new and future flat sister, with questions
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Hi Viv, so what is going on? sending hugs and support your way.
PRB, I got my scar strips at CVS, called ScarAway, you can cut them to whatever size if the size is right for you. I havent used any in a long time now, but my scar has healed very well.
Bobo, love the boys story!! of course he was throwing wrappers away for a friend!! love it.
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Hi ndgirl! How are you doing?
Just thought I would mention that I have been wearing the weighted foam foob I got a while back. It is the same shape as our standard Prosthesis, but made from foam with a weighted circular center. It is probably a bit less than half the weight of a silicone one, but I just don't notice I am wearing it. I didn't want anything too heave to pull against the new incision and this did the job. I have spent a lot of time around home half flat too, but it has all worked for me.
I love the boy! throwing away wrappers for someone else! Take care M x
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It is with great pride and abundant joy that I introduce to you my beautiful granddaughter Emory Elisa, born Feb 24th at 7:40 pm weighing 7lbs 9oz. Mommy and baby are fantastic, Grammy is over the moon.
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OMG!!!!!!
I can't believe I logged in just seconds after the post. Baby Emory is the most beautiful baby I have ever seen in my life! Oh my god! She is so fat! She is, like, the original baby.
I can't believe she is ours! Anxiously awaiting stories. ND, WB report card today. 100% phonics, 100% vocab, 100% writing tests, but an F in Language Arts. And Math. Two fat Fs. Why? 'Does not listen to written and oral directions. Does not have materials ready.'
You can better believe, though, that if those oral directions were about how to get a piece of pie, he would execute them flawlessly.
I am an auntie!!! XXXXX
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Gramwe - CONGRATS She is just beautiful !!!
Viv - ??? Let us know if we can help
Bobo - Ok So is this Veganaise (spelling) stuff like SPAM for vegetarians. It sounds disgusting ............... Sorry but I am laughing at the boy child ............ throwing away the wrappers.......( when he is 16 and you find beer stacked in his coat pockets be assured they will also belong to someone else ) I assume the 2 Fs are directly because he dislikes the teacher (I speak from experience)
Hello to all
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Hello everyone, so freaking happy I could dance on the table. First that after a few tries I posted a picture, second that I have a few moments of quiet time to spend with yall. Hopefully my daughter doesn't see the picture I posted or she will have my head on a platter. She didn't want anyone to see her without her makeup and hair done, and I go and post a picture of her in a towel. In my defense it was either that one or one of the OG holding her.
So bear with me while I tell you the delivery story. Mommy was 6 agonizing days past due, on Monday, she was miserable and I was becoming concerned for her and the baby. She had an OB appointment on Monday at 11, which I attended and voiced my concerns to her doctor. He found no evidence of contractions but nevertheless put her on a fetal monitor for about half an hour. The baby was doing well so he decided that if she had not delivered by Thursday they would induce Friday morning. We left the office around 1pm came back to my house had a nice lunch and went for a long long walk that started a few contractions. The Weasel had made a hasty exit as soon as the appointment was finished so he was still out doing errands. By 3pm the contractions were getting harder, so I put her in the whirlpool tub to try to speed things along, and make her more comfortable boy did that work well. By 4 they were 2 minutes apart lasting 30 seconds, we still hung out at home for awhile longer, she was tolerating everything very well so I didn't see a reason to rush and we couldn't reach the Weasel. At 5:30 she asked me to administer the epidural, that's when I went oh shit we may have hung out at home a weee bit too long. The OG and I got her in the car, off we went. My first question going out of the driveway, "do you know which hospital" I was given an ugly look, accompanied by a low growl. He missed the hospital, was evidently taking us on a scenic tour of town, the passenger in the back seat was not the least bit impressed. We finally make to the hospital, the Weasel had read his text message so he and his dad met us there. When we reached the 2nd floor nurses station they weren't overly anxious to attend to her, she was a first time mom, wasn't screaming through contractions, so they figured it was a false alarm. I was asked to wait outside while they assessed, she became a bit more vocal when I was walking through contractions with her, they understand why when they found she was dilated to 7cm. They quickly got her into a room and called for a doctor. When I was let back in the nurse asked Jessica if I was the mean woman who wouldn't take her to the hospital, they also asked me to get back to coaching because she needed me. She asked them for an epidural, they checked she was a full 10cm dilated so they didn't think the anesthesiologist would administer one, and I wished that he hadn't, she could have done it without one, plus it almost caused an emergency c Section. They had again asked me to wait outside while they did the procedure, I could see into her room through a small window at the end of the hall, suddenly there was a lot of people running into the room and I was livid something was wrong and I couldn't get through the locked door. When the activities slowed they unlocked the door and waved me in, thats when they told me that they had temporarily lost the babies heart beat, luckily an adjustment to the epidural catheter got her heart beat to go back up, so she was able to deliver normally at 7:40pm. It was the most amazing sight to watch my little girl bring my granddaughter into the world.
