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We came down to DS house for the 4th and I marched in the parade with a big eagle flag. Youngest GS had his radio controlled car in the parade and kids shouted to him from the sidelines. For someone who just finished kindergarten, he sure knows a lot of kids. About half the town is in the parade and the other half sits on the curb and watches. It's about a mile long, but mostly downhill. Then they had the farmer's market at the end and the fire dept sells hamburgers & hotdogs. Kids get free ice cream. Did small fireworks by the house, then sat on sheets on the lawn downtown to watch the big ones. It's a really nice medium-small town celebration.
Downside is little computer access. Sharing with bunches of people, so have to grab it when I can.
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Wren, that sounds like a truly wonderful day you had. I love Fireworks, and I love a parade!
Shame about the computer access. It is school holidays here at the moment and we have found our internet going slow in the evening when all the kids and visitors are on it.
I just had two couples turn up for afternoon tea. We sat chatting for ages, so now I need to get back into the rest of the tidying up for the guests. I just noticed that our new neighbours are back from Canberra for the weekend, so no doubt they will pop in for a coffee soon. I am so easily distracted!
Take care.....M x
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Wren! You live in Steel Magnolia town! That sounded like lots of fun... hope you had good weather for it. We are still in the middle of a heatwave.. I'm pretty much over it.
LE scares the crap out of me.. I've had conflicting information.. my BS told me I didn't have to worry about it.... she said unless I did the same movement all day long, I wouldn't have any trouble, regardless, I worry about it, because I do have a tendency to overdo things.
I think you are perfect for speaking to others.. this is one of the things I find a bit overwhelming, so I personally love when you describe and compare things.
Regarding the pudding pie situation.. I told him I want to stay away from fatty foods for a bit.. which is true. OMG Mr. T...wow... I remember when he was so popular.. I never got the obession with him.. I wasn't a big fan.
Not sure I ever saw Along Came Polly, I'll have to look that one up.
I suppose if they broke down the SE's of aspirin it would sound pretty bad... I was scared to death of Tamoxifen and I haven't had really any troubles and my MO told me I'd be experiencing SE's by now if it was going to happen. Then again, she also told me I was strange.. literally. I remember clear as day getting the list of SE's with chemo and Herceptin and it just so damn scary.. and again I only got a very small percent of them... so you can't always go by that.
I wonder what makes some people susceptible to SE's and others not. Doesn't quite seem fair, not that I'm complaining as I'm not generally susceptible.
Hope you enjoy your massage!
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Zils, you sound a little bit better... I'm glad the Jin Shin is working for you. I'm not sure what to advise on the white counts as I didn't have to deal with it... we are most likely on different chemo regimens.
Sorry you're missing out on the festivities, but I hope that you enjoy the quiet time.. maybe have some more chick flicks or a nice bubble bath, do something for yourself.
Are you still feeling down? That would be the most difficult SE for me.
Heading to bed.. I'll catch up with the rest later. Nighty Night!
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ldesim, how are you doing?
LE scares me too. My Mother had it, but she had an axillary clearance, I just had the SNB. The Nurse that did the talk yesterday told us we are all at risk, permanently. It can kick in years down the line and one node is enough. I have a fairly puffy large swelling in my armpit that has never resolved since the surgery. I will be showing my Surgeon that when I visit in a few weeks.
Some of the things that were discussed yesterday were, massage for the lymph fluid is always massaged upwards. ALWAYS wear gloves in the garden, and keep arms covered. She even went so far to say, if you have roses, try to get someone else to prune them because a scratch from a rose bush can give you an infection and start the ball rolling.
Any kind of trauma, including insect bites, even excessive sun can start it off. She said that it has a lot to do with it overheating, so no saunas, and no sunbathing, not even a really hot bath is safe.
FFFF LE, I love a super hot bath, and I love to toast at the fire, and I am forever scratching myself on things in the garden. I like a sauna now and again, and I have never given up sunbathing.
I asked about having blood taken, or blood pressure etc, she insists that we should NEVER allow this arm to be used again, and for those who had a BMX, with node removal from both sides, they should have all blood draws etc taken from the leg.
The one absolutely rediculous thing she told us was that the Hospitals in Australia have stopped using the Hot Pink LE bands, and now just write it on the Red alert Allergy bracelets, you'll never guess why? because it is a breach of the privacy act for someone to wear the Pink Band, other patients will know they have, or had BC. How totally F'ing stupid is that? So, unless the medico checks that band we could still get stuck with a needle, if we are out to it.
