2013 Survivors!!!
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I'm climbing into pockets (thinking they are too full already for jumping...) who's bringing the surgar free chocolates...?
Ramols; congratulations!!! you made me cry too! How wonderful to have that in your rear view mirror.
Chrisrenee; so glad your are all sorted out.... and that you got a much deserved apology. and I am so humbled that you still remember that post. I remember writing it to you. xoxo my dear
My news ladies..... I GOT MY HOUSE APPROVAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now we are just trying to see when we can get the mortgage done (appraisal takes time) to meet the banks deadlines; or if we need an extension. I'm HOPING for an extension or we close October 30th! That would suck!!! First of all we'd have to make our first payment in December and we are paying for our apartment through Dec. 6th so we don't get a month off. Second of all I work for Party City and I don't know if I can ask for the day off before Halloween!! It's our absolute busiest day of the year. Not exactly a way to win over people around here. I know it will all work out but I have a big old knot in my stomach!!! send me good vibes ladies...
oh and Joanne.... LOL!! ..the big sister... LOL.... ;-)0 -
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE HOUSE JEN!!!!!!!! I am hoping you get the extension you need. Our appraisal took quite a while so I am hoping yours will too so you can get rid of the knot in your stomach.
Chrisrenee - I forgot to mention in my last post that I am glad you are getting your surgery and more important that your boss apologized. When is your surgery day again? Mine is November 5th. They say I can go back to work in 2 days and I hope that is true, but I will believe it once it is over. I will defenitely be in your pockets for all your appointments.
I will bring sugar free chocolates and also popcorn to all pocket parties.0 -
Juneau, YAYYYYY on the house, and hoping everything else will fall into place too for you! I was sobbing as I read what you did for that woman - what a kind, generous person you are, and how special you must have made her feel in those circumstances we all know only too well. I still remember how you wanted to give up on chemo, and how we all cheered you on, and urged you to finish. Now look at you - WOW! Giving is indeed better than receiving, and you just proved it again. I think that is exactly what we are on this earth for. Just as my tears dried, I came to Ramols' post, and her beautiful, heartfelt letter to the chemo nurses, and the waterworks started up all over again . . . but I am so happy you are done, Ramols! YAYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are another brave warrior, and I also wish that you never see that chemo room again, and the rest of us too. This makes me think of Stride, and I wonder how she is doing.
We had Thanksgiving in Canada this past weekend. There are many things I am grateful for, but this site is among the things I am most grateful for. I hardly spoke of my cancer to other people, but here I could let it all out, let off steam, get advice, and be understood 100%. Thanks so very much to all you wonderful girls on this thread - my life is better because I know you.
Marianelizabeth, enjoy your well-deserved week away!0 -
ramols- yay for herceptin being done!!!!
Momof3- surgery is 10/29 @ 700 Good luck with yours as well, we can recover together. 😃
Juneau- I remember that day very clear, it made an impression on me and put me in the mindset that I was going to be fine. So thank you for kicking my ass that day.0 -
Wonderful letter Ramols! Good job, I'm certain they appreciated your taking the time to thank them in writing. Hopefully your letter will be added to her personal file. Collectively we have met some pretty outstanding health care professionals!
Mom of 3 - I love popcorn! Tazzy - martinis, really? You are too cute! Maybe next year is the year that our health care professionals only want to see us every 6 months. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
Happy Thanksging! I too am most thankful for all of you!
Juneau - hooray. Sounds like your patience is going to pay off. Very excited for you and your DH.
Aruba - hope you Dad continues to improve.0 -
I'm having a hard time not thinking about what I was doing on this date last year. And I have to have a mammogram next week, which is always traumatic. I guess I'm not feeling much like a "survivor" today. The silver lining in all this was meeting all of you Warrior Sisters. I am so thankful for that. Just having a place where I can vent, whine, whatever, and know you all understand.... I don't know how I would've made it without you.0 -
Ramols - so wonderful! Congratulations - you did it! Wonderful letter - I'm sure there were no dry eyes as the nurses read your heartfelt letter. So happy for you.
