new and future flat sister, with questions
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Stunt breast, I love it! Lol. Very clever wirdgirl.
Why oh why do you need a prescription for a Stunt Breast, its not like they are addictive ....hummmm unless just maybe they are...oh Moira, could you be the one that caused them to be controlled? Lol..I know its for insurance to pay, but I have no insurance.
I don't have time to go back..to find out what's going on, nursing duty is calling. OGs surgery went well, we are home he is heavily drugged..a bit to heavily, so I'm watching his breathing. Therapy begins first thing tomorrow ...Hugs to all ..0 -
So glad the OG is okay and back from surgery! Cannot believe therapy starts tomorrow... keep us posted. I have been thinking about him all day.
Wirdgirl, excellent update regarding kumquats. Those who know me well know I care for those so much.
The thing is I'm looking forward to just getting it over with, and rocking some flatness. But they are taking one slow piece at a time. So this prosthesis (a Greek word, by the way: from Ancient Greek prósthesis 'addition') is going to be something our Ariom refers to as a 'chicken cutlet,' which will I think be sewn into the bra, which will help keep my bra from riding up on one side. And am I supposed to go running like this? I am sickened by this entire enterprise.Need pedicure. But my darling does not want to go with me. She wants me to do her toes myself. Idesim, how are you?
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Came in to see how OG is doing... I'm glad he's home safely. Tons of posts! Not sure I'll be able to catch up.. too tired and I had the WORST day but I had to see how OG was doing. xxx
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C'mon Bobo, where's that Punk Princess? You just tell those suckers what you want!
I hate that word too, it reminds me of stuff you find in that show "oddities" all brown and musty........nasty!
But, baby girl, it isn't like that at all. They are pink, they warm up and they fix the problem, so don't be scared, I'll be with you all the way!
Wirdgirl, you are a cracker! I love your take on this! Stunt breasts! Brilliant!
I told the story a while ago, you may have missed it. I was shopping in our local Aldi,there were boxes about 7' high of outdoor fire pits, so reasonably heavy. I tried to get the top one down, and turned my right "Stunt Breast" to take the weight as it came down. The corner of the heavy box went into my right "Stunt Breast", I love this name, a couple standing near me gasped and the woman gave me a "gosh that must have hurt" look. I just smiled, winked and said "Didn't feel a thing!" Their faces were priceless. I almost did a "Honk Honk" squeeze and said "fake", but I thought better of it! Colin said I should have! but then, he loves to shock!
Wren, I am so impressed with your weight loss. I thought I was going well when I lost so much weight from stress during the wait for surgery. I then added the weight of the boob 975gms, and I topped out at about 10lbs. It has slowly reappeared, but with my exercise I am getting more definition, so I am glad about that.
The weather here is just awful. It has poured all night and the wind has kept me awake. It is bitter, and we are only just into Winter.
I'll be out in it today as I promised to take the Daughter of one of Colin's attendant carers out house hunting today. She is tired of the city and wants to come back here. I have my fortnightly massage at 4.30, so that will thaw me out. She has a heated massage table and hot towels, can't wait for that!
Take it easy......M
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Another fast fly by...at 7:30 this morning I witnessed an amazingly beautiful sight. The OG made a fist...I do not have the words to describe the look on his face. ..he rated his pain at 10+…he rated his joy at a million...hugs
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Wonderful! Makes the pain worth it.
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Oh hooray! Hooray for the OGs fist! Soon enough he can raise his fist in defiance! We will help out by giving him something to defy, if needed.
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Where is the punk princess, Ariom? This punk princess is scared shi*tless of the word 'prosthesis.' It's a slippery slope. I could never rock the foobs as you do. And you do it so well, M. I am scared of them. I think as some others might be scared of snakes. I am probably also scared of snakes.
And I'm not in love with the whole prescription process, that's for sure. Already I will have to follow up with them. I feel like I've gone begging for a 'prosthesis' I don't even want, except that my bra rides up and I am miserable.
This isn't a very happy post. I don't have anything good to say about this. But I hope your massage is great!
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Oh, and Green Vibrance has come in. It is Green Vibrance, isn't it? May I have your best recipe including this STAT? I fear this is pretty yucky stuff.