I have decided that I will write in black marker on my arm if I go into Hospital. Who the F knows what happens if you are taken in an Ambulance, unconscious.
I actually asked her if this was all a bit "OTT", and she replied that it really isn't, because once you have it, it doesn't go away.
Well, now that I have ruined your day talking about the disease that "just keeps on giving!"
I am off to finish raking the damn leaves from my neighbours huge Oak tree. I swear I have had every single leaf from that tree in MY yard. Sorry to sound grumpy today...just a lot to do..... chat later! M x
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Part of chemo makes me hot so no more long hot soaks for me (for now). My morning tea is even lukewarm. Glad you have minimal SEs. I wouldn't wish them on anyone. My husband said he would trade with me in a heartbeat but I wouldn't want him too. It's a terrible yucky thing.
It's sprinkled every morning while I've done my walk. Couldn't out walk the blues or nausea last night due to rain. Hopefully today will be better. Last night was rough. Jin Shin helped if I was holding my fingers but holding my knees made it worse. And then we had company! You know how some people are. On a mission and don't take the hint to leave. I know I have cute kids but I had to excuse myself and my sister kept saying how I had been sick all day.
I've been given the exact same devotional three times in the past 10 days. Am I dense? Is there something I'm not getting? I have read it. It's an easy read and is comforting.
Today the kids are going to my sister's for a big party. My DH is going to stay home with me to slay any dragons. I hope I'm past that stage today and on the upward climb. Last night he and the boy took turns trying on wigs. The baby was the cutest but I didn't feel like laughing.
Hope everyone has a good Sat. I know Bobo and the kids are about to bust. Ariom you need to stay focused and conserve your energy for your friends next week. Be sure and put your feet up some today. I promise they are coming to see you and don't care about leaves. Idesim good for you about the pudding. Wren sounds like a perfect 4th.
I guess Granwe and Ndgirl are still celebrating the 4th.
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Hi sweet Zills!
I am sorry you're not feeling on top of it yet. It is so bloody unfair, F all of this Zills. The disease. the drugs and the SE's. I hate that you're feeling so sick and nothing is helping. I wish I could do something to help.
I like your man. I get the idea that he's a quiet type, but he's there for you and the children, Ready to step into the fray, and slay dragons.
I hope you are on the upward climb today and have some quiet time with your man, and the children have a super time with your family.
I don't get, the people who come to visit and won't take the hint that it is time to go. Thick as!
You're absolutely right about the leaves and the visitors! LOL I have had a very laid back afternoon. Everything is done, and I even had a Nanna Nap for an hour on the couch with Dex. I'll take him for a big walk tomorrow, if it isn't too wet.
One of the girls rang tonight to ask me if I had a Tagine, she is a sensational cook, and is bringing her spices to do one of my fave Moroccan dishes. I'll pick up fresh seafood tomorrow, or Monday, we can buy straight off the boats in another town.
I am getting excited about seeing the girls.
You take care Zills, I hope next time we post, you'll be feeling much better. I am looking forward to hearing how the children enjoy the party.
Hugs to you...M x
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Z is the mother of all of us! And, Z, you are right: I am about to bust! One more day to keep the secrets until DLLP's birthday!!!
I must say, have been in email correspondence with the jeweler, picking out stones -- not something I have ever done, but it is so fun! Ariom, thinking of you, because I know you would LOVE it! As is turns out, our stones are so modestly priced, all of this is going to be not very expensive at all, and I have taken a little spate of tutoring so I can "pay for it." Funny how a splurge-palooza like this -- as I've said, we haven't flown since the baby was born -- is finding a way to "pay for itself," like magic.
Stones report -- they are yellow or deep golden sapphires. I have chosen for the meaning. The deep golden one is a 'lotus' sapphire. It is all about manifestation of goals, which I took to mean the goal of equality for all of us, but also DLLP's personal goals in her work, and in her painting, which she doesn't do much of at all now that we have kids. We both need space and time and financial abundance so we can do what we love to do. And all of the people like us need the same, so that some of us can mount lawsuits and move this marriage equality thing forward. Really, I am not in it for the wedding trappings: I am in it for the benefits that married people get -- ability to see one another in hospital, taxes, SS benefits, protection for the kids.
