2013 Survivors!!!
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Jpmomof3, enjoy your beautiful car - you truly deserve it after everything you've been through. I like KICKA55 - hope they will let you have it.
Believe, thinking of you. Let the beast rest; next week you can be good again or not. Best wishes for tomorrow!
Scottiee, whether you're 56, 65, 66 or 99, we still love you. Age and looks don't matter here; it's all about the love in our hearts for each other. That's exactly how it should be.
Chrisrenee, BIG HUGS to you and your family. Glad surgery is over so the healing can begin.
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Believe, I am with you tomorrow .... Just wear o e of your bracelets for good luck.
Chrisrenee, so happy about Taylor's results and glad things are going well with your nephew. He has a lot of people in his corner.0 -
Wow.... you lot have been chatty today. Trying to catch up with you all so for now jumping in pockets. Hugs to those with good news, hugs to those who need them, hugs to you for being you.
Off to do dinner. Crazy day at work... happy its Friday tomorrow.
Love you all xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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I am with Tazzy crazy work week and so glad tomorrow is Friday!
Chrisrenee, so happy for Taylor's and your nephews outcomes.
Believe, I am squishing into the pockets with the others.
Hugs to everyone whether they need them or not.
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Chrisrenee, what great news about Taylor and your nephew!! Thanks for sharing the good news, I think it made us all feel happy, and greatful. And thanks for the tip re colonoscopy!
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Thank you all! I don't think any of you know how much ya'll mean to me.
susannah- no problem. just follow these steps. apply,rinse and repeat. lol the vaseline/ diaper cream will keep your behind from chaffing or blistering.
Here's my nephew in the recovery room:
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JpMom, I loved the red and chose that color to post :}.....I call shotgun!!!!
Chrisrenee, So happy to hear about Taylor...that girl does not realize how many "aunts" have adopted her on this site :} and your nephew...I hope he feels the love around him, your niece too.
Believe...We are believen with you!
Scottiee--you are lookin good no matter what the age!!
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Aruba- that almost made me cry! She would be amazed at all the love she's gotten on here. thank you.
jpmom-I'm next in the car. I'm looking at getting one at the end of the year hopefully. i get to trade my mom car up for another mom car. I currently have a mazda cx9 and I want to go down to a mazda cx5 but hubby says no, he likes the room in the cx9. Maybe i will be able to talk him into the cx5. It's worth a try, right?
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Chrisrenee, so sweet to see your nephew-while it's heartbreaking to see how tiny he looks in that hospital bed I know he's on the mend, and has wonderful support for the road ahead.
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Oh he's so beautiful, I hope he has your will and determination then he will survive just fine.
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Chrisrenee, love the photo of him having what looks like a popsicle~~would we think of that post op? He looks a bit spacy but peaceful.
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Wow, I've been trying to catch up here for over an hour!!!
Mcook.... You have to do what feels right to you. It's your body and you are your own advocate. You are intelligent, fit, and otherwise healthy. I don't see how a few weeks will make any difference.
Shari, so good to see you honey. You will accept the percentages when the shock wears off from your path report. I was in the same place you are 3 months ago. Remember my outrage? Don't rush or feel pressured to accept what you can't, you're just adding more stress to yourself. You will when you're ready.
Believe, I'm packing up my healthy choc/almonds and jumping into your pockets
Chrisrenee, your nephew is a cutie!!!! So glad to hear he's doing well. What a fighter. The biopsy for Taylor!!!! :-D that's so fantastic!!! Still praying and splitting into your pocket too.
I'm sure I've forgotten most but do know I think of everyone of you often. You're my breast sisters and have helped so much!!!0 -
Chrisrenee: so glad your nephew's surgery went well. He is a doll. And glad Taylor's results were good. Whew.
Believe: in your pockets! It must be scar tissue -- as someone else (sorry can't remember who) said, they aren't rushing, so they -- the medical professionals -- likely aren't too worried.