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Okay, I'm up in the middle of the night. Ariom, why haven't you posted? I so hoped you were awake. How was house hunting and massage? Probably you were too busy yesterday to post much.
How is the OG? How was his therapy?
Worried about my stupid biopsy. Worried about being tested and tested. Oh -- got my prescription to the special bra place! Gramwe, laughing about it being a controlled substance for some people. Not for me, I can tell you that!
So, CBE, biopsy, bra place (don't have time to go next week)... it's feeling like a cancer-packed week. Idesim, are you feeling better?
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Sorry, I haven't been here earlier, but I got caught up with lots of stuff, and haven't been home all day.
What's going on? It's the sad, frightened, upset, exhausted, thread today!
Bobo, I am worried about you. I know it's a bloody awful time, and no one "wants" to rock the foobs, including me! Yes, really!
I think it is just a matter of not letting this "win"! I am so determined not to feel maimed. I truly don't feel that, because I feel, I have found how to control it. I can, and do, love to go half flat, or I can do the "Contact" and wear something sexy and revealing, or I can wear a poofy thing with a cami, and look just as I did before. I like to be in charge, in control! You'd never have guessed that would you!!!! LOL
Am I making any sense here? I don't mean to ramble on. I hear, and feel your fear Bobo. I am trying to process it and find the words to tell you that I get it.
I am so sorry that you're up in the middle of the night, worrying. Everything seems so much worse, when everyone is in slumber and we are alone with our fears.
I don't understand your prescription process, but I am certain it is just a bureaucratic paper trail, for something that you are so entitled to. Can you just look at it as a means to and end. Something to make you more comfortable, for a time, till you know exactly what else is going on?
When you are through with it we can have a sacrificial burning of the "Whatever we decide to name it!"
Come on sweet one, you've got plenty of Chutzpa, you can do this. We are all behind you, and I'll take care of the snakes, they don't scare me. Well the poisonous ones do, but the others, no probs!!!
I know you are feeling it all looming in on you, FFFFFFFFF this bastard disease. I hate to see you like this, I know you're miserable, I wish I could help.
In answer to your questions: The flat hunting went well, especially when the Real Estate woman was 45 minutes late! It was pouring with rain, and the wind was blowing a gale. The woman didn't even call the young girl I was helping out, so I told her, to call and find out where she was. Her office couldn't find her, so when she finally arrived she was on the back foot when she found out I was there too. She had no idea who I as, she thought she was just dealing with a young girl, alone, looking for a flat. So I had some fun...you'd have been proud of me..."You're Late!" was my opening line. "We don't have all day for this!"............French silence, just for you Bobo! Well she ran after me with an umbrella after that, couldn't do enough for us! What a hoot!
My massage was so good. I live for those massages. This woman is a great therapist, and she does a great release technique on my scar, It doesn't even hurt now.
ldesim, I hope you are ok.
Take care everyone......M
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So sorry Bobo, forot the Green Vibrance.
I am a bit flummoxed! It says to have this 45 minutes after food. Most people that have done a testamonial on this product seem to have it as their morning smoothie, thrown in with a lot of other things.
I have been having it about 45 minutes after my morning smoothie, like a morning tea snack, if you like. I have it in Almond Milk. If you are not used to high dosage probiotics, I would suggest you start at a 1/4 of the scoop for a few days and then increase slowly. Only because an onslaught of the numbers of good bacteria in this powder, can give you a bit of a "greebly" tummy. I truly have no problem with the taste of any of these green powders, but I can honestly say, that the Almond Milk seems to mask any taste, that is there.
I am loving this new addition to my arsenal of goodies. I find it fills me up, and I am not hunting down cookies, or chocolate before lunch! That's a good thing!
Just remember to keep this beauty in the freezer, and not the fridge. You want the probiotics to go to sleep, not to die!
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Gramwe, I just realised that the post I wrote earlier has disappeared into the ether.
I am so thrilled to hear that the OG's surgery was a success and that he can make a fist already.
I am sorry he's in pain, but hopefully it will soon pass and he'll soon have a great, working hand again.
Just imagine all the great things he will be making.
Please give him my best!