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Gramwe - Congrats! She is simply beautiful..and think of all the joy she will bring you over the coming years. I can't imagine being behind locked doors watching the commotion... you needed our lovely M there with you...she would have called the head of the hospital and demanded entry that very second!! She has a way with those people in charge.
Viv - Not sure what you're facing on Friday, but know we will be thinking of you. Hope for the best, and if you want to vent, we are here.
So.. I decided to quit taking the Advil today because I wasn't sure it was helping, and I wanted to know what was really hurting (the mx or the stupid effects of me falling). Well I can say that after 12 hours, I was really hurting, so popped some Advil and am feeling much better now. The mx is causing a lot of tightness in my chest and that awful feeling that something is under my arm (strange because no nodes were taken this time). The fall really compromised my shoulder and part of my back. Without the advil I could barely lift my arm. Lesson learned...don't quit taking the pain meds!
Took a 3 hour nap today so I'll be up tonight for sure. Ever since the surgery my sleeping patterns have been crazy....seems like I can only sleep for 3-4 hours at a time. I've also been waking up starving and find myself eating at 3 a.m. Not exactly a good habit to get into.
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Bee u tee full baby! Look at all the hair!! More than me. Probably the locked doors are more for security than keeping happy nana's out. The maternity wing where DD had the 1st was locked too. Think baby nappers, weirdos, party animals
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Hi all! You've been active as always! Sorry, I'm not all caught up.
I've just been busy with life, and it might sound strange, but I just needed a little break. :-) Days 1-3 after chemo were the worst, but not "that bad" in the grand scheme of things. I've been feeling normal since yesterday except for energy level which is maybe at 90%, so again not bad. My mother will come for my next treatment in 2 weeks... I'm mainly accepting her visit since I know she really wants to "help", she'll feel like she did something and lived this experience with me (there's no emoticon for finger in throat?!). The only true help she'll provide will be to keep DS entertained for a few days while I recuperate and DH works or relaxes!
I got my head shaved yesterday, I was shedding too much and really, it is what it is. It's ok but it feels weird! I'm wondering if the hairdresser should have shaved it closer, she left 1mm long hair. So I'm just careful when I put on/remove head coverings, it kind of catches in the little hairs. I have coconut oil ready (ndgirl, I think you mentioned it ages ago? thanks!), I hear it feels good on the scalp.
I also thought of all you shoppy ladies and went on an online shopping spree today, buying various head coverings since the hospital did not have a great selection. Remember, I never shop online, so this is another sign of all your influence!
