Illinois ladies facing bc

Praying for grace today and for her loving family as well..

Hugs, Jackie

~•◘•◘•◘•♥• HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONNIE •♥•◘•◘•◘•~

Rita,

I am sorry to hear that Miss Sissy still has not put in an apperance.  I think you are wise to let it go as much as you can.  I think I mentioned once ( when we lived in California -- everyone kept a window or two down on their car it seemed ) our black cat --- who was fond of sleeping in our car when he wanted a nap, apparently decided to take one in someone else's.  We don't know how far away he ended up, but did not see him again for almost two months.

When he got home the pads of his feet were so very worn looking.  I paid attention as shortly after he got back ( we also left our back doors wide open many times ( not much for flies ), he jumped down from the table and went outside. I though he was about to wander away again and was a bit upset......then noticed his head tilted at a funny angle right above the ground.  He was licking up ants.  Apparently that is part of the way he kept himself alive and getting enough protein for strength to get back home. 

Long story and sorry if it is a repeat for anyone.  We had already gotten another cat but were thrilled that Little Black Boy chose to come home under what must have been pretty difficult circumstances.  I only say this Rita...because a fair amt. of time could pass........but in the meantime, I think you will only keep your melancholy alive with the energy of missing her.  You are so right as well........you gave her every bit as much a reason to treasure her time spent with you and what a supreme pleasure to know you brought joy and comfort and even better health.  There is a time, a reason, and a season and sometimes we don't know very well which is which.

Hugs, Jackie

I am praying for your grandchild now. May she return to health without complications

Praying for Little Grace!

 I had my first meditation session today and it went very well.  It was at the Botanic Garden and there were  distractions but the environment was perfect and I learned a lot.

Susan

off topic: Good luck to Annette's Granddaughter who was in ICU last night.

Cancer in the family:

I think Annette mentioned removing some female parts and thus no cancer there.

I might have mis read her intent.

I wanted to remind anyone that gets their ovaries out, that there is still 2 ? percent chance of getting ovarian cancer. Also, if the whole fallopian tube is not removed or something??

I ran into a girl in my mom's chemo room that 10 years ago her sister died of ovarian cancer so she had her ovaries out. Her doctor NEVER HAD HER TEST ..she thought she was clear of such due to the surgery. What kind of a doctor would not keep following up or making the patient aware of this small percentage of a chance?

.there is a test for ovarian CA 125 (like our bc ca 2729), at minimum I would get that yearly and I was also getting an ultrasound yearly just to make sure (and subsequently I got bc). My Mom is still fighting ovarian since 1998 and is in her 3 year long 3rd recurrence and now has additional primary. She was just switched to taxotere, we'll see how that goes. Every day is a blessing.

She is NOT BRCA positive. I hope your insurance pays for it. Before I decided on what kind of surgery, medicare paid for my Mom to have brca testing, and I paid 1500 to speed up the test so i could decide whether to have lumpectomy, luckily she was negative so I opted for the easier route.

Annette there are other girls here that had mothers or relatives with ovarian cancer.

Someone else mentioned Align (I get it at cosco fairly reasonable, i havent checked the price at www.Canadadrugs.com), My mom is taking that now and there is also florastor that she took before that. Align you only have to take once a day. I do not know how this compares to the refrigerated probiotics my holistic person was having me take, that was about 60 dollars a bottle at fruitful yield.

Happy Belated birthday to Connie!  Sounds like you had a busy day.

My heartfelt prayers for little Grace.  I have a granddaughter about the same age and can really relate.  Sure hope that she is responding to treatment.

Susan/Zap... would like to hear more your meditation session.

Welcome to the newbies.  You will find alot of support here.

I just got home from a very long day at a seminar in Lisle and cannot wait to get to bed.  I just had to check in here and catch up first!

Joan

Joan, I went to  meditation  with a friend (who has BC)and it was provided through the Cancer Wellness Center in my town, Northbrook. They have other centers in Illinois and may have one near you. The advantage is that they are free and you can "drop-in" and not sign up and pay for a series and then miss some because of work or other commitments.

