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Beautiful, Chrissy!
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Gorgeous!
I can't wait to see the wedding dress after you add your embroidery!
Leah
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love them
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whoopsee daisy
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Chrissy,the dreamcatchers are beautiful and will be great keepsakes.
Alyson,LOL that duck is so funny.
My MO was out of the office this week so I get another week off meds,and a long weekend,too.
My dd is here for just a few more days,so we are enjoying everyone.0 -
Good to hear from you Mac. Have fun with DD.
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Chrissy, the dream catchers are just lovely! Your DD's going to have such a beautiful wedding. She's fortunate that you're so talented!
Lisa, I love the whoopsie daisy picture. You captured the perfect moment.
Hi Nancy and Wren. Glad to see you both.
Kathy
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Where is everyone, away for the weekend like me?
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Nope still here just flat out like a lizard drinking......lol. Off to the city for the day again shortly, just had breakfast and now for the shower then I'm off. I just needed to check the boards first, you all know how it is.......lol......got to make sure everyone is behaving........hahaha!
Have a great day or night!
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
this is a test to see how to bring photos over from facebook. This is me painting my car in 19700 -
Test is successful - and that's a great photo!!
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thanks lassie, that was a long time ago. my first car.
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That's one cool car!
Kathy
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Mac that is a wonderful photo! Your artistry is apparent and your skill is superb in my estimation. I just love your car.
Ginger
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Hi Ladies, Just turned 60 in March of this year. Had a well woman exam in Feb and found out I had BC. Here's a little bit more of my medical history. I have severe arthritis, severe tendonitis, hemorrhaging diveritculosis for over 10 years that puts me in the hospital once or twice a year --usually for a 4-5 day stay with a blood transfusion, and in March, I had a mastectomy for the BC. I take more pills than I can name and now that I am on hormone therapy, I am not sure what pills are causing the side effects. I do know since starting the HT, I have aches, pains, hot flashes, sweats and mood swings, ---usually depression. I have a lovely family of three grown sons--oldest 41--youngest 33 and three grandkids between 14 and 2. However and a hard time sleeping; I live alone. My ex-husband ran away with a woman 20 year younger than us both, after almost a 30 year marriage--6 years ago. I have dealt very well with all of the other issues, illnesses; ambulance on call for the diverticulosis, specialist coming out of my rear end for each of my problems- even while working a full time teaching job, but this BC is trying to beat my butt. And--all these new BC doctors are making it hard to juggle my other needs. The biggest challenge is living alone--late at night thinking of BC with no one to share with can be defeating. Does anyone else on this site ive alone while dealing with BC? Thank God for you ladies and this site.
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Hi and welcome dwilli, I have "seen" you on another thread. I just turned 60 last Nov so I hang around with older and middies. Man, you have a lot going on. This getting older takes some stamina, don't cha know.
I live alone most of the time. My D(ear)D(aughter) is visiting right now, but she heads back west tomorrow morning. We use a bunch of abbrevations around here. Of course, I have my loving dog, but not the same as human company. My kids are 27 and 25, no grandkids yet. This website has saved me from feeling so alone. My parents, sister and my husband have all passed on. I spent a lot of time taking care of them and the kids. Now I'm taking care of myself and find it is almost a full time job. lol
So come often, stay late, and chat away.
ha ha, I had that car for 11 years. What was I thinking? It was pale blue originally and I thought it was too boring.
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Hi Dwilli and welcome! Glad you found us.....pull up a comfy seat, grab a cup of coffee or tea (or any other beverage....lol) and chat away.........sometimes we get busy but someone always checks in.
Girl you sure have a lot going on and I can sure understand trying to keep all your appointments in order you almost need a secretary! What med are you on for the BC? Is it one of the AI's? They sure can cause some aches and pains but movement and glucosamine does help enough to get you reasonable. Being from down under, I'm usually here when everyone else is sleeping so check in when you can't sleep.
Nancy that car is amazing! You never told us you were so talented with a paint brush!.......naughty girl.....you should keep that sort of thing to yourself.
Got back from the city about half an hour ago and I'm pretty bushed but happy to report the dermatologist has declared me clear for another year........yahooo!!!
Love n hugs all! Chrissy
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First photos through
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OMG! What a great photo!!