I've also been preoccupied with real estate thoughts... yeah, expensive thoughts in Toronto.. We live in a semi, 100 yr old house, we love it, it's full of quirks, it's renovated in some parts, it needs work in others, we've been here 10 year, it's home. BUT we can't stand our next door neighbours anymore. The house we're attached to is actually rented out, it's actually a rooming house... And recent renters are yellers. Annoying and very negative atmosphere. Especially knowing that there are 2 young kids there. And some of those renters definitely have issues. I don't feel safe. But buying a detached home in our neighbourhood where things still go for $100K over asking is not a small decision. DH says it's really not the right moment to be thinking about this, while going through BC, but he wants the situation to change too. We have calls into the city (since it's an illegal rooming house), we're hoping to see action through this, but we're also meeting our real estate agent next week to gather info. We'll see!
TB - sorry you have to commute all these hours for your rads, this really ends up consuming all your time. Are you going for 5 weeks? Good luck my dear!
Viv - good luck with your ablation this week! I have been thinking about you! Sending you big hugs!
M, thank you again and again for those beautiful pictures! Paradise! Those cockatoos reminded me of a book I used to read to DS, counting an animal on each page "and 2 cockatoos" (hidden on each page)!
PRB, you seem to be recuperating well, that's great!
granwe - congratulations on your granddaughter!! She is adorable!! I think every labour experience is crazy, yours (well DD's) was not helped by the weasel! Good luck in the coming days, and enjoy!!
bobo, that report card is weird, all A's and 2 F's?? Is it a different teacher for math and language arts?
gB, you seemed to have been shovelling every day! I hope the weather gives you a break soon. I'm glad your DGD is talking with you on the phone, that's sweet! DS just got into having actual conversations on the phone with his grandparents, he used to just say hi, answer yes/no questions, and say "I don't want to talk anymore"! Skype or Facetime hold his attention a bit more, and he gets to show his drawings.
Zills, how are you? I hope all is well.
Idesim, I read that you're drinking tons of water but I don't know why? I hope you like your new office!
Wren, congrats on the good mammo!!
Hi spookie, hollyboo, sgc, fiaranch, and anyone I missed!
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She's beautiful Gramwe!! Congrats!! I know the feeling, I was there when my first DGD was born. Totally amazing!
Hi Viv, sending hugs, hope all goes well. In the bag for you Friday.
bobo, why would DLLP use so much Veganaise? Is it loaded with protein or something? Love the wrapper story, but I know it isn't funny he is sneaking candy. Curious about the grades, so good and then so bad. It could well be as Fia said, he doesn't like the teacher.
PRB, sorry you are in so much pain. We heal so much better when the pain is under control.
Was out all day. Had MO appointment then had some shopping to do. I try to get everything done in one trip. Made four stops after MO, had a couple more planned, but that was all I could do. At least the weather is cooperating, no snow for a few more days.
Hugs for everyone!
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Gramwe, Beautiful beautiful baby. My DD had that much hair at birth and it never came out. If your DD is unhappy about not having on makeup, tell her we're lots of Moms here and we didn't wear makeup then either. Besides, who's looking at Mom anyway?
Viv, In the bag for Friday. Smooth sailing.
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I am the lazy one here, enjoying all the posts, but not responding to everyone like others here do. But glad to hear from otceb. We used to live in Oakville and I totally get the price of housing. And yes, I have five weeks. Gorgeous grandbaby. I so hope to get one some day. DS is 27, but not connected.
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These are the first (7) kittens born at the shelter in 2014. I think Mom's thinking, "Why do you think I had anything to do with these? I'm innocent and you can just take care of them yourselves." I did see a photo of her feeding them so I guess she's taking responsibility. We think it would be a great photo for a spay and neuter campaign.
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Gramwe. she is an absolute doll!! Congrats! you will just adore her, your daughter is a beautiful mom, hope the weasel steps up but wont hold my breath on that one. How could any father look at that sweet baby and not want to scale a mountain to do everything for her and mom! Enjoy her. Love her name and all that hair! all 3 of our granddaughters had lots of hair too.
Wren, that black cat is just like one we had when son moved to England and Kitty came to live with us! how cute.