Congrats on the totally fab car, Jpmomof3! What a beauty.
Loved the Dove real beauty link. Worth thinking about.
This is my 2 year anniversary of starting my own law firm. Happy to have survived. Tough week, some issues with a big client who doesn't take advice then blames us for unattractive outcome.
Long day culminating in a client meeting (went well) which ended at 7:30 pm, then a drive across town to try to catch a bit of my daughter's French honors society program, which DH was to attend. Texted him en route to see if it was worth making the drive; he said yes, so I drove past home and hightailed it across town by freeway. Got to her school to find program long over, she was working on a school project and DH came strolling in having missed her program (he'd forgotten to set alarm, and was writing something for work). I know he's absentminded, but I felt like he had not bothered & was trying to hide fact that he'd missed her program (having promised to be there). I was tired, hungry and furious0 -
Because had I known the event was over & he was not there, I'd have gone straight home as I was wiped out.
We had a fight, and not so D H said he was tired of my being sick, and blamed my " irrational" anger and belief he was lying to me about where he was ( or total selfish lack of communication) on my being sick. I yelled at him, and went out for a walk with the dog, and am still pissed off. now in bed in the guest room. How dare he? I feel like I am doing everything possible to get back to normal, and to work and build my practice every day, and generally am completely wiped out at the end of it -- and have to act totally well, and in control, for my clients -- that's the JOB-- I'm their ADVOCATE, their GLADIATOR -- and no one can use a weak gladiator. But it takes a lot of physical and mental and emotional energy. I was floored by how thoughtless my asshole of a husband was tonight, and am still fucking furious and don't know how to let it go.0 -
Sorry about the multiple posts -- I'm writing from bed on an iPad and it doesn't work so well. I feel like I am doing the best I can, and that's not particularly good, but I'm in the trenches working as hard as I can every day; just don't have the level of energy I used to, and must sleep, eat and walk regularly now to function halfway normally.
There is a point where being oblivious verges on being willful, and he was there tonight. This is why I won't ever own a gun. It too will pass.
Thanks for letting me vent!
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Dear embok,
I believe that no matter how supportive our husbands can be there's a part of them that just yearns to have their old pre bc wives back. And they crack sometimes, and say awful things out of their grief that they really don't mean. You are working so hard, and being so brave, I'm sure your husband knows that in his heart.0 -
Embok; he needs someone to talk to too. Maybe counseling for you both? You've both been through a major trauma.
Chrisrenee; yay on Tay and glad to hear your nephew is doing well post surgery.
JPmom; kick a55!!
Pellagrino... Sparkling water... They make soda. BLODD orange. NOT the orange. Yum!!!
Mcook; yes talk to your dr. But do use every weapon he offers you to keep this bitch at bay please?
I couldn't exercise this morning and can barely lower myself onto the toilet my quads hurt so much. Lol. No kick boxing tonight!! I think I might need to take the day off, or may e I'll just do arms and abs at lunch in the gym. Or after work.
TGIF LADIES!!!
Believe; where did your smiling face go? :-(
Ok who did I miss?! SO MUCH to remember by the time I get to the end.
Oh sharie; stop STOP thinking about numbers!!! Think about life. No self defeatist attitudes allowed! Remember you are either alive 100% or 100% dead.... No mide numbers matter so try to focus on the business of LIVING. You still have a long reconstruction road ahead.
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Total stress, relieved for now. I was called back because they were concerned because of the changes in breast. Not scar tissue just changes and they don't know my base line since surgery and radiation. Have to go back in 6 months, probably for two years. She said they are just making sure but that they didn't see anything suspicious. I didn't sleep at all last night. Lots of deep breaths and sighs of relief. Felt good knowing you were all with me and enjoying snacks. No calories on Pocket trip snacks! Oh my way out, I gave everyone (techs, receptionist, Radiologist) Award Angels. When I got as far as the parking lot my phone was ringing, I could tell it was Kaiser. Her first words were "Are you still here" - I wanted to run like crazy! Her call was to say the Angels made her day and that she especially needed Angles today. I almost cried with relief. They made my day too.