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Ariom -- Green Vibrance is in fridge. From what I'm understanding, you do not blend yours into a smoothie. You just shake it up with almond milk. I think I might not bear it. But I'm going to try it your way first. That way, I will not 'ruin' my morning smoothie
You are so kind regarding the prosthesis. Your stunt boob story was so funny, but it made me cry a little bit! You know what they say: comedy is pain. I have been trying to figure out what bothers me so. I think I feel that there is no going back.
And I am irritated because I am uncomfortable a lot. It is nearly a thousand degrees here! How am I going to deal with all of this in the heat?
I can't be sure, but I honestly feel I would do better with the flatness, when it comes. I just have what looks like an extreme aversion to the prosthetic. Isn't it funny? You speak so movingly and eloquently about your mixed feelings, and about taking control. You're doing all the right things, and you're so eloquent. I am just blundering through, feeling revulsion. Oooh! Plus clinical breast exam this week! Nothing I like more than having doctors palpate that area while trying to make sure their faces remain impassive.
What I am doing about it: 1. pedicure. So that way the gyn has something pretty to look at during the biopsy. 2. I think I will have a biopsy present. I have an excellent bracelet update, for when I'm feeling up to it. 3. I am making everyone a treat. So let's see: wren and ariom, pm me your addresses! I have gramwe and idesim already. Plus anyone else who wants a surprise, feel welcome to join us!
I sound positive, but I am not really. Up to my old tricks in the night. I think other women deal with worse, and it makes me feel badly about myself. I am not stalwart.
Granwe, how is the OG? He had better do his exercises! We all need bracelet cabinets.
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Hmm.. how will I ever catch up? {{{{bobogirl}}}} The feeling of not going back I so totally understand.. I know come the end of radiation I am going to be so lost and I am usually so upbeat, but the fatigue and discomfort is starting to take its toll. I feel the much the same as you do and lost at what to do about it. I feel for you in the heat, because I'm sure that most clothing is uncomforable. I'm thankful it's been cool this week, because I can't wear the cami anymore, I have to wear a t-shirt just to wear the bra because my underarm is so raw and I recall last summer being in pain from the breast and I had to wear a bra 24/7 because any movement of the breast hurt like hell, even accidently brushing it with my arm was enough to bring tears to my eyes... so I have somewhat of an idea of what you are experiencing and I wish I had a magic answer for you, but I don't
Tomorrow my brother and mother and a few friends are coming over and I am wondering how soon they will leave... I am just too tired... blah.
I think it's horrible that you have been through so many procedures, I have to wonder why they just didn't do a bilateral in the first place?? Why put you through this? I think once it happens you are going to feel so much better.. honestly... I had so much pain in my breast for a year that even though it was sad to lose it, the relief was the best feeling.
Give me the bracelet update. I had to use the Zeeberry coupon, so I got the swords and I had seen the birthstone ones in the hospital shop and they were so pretty.. that I ordered my dad's birthstone. The birthstone is faith, protection and strength.
Granwe.. pumping my fists in the air.. wtg OG!!! So happy to hear that news and i hope the pain subsides quickly.
I still have lots of catching up to do.. but I have to go make dinner for my coffee table. Fish and potatoes tonight. I went to bed last night at 9:30.. feeling old! I'm hoping to at least stay up until 10 tonight haha.
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Idesim, such a sweet update. You had to use a Zeeberry coupon? Was it a coupon emergency?
I am so glad you understand -- all of you. I have just this week been saying to DLLP, I want to stay up until 10 p.m.! Sometimes it's great to work and then pop yourself into bed early; sometimes it feels terrible.
Company -- yuck. When will they leave? I must say, before I forget, that I am loving the story of our Ariom and the realtor and the French-flavored silence -- I had to reread for the pleasure of it! That realtor will remember you just as the UPS girls remember me! God help her if she runs into you at the op shop, where you reign supreme. BTW, how did the mango coconut dessert with coulis go with your GFs?
Bracelet update, though I almost feel too delicate for one. DON'T TELL COLIN. But I am going to get myself a biopsy present. I had already decided it was so. I have some leftover birthday money, also, so it won't exactly be a budget-buster. But yesterday my cell phone died, and this morning I had to go to the mall to have it replaced. It's sort of emergent -- can't be without a phone because of my darling.
