new and future flat sister, with questions
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Awwwwww
Sometimes I miss a big dog. Make good warmers!8# of mostly fur isn't the same
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Oh so sweet!! Can't get over the size of the paws on that one!!!!!
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Oh Andrea, I know how you must be worried, in the bag! Humpy Back, if needed!
Sgc, I know what you mean about being control freak, I have to know what's going on! I have had several surgeries, by choice, without a general anesthetic because I hate the way I feel, after a general. Same with pain meds, I have to be in a really bad way, before I will take them. The nurse I had tending me, at my stereotactic kept telling me not to look, as she kept swabbing the blood. I almost had to grab her by the hair to get out of the way, so I could watch what was going on. I almost asked her if she thought she was in the right job, if she really doesn't like to see blood! LOL
Gorgeous puppy pic!
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That is so precious sgc. So sorry andrea and sgc. But yes andrea, your own advice, no worrying until there is something to worry about, and guess what, even then, it does not do squat. Positive attitudes all around are needed. You too SGC! I know its hard, I'm the worst of the worst negative nellies, but I have really tried to change my attitude over the last few months. and you know what? It has actually made me a lot happier person.
Forgot to answer about the ice earlier. Because Abraxane is a Taxane drug, I am icing feet and fingers. It is not so bad..really. I did it for 4 hours at a time when I was on Taxol. This time I only have to go 45 minutes at a time. I have really figured out a good system now too. I am so scared of losing my toenails and finger nails. It is also supposed to help block the neuropathy. Not sure if it is because I am usually lax on my fingers, but I am having quite a bit of numbness in left finger tips now. I think it is from my brain though. Just getting worse. I get such funny looks from people, especially the men. Most think it is because of hot flashes. I obviously learned about icing on here and not from any Dr or nurse. They have some minimal icing supplies for you there but no one tells you about it unless you ask. And they actually encourage you not to. Like I iced during A/C also because I thought, why not? But they insisted that I did not need to. I would always take my hands out to work on my phone, and I got a black spot on one thumbnail one day on A/C. Shows how much they know. I have a friend who has permanent neuropathy from chemo. It is so bad that she is now on disability and has frequent falls. She currently has a broken leg from a fall. If something simple I can do might prevent that, then why not try?
OK guys. I finished my video. I am not so impressed with the video itself, but with my ability to figure out how to put it all together. I never thought I would have anyone see this. But if there is anyone I would share with, I would be honored for it to be you fine ladies. I woke Bond up so that he could be first to see the finished product. I was thinking that I never would let anyone see so much of me, but then I realized it is actually so "little" of me. LOL. But in reality, all modesty has been out the window for a very long time now. I have always laughed at how Drs stopped leaving the room for undress and dress, after about the 2nd visit. Whats the point? Every Doctor, nurse, PA, PS, Intern, Tech, anesthesiologist, assistant, student, and probably janitor has seen my breasts and likely touched them - and now that there is nothing there, it seems even more pointless. Honestly, Bond is the ONLY one that I have not allowed to look at me. I have become bolder now though. Vanity just isn't as important as it was before.
I digress.... If anyone cares or can stomach it, here it is without further ado...
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look at how long those legs are sgc. She's going to be 4 feet tall!!
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Crap that was wrong thread. OMG sorry to spread porn on your post bobo! TOTAL FAIL!!!
That is so precious sgc. So sorry andrea and sgc. But yes andrea, your own advice, no worrying until there is something to worry about, and guess what, even then, it does not do squat. Positive attitudes all around are needed. You too SGC! I know its hard, I'm the worst of the worst negative nellies, but I have really tried to change my attitude over the last few months. and you know what? It has actually made me a lot happier person.
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Thanks Sgc!
And the photo is precious!
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Wait, was there porn?!
Andrea, in the bag for your DD. {{hugs}}
To clarify -- M is a superwoman and I am certainly not! However, I was never offered anti-anxiety meds for any of my biopsies. I was TOTALLY SOBER for all of them. And another thing -- by the time I figured out the whole Ativan thing, and I took one before an MRI, for example, I found that my total terror of the situation did not make me drugged out at all, sadly. So, in short, I feel people do not take enough Ativan.
Love that idea of M grabbing the nurse by the hair! She is like a superhero.
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Thanks everyone. Hoping for the best news next week. Everything moves at the speed of molasses...or rather maple syrup in Canada. She just switched her birth control pills so I am expecting to hear it is cysts. My other daughter had a cancer scare exactly one year before my DX. Turns out she had a fast growing fibroadenoma, which was benign. She had it removed.0
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good to hear of annoying breast issues already going on. Aren't we a funny people?