Wren -- agree with Idesim, you live in Steel Magnolias! Loved hearing about GS and remote control car. That sounds like such fun. Were you not incredibly hot? It is boiling here. I swear it is like a sauna outside and it is only 9:30 a.m.
Ariom, my own, I am so sorry that you and so many of my sisters are in danger. I don't think I am because I have not had SNB yet, but I think of you who have had that very often. This LE thing is not something I feel that the medical field has a handle on. And why not? They can solve many other problems. I feel they are not paying enough attention to cracking this. My proof is your stories (and the stories of many others) regarding BP and blood draws from the affected side(s). It seems medical people would be hyper-vigilant, first-off, about that, but they are not. I just cannot figure that out.
Anyway, Ariom, I hope you always feel welcome to issue any 'dark' statements or platforms you wish to us, that is why we are here. I can't count the times you have come forward with a funny or comforting or otherwise disarming story for us. Sometimes it is time for you to talk about what might worry you. It does make me sad that you trundled your illustrious foob collection to the meeting, only to be met with this disquieting LE lecture (though I know your sisters were also delighted by the foobs). I sometimes wish these bc support meetings could only be fun, perhaps with lots of drinks and minicabs. It's good to have info as well -- want to cover my bases on that -- but there must be lots of fun and light-hearted times for us too.
Ariom, you sound good and mad! You are an LE punk! We embrace your dark side! So looking forward to your company, and to the arrival of Bec.
Idesim, -- wait, let me post.
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I reply to myself. Idesim, sounds good regarding the pudding pie -- I hope your Joe did not get his feelings hurt! Sweet darling! I am going to give him a squeeze when I see him. A really good squeeze -- he will be surprised! I am going to hug him because of all the sweet things he is doing for you. I feel I have not had enough coffee table menu reports. Yesterday DLLP made cream of mushroom soup (vegan).
Granwe and nd must be celebrating their heads off! Can't wait to hear what Granwe made for suppers. She probably has dozens of strapping men and families around and is cooking for them. No worries -- I promise to send pictures of the giant foobs. I am also working on 'B' foobs for Z -- I had to switch to hers while I waited for more yarn to come in to finish Granwe's, so now I have two sets of foobs going at once.
Today: wrap presents while watching Notting Hill starring Julia Roberts (I taped it). Meanwhile DLLP is starting the packing. We move 27 or 28 July! Yikes!
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Ariom posting at same time! Thrilling! Z, I have to agree: I like your man. He is a dragon-slayer. M, you will be so busy when your friends come -- I don't expect lots of posts -- but I so look forward to hearing your menus at some point! Tagine! Wow.
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M, I have the idea that you are passing through a darker and more punk energy at the same time as I am passing through a chipper and optimistic one (because I am so happy for the DLLP party). We are trading places temporarily! I like your punk side. Z, Ariom is right -- F SEs and F this whole stupid thing! F anything that makes you feel poorly. Sending you hugs. {{{{{Z}}}}}
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OMG! I almost made it to bed, but saw that you'd posted Bobo.
I am fine, just got a bit grumpy assed this afternoon. I was tired, I don't do tired, well:)
Yep, the LE crap is just that, more crap! And you are right, it isn't taken seriously. Makes me mad to think women are going to sustain a lifelong pain in the ass ailment, just because some of the Medical profession don't see it for what it is. End of rant!
We did have a fun time at the meeting, as well as the LE presentation. These girls are good fun. They always have something to laugh about. Yesterday it was "Foobs". Did I tell you I sold one? I sold one of a pair I had to buy on Ebay!
I am off to bed now....have a great day girls....M x
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haha.. you sold a foob.. that is awesome! I bet Colin thought it was funny. But wait, does that mean there is now an empty space in the Foobmoire??
Oh c'mon, I love sitting in the blazing sun (just not on a hot humid day like today), and I take baths with almost strictly hot water all winter.... and we have been talking of installing a hot tub... I am always scratching (2 cats & roses) and cutting myself (lots of times at work with paper cuts) ... its just not fair... wth? Especially where its my right side, I think it's a little too late in life for me to train my left side to do the bulk of things. Really and truly annoying... so for me its going to be like playing the lottery.
