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  • ramols
    ramols Member Posts: 310
    edited May 2013

    Yipee momof3!!!

  • Tazzy
    Tazzy Member Posts: 1,442
    edited May 2013

    Great news Momof3.   OK off to vote then get ready and packed for early start tomorrow.   Bye and chat on Tuesday.

  • Believe777
    Believe777 Member Posts: 540
    edited May 2013

    Momof3 - great news - the best!!! You are probably out celebrating, enjoy.

  • Shari0707
    Shari0707 Member Posts: 260
    edited May 2013

    Shred on Jolie thing. Good luck got everything girls

  • shianne29
    shianne29 Member Posts: 282
    edited May 2013

    Hugs momof3!!! That's fantastic news :-D

  • Shari0707
    Shari0707 Member Posts: 260
    edited May 2013

    Woohoo mom of 3

  • Outdamnedspot
    Outdamnedspot Member Posts: 164
    edited May 2013

    Great news momof3.  Have a great day!

  • iatigger
    iatigger Member Posts: 269
    edited May 2013

    I want to share something my daughter did when I went in for my swap. She made me a card that said"Cause you beat cancer step by step. Fight like a girl." Then she went and had around 50 classmates and teachers sign it in support for us. I just thought that was really neat, brought a tear to my eye.

  • Cher56
    Cher56 Member Posts: 140
    edited May 2013

    Hi everyone! yeppers .. it's me Cher.. long long time! I'm sorry I wasn't here for so long. I was in a dark depression! and was even getting bigger and had more pain than ever. Just felt I had nothing positive to contribute.

    Beginning of April I started taking a all natural product, had approval from Onc & GP after a few weeks on this product my depression was completely GONE, and to my shock, all my RA/OA/FM/IBS/ITC pain was also gone! Nothing has ever worked!! NOW I've gotten rid of 29" and 13lbs. wooohooo eh?? I'm also back working at one of my passions.. caregiving (same company as 07-09 they've been keeping tabs on me thru Facebook and decided I was ready to come back..lol.. i'm not working with the at risk/high risk youth (my choice) but with Adults w/disabilities. I  just love it!! But it was truly this product that increased my health & took away the depression that I was able to move forward!! I had been perty bad off.

    I've been running a Weight loss / Healthy Life Changes support group via Facebook and would love for you to come join and get all your inputs also!! it's all about healthy recipes, motivation, inspiration, fun and tons of info /tips. I'm meeting the most awesome people.. but the true wonders and beautiful people are all here.. so I've come to get'ch's!! lol 

    I dont know how to upload a photo on here argh.I tried, but to no avail! My hair is amazing.. very grey and VERY curly!! hilarious! now I resemble the other side of my family hehe.

    so come find me on FB at https://www.facebook.com/CherSout?ref=tn_tnmn and the group's name is Works in Progress.. as we are ALL a work in progress and it's about progress NOT perfection!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/WORKSINPROGRESSwithCherSouthwell/

    I'm busier than ever, sleeping better (feels rested) in over 20+ yrs due to CFS/FM..I've got a whole new lease on life finally. I'm forever indebted to all in these forums.... you were all there for me, and I will work harder at being back here to lend support also!!

    Loads of love

    Cher

  • Believe777
    Believe777 Member Posts: 540
    edited May 2013

    Iatigger - you have one spectacular daughter! Good job.

  • Cher56
    Cher56 Member Posts: 140
    edited May 2013

    iatigger awwwwe how wonderful!!

  • ramols
    ramols Member Posts: 310
    edited May 2013

    ladies - i'm sad, angry and disheartened today... my colleague, who has helped me through my journey, has been keeping me up to date on one of the mommies of a child in his son's pre-k class who has been battling stage IV BC for a bit. Found out today she lost her battle on mother's day. When will this end? All this chatter about BRCA and preventive mastectomies and awareness and screening - it's not getting to the heart of the matter. What causes BC and how can we stop it from developing in the first place (aside from cutting off our breasts before any tumors even start growing)? No child deserves to grow up motherless. No mother deserves to know that she won't see her child grow up. No husband deserves to be left to raise a child alone in his grief. I'm screaming mad at cancer today. I'm mad it has taken so many people. I'm mad it has invaded my world so personally. And I'm mad it is again making me experience panic that I might not see my own kids grow up. Fuck off already cancer, would ya! Thanks for listening. Love ya all!

  • shianne29
    shianne29 Member Posts: 282
    edited May 2013

    Iatigger, that is so sweet!!!!



    Ramols... My heart breaks for that little boy!!! When I was first dx'd I "begged" let me see my boys grow up. I know losing a parent at any age is painfull but something seems so senseless in a little child losing one. Pre-K, the age when mommy is his whole world! I share your anger, frustration, hatred and fears.

  • shianne29
    shianne29 Member Posts: 282
    edited May 2013

    Shari, how are you doing?



    Anyone hear from 2fried lately?

  • Believe777
    Believe777 Member Posts: 540
    edited May 2013

    Ramols - so sad! My heart also breaks. Fortunately I believe we were all diagnosed earlier than Stage IV. So there is hope, the earlier they find us the better. Thoughts and prayers going out to the little one, his family, you and all of us and our families. Another Angel in heaven.