Juneau -congratulations re: House approval! - sending good vibes your way re: appraisal and delay
Sounds like lots of pocket parties coming up in the next few weeks - I'll be there
Long day so this will be a short post
Take care everyone!0 -
Really quiet today. I hope you are all having a great evening.0 -
Aimee, congratulations!! I'll celebrate mine next month. I can't wait to pass that milestone!!
Ramols........Happy Dance! Congratulations to you as well! The letter you wrote to your nurses must have had them in tears, too. It was heartfelt and so touching.
Marian, if you're near New Glarus (south central Wisconsin) give me a holler! I'd love to meet you in person!
I talked with one of my sisters in Ohio today. She had an annual mammogram on Monday. They called her today and told her they want to do a diagnostic mammogram on her rt breast and an ultrasound on her left. She goes in on Tuesday. She's trying not to freak out, but it's like déjà vu. Similar time of year as me, just before her 50th b-day like mine. I told her to try to distract herself this weekend. I'd really appreciate it if you guys could jump in her pockets with me! (Her name is Libby.) I'll keep you posted. You guys are the best!! (((hugs))). Sheila0 -
Sheila, I am thinking positive thoughts .. And in Libby's pocket on Tuesday.0 -
Swgee, in your sister's pocket. I would love to meet you too but not close; Onalaska near the Minnesota border and if I go further it will be near Madison. But am loving it here so far~~boat ride today as our friends are on a river and we went out to the Mississippi to a small island to play bocce balls. My friend says maybe New Glarus is not so far?0 -
Did you say Onalaska? Now your in my neighborhood.
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dutchiris, are you serious? I mean, Onalaska can't be that big? I am 9 miles from LaCrosse, I know that as I took a shuttle from MSP to there and got picked up there. I wonder if we are within miles of each other??!! Let me know and we can PM. I am here until next Wednesday. Swgee, our friends near Madison are coming here on Saturday so not sure if I will make it out of Onalaska.0 -
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Sheila thinking positive thoughts too and of course in Libby's pockets on Tuesday......0 -
I'm in Libby's pockets too. Surprise, I will bring Almond Joy Chocolate Chip Cookies! To go along with Tazzys martinis.0 -
I will jump in to Libby's pockets also. You better tell her to make sure she wears cargo pants with lots of pockets so there is room for all of us!
Even though we have been working hard on the house all week I can now see the difference and it has all been worth it. We will be taking pictures today and I will try to post some if I can learn how to do it later next week. One more day in paradise and then back to work and all the appointments again.
I also forgot to mention that although my DD had a few episodes during her EEG they were just that and no longer seizures so the medicine she is on is working and we don't need to change anything at this point unless things change. YAY!!!!!
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ramols: woop woop - great news on finishing treatment.
juneau: congrats on the house
believe: yes, martini's - they can be virgin ones if you like :-)
sheila: in libby's pockets
Sorry can respond to all... quick check in before work - to say hi and remind you all how much you all mean. I agree with Jennie I wouldv'e gone nuts without this site. Hugs & love xxxxxxxxxx0 -
Ladies, I have a question for you. For the last month or so I've been feeling um, unwell, would be the best way to put it I guess. Like two days before you come down with the stomach bug. My tummy is oogie. I haven't been vomiting but I always feel like I might. At the same time I'm starving if that makes any sense. I fix a meal and can't finish it. I open a 7up to try to settle my stomach and drink a few ounces then feel worse than I did before. Doesn't seem to matter what I eat, it doesn't sit well.
Could this be from the Tamoxifen? Or? I'm due to see my RO late in November, I could ask him (and he'll say you should check with the MO...,) I could check with my PCP, but I always feel like I need to go in there with a diagnosis. She'll test for or treat whatever I think I have, but going in with weird symptoms just gets you sympathy and a gee that's too bad, kind of attitude.0 -
Cindy - My bet is your MO will turn it back to your PCP. I guess I wouldn't think of the Tammy as the cause this late since you've tolerated it well so far, right. I had the same "fight" with my MO about my joint pain/costochondritis this summer and I just now decided I need to get my hiney to PCP. And I've been there for yearly checks. All my PCP prob. were b4 I switched to him. So I'm with you with going in with an idea of what you need treated. Good luck.0 -
Thanks, luvmygoats.