PRB, if you need the pain meds be sure to take them, we cant heal while in pain. Sleep when you can, I think we dont sleep well after surgery because of some discomfort and not being able to roll, sleep on a certain side etc. but hopefully it gets better soon. I am sleeping better lately, have had a tough time with that for years and sleep is so important.
Otceb, I just love coconut oil, and this relentless winter has my skin so dry I use tons of it. Hugs to you about the hair, remember your beauty is in your soul, not hair or boobs, but I understand too. Cant imagine your neighbors... yuck, hope you get some answers. That is foreign to us rural people, lots of space between neighbors here. We went with friends to Canada again for supper!! I should be a duel citizen!!
Ariom, i have an amoena weighted foam foob, I like it sometimes, but usually I like to have a little weight too. I just bought an Amoena Marlena bra for $9.00 on Ebay and it is very nice and comfy, wish I had bought more for that price.
Thinking of Viv too, and Hi to Zills, how are you doing??
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OMG OMG! I just got home, made a cup of tea and was chatting to Colin while I sat down at the computer, and then I saw her! Oh, Gramwe, I couldn't be happier for you and our girl. Please tell her we are all so proud of her for delivering that beautiful baby girl! She is so gorgeous and you are going to have the time of your life with her. I adore the names, they suit her already, and the hair!!!!!! and her beautiful skin! but look at the fabulous milky skin your girl has. I am so glad you took the picture, but I, actually do understand, not wanting a photo without makeup and hair, I know, I know, but I am the one who wears makeup to surgery, and I had a shower and put on my makeup before going to the Hospital knowing it was going to be an emergency caesar, to have Bec! Call me vain, call me stupid, it's just the way I am:)
I am sitting here sobbing as I write, I don't know what has come over me, but this journey has brought out the mushy side of me. I just couldn't be more thrilled, and envious, all at the same time!:) Great big smooshy hugs to everyone, Congratulate the OG for me too, and tell the Weasel the time has come to experience unconditional love from a little girl who will melt his heart, don't let her down, or Auntie Moira may just pay him a visit! Love to all M x
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Bobo! Please tell the boy I am impressed beyond words with his fabulous marks for Phonics Vocab and Writing! Getting an A for anything is fabulous!
My Bec struggled with Maths, just as I did at school. I never passed Maths, not once and I hated it with a passion. Fortunately, for me, it all clicked once I left school and the real Maths was shopping and working with money, keeping the books. I "got" all of that! Still to this day i have no idea why X equals anything!!
I got a tutor for Bec, because I still couldn't understand the maths they taught in school. I did, however, teach Bec how to add up your purchases, apply discount and work out the change while holding a conversation with the sales girl!!! LOL
PRB, I am so sorry you're still in pain, but not surprised, that was quite a fall, and everything is so tender anyway. I hope you can get your sleep pattern worked out, but sleeping as much as you're able is a good thing. Have you got someone who'd give you a nice gentle back rub with some warm olive oil and then snuggle up with a book or a movie and a hot water bottle and a cup of hot chocolate? Try not to push yourself to do anything right now, just let it all heal. You'll be raring to go soon enough. If you think about everything your poor body has been through, it really deserves some love and attention even if just to let all that stress and tension that you were holding onto before the surgery, just disappear. You'll be feeling great soon, this is a hiccup along the road to recovery.
otceb, big hug for you too! I can only imagine how awful it must be to have to shave your hair. I know that would be a really huge thing for me to have to do. I really feel for you.
I hope all is well when your Mother comes to visit. It will be good for your Son to have his Grandma there and it will take a load off your husband and you.
I'm sorry that you are having neighbor issues, but the thought of a new place may just be something great to look forward to after all this treatment is behind you. It is certainly something interesting to research while you have the time.
I am so pleased you enjoyed the pictures, I hope to get one of the mass of Pelicans some time to show you. They just take my breath away! Take care! M x
gB glad your weather is improving. I hope you are feeling good!