Big day tomorrow Bobogirl... tell us about the restaurant and I assume you have the card? I should check my email.. but I know I will encounter a million others that I don't want to see right now.. and even though I don't mind an excuse not to do the laundry.. I really must do the laundry. Are you nervous?? I bet you are!!!!
Interesting observation, it does appear you and Moira have traded places... but then by Monday after your celebration and her friends are visiting, I think you will both be in the happy phase!
I think Granwe was having her roof finished over the holiday.. the poor thing is probably exhausted... I hope OG kept the AC going!
Zils, I personally love to walk in the rain and now with no hair it is actually pretty liberating as I don't have to worry about it going flat! lol. Head is instantly dry! I agree with the others your hubby sounds like a prince! I am so glad you have him. I could not agree more about the visitors.. especially when they are unexpected. I found it particularly hard to be pleasant when I wasn't feeling good and it amazes me how people do not realize this. When my GF had a shoulder replacement, even though we have the type of relationship where we just walk into each others houses, I called her before even thinking of coming over... only because when I don't feel good I do not want to see people. F uninvited guest and F this Gdmn heatwave.. I am sick of it.
Did you dress the kids up in red white and blue? I hope they have a good time, i'm sure they will be tired when they get home
Ok so what is our next hospital visit? Moira & Zils? Are you both on the same day?
I think I still have posts from yesterday to catch up on.. I'm a little behind because I had to read a BOOK on angels last night... j/k Bobogirl
Off to start laundry and since it's cool in the basement.. I have no excuse not to clean area out.. I give myself until next summer to have the basement cleaned out.
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{{{{{{Zill }}}}}} Hope today is an easier day for you. F SE, oh just F the whole disease and all the comes with it, from DX forward. I am in awe of you, taking care of your children, laundry, home, while dealing with treatments. I would be curled up in a corner, blubbering like a baby. You are a remarkable woman. We also had to deal with visitors who didn't know when to leave, I finally got to the point where I would walk out of the room and go to bed, that usually got their attention. A friend put a note on their door asking to not be disturbed, it may have upset some visitors but their feelings were not as important as her health.
Moira, LE is another aspect that deserves a big F. Always something to have to have in the back of our minds. How exciting that you and your traveling foobs were asked to speak at other meetings. You'd be great! You've given us all a lot of insight so I know that there are others that would benefit from your knowledge.
Idesim, come out of the basement. On second thought if its cool and dry down there I'll just join you. It's still raining here, most miserable in fact. On minute the sun is blazing, the next its raining buckets. Most of today the sun has been shining while it's raining! A lot of 4th festivities were rained out or postponed until today the way it looks now they will probably be canceled.
Bobo, I'm picturing you pacing with anticipation. The rings sound lovely. Can't wait to hear the details of tomorrow. I love romance.
In answer to where I've been. Fighting, kicking, and screaming. I wont bore you, with all the details. I've just had to take on doctors, pharmacists, paralegals, attorney's, insurance adjusters, and any number of complete idiots. As of today nothing is settled, but come Monday some heads are going to roll. Due to weather, work schedules no roof work was accomplished so I haven't been feeding the masses. In fact if an insurance company doesn't start sending some checks someone is going to have to feed us! One of the OGs co-workers was killed on the 4th in a horrible fireworks accident. He wasn't one of the ones helping us, but still it was a great shock to everyone at his work. Monday brings us another week of running to appointments. Therapy everyday, MO for me on Tues., ob-gyn with my daughter on Mon. and Thurs. and my foobs should be in one day next week. I'm starting to feel like a hamster on a wheel. Everyday seems to be spent driving, I hate to drive, especially in heavy traffic, and pouring rain.
Time to look for something for dinner. The old me, use to make out menus for the week, know exactly what I was going to cook on any given day. I wonder where the old me is hiding. Hugs.0 -
Hello all! well it is late afternoon, and starting to get cold. It has been a sensational day, with sunshine, and no wind. Dexter and I did a big walk, Colin, Dex and I went to a car boot sale, but came away with nothing.
There is nothing to do to the house or the garden, just some fresh food shopping tomorrow morning. I am really hoping we can have a repeat of this weather for at least one day of the visit. It would be lovely to be able to eat outside, no mossies, and enjoy the Winter sun.
I am over my rant and have settled back into living in the moment. I know LE is always a possibility, but hey, you can't be thinking about that crap all the time. There are worse things! I just hope the medical people get some training and start to realise that it is an issue and they need to deal with it.
