's a pleasant drive, really. And the foliage should be in living color!
Michelle
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I had a night off from cooking too! But I really haven't cooked since surgery 4 weeks ago other than taking something out of the freezer and heating it up or boiling pasta. We had pizza. It was good. I do love my pizza. Hope I'm not deluding myself thinking it's somewhat healthy. Especially if you get veggies on it. Right?
Sorry the taxol se's, Michelle. I think the third one hit me the hardest.
I really wish I lived closer and could make it. A drive looking at the foliage and then a nice dinner with some bc friends sounds great. I really enjoyed the dinner with ChrissyB in NJ last week. And I didn't even really "know" any of those ladies from the threads. Have a great time all! And enjoy your son's B-Day party too Laurie. My DD turns 14 tomorrow. She wanted her whole room made over for a present. Yikes! She is settling for a new bed and repainting the pink and green walls to beige. I loved those pink and green walls. And she only picked that 3 years ago. What a difference between 11 and 14. Enjoy the time while they're young Laurie. It goes so quickly. I am enjoying this age too, but do miss the young years. Apparently, the rest of the family does too. DD has been asking for a baby brother/sister for years. I told her can't do it any more, even got into a discussion of chemopause. And got into a very heavy discussion with DH (inspired by BC I guess) about any regrets or greatest regret. He wished we had had another child. That really surprised me. We have 3, ages 22, 20 and soon to be 14. He's 50 and I'm 48. I think he should have said that awhile ago.
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Oh how I wished I lived closer also. we will be doing a road trip to Ohio to visit my DS who is in his last year of college there. we like to take in a football game and take him out to dinner. they have the most amzing hotel there made out of grain silos, bought by the college and made into a hotel....alll the rooms are round of course and they make the most amazing oatmeal for breakfast. (it was the quaker oats grain silos)
Kay I remember redoing the kids rooms at different stages...they grow so fast...but i love to decorate so it was always a win win situation for me and i was usually the instigator to change their rooms. 3 childen is such a wonderful family
Daughter is home from NYC and we had a shopping extravaganza yesterday...then grabbed DH from work for a nice lunch, had bbq chicken wraps...delicious!
Michelle glad you are sleeping well...our bodies tell us what it needs, so must be you need to rest.. I think the cooler weather kind of sends us into that mode also...had to pull out the jeans last night and a jacket to go out blah!!
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OK - Pickity Place reserved for Sun, Oct 2, 12:45 seating, for 5.
Laurie
Joyce
Michelle
Deborye
Hauntie
Please let me know if your plans need to change so I can notify them. Right now they have us at a round table, which will be just perfect!
Michelle
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Kay- Happy Birthday to your daughter tomorrow- Her room sounds like it is going to be lovely. I think that is nice that your family sat down and had a great discussion like that. And sweet what your DH said
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Cool, can't wait, I will put it on my calendar right now.
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I love the Mulled Cider.
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Is anyone on FB?
I have a lot of pictures of me and my DD there.
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