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A week is such a long time to wait... we're here to pace the floors with you.
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Thinking of your girl Andrea, we will all wait together! M x
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in the bag pacing with Andrea.
Dog growling at kids. Got lose today. Third or fourth time in the past month or two for both behaviors. I know I haven't worked with her much. Not sure what to do. Tired if the worry and dog hair. But she's sweet and I don't want to be responsible for what happens if she goes back. I'm afraid I made a mistake. She is company and the boy loves her.
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Thank you ladies. Keeping positive thoughts.
DP, I want them to do the procedure today!!!! So you can get this over with and start feeling better. Sending strong positive energy your way lovely lady!!!
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is she getting enough exercise z? Maybe boy needs to run her around a bit more each day.
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Can you see a behavior that starts the growling? Are kids teasing her or pulling ears or anything? I don't like the growling. She seems sweet dog, but something must be upsetting her. More exercise always good, but not always easy when the weather is SO FREAKING COLD.
((hugs)) to all. In the bag for today's procedures. Except during my dentist appt. Teeth cleaning time. Wheeee.
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I am also in the bag.
Z, I don't know if this is any consolation, but Bobo growls at the kids quite often, and still. It is his way of warning them. We have never been able to train him out of it, but the trainer told us, Look. He's growling because he doesn't want to be bothered when he eats his food (for instance). So don't bother him when he eats.
Obviously I don't want Sassafire to hurt our kids, but, you know, it's a lot for her to have two little kids running all over the house. Her nerves must be shot sometimes. Is there a quiet place she can go where the kids can't get to her easily? Does she have a little kennel or bed set up in your room? I will tell you that Bobo growls at ME almost every night -- he gets in bed and snuggles in to go to sleep, and I lean over to give him kisses, and he growls, like, Leave me alone! I want to go to sleep! and then DLLP says, Leave him alone! He was fine until you started bothering him!
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Thank you all for being there, even when I didn't feel like posting. I just had my 3 week post chemo check up and the doctor is convinced that the Ovarian Cancer is gone so I don't have to go back for 3 months. BTW.... the Christmas cards? They got me through some rough days there at the end of my treatment. Thank each of you from the very depths of my heart. I have missed y'all and hope to get back to posting now that life is settling into our new normal. The fatigue is still there,as well as the chemo brain, but I know that will get better in time. Hoping all is well and to catch up on the last few weeks posts.
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JSJ!!! No ovarian ca! Hooray!!!!! Happy dancing!
I must say, the cards got me through a rough December as well an I'm keeping them forever.
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Great news JSJ! Hurray!
Bobo, I agree with you. Think I might get a big frame and collage them. Then I can see them everyday forever!! Ooh, i think I will get an ornate frame and paint it. Ha! Or leave the cards in the card holder all year.
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JSJ!! YAY for no ovarian cancer!! You rock!! Thrilled at your news. Big hugs to you and Sailman!0 -
Oh yeah, I forgot to say that.
You rock, bad-ass JSJ! You are one real-ass bitch!
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oooo, Andrea you always have such creative ideas. Can't wait to see your card collage!!0 -
So glad to see you JSJ. And good news!! You're right that the chemo brain and fatigue will get better and better. You are a brave woman.
DH was quite impressed with the number of Xmas cards I received this year.
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Yea, JSJ! You rock! S
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oh JSJ, so good to hear from you and Yay!!!!! Thrilled with your news!! Doing happy dance for you!! I'm sure Z will agree, it takes some time for the fatigue to go away. Frankly, I feel like I never returned to my previous energy levels, but it did get much much better.
Z, no advice on the dog.. I just hope that it isn't adding to your stress levels too much.. I think you have too much on your plate... just sayin!! He is good for the kids though
I just took all my cards down last weekend and they are in a big pile in the middle of the dining room table..... I was just going to put them away with the other xmas stuff, but if you do something cool Andrea, I may copy you haha.
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Just a quick one, I have done some speed reading, Jsj, I am so thrilled for you! Glad to see you back and hope we will see you more often now that you have the "All Clear! How great is that!!!!!!
getting organozed to go with Colin to the Hospital, I have no idea how long it will be, so will be back tonight, my time with and update...wish us well....Love you all...M x
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Definitely in your pocket. Hugs.
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In the bag, M!
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