 I was initially worried that everyone having cancer as the criteria (any kind of cancer)  would be a disadvantage, but the session yesterday did not prove that to be true.  "Cancer" was rarely brought up and when it was, it was actually comforting in that you knew everyone in the group got it.  It was not belabored at all.  I think the facilitators are trained to keep it that way and to help redirect people when they are too focused on the illness and not the reason for being there.  They have yoga classes, tai chi, and guided meditation. I can only speak for this one meditation class, but it was most helpful to me and I will stay with it.

I continue to think about little Grace.  The thought of a child in the hospital is a trouble some thought.  I so hope she is on her way to wellness.

Wendyty, hope all is well.

Rita, maybe someone else is caring for the cat.  I know that is a naive thought on my part, but it would help me move on.  I too would be so sad and the thought of you going to the animal shelter and searching the cages for her just nearly breaks my heart.

 Take care!

Susan

Afternoon, ladies~!  Weather is better today than yesterday..

Carolynlemont / Determined- welcome and glad you found us.. this ladies are wonderful and hang in there and take one step at a time..

Dawn- I know it is hard when you have a little ones and having one car...  I have two little ones and we also have one car and with dh's work schedule, It was hectic but I went through it.. so don't worry too much just take one appointment at a time...  luckily I had great two neighbors offer to help and they did..  I didn't ask them but they took our kids to play with their kids and even brought us dinner..  And they still telling me whenever we need a break from the kids or any reasons, just let them know..  god bless them..

NanaA- I hope Grace is doing ok, it hurts to just think about little one is laying on hospital bed..  I know how that is and been there with my kid...  I hope you are doing well too.. praying for you and rest of your family too.. 

Susan- I hope you are feeling better with your digestive and keep taking probiotic..  My dh is taking Probiotic too..  since he gets up set stomach so often and I've been telling him to go see the pcp but he is not listening..    And hs is also taking pills for Enzyme System for digestive.. 

We went to Museum of Science and Industry and had great time looking around the Trains and Airplanes and Storm system.. then trapped on the rush hour coming back...  but it was fun.. 

Hello to rest of the group and wish you all have a great day and see you team NO SURRENDER on Saturday... 

Ladies, Thank you all for the prayers for Grace. She was in surgery yesterday for 3 hours.  1 1/2 hours with the neurosurgeon and another 1 1/2 with ENT.  The neuro guy put a burr hole in skull at hairline on forehead and drained all the infection out between the skull and brain and put in 2 drains and then the ENT cleaned out all the sinus cavities.  The swelling of her forehead is so rare there have on been 25 reported cases since 2007.   Her hospital is a teaching hospital and they had all interns and residents come see her the night she was admitted and the morning before surgery since it was so rare they might never see it again. She came thru the surgery well and was taken to peds ICU and they did not have to keep her on ventilator which they thought might have to happen.  She was allowed food today and by this afternoon was moved to a regular room and was sitting up for a little which drawing with markers.  She tires out quickly but hopefully on road to recovery.  They are saying a week in the hospital.  The drains come out tomorrow.  They found 2 different kinds of bacteria in the infection and are culturing them to make sure they are using best antibiotics to get rid of the infection.  She cannot go home until the infection is under control and can be managed with oral antibiotics for about 6 weeks. We are very  thankful she is doing so well  Annette

Keep goin Adey!!! You are doin it and one step at a time. Rest after Neulasta shot and then it  gets better in the next day or so.

laura.. Can you PM me with where to meet tommorrrow for the race? Looking forward to seeing everyone.,.YEA! NO SURRENDER!!!

Stay dry today and will come back soon. HUGS!!!!

YEA, Grace!  Great news!

Yay Grace.  Now we can all let our breath out. 

Onward, go up the page to the tool bar up there.  It should have a word --- bookmark, or favorites.  Mine has favorites and you can put this in a folder.  Another box comes up for me and I press that and everything I want to get into quickly and w/o effort just goes in one list which is already named. 

Hmmm, I'll have to work on that Rita......I'll find something good for you.

Marina --- enjoy that long awaited vacation.  You have REALLY earned this one.

Hi to all the rest of my great friends.

Off to work.

Hugs, Jackie

Morning~!!!    It rained over night and still cloudy..  hopefully won't rain tomorrow... 

I can't wait to meet you ladies again with new ladies....just need to find out where we gonna meet so, I will be back later...