Wren, Kitties everywhere, they are so cute! You're right about the photo for the campaign.
ndgirl. that was a great buy. I have bought some beauties on Ebay too. I have been using pure organic coconut oil in my cooking and on my skin recently. The only problem for me is I love the smell but it makes me hungry.LOL
Sorry if I have missed anyone, must get dinner started... Hugs..M x
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Kitties! Kitties! My cup runneth over. Birdie, thank you so much! All our animals are rescues, born outside, except Bobo, whose mother was born outside and rescued pregnant, so he was born inside (a rescue organization).
M, I love that you were crying. Let the babymoon begin! She is so beautiful. Granwe, thank you for giving us the whole story. I love hearing from you all about it.
You guys do NOT understand. Those As were from his last tests. The overall GRADE for math and language arts is an F. For both of them. He does well on one test, poorly on another, and he's been tested for special stuff. He's lazy. He doesn't do anything he doesn't want to do. The phrase we use instead of lazy is 'work saving.'
ND, I love coconut oil too. ALERT: MD is coming today through Saturday. I have already called and instructed her not to pamper W Boy about the Fs. I want her to be disappointed. You'd think she would know that, since she was a teacher. But she always blames any of his foilbles back on me.
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Wren that momma cat is thinking what ARE these things? And just exactly WHAT am I supposed to DO with these messy crying things?
Bobo, W sounds like DGS#1. He is going to be retained this year. 3rd grade. He's great at something's, others, horrible. Forget FCAT, even with his IEP he won't pass it. He will be seeing a psychiatrist soon, think he is ADHD. Meaner than sin to his brother too.
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Bobo - I would like to recommend an online math program at IXL.com. I wanted to supplement my daughter's math because I wasn't happy with the curriculum they were using in her school called Everyday Mathematics. I originally ordered a whole set of Singapore math books...only to realize I didn't want to have to check all her work... and if she got something wrong...I had to review it all and try to see where she went wrong. So, I signed up for IXL.math ($80/year) and have really liked it...especially for summertime when it's easy for the kids to forget everything! A couple of weeks before school starts I have DD choose some math topics to work on. You have all grade levels available to you, and believe it or not, there are times we have gone down 2 grade levels to 'refresh' her brain about something (like measurements and time). The other great thing is if you get the question wrong, it will explain how to get the correct answer. This is very helpful!! If you get tired of working on one skill set, you can choose hundreds of others to work on.
There's also free videos at kahn academy. They use a smart board to explain math concepts..so if your child learns better by seeing something explained, this might help. I have only used it once when DD came home talking about some crazy multiplication method called the lattice method. They are helpful 'instructional' videos, but I don't remember there being any actual problems to work on.
Anyhow, hope that helps. I never realized that when I decided to become a mom that I would be revisiting school on a daily basis. I am currently in 6th grade
ps. I just looked at the site.. and they have added language arts.
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I hear ya about questions. There is so much uncertainty ahead for you. Here's my advice: install a shower wand thingie now so you can clean up after going to the bathroom. My surgeon put my cancer arm in a sling for a week--how are you supposed to go potty with that thing on? DH installed the shower wand & life was much better. Your doctor will tell you when you can wash your hair, your body, etc but it will probably be after the drains are removed. I mostly slept in a recliner in our bedroom for a year but just use pillows or sleep on the sofa with pillows. You'll just want to keep it easy to stay on your back as much as possible. Ask your Mom for help, it won't kill you, don't let it kill you, the cancer is trying to do that. Relax & enjoy. My mom & aunt stayed with me for a week & it was such a special time for us. My DH could go to work & know I was taken care of. Pre-cook, bag up & freeze as much food as you can before surgery & get frozen food that you like.
When your dr says something will be a little uncomfortable that means it will hurt a lot! It's good to know what might happen so you won't be so scared if it does happen. I had a pain spell in the middle of the night when taking neupogen because my white/red (can't remember) cell count was so bad. I suffered way too long, just shaking & crying. Should have called 911 right away.