So I had this rare moment of shopping, without kids, and I did not have to work. Even though I was just getting a phone, it was a treat. And I walked by the pandora store, and.. they have a bangle to compete with Alex and Ani! Clearly they are competing! But they are sterling!
Well, DLLP has one of her patients with a job at Pandora -- it was just reported to me. So I walked in, hoping to see her and say hello. Not that I know her. Okay, I am not friendly -- it was an excuse. Let me send this before I lose it.
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I reply to myself. Anyway, the saleswoman (who was not the patient, that whole aspect of the storyline died instantly) said Do you know we have a bangle now? She had clearly 'clocked' my armful of A and A bracelets. She got it out, gestured for me to hold out my arm, I did so, and she locked it on. Should I wrap it? she said. The hard sell, but not necessary. I just knew. However, I didn't get it. I got the little book and brought the book to DLLP. I am having a biopsy present, I told her. Here it is. Get this exact one for me as a surprise. Have it ready for Thursday or Friday. Oh, and please note: I just received an email today. URGENT: the Alex and Ani spikes of courage are DISCONTINUED.
Something to look forward to. I must say -- and I can hear you protesting, idesim -- this pandora bangle is plain and way nicer. It's really good for a biopsy present.
How is that for a bracelet update? X
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So, idesim, what will you have for your end of rads present?
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Good Morning! Cold and damp this morning, no walk for Dex.
Bobo, Put the Green Vibrance in the Freezer! You're right, I put it in Almond milk alone. Only because I am following the directions on the container. I think most people put it in the smoothie. Try not to think about taste, just staight down the hatch! Just think about all that goodness, going in.
I sat up in the quiet last night after putting Colin to bed, and thought about our little band of girlfriends here. Each of us doing this, the best we can. Scattered across the landscape of two continents, but with a connection that makes me feel like I know you well. I have an abundance of friends. who are wonderful, but they don't "get it" like you girls do.
Oh how I feel for you Bobo, and understand your fearm and feelings of no going back. I had those feelings too, but once it was done, they evaporated, and going forward was the only focus.
You have been in limbo for a long time, not one thing or the other. I think that is just brutal.
The heat is another thing to deal with. I got through our sizzling Summer in floaty cheescloth, or fine cotton sarongs, with a strategically pinned foob inside. Not the amswer for you at work, I know.
Thank you Bobo, I don't feel eloquent at all, just trying to give you another slant on it. I feel like I am just rambling, trying to put it into words.
I get that you are irritated, and another examination is almost upon you......F that!
Blundering through is what we all do, Bobo. I bet the others agree. I's not till there is a final decision that there can be acceptance and finally a jerky move forward.
I smile when I hear of your prosthetic aversion, and have decided that my Foobmoire would give you nightmares!
I hope the gyn appreciates the wonderful gesture you made by having a pedicure:) I would expect nothing less, than a biopsy gift, more bracelets, my jingly girl! Or something different and exciting.
I thought you were up at night again, is the Owl still there? It's been trying to tell you of new beginnings, not bad things.
You mustn't compare how you deal with things. This is your time, and how you feel, is never to be diminished. We can sympathise and empathise with others, but that is their fight. I wish we could all learn to be kinder to ourselves, and not beat ourselves up for our genuine feelings. Sure, there are always going to be people who are worse off, that's just the way it is.
You are our Punk Princess, and you will get through this shitty time, as unpleasant as it may be. In the grand scheme of things, there is so much more positive, good stuff to come. You'll look back on this as a lousy time that you got through, and moved on.
Take care Bobo, and stay with us, we're always here for you!
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Cheeky Bobo, was posting as I was!
I will answer ldesim first, to keep the order.
I can't imagine how uncomfortable that underarm must be for you, and I have heard that the fatigue can be overwhelming. FFFFFFF that with a capital "F", but I have heard thet it does pass, fairly quickly, after the finish of the Rads. I wish that for you!
I guess there isn't much garden action going on with your sore underarm. I hope you are getting some rest to make the time pass faster.
