CRAZY TOWN WAITING ROOM - TESTS coming up? All Stages Welcome.
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G'Ma, it is beautiful! Love it! thanks for doing this.
Molly, hope Wyatt feels better and that you get some rest!
I am back home after spending a week with my sis, and now in three days I head on vacation. Honestly, I am not in a vacation mood after all that has happened, but I think I need it, and I know hubby does. My sis is going to be taking more time off work but staying with other relatives, so she is in good hands. So, Sunday I fly out. Gabe (my faithful teddy bear for any new folks) is looking forward to seeing Hawaii!
Sort of funny story: my granddaughter was up with my daughter and family to go to BIL's service and be with family. she brought her teddy bear. Unfortunately, she lost her Teddy...I could tell sleep was impossible without something to hold onto, especially in difficult times, so I 'lent' her Gabe. Apparently she held on to him like her life depended upon it and slept like a rock. Next day she didn't want to give him back. Reluctantly, I offered to give her Gabe...it wasn't easy. I mean, that bear goes EVERYWHERE with me and is my rock. He also is a way for hubby to communicate about hard things...somehow he is always behind Gabe when Gabe talks about the tough stuff. But, my Granddaughter is the light of my life, so I offered her Gabe and she accepted, though I could tell she felt bad about taking him from me....Not three minutes later, her Teddy showed up: he was in a hidden spot in the corner of their hotel room! She got Teddy back, and Gabe is with me where he belongs. I figure someone was testing me, and somehow I managed to pass the test.... :-)
I think of you all often. Sending hugs. and Aloha.
Octogirl
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Great story, Octogirl. I know exactly how you feel about your granddaughter. I feel the same about my DGS. Glad you still have Gabe! Enjoy Hawaii. I assume you will do some diving.
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Octo, have fun in Hawaii!
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octogirl what a sweet story! Glad Teddy came back so you got to keep Gabe
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Octogirl, I'm so glad I'm not the only one with a stuffed animal that goes everywhere with you. I'm so glad you got him back. Do you have a picture of him? Mine is Little Bow Pink - its a little monkey with a bow. I took it with me in radiation and held her in my hands during treatment. She sits on my desk while I work.
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Molly.....prayers for Wyatt.................I tried to contact Beppy like I always do........apparently so many voicemail have been left on her phone it is not excepting anymore calls.....until That line is clear you can't get through............
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GmaFoley: lovely work! Thank you so much for doing this.....though I think that pocket's still not nearly large enough.
Tessu: thank you for coming back to let us know how things went. Don't blame you for taking a lloooonnnnngggg nap that afternoon! And please do stick around CrazyTown.
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I guess patience and prayer are the only thing we can give her right now Ducky.. Think good thoughts...
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Ducky, I text her randomly telling her she is loved. I think when she's ready she will pop her head up again. I hope some of us can go visit her when she is up to it.
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I so wish I lived closer - I would be over there helping... I really have gotten to know more about Beppy this past month. I sure wish I could have gone to meet everyone on her trip to the Oregon Coast - She said she was planning to come up this way again. I sure hope so!
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Octogirl, Wow... that truly was a giving moment! I know how important Gabe is to you! I hope you enjoy your vacation. You deserve some time in paradise!
Molly, Sorry Wyatt is not feeling well. I hope he recovers quickly. One of my dear friends is a night nurse and she loves her patient and their family. I also texted Beppy and to let her know we are thinking about her and that she is loved. ((hugs))
Gma, I love Little Bow Pink!
Ducky, I can picture you with Beppy... helping out and keeping her company! They wouldn't be able to keep you away. :-)
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Test results from this week came back all clear
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yay for good test results...
Here is a pic of Gabe....he is a bit scraggly, but I love his smile...
Octogirl
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sweet!
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The good results took a load off my mind
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mommy, nothing beats good results, celebrate, the sun is smiling on you today,
Did gym 3 days this week after long time out, man do I feel better for it thinking of a visit to the coast for fresh seafood lunch
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Mommy-that is fantastic!
Iris- sounds like a nice treat for yourself!
Octo- your story brings out the happy tears!
Gma- love your "stuffie"
Slow/Beppy- gentle hugs
Crazies.....have I told you lately that I love you all?
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Mommy, terrific news! Continued hugs for Beppy.
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Peeking out from under the rock...missing our Beppy terribly.
I'm scheduled for a pelvic ultrasound soon. I had one a long time ago when my bladder was younger. I was a teacher with a 5 gallon bladder and could hold my pee all day. Now, bladder seems to hold about 3 ounces. If you've ever had a pelvic us you know you have to drink and hold 24 ounces of water and the tech inserts the wand. Well, how is this going to work, I ask myself. I don't leak, I flood. I have minimal bladder control. Anyone experienced this fun and can offer some reassurance that I won't totally embarrass myself. Well, I'm already embarrassed just asking.
Jan
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I had to do that
Not fun but wait as long as you can to drink the liquids, then you can make it or I have been able
Start practicing your kegels now as it will also help
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I had several pelvic ultrasounds, and while I did have to drink a gallon of water, the wand was scanned across my pelvis, not inserted. Now, a transvaginal ultrasound, in which the wand is inserted, is a different story--but I didn't have to drink any water (nor did I for my gallbladder ultrasounds).
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Thanks Proud. I can drink all the liquids, just worried about muscle control. Not sure I even have kegels anymore lol.
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Oh Sandy, that sounds encouraging. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Wand across the pelvis sounds so much more dignified, don't you think. Guess I should call the imaging center on Monday to see what type was ordered. I'm also thinking of eating a very salty breakfast without coffee or orange juice and waiting till I get to parking lot to drink. I'm really going to be a basket case by exam day. Jan
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Jan I survived a pelvic ul. I was having ovary pain. I have a weak bladder. I told her and she was very considerate of that and had a potty pad to catch it. If it happened. You will do fine. Just let the tech know.
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GmaFoley, Thanks. Feeling better about this potential problem. A potty pad, for heaven's sake! This is just not the stuff causal conversation brings up. Jan
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Jan, they are so used to it that your nurse won't blink an eye. I had to have a cystoscopy and the nurse was so kind I wasn't humiliated like I expected.
M0MMY, great news!! Sending love to all of you especially Beppy.
Wyatt's still very sick. Second day of taking cipro so hopefully he'll round the corner soon.
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Molly, I thank you, too. I'll try to be brave and calm. Thanks for your response. I'm sorry your Wyatt is still sick. The cipro should work quickly.
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Mommy, That is great news!
Jan, It sounds like you have received some great advice and reassurances from our friends!
Molly, I hope Wyatt improves quickly. 🙏
I was able to chaperone for my son's high school marching band on Friday night! So excited! First time I've been strong enough to volunteer since my treatment began. Here's a picture of my son and I on the way.
My youngest son plays flag football. Today he scored a touchdown and intercepted a pass. I hope this cheers you all up!
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PoppyK, so happy to hear you are feeling stronger and yes those smiling faces make me happy.
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I'm in the heart of Crazy Town! Every day, for the past 5 days, I've had a pretty bad headache. No reason for it that I can think of. No sinus infection or tension or lack of sleep. It's centered by my temples. I've been ignoring it, figuring it would work it's way out. Now I'm sitting here crying, trying to not have a panic attack and afraid I have brain mets. Fuck cancer! I've said it before...,I was fearless before cancer.
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