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Alyson- great photo and I love your dress!
dwilli - I live alone with a story somewhat similar to yours. Find your women friends! There are lots here and the ones in real life can be a great help.
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Love it!
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Alyson: post some more pictures when u get time. The bride and groom are so cute....and u look great! Beatmon
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Dwilll, Those aches, pains, hot flashes, sweats and mood swings, ---usually depression could all be from the Arimidex. They might get better in a few months. I know they use a small dose of Effexor for hot flashes. It's an antidepressant but not at such a low dose. Some people have problems getting off it--I didn't. Those middle of the night thoughts are pretty scary. Have you tried using the chat rooms here? I think a lot of those people are not sleeping and keeping each other company.
Mac, I want that car. DS painted red and black ants swarming over his beige car. He said it seemed to attract scientology literature.
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Dwilli, welcome to you, here in the place where nobody wants to be! But if one has to go through this, it's far better to do it with friends who understand. I'm sure you'll find that to be true. All the hormonal drugs have their unique side effects and each person is different. I take arimidex and don't like it at all. My oncologist keeps offering to change me to another, but so far I haven't done it. Which one are you taking?
Alyson, that picture is great! Everyone looks so happy! I love your dress too.
Chrissy, great news about the dermatologist. Good to go! How is your DD?
Kathy
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Kathy she is healing slowly and it's testing her patients......lol.......she is raring to get back into her own training but of course she's not allowed to yet. She still has trouble with her leg and the foot is still dragging but not quite so much so at least we know the nerve is actually doing its thing and slowly coming back. It's definitely a time thing.
Feel way better after a good long sleep..........this down and back to the city in a day is starting to knock me out again.........mmmmm, shades of the past rearing their heads.......note to self.....keep a check on things as tiredness to this degree seems to be my tell when something is awry. Oh well, another day and things to do.
Love and hugs girls! Chrissy0 -
just stopping by to let you ladies know; i'm still monitoring your posts, still praying for you all.. not really feeling toocompanionable lately. Dealing with more complications with my heart and feeling discouraged, but I find great strength knowing I can come here, and read how all yiur lives are going. Praying for your daughters; surgery Chrissy. love to all..3jays
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3jays! Yay! So lovely when you drop in to say hi. Sorry to hear that you are still having more complications.......you have had so many of late. Keep your chin up my lovely, we are all rooting for you to get through all of this and recouperate.
Love and heaps of (((((((hugs))))))). Chrissy
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3jays Cherie, it's so good to hear from you! I'd hoped for better news and am sorry you're still having so many difficulties. I'm continuing to think good thoughts and sending prayers for better days for you, girl. You know so many of us here are doing the same!
Hugs to all,
Kathy
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Hi Dwilli,
I am rather new to all this myself having been dx the end of Jan.2013. I have chron's disease and take meds for that, thyroid nodules I take medication for, and now bc to top it all off. I've had multiple surgeries for various ailments, (hysterectomy,gallbladder and a parathyriod removed, torn miniscus of the knee repaired, 3 lumpectomies, and probably a few more surgeries that I don't even remember, lol. It seems now that the surgeries, including the 3 for bc were easy compared to the side effects of the medication for bc. I think I am already starting to feel finger joint pain after being on aromacin for just 3 weeks. This is only the beginning for me and I am very concerned about the next 5+ years I need to take this stuff.
Also after having had just 5 treatments of radiation I am having trouble walking up the hill to the hospital. Never had any trouble doing this but today I almost stopped to rest! The techs say that could definitely be from the rads. Wow! that was fast, just didn't think i could be affected so quickly!
By the way anyone reading this, I am wondering how long it was before you all felt any side effects from your hormone blockers (and, or radiation). I have read that many of you have had difficulty with them and often switch to another one after awhile. This whole bc thing still seems like a bad dream.
Just to let you know, I live with my 32 year old daughter who has chronic lyme disease. We commiserate with each other but I do hope not to become a cranky,"old" lady
Thanks for reading and helping with all of your wonderful support!
By the way mac, are we ready for the re-lay job Sat? Wish I still had my parents' green "bug" to kick around in. Maybe I could have gotten you to paint it, had no idea you are so talented!!
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