I really have tolerated the T fairly well. Hot flashes were ferocious for a while, but they've subsided, and I have some joint pain that may or may not be related... but other wise nothing to speak of.0 -
Cindy - when is your next MO visit? You could certainly call them. I guess in rereading my answer to you that maybe running it by MO is prudent. You and I are so close in DX dates/treatments that I would do that if just to satisfy that dark place we all go to.0 -
It looks like I'm due for a appointment with my MO in November, rather than the RO. I'm getting confused about what doctor I'm to see when. So I guess we'll see what he says.0 -
Sounds good. And maybe it will resolve in that length of time. My RO dismissed me a week or two after rads were finished. Not had any need to see her again; all was good. She is in same group with MO but diff. site. I know about getting docs confused. I have 4 that are within a mile of each other: MO, BS, gyn and glaucoma doc. I have pulled into one and realized it was one of the others. PCP is way the heck on south side of town. Tuff to confuse with others. Have a good Friday and weekend. TTYL.0 -
Flat bottom boat ride on the Mississippi yesterday with a bocce ball game on a sandy bank on a small island, a 4 mile walk on a beautiful trail this AM and just back from a 12 mile bike ride this afternoon. Changing weather and I am totally enjoying Wisconsin and better yet, feeling good too!0 -
Cindy - I'd recommend you go to your family doctor sooner rather than later. I wouldn't be waiting until November to see anyone.
Marian: sounds like you're having a wonderful time.
Hugs all xxxxxxxxx
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Sheila in your sisters pocket and hopeing for the best . I was DX when I was 50 too...Strange.0 -
Hi all,
Back in Buckeye land as of today. Have not been home in 7 weeks and the difference in temp from 87 to 47 degrees has me realzing that fall is in full swing here and I need to go apple picking quickly :}
Tried to catch up, so much happening to all you lovely ladies..
Chrisrenee and Mariane: Glad that surgery date is now coming soon and you will soon be on the other side. I'll be in your pocket!
Websister: Hope you are doing ok and now getting into some semblence of calm. I know you are enjoying that baby!!
Juneau: Congrats on the house!! You will now truly have a home, sweet home.
Momof3: Glad you are making your house a home in NC and that your DD is doing well!!
Believe: Thanks for asking about Dad, he is doing ok and I will not be too worried for now as my brother now there through November..a mental respite for me! I am in your pocket this week.
Iatigger: Congrats on 1 year and I wish you many many more!!
Ramols: CONGRATS on being done! You have gone through so much and been with us as we have with you.
Swgee: Is Libby in Findly or near Columbus? In either case, we are with you and her and totally understand. Hoping only good things for her.
2Fried: Hope you are doing well. I am going to miss the glorious weather you now have down there. Hope you are enjoying the great outdoors!
Stride: I think of you often and hope that you are coping ok. I do hope you will check in with us here if you can as you are a part of us.
Tazzy and everyone else, glad to see you are doing well and keeping busy. I am going to now catch up on the homefront. Will be traveling to Toledo and Central Michigan this coming weekend to see my DD coach and catch up with her. Almost the end of season so next few weekends will travel to her games and join in the fall fun.
I fell at Ohare a few weeks ago while on my way to a wedding and foot still bothering me so off to a Dr. Monday and then my checkup with MO on Tuesday.
Will check back in later..off to grocery store..DH warned me it is empty.
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Welcome Home Aruba! Your Halo is sparkling.
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Just a quick post (I'll say a silent prayer for Libyy) but wanted to tell you all about yesterdays breast cancer walk. It was wonderful. Christien (my DH) didn't come last year, but this year he did. He was my guest in the survivors tent, and I looked up and found him crying. I think sometimes we actually FORGET what we went through. The entire experience was a far cry from last year where I had to turn around 3/4 of the way through because I was too winded. (Last year I was 10 days past my last chemo). I actually RAN the last mile with a friend. When we got to the finish line I started crying. Didn't see it coming, but just a wave of emotion washed over me - mostly gratitude. I have a wonderful life. and it only made better by all of you.
HUGS and LOVE!0