  • liefie
    liefie Member Posts: 761
    edited May 2013

    Okay girls, I just heard from my PS an hour ago that they are moving my DIEP surgery up to TOMORROW!!!!! I'm still shaking, because this is so unexpected, but if I don't get it tomorrow, it will have to wait till October. My PS is going off on mat leave till then, so not much of a choice, is there? Can you tell that I'm just slightly upset? It is crazy here trying to organize everything so we can get away at five or six this afternoon to drive to Victoria. Oh my goodness - don't know how to feel. Sad because my children are coming to visit this long weekend, and now their mom will be in hospital till Sunday probably if all goes well. Anyway, I guess I'll see you on the other side of the mountain I have to climb tomorrow. The best to all of you, and a big hug for Ramols!

  • shianne29
    shianne29 Member Posts: 282
    edited May 2013

    In your pockets liefie!!! Wow, noting lie lat minute changes eh? That's even worse than mine was, I was called on a Wednesday for Saturday surgery. The good part of it is there is not a lot of time for worry. surgery Thursday, sitting up Friday, walking Saturday and home on Sunday. Sending love and prayers!!!

  • iatigger
    iatigger Member Posts: 269
    edited May 2013

    Lifie, in your pockets too!

  • Scottiee1
    Scottiee1 Member Posts: 1,790
    edited May 2013

    Liefie.....maybe it's better this way....less time to get anxious and uptight over it....good luck and I'm with you in thought and prayer.



    Momof3....congrats on your good news



    Shianne....sorry ...happy belated birthday!!!!



    Ramols....so sad....I agree with you on the AJ stuff....enough already about awareness and prevention ...all great, BUT let's find a CURE!!!!! I'm so tired of the pharma companies making billions from us.



    Iatigger...you have a wonderful daughter, such a sweet thing to do.



    Cher....welcome back!!!!



    Yes, Shianne , where is 2fried and Chrisrenee???? You gals ok???



    Tazzy....it's on my list of places to see....have a great trip with your out-laws....lol

  • ramols
    ramols Member Posts: 310
    edited May 2013

    Good luck Liefie - will be in your pockets! And thanks for my hug! :)

  • Cher56
    Cher56 Member Posts: 140
    edited May 2013

    Ramols.. grrrrrrrr yes yes SHIT! get the fuck gone and away!! why on EARTH have they NOT found a cure!! Lifting you up -- dont' hold onto the anger ok? please? ugly stuff.. I know!

    Best of luck Lefie.. now I'm a tad smaller I can fit into your pocket with the rest of the gals :)  & yes.. def.. just get it over with!! 

  • ireland20
    ireland20 Member Posts: 175
    edited May 2013

    Big hugs ramol....it just brings it back that our babies need us and we want to give them the security of being here...ur right I go cold when those niggly thoughts creep in.

    Good luck liefie. Iatigger what a thoughtful daughter and what great support.

    Hi to everyone.x

  • Believe777
    Believe777 Member Posts: 540
    edited May 2013

    Liefie - oh my goodness! Just pack large pockets - we are ALL with you! Yes, less time to worry just one more, large, step in our journey. Sending love and lots of positive thoughts your way.

  • Joanne_53
    Joanne_53 Member Posts: 714
    edited May 2013

    Liefie ... In your pockets ... Less time to worry and you will be recovering before you know it.

  • loral
    loral Member Posts: 818
    edited May 2013

    Liefie---prayers and positive thoughts

  • shianne29
    shianne29 Member Posts: 282
    edited May 2013

    Cher, I sent you a friend request and request to join your fb group. Add me please lol, I'm super curious!!!



    Luanne ballantyne Genno

  • aruba
    aruba Member Posts: 276
    edited May 2013

    Liefie....good vibes coming your way!!  Will be those pockets!

    Ramols..so sorry to hear that...you are so right..enough is enough.

    Momof3..CONGRATS!

    iatigger..DD sounds like a chip off the ole block!  How sweet!!

    Websister..thoughts with you..hope the scans etc prove to be nothing major!

    Believe..where you headed this time?  I am home solo for the weekend as DH and DS head for Baltimore and the Preakness before DS starts his summer law job.  Going to spend it in the yard getting flowers in, yard mowed and making meal for Frinday night for my friend who lost her daughter last week.  Will keep checking in! Hugs.

  • iatigger
    iatigger Member Posts: 269
    edited May 2013

    Cher I just sent a friend request too, Aimee King

  • websister
    websister Member Posts: 405
    edited May 2013

    Liefie - You are ready for this - I'm in your pockets and you are in my prayers. Looking forward to hearing from you next week



    Ramols - extra hugs being sent to you today. No words are adequate



    iattiger - what a wonderful thing for your daughter to do



    One test down for me, one to go - thanks for your support. The abdominal ultrasound was very thorough, with them coming back once to re-measure the lesion on the spleen but radiologist sent message back through tech that there were no significant changes from last ultrasound in July.



    Take care everyone



  • iatigger
    iatigger Member Posts: 269
    edited May 2013

    Websister, positive thoughts that your second test comes with good news as well.