Thank you Bobo! I do feel that this is a place where I can vent and say anything, and I thank all of you wonderful women for that!
I am excited, as the countdown begins for you Bobo. I wonder if you are nervous?
I hope it is everything you hope for and turns out to be a truly stupendous, fabulous evening. I love a bit of romance too! You've worked so hard on this! I want to hear all about it!
OMG, I had temporarily forgotten about your move. Is it far to go? Is it a nicer place?
Chat soon M x
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Zills, I have been wondering how you're doing? Any better today?
Big hugs to you!
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ldesim, I agree with you. I am going to treat LE as a crap shoot too. I am too old to be trying to remember to do everything with my left hand. I'll try to remember the heat thing and I will B%$ch slap anyone who tries to draw blood from my right side!LOL
Zills and I have both got appointments on the 23rd July. I will find out what my follow up regime will be. I don't know how often I need to get Mammos on the remaining side, and I don't know what happens with the Mx side. I managed to dodge the Tamox bullet, but I am scared he may have read up more data and broach the subject again.
I love that you have basements in the US. We rarely see them here. I imagine mine, if I had one, would always be messy, because it would where everything that didn't have a home would be stashed.
Stay cool in the basement....M x
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Gramwe, I knew there must have been lots going on in your world. Good grief, you've got a lot of balls in the air at the one time.
I am so terribly sorry to hear of the fireworks accident. It is such a dangerous thing.We had friends in thatkind of business. Enormous responsibility for safety. They are out of it now and own a Marina in NSW. Far less stress.
So sorry to hear of your awful weater and the possiblw cancellation of the festivities. I feel for the kids who would have been counting down the days.
I hate the city driving too, and especially in the wet, what is it about people who have to speed up when the roads are wet and more dangerous. I will never understand it.
I hope you get all those ducks in a row for this week, you're going to be busy. Sounds like we have both taken on a bit of Bobo's Punk Princess! You have the F'ing Femara driving you, but what's my excuse? LOL
Hugs to you and the OG, I hope all goes well with all the appointments, including your Daughter. Take care.......Mx
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Okay, so our next doctor visit is Tuesday -- Granwe goes to the MO. Granwe, please confirm. You have so many appts that I am confused! I think the GYN appts on M and Thurs are for your daughter, not for you. Right? I am so happy 'we' are going to have a baby!!! Wait. When will we know if it is a boy or a girl? I am hoping for a girl. I know it isn't politic to say but I don't give a F about politics... you know I will love our baby either way.
So sorry about your fights and legal entanglements! Those can be awful. Treatment for this F bc comes with a certain amount of paperwork and horrible negotiating. Am typing this without glasses so it may not be letter perfect. What exactly is the situation on the roof?
Idesim, how could you do otherwise but live your life and pet your kitties? Regarding LE, I mean. And our Ariom is the same. What are you going to do, not handle paper? Confusing, since I see on our website that some of our sisters get tattoos over their scar area!!!!! How can that be? Not supposed to have a needle stick, but they get a tattoo on that side???
Z, I don't dress the kids in red white and blue for the 4th, but did when they were smaller. So much fun! During the presidential election they were little -- 2 and 2.5 -- and I had red white and blue pajamas, and they cheered for who they wanted. DS wanted Hillary, like I did. Our princess had had her head turned by the handsome Obama. Granwe, I am really 'in for it' with that one..
Ariom, I agree with our Z about the leaves. Aren't they going to keep falling, even if you sweep them? I am jealous of your chilly weather in the extreme. I had imagined that Aus would never be cold! It is beating hot here, like it is in Granwe country. Granwe, we are not that far from each other... better gird your loins... *evil laughter*
Yes, tomorrow is the day! Or, today, since I am up in the night. I am not nervous! I believe this whole umpteenth proposal is a 'lock.' But it is so fun and exciting. Especially since she loves to travel, and we really haven't been able to do that at all: the adoptions, my bc, moving, and then our princess and her special needs. I am having a hot flash right now. Might as well leave it all on the table.
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A-ha! Ariom, we are posting at the same time! I want you to keep dodging the Tamox bullet, as I have. However, if my dr. offered it to me, I think I would take it... wait. I can't take Tamox anymore -- I am officially in menopause! Now I am confused. XXX
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Ariom, that puffy thing in the armpit was the first sign of LE with me. PT got it under control.