Fish and potatoes on the coffee table, and an early night, bliss, I say. I have problems getting Colin to go to bed early. He is on the computer, working, or watching movies all the time. He has his Forums too, he started one for Holland 25's. That is what our boat is called, and he got a surprise when the original builder and designer got in touch with him. He has been able to pass on information to all the people who have joined, about the origins of their boats because of all the paperwork he was given by the buider.
I can't wait till your Rads are finished and you can relax a bit, and heal. It won't be too long now.
Take care...M
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Bobo, you are sounding a little better, after your shopping expedition, on your own. I believe a little retail therapy, for whatever it may be, is a good thing.
I am loving the Pandora story!
I do the same thing I choose what I want, make sure Colin knows just what it is, in fact I usually buy it too. Colin has no wrapping abilities, so I wrap it too, and act surprised when I open it. Colin always gets a buzz out of my "surprise"
He does great cards, though! LOL OMG! I will be checking everywhere for the Punk Spikes or you Bobo, surely there must be one lurking in a store somewhere? Ebay, perhaps, is second hand a problem?
I am so pleased, clapping hands with glee! That you enjoyed the realtor story. I meant to tell you that I managed to slip in that I had in fact purchased my house through the firm where she works, and where it is. Suddenly she was being very nice to the young girl too! Ha Ha! I told Carissa, the young girl, the story of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman where the sales girls wouldn't serve her in Beverly Hills, and how she stuck it to them later. I love that scene so much! LOL
Well, it is 10.30am Sunday, and I am still at the computer, no Rites, no breakfast or shower. I am off to do those, in that order, and then I will check back later.
Gramwe is being a busy nurse, I think. Hoping all is well with the OG, and they have had a peacefull night.
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Bobo, you are sounding a little better, after your shopping expedition, on your own. I believe a little retail therapy, for whatever it may be, is a good thing.
I am loving the Pandora story!
I do the same thing I choose what I want, make sure Colin knows just what it is, in fact I usually buy it too. Colin has no wrapping abilities, so I wrap it too, and act surprised when I open it. Colin always gets a buzz out of my "surprise"
He does great cards, though! LOL OMG! I will be checking everywhere for the Punk Spikes or you Bobo, surely there must be one lurking in a store somewhere? Ebay, perhaps, is second hand a problem?
I am so pleased, clapping hands with glee! That you enjoyed the realtor story. I meant to tell you that I managed to slip in that I had in fact purchased my house through the firm where she works, and where it is. Suddenly she was being very nice to the young girl too! Ha Ha! I told Carissa, the young girl, the story of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman where the sales girls wouldn't serve her in Beverly Hills, and how she stuck it to them later. I love that scene so much! LOL
Well, it is 10.30am Sunday, and I am still at the computer, no Rites, no breakfast or shower. I am off to do those, in that order, and then I will check back later.
Gramwe is being a busy nurse, I think. Hoping all is well with the OG, and they have had a peacefull night.
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Ok.. going way back to catch up.. forget shopping Bobogirl, something I have never done and have never really wanted to do.. but now I am dying to... a spa trip.. I want a spa trip and a make over. My poor body has been through hell and I want to pamper it a bit. Or a cruise.. I bet they have spa/makeover cruises! Shopping in Boston isn't that nice at all.. Boston is stinky and people are rude and everything is overpriced!
Bobogirl, did you find the cold pack for your bra? I thougt Ariom's suggestion was fantastic (aren't they always?!?!) on the gel mask. if you get those froggy things I posted before, they can be cut down to whatever size you need I got mine and have used it a couple of times and it does stay cool for a long time and you don't get wet.. it is so weird!
Wren, I hadn't even thought of that.. I guess I better get to losing what I need to before going for the fitting.
Ndgirl, any luck with the sleeping? I hope you get that resolved... love the Prince Charles story!
Posting before I lose this.
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And I'm back.. omg laughing over Wirdgirl and her google porn. They have prosthetics for a males.. uhhh... cajones?? How does that work.. LOL. NO, I did not google it, but I wanted to.
also lol on the stunt breast... I love it.
So it's Moira's fault then that we need to have prescriptions. Doesn't surprise me, they probably couldn't make them fast enough and had to put restrictions as they were paying folks overtime just trying to keep her foobmoire stocked.
