Starting Chemo in June 2005

Fi_in_oz

hope that worked, and yes, that is violet in the black, it looks wicked out in the sunshine

Fi

Watson

HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Remember me?

It's been so long since I popped in here. I just read through a month or so posts and it was like a warm blanket!

I think about you guys often and wonder how you're doing. Life just gets busy and I don't seem to have the time to read here as much.

Where do I start? I am so happy to hear that everyone is doing so well.
Scout, you've always been a trooper.
Jen, you're still a hoot and I'm so happy you're getting resettled.
Nancy, Bev, Liz - keep it up!
Jo - Get out there and enjoy life!!!
Fi - What a sassy do! I need to have my hair colored as it is solid white and gray.
Think Taylor Hicks on American Idol! lol

I didn't write any notes while I was reading through, so howdy to all I didn't mention specifically above!

I was stage 2, grade 3, triple negative so nothing else for me now. Doesn't bother me.

Life is good and I'm out there trying to live it!

If you ever find yourself in the Houston area, give me a buzz!
I'll check back in more often.

Love and hugs

Watson

kimBe

Just a quick post....glad to see everyone is doing great. I did want to make sure that you all realized our No Surrender's good news. I had plans to get lots done this weekend but just felt worn out so dishes, laundry and the floor swept was the extent of my accomplishments. Did go get a newspaper and stopped by a friends house without my wig this morning!!! I had to put my hat on when I got home though cuz my head was so cold....so a little warmer weather and I'm ready.
KimB

JoMac

I just got home from my first hair style appt. My hair was a bush and now it looks like hair again.
last week I started on a yoga program. I also went back to my free weights ( but with much less weight on them) program.
I had my six month blood tests and everything was fine.
Over the weekend I went to a local pool and enjoyed the hot tub.
so Yea...I am trying to get out there and enjoy life.
But basically my old saying of "Where ever you go..there you is".
Informs me that healing can happen anywhere. It is not destination specific.
I do find connecting with people very healing and I am working on making that happen on a regular basis.
Brenda.....I love the pottery...Keep it up.
I haven't painted in over a week. I set up my easel yesterday and that usually gets me going again.
Today I am making a meal for a sick friend. It feels good to be the "well one " for a change.

Analemma

Jo, I'm sure glad to see you, you've been missing for a while and I was starting to worry.

I had a bit of a scare, I found a lump just above my scar last week, then I went out of town to a pottery workshop Thurs - Sat. So I left a message at the Dr.s voice mail over the weekend. She called at nine Monday morning (just as I was feeding Annabelle) and said to come in today - mammo , then ultrasound, and then see the Dr at 1:30. I had to call Greg to come home and watch the baby because I had her that day. So, after they did the mammogram and sent me in to ultrasound, I was getting nervous. But then the US dr. starting looking and said "this is really boring" and I was like "whew, I like boring". When I finally saw the surgeon, I could barely find the lump. She said it might have been a cyst that got burst in the mammo machine. Anyway, all is good!!!! But it took all day and Greg had to stay home with the baby. he didn't get much work done!

rmmom

Brenda I am sorry you had such a scare! But what a good turn out for you.
Fi I love your hair. It is beautiful. So chic.
Watson it was really nice to hear from you again. And Kim too.
I keep having this strange dream. I keep dreaming I am BARBIE-like the doll. I have this perfect hair, perfect boobs, and PERFECT kids! I told Jeff he must be OK since he is still him in my dreams. But every morining I am shocked to look at myself in the mirror LOL Not Barbie-never was. LOL I guess that is going to be my post stress.
Take care. Miss some of the old gang too-if you are lurking drop us a note.
Bev

rmmom

Jo and Jen I just thought of something-I am thinking ahead to June -where does anyone get the sleeve to wear on the plane?