As for blood draws, I had node clearance on one side and sentinel out on the other. They take blood from the arm with the sentinel. They did use my foot a few times, at my insistence, but my doc doesn't like it, because he claims it is more likely to cause clots.
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Hi again! No Bobo, all the leaves are down. My neighbour only uses the house as a holiday home. They have a gardener who comes every two weeks, but she doesn't rake the leaves. They all get deposited in my yard, or the neighbours on the other side when the southerly comes off the water. I have got most of them now, but it has been a mammoth job. Fortunately, the garden is looking pretty schmick for the visitors! I like things to be nice! LOL
It gets really cold here Bobo, we are just an hour from the snow fields, and if we were to sail out in a straight line from here, we would be in Tasmania. That's where all our cold winds come from, but in saying that, it gets hot to the extreme too. It isn't unusual to have days over 40c in the Summer.
My Mother was on Tamox for 5 years and she was Dx in '94 when she was 69 years old. They still give it to post menopausal women here. I went through menopause at 38, finished by 43. I hate taking any meds at all, but I fear htis one because I have Rheumatoid. I have enough joint pain without adding another contributor.
When I had the surgery and got the final pathology my surgeon said there was no really good evidence to say it was beneficial for me. I saw him again a few weeks later and he mentioned it again. I said I'd rather avoid if possible, and he said that was fine. I sure don't want to do anything silly.
I am confused about the tattoos too. I really wanted to get a tattoo over the Mx area too, but I found out that there should be a 2 year minimum, and some say 10. I am not willing to risk LE for a tattoo.
I am waiting with bated breath for the outcome of the birthday proposal!
Get some sleep Bobo, I don't want you dozing off in your entree and missing the moment!
Good luck!
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Oh great!
So your LE started this way Momine. It doesn't hurt or even cause any problem, no arm or hand swelling. It just never really went down afer the surgery. It is absolutely dead, numb, nada feeling at all.
Fortunately we have several dedicated LE specialists in my area, all recently trained in a new measuring machine. They all do the therapy, so after I see my surgeon in a few weeks, I'll make an appointment, just to make sure.
Thanks for letting me know. I don't have any of the problems that my Mother had, so I thought I was ok.
Isn't it just crappy that one lousy node can do this!
Take care Momine!
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As usual Ariom you get to report back...on LE this time. I have a puffy spot between my arm and armpit. I have felt the lymph reroute around my scars so hopefully that will go away as I continue to heal. Maybe massage more?
I changed round 4 to the 25th so my sister could work the whole week. She only works Tues, Wed, Thurs during the summer. Her in-laws take the kids when I need her.
Plus it's an early appt so I can it over with!
Granwe. You better carry your purse gently on Tuesday. I have very bad motion sickness. Tried to go for a 20 minute drive to see my DH's job site after all the rain. Had to pull over so I could heave under a big beautiful oak tree with no poison ivy. It is rampant here with all the rain. And I'm allergic. Not what I ever want.
Waiting on the baby to wake up. She had a fever last night. I'm guessing its teeth/allergies again. This rain hasn't stopped and the party yesterday had cats, dogs, and carpet. She had a hard time sleeping. Maybe the fireworks? But she was cool. She never sleeps this late but had a big time yesterday.
The boy wore a gray tshirt with a big eagle on it and she had on a red shirt with a white skort. The skort had red and blue hearts? Not stars. But she was cute in her pig tails. My husband calls them horns as she has a temper. The boy doesn't.
I would be afraid of what a basement would look like too. However if we ever build our own, that's on the must have list. I hate tornadoes and we get our share. Plus it would be a good place to stash toys that currently reside in the living room under the tv. But they will probably be too old by the time that ever happens.
Hope everyone has a lazy Sunday at some point. I know some will be getting ready for a new workweek. Hopefully the ironing is complete!
Keep us posted Bobo.
Granwe hunt down a proper purse for all of us. Maybe OG could carry it. He could be very stylish with all us women hanging on. Do you have your list of questions?0 -
Hiya Zills, I look forward to seeing you post, just as I am getting ready for bed at night!
I will make sure i do a bit extra massage unser my arm after hearing that Momine's LE started that way.
Yours could still be swelling from the surgery, you've still got quite a bit of healing to do.
Sorry to hear about your motion sickness, was the worksite alright?