Moira you should have done the honk honk squeeze.. their jaws would have dropped.. that is a fantastic story!!! See? She even has things fall on her with grace... me it would have knocked me out cold on the floor.. sheesh.
I love when the wind is whistling as long as I am nestled warmly inside. But poor Dex, he must be missing his long walks.
Is Green Vibrance vile? I was going to buy some.. how bad can it be? Is it bitter? haha.. "greebly" tummy... but the rest of that post had me in tears.. that was the sweetest post Moira, you are such a wonderful woman! {{{{{hugs}}}}
I've caught up and I stayed up after 10 like a big girl
There's a nice salty breeze and I feel my bed calling me. I will stop by for a visit after my guest leave tomorrow.xxxx
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Pandora bangle? I'm sure there will be copycats.. I do wish A&A had sterling selections as well.
I will Pandora hunt tomorrow.. I have not decided yet on end of rads gift
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I am back! Punching the air with both hands! Yes, yes, yes!!!!!
I just finished the walk in robe....yay! Gosh that was almost too much, girls. I can't believe it's done. Now I still have the dressing room to do, because it has a pull out couch in there for a spare bed. It is nothing like the robe, so it shouldn't be too hard. My girlfriends are coming in July, which is just around the corner, so I need to get this room ready for one of them.
Don't be feeling sorry for Dex, he's a "sooky la la", doesn't like to get his tootsies wet, so not going for a walk in this weather suits him just fine. I have had to go out to do his "poop" patrol more often, because he doesn't make it past the patio when the weather is bad. He goes out the doggie door, and stands on the river rocks we have outside the windows, and does a "girlie" pee, nothing to lift a leg to! LOL If I were to take him out in this, he'd be dragging me back home in no time. Talk about spoilt dogs! He is sitting on the top of the leather couch,(sorry Bobo) on a new furry rug (fake) surveying the landscape. I am sure he is hoping no one will walk past so he doesn't have to go all territorial:)
I promise the Green Vibrance is not vile. Not bitter, just, well, green! I really like it in the Almond milk, but you can put it in any juice or milk that you like. Make sure you give it a good stir, or shake, it blends well. I would suggest buying a small pack of the single sachets, just to try it. I don't want you to spend a lot and not like it. I am just so used to the taste of these types of powders, that I don't taste them at all, any more. I urge you to try it though, it will give you an energy boost. No drugs, just food. It has 73 ingredients, and is packed with all the things we need, but rarely get in our normal diet. Maybe check with your Doc first, I can't see it would be an issue.
I sure don't want to make you cry, but thank you for your kind words! You made it to 10pm....yay, oh, I can imagine the salty warm breeze. I love when I can sleep with just a fresh cotton sheet over me, and the breeze comes through the open window. Some nights we can hear the water as it laps against the sea wall. OOOOOH bring on Summer! I envy your Summer.
You have to do the spa thing! There are so many wonderful cruises that you could do too. I love cruising. Colin and I had a dreadful time on the new Cunard Queen Victoria. Colin bought me the trip for Christmas. 28 days from Sydney to Singapore. It was the worst cruise we have ever done, plus I got sick and he broke a hip. It was a comedy of errors that took ages for us both to get over. Cunard, never again!
I hope you have enjoyed the time with your guest!
Forgot to say, you've shattered my idea of shopping in Boston. I imagined it like I have seen in the movies, dumb eh? I thought it was a bit English looking with beautiful shop fronts and lovely cafes. Stinky, really? What kind of stinky?
Take care....M
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Wren, and ndgirl, How are you two doing?
I loved the Prince Charles story too. He went to school here for a while. I never saw him, but I knew of the sisters, of some of the guys he was at school with, plotting to meet him! I think some of them did too! LOL
I kick myself for not accepting an invitation to a cocktail party that Princess Dianna was attending during a Royal Visit. I am not a Royalist, and was being a bit petulant. One of my girlfriends did go, and had a wonderful time chatting with Diana. Not too long after that, she was gone.