Embolus - relationships are so tough. I'm sorry you've hit a rough patch. These boards keep us sane. We understand. Juneau offers good advise as always. He probably needs a place to vent too.
Juneau - you were all so kind about my photo but I never liked it. I love the Angel and will use her until I get another photo. Or I can put my workout wear back up :-)
Guess I'd better get on the Beast since I will be sticking around.0 -
CELEBRATION at Believe's...everyone in pockets..stay there and turn on the tunes!! Pass the chocolate please..YIPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Picture in pocket...
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So happy for you believe!!!
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Crap... everytime I go to submit my post... it disappears - big brother must be watching me. Sod you BB - get off my case !!
chrisrenee: Your little nephew is adorable and as LorAll said if he has half your determination and will, he'll do just fine.
As Shianne mentioned as well.... I know I am missing you all, but thinking of you with nothing but positive thoughts and kindness.
OK - better get on with some work. Work really does get in the way of stuff eh?
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Believe......time to celebrate.....so happy for you..😄
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Believe-fantastic news! And your angels are the best!
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So happy for you, Believe! Phew! Our new normal, hey?
Chrisrenee, that little boy tugs at my heartstrings, and I'm trying to imagine how it would have been if one of my two boys had an accident like that at four years of age, but I cannot. My wish is that he will fully recover with no complications, and that his sister will also be able to move on. HUGS TO YOU ALL!
Embok, hopefully DH will soon realize what he did, and take the necessary steps. Many thoughtless things are said in the heat of the moment when we are stressed out as you guys have been. Hopefully everything will calm down soon. Hugs to you!
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Embok- I have to agree with Susannah. Not that I'm defending him, because what he said was totally thoughtless and very hurtful. He NEEDS to talk with someone about his emotions. He does not need to take them out on you. How dare him! We did not ask for this and we did not ask for them to be complete and utter idiots. I am very fortunate that my DH has never spoken to me like that. If he did he would be losing a few teeth, his nuts and kneecaps, as we do own MANY guns. lol
Believe- yay! yay! yay! It would have been nice if they had mentioned to you in the beginning that it's because they don't have films to compare to after lumpectomy. Thats a ton of stress on someone.
marianelizabeth- I never would have thought to ask for a popsicle after surgery. Maybe I should have. I wonder if they would have given me one? hahaha Especially as hungry as i was afterwards.
Gearing up for tomorrow. I've got my two shirts ready. My survivor shirt and my Team shirt, going to have a great day tomorrow. I may be tired by the end but it will be so worth it. I will try to post a few pics sunday from it.
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For you believe : doing the happy dance.
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I hope I can join. I finished chemo on 4/2. I am BRCA1+ and having a hysterectomy on Monday, also having my port removed. I start radiation on 4/29. I have my left UMX scheduled in July. I am so happy to be done with chemo. I have had back pain for a while and my MO seems to think it chemo and the nulasta shot - he finally committed that when I go back on 5/14 if it's not gone they will run tests.
Looking forward to getting to you ladies!
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Welcome jenjen
Believe very happy for u0 -
jenjen......sorry you have to be here, but welcome. Great bunch of women who will support you and give you advice if you need it.
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Believe: GREAT NEWS!!! I am DELIGHTED for you.
Jenjen: welcome -- this is a welcoming and safe place.
All: thanks for the kind words. Juneaubugg: counseling a great idea, but he won't go. He is, certifiably, a genius but has no humility or common sense -- that means he thinks no one can tell him anything. Maybe I'll go by myself. Chrisrenee, thanks for the laugh. My very Catholic aunts had a saying: "divorce is not an option; murder is." shouldn't joke about it, or maybe we should.
I'm just a mess today but hugs to all.
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