I hope the baby is ok, it soes sound like allergy or teething though doesn't it.
I am heading off to bed now. Everything is done, even bathed Dexter today. The weather was perfect, and warm enough to dry him outside.
Take care, I'll catch you later....M x
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Another cloudy, rainy day : ( I'm sorry to keep whining. Since 7/1 we have enjoyed 8 inches of rain with another 2 possibly today and tomorrow. Yesterday we had beautiful sunshine, unfortunately it was pouring rain at the same time.
There is a big teal purse to be used Tues inside are pockets perfect to hold beer. On the other side are smaller pockets where I'll store some barf bags, hope they aren't needed, I'll remind the OG not to walk too fast, and to handle you all gently. A list of question/complaints has already been made. It includes LE, heart flutters, femara SE, etc. etc. Anytime I vacuum, mop, or iron my right underarm swells slightly and aches, pushing the lawn mower doesn't cause the same thing, just back and forth motions. Evidently the skin graft in the hole is doing well maybe too well, just like my upper leg its now growing hair, trying to figure a way to shave there is a bit challenging.
Moving? What did I miss, Bobo? I knew about the new job but somehow I missed the move. Local or long distance? I'm also confused about the angels that arrived, enlighten me please. Tonight's the night, where's dinner, what time, will alcohol be involved? Enquiring minds want to know.
Zills I'm so glad you have your sister to help. Having loving, caring, family nearby helps a lot, especially a sister. I was cursed with a selfish, cruel brother. He lives 15 minutes from me, I haven't seen him since surgery, nor has he picked up the phone to call.
Hope the baby was just enjoying a leisurely sleep in, and not that shes feeling bad.
Moira, your friends arrive tomorrow? Don't worry about a few leaves, they're coming to visit you not the lawn. Lol..You might want to get the foobs out of the living area though. I imagine your home and yard being always neat, orderly, and you floating around the manor perfectly dressed and smiling. I know you all will have a wonderful visit.
The fireworks accident was tragic, but avoidable. For some unknown reason he chose to lean back in a chair, holding the fireworks tube on his chest. One of them didn't go off so he took it out of the tube, replaced the fuse. Evidently when he dropped it back into the tube he put them in backwards, instead of going up they went into his chest. What a horrible thing for his family to witness.
My DD was in a car accident 4 years ago, her pelvis was broken in 2 different places as was her tailbone. We have a lot of questions for her Ob. Her first ultasound was last week, they had a difficult time finding the baby then they discovered she had a very tilted uterus. Bless her heart she has terrible morning sickness. One of her jobs, the one that pays the bills is a waitressing job, looking at all the food makes for a difficult day. Her other job is an occupational therapist assistant, she works with Autistic children, that's the job she loves, and what I think she is meant to do in life, unfortunately the state agency doesn't pay enough.
Hope everyone has a relaxing day. Ms. M sweet dreams. Hugs0 -
There are nausea bands available at your local drugstore that use acupressure points on your wrist to help with the sickness. I can't use them on my right arm because of potential LE but they do work. Chewing gum helps some but it's more the smell of mint that relieves it so I've graduated to a gum mustache! Probably not for public display but I feel her pain. Also keeping something bland in her stomach every few hours works. If its too bad, phenergen comes in a suppository:) but she may not want to use any drugs and it makes you sleepy. Good luck!
So sorry about OGs coworker. How horrible for everyone.
Baby is fever free but already gone down for a nap. Ate like a little piggy yesterday so maybe she's growing. I know the boy is. Both are eating more than me and can give my husband a run for the money.0 -
The sun is shining! I hear lawn mowers. I want details! Too tired to do much but I did manage a walk and my exercises. Better than yesterday!
Bobo: engagement party?
Granwe: tomatoes yet? Zucchini? What else besides okra?
I guess there is a big let down after the holidays and having to go back to work.
I'm ready for Granwe's appt tomorrow. But stomach still iffy. Better all wear peppermint:) or let me stick my head out of the bag!0 -
So bummed to be back to work, it was so nice to have that time off.. I always feel like summer is over after the 4th, I dunno why.
I have lots to catch up on, I had written a post yesterday and lost it and just walked away from the computer in disgust lol.
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This year is unusual with lots of sun in the past 2-3 weeks. Usually we can't count on sun until after July 4th. Then it's nice until mid October. So we think about summer starting on July 5th.
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