I did, however have a slight brush with Royalty when Colin was presented to Princess Anne, when he was competition sailing. She was here as the Patron of the UK sailing Academy. We went to a private cocktail party and a big Gala dinner. It was quite swish! LOL
Well ladies, I am going to find something else to do. I'll check back later! Take care......... M
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Sooky la la!! I've heard that on Big Brother, it always makes me smile when I hear it.
I am going to try the Green Vibrance, I can't imagine it being so bad that I wouldn't be able to drink it and I do so want to reverse the damage that I'm sure has been done by these treatments and most of all I want my energy back!
Enjoying the last quiet moments before company arrives.. I'm still in a cranky mood.. maybe it's the SE's from Tamoxifen starting to kick in combined with the fatigue and armpit annoyance. I do feel a lot better than I did Friday or even yesterday. I had some vitamin E oil and I put on the worst area (not sure if I should have or not.. but F it) and a lot of the irritation subsided. As long as I have a soft tshirt next to my skin, it appears to be manageable.
Moira, be careful, you have a couple of weeks yet to get things in order, don't do too much!
OMG that sounded like the cruise from hell... that's awful!
Sorry to have shattered your Boston shopping dreams and there are a couple of areas somewhat as you describe, but I find people in Boston are just rude and impatient. To be honest, I get a little impatient with the tourists as well, they are always in the way! I find Boston smells, there are so many bars and what happens when men get drunk? They pee outside and you can smell it.. it's gross. Then add the sewers and the lovely aromas coming from those and top it off with good ol vehicle exhaust!
I'll pop back in later!
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ARRGHH! It's taken me at least a week to get enough energy to get on the laptop to add my comments and now it's gone! Let me try again. I have been reading your posts and love your normalcy, your bracelets, your eating in front of the tv, gardening, walks, rites, etc. I admire your sense of comrades in arms against this bump in the road. I truly believe it will be a bump and one of these days, we will forget most of the bad stuff. And no my middle name is not PollyAnna and I do have night monsters.
I had a BMX 6 weeks ago and have had two rounds of chemo. It was my choice to go so fast. I had my annual exams like a good girl and have no history of breast cancer in the family. It was a shock. However I am trying to be as proactive as possible not only for my peace of mind but for my children (4 years and 15 months).
Bobogirl: Get that pedicure! I regret not making time for mine but will not take a chance during chemo. Wax your armpits if you can stand it. My biggest complaint after surgery was body odor. I was afraid to use deodorant immediately after surgery and then my regular brand didn't work. I'm still waiting on my underarm hair to disappear. Ask your doctor about deodorant.
Get a cute short summer haircut if you don't already have one. Involve the kids. My son loved his summer cut but didn't want to get buzzed like Mommy because he isn't take strong meds to make his hair fall out. Surgery was hot and so was laying in the bed afterwards. It also makes is easier to wash your own hair and gives you a feeling of control/normalcy afterwards.
Tell your kids the basics. Mine knew I had cancer, was going to have surgery, be tired and take strong meds. His answers are priceless. No hair, "You'll look like Uncle Jeff". "My mommy is going to have a cool scarf (scar)". "The bandages are this shape (he drew rectangles in the air) and white." He did have a tough first week after surgery with accidents and sleep issues but started telling everyone about the drains and is fine. If you are matter of fact, they will be too.
EAT now to get through surgery strong and to recover strong. We too have special dietary needs (allergies). Tell your friends the rules. They will make/bring stuff for the whole family to enjoy and it will be a good distraction for you, the kids and your DLLP.
Make a list of chores. I have one friend that would rather clean twice than cook once. I told everyone up front that my main goal was to be rested so I could play with the kids when they got home. Some nights that was a book on a stool next to the bed or holding hands while watching a dvd or sitting in a chair in the yard, while they played nearby. The baby is a daddy's girl and we play footsie in the high chair and before she goes to bed.
Have a polite dragon to guard the door/phone. My dragon also tracked meds, made sure I ate/drank and provided cold washcloths as needed. This is your fight and you don't need to be involved in drama and never, ever believe they (whoever they are) are just going to drop something off and won't see you. I chose the time for my family to visit about 5 weeks after my surgery when I felt up to dealing with them. It's your fight. You need to be surrounded by positive people. Do NOT feel guilty.