Good luck! Remember all the people who help you & are kind along the way. The numbers are amazing.
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Hello YoYosMum, and Welcome! I see you are very new here but had your surgery some time ago. This thread is about a year old, so all of us have already had our surgery, but Bobo, the one who asked the question, and started this thread, is going in for a final revision of her BMX next week.
I am also guessing you may be in Australia or Britain because you're a Mum, like me, not a Mom like the other girls here. I hope you enjoy the great support that these boards will give you. Everyone is helpful and happy to answer questions or to "jump into your handbag" to go to appointments with you, for support. Take care M x
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Oh Bobo, I am sorry I just didn't see that, but great advice from PRB about the Maths program.
I am over the moon about our baby girl. What a wonderful time gramwe is going to have with her, she so deserves it!
I have lost the plot again, when do I have to be in the bag for you? I thought MD was coming next week????
Spookiesmom, I am sorry to hear about your young man having issues. I remember you saying he was mean to his brother. Hopefully that can be straightened out soon.
PRB, I was the same about revisiting school! When Vi came into our home it was full on. I had never done Physics or those other Maths, but I actually started to follow some of it because once I had simplified the question down, Vi was so good at it, that he actually taught me along the way. When I helped him with English, he taught me some Vietnamese. It was quite different to when Bec was young and starting school. It was just the language barrier that held Vi back, he was actually way ahead of our kids in just about everything, except English and he had finished his formal schooling in Vietnam, when he escaped, at about 13. That was an eye opener for me.
Take care everyone, I can't believe it is Friday again, the weeks just seem to fly past...higs to all M x
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M, MD is here because the princess is off tomorrow. And we're working out when she will be here for sx. She is leaving tomorrow, then coming back Tuesday 4 March, and she'll be here to take the children to school the morning of sx, and then I hope she'll leave that day. It is her birthday that day. I want her to go home and have some fun. And then I want a few days just to be on my own. What my area is going to look like after this sx is what I'm going to get, basically. And I need a couple of days during which people are not looking at me.
That being said, DLLP wants to take off the day after sx. I'd rather have her work, but we will see about that.
My sx date has moved three times. It is now 5 March. I hear I am first up, but I don't know what that means. Sometimes I am scared, sometimes I am just ready for it to be over with. The fact is I do not trust the PS, obviously. I have a list of Qs ready. I feel I should not have to ask him Qs and fire away on the morning of sx. And I feel he's going to evade answers anyway. I am worried about the pocket he made for the TEs. I'm worried it's going to made a depression in my area. Or two depressions.
I am a million laughs today. At least we have a new baby! Granwe, watch out -- what if I could visit you? It's not that far away... waiting for baby update. XX
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Bobo, I'd let DLLP take the day off. That way you can relax and eat pain pills if you want to. I would, considering her previous cooking, freeze some vegan dinners in advance. I have a depression in my area, but it's not a big deal. Everything will look different once healed anyway. Speaking of vegan dinners, I'm really hungry for a kale salad.
Being up first should mean you get your sx at the scheduled time. The later you are in the day, the more likely someone ahead of you will take longer than expected. Of course, it will probably mean you have to get up at o'dawn o'clock to get there. It also means you will not lay around waiting and dying of thirst. They were so late getting to me that I was worried I'd have to come back the next day.
Well, I'm off to the shelter to medicate sick cats - whether they want it or not.
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Well I am a million laughs today too, son #2 called and said a friend of his (actually his first prom date) was diagnosed with breast cancer, age 41 and it is a rare cancer called phyllodes tumor. I had never heard of this kind of cancer.. this has/is a real learning experience for me. She chose to have a mastectomy, not sure about recon yet, I sent her a fb message and she responded with many thanks and was glad to hear from ladies going through it too. It just never quits does it?
Bobo, thinking of you and hope MD doesnt cause too much drama for you. Yes you should be first for surgery, I was and had to be there at 5 am, didnt matter couldn't sleep anyway. Hope you do get in first and get it done!! then home to heal. Hopefully this wont be so eventful for you.... hugs.