Ndgirl: My sister swears by lavender scented frebreeze on the sheets at night. I had/have sleep issues. Magnesium supplements have worked as did an anti-depressant. I am very sensitive to meds so OTC made me feel hung over the next day. Do not be afraid to ask your doctor. Just because you take them now doesn't mean you will forever. And yes I know we are all sick and tired of taking more and more meds.
Idesim: Part of my cancer treatment allows Jin Shin therapy. It's to control worry, nausea and pain. It's worked on the worry and nausea. I have the tight band feeling if I've done too much but not much pain. I haven't experienced rads yet (that's step 3) but we talked about it in therapy. She said to put your right hand over the burn and put your left hand on top of it. Hold for 20 minutes. Should take the burn away. It you can't touch the spot, hover your hands over it. I have no idea if it works but everything else she has done is amazing.
Ariom: That's my niece's name. I am so happy you love to shop. Once I am in real clothes and ready to try foobies, I will follow your advice. I love your rites and walking the dog. I miss my dog but not up to another one at this time. Our dog trained the cat well and she walks with me most of the time.
Everyone else: Keep up the good fight. I love reading your posts and wish you all the best in your daily lives.
Disclaimer: I do not feel flatchested. I was flatchested before (barely an A cup) but am embracing being topless. My short term goal is to be topless on the beach with my kids playing on the sand beside me. There is a pix out there of this very thing and she looks so carefree. My long term goal is to be a cool Granny in 20+ years driving a "topless" Mini Cooper.
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Welcome welcome Zills! An excellent addition to our merry band. You are 1) full of terrific and practical advice, and 2) perhaps psychic. You seem to be doing everything so well with your small children. And you have got everything so organized! Please tell your sister lavender oil and spring water misted on her sheets, not Febreeze! I am worried about the chemicals for her.
Love your attitude regarding rocking the flatness and the toplessness. It is as it should be, exactly. I have always felt similarly. Except I don't yearn for a mini-Cooper. I yearn for... a Ford Edge! I drove one when my car was in the shop, and I loved it, and there is no denying it.
Idesim, I am irritated for you with your company. Wait -- Zills, regarding company, I just have to say you spoke so movingly in that area. Do you know my family? Or is that your psychic abilities?
Idesim, I certainly hope they don't ask you do cook. What will you have? And will this interrupt your coffee table dinner? Regarding shopping: perhaps we should go shopping in Cambridge. What do you think about Cambridge? I just realized something. You are irritated with Boston -- it smells like pee -- and you are sick of your current position, and that means... you could be convinced, perhaps, to move south to a Steel Magnolia town! We moved south from PHL and NYC, as you know. Our little town is pretty excellent. I am positive you would like it. Let the campaign hereby commence. We will have you down in your winter. F driving in Boston in the snow. When I did the roads were just a mess.Okay, idesim, we are going to do green vibrance together. Ready? One, two... you go first.
I used to have an herbalist and eat and drink all kinds of terrible-tasting stuff. Really. But lately I have been like, F that. When the baby had her first seizure, I just stopped all vits and supplements cold turkey. I literally remember thinking, I don't care about myself. I just said it to myself over and over. But it's nearly a year now and I am coming out of it. Went to Sephora yesterday. F salesgirls who stare at you at Sephora! I am going to scare them on purpose.Ariom, love your story about royals! First you did not want to go because you are no Royalist. Love that! If you were here I would give you a big smooshy hug and a kiss.
Zills, my first tumor does not respond to chemo, but I will stand stalwart with you through yours. My second one has thankfully been benign. Let's see if I get lucky with my endo biopsy this week.
I found the most excellent hidden beer emporium here! It is the local beer. DLLP "won" two jugs, and we were to go and fill them with beer, and it was a hidden place that looked like a warehouse, but when you turned in there was cafe seating, and big bear-like barkeeps, and everyone was so nice and we had a tasting. The beer is very strong. I have reserved one of the jugs for biopsy day. Wait. I think I am going to go have a beer now. ALERT: I will be going over my bco.org beer allotment this week.
Hugs to granwe, wren, 2nd. Zills! Welcome to you! Which bracelet will you get first.
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