Well off to google phyllodes tumor.. any of you gals heard of it?
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Congrats! Granwe. She's so tiny. Wish we could hold her. Keep us posted.
I'm here and so freakin tired. My sister married my college roomate's brother, (20+ yrs ago). Their mom passed away from cancer and the funeral was today, out of state. Glad I went as my sister started throwing up on the way there and had to turn around and go home.
In the bag for Vivs ablation tomorrow. Sorry if I drool on anyone.
GrammaB. Just routine how ya doing with MO?
Sorry OTC about hair. A sticky lint roller will pick up stray hairs. I left a little but then DH shaved me bald. It was better that way for me. Have fun shopping!
Bobo. Yea you are first. Dumb question. Will you have another stinking drain? Sorry about WB and MD.
No more kittens! But they are cute. Now that Firebob is back, his brothers hang out too. That's ok. But his stepsiblings are coming over. Agh. I'm surrounded by black cats. Firebob let his brother have a sleepover in the garage last night. Boy still letting him in.
Hello everyone else. Take care.
Off to take Advil and Xanax. Hope the children sleep all night. Somebody's been up every night this week.
Nighty night.
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Well I jinxed myself! Yesterday I said no snow for a few days (that's what my weather app said). And now we are under a Blizzard watch from late tonight until 11AM Saturday. There was a little light snow this afternoon, but that is all so far. I don't so much mind the snow, but the winds overnight are worrisome. High winds mean branches coming down. Branches take out power lines. Been there done that already this Winter. I refilled all my water jugs just in case.
Wren, sweet kitties!! Yeah, mom does look a little surprised at all of them. Glad to hear she is nursing.
otc, sorry about your hair, but Yay for retail therapy!! Always does make one feel good. Glad you found some nice head coverings.
bobo, I misunderstood the grade things too. Tutoring may be a way to go to help him. I sure hope MD comes and goes on just the schedule you want. How frustrating to have your sx date repeatedly changed. I'll be in the bag for the 5th. Being first up is a good thing, it means your sx will be on time! You are so right not to trust the ps, be sure you get all the answers you need from him before sx. I think I am understanding this correctly, you would prefer DLLP goes to work the day after sx so you can have some alone time for yourself? I totally get that.
Hugs for everyone!
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Oh Zills, another f'ing funeral?? I am so sorry!
This appt with the MO was probably the best one ever. He was actually engaged and explained things a lot better to me after I started asking questions. I asked about my "shelf" below where my breasts were. He said I would probably always have it unless I lost striking amounts of weight and even then it would still be there. Then he said, but don't because you are at a good weight and anything less would be bad for me.
I even asked him if I had to wait for a tattoo or if it was OK now. (Not that I am 100% sure what I want to do yet.) He said yes, it would be fine at this point but just to be sure it is what I really want and that I can live with it. I'm thinking it would be good to do it while my chest is still sort of numb.
Now I am going to start researching the tattoo artists around here and looking at photos. My DD has a great one in CA, I may ask her to check into it for me there.
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Bobo - I'm not understanding why you have to wait until the day of surgery to get your questions answered. That's just not right! My surgeon makes herself accessible by handing out her cell phone number. I can't remember why you have to use this PS, but assume it was because of insurance. Can you go outside your network for an additional cost? Might be worth it if possible, or maybe just for a second opinion on what they think the outcome will be.
Zills - Geez, you have had a rough time of it lately. I think you and the hubby need to go out and leave the kids with a babysitter. Easier said than done I know...and I think I should take my own damn advice.
We're going to hit -19 below tonight. When will it end??? Someone posted on facebook a cute video where a woman is shimmying along side her car in the driveway because the snowbanks are so high she can barely get by the car...then as she is walking up to the house she swings her purse at the snowman in the front yard and takes off his head! I loved it.
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OMD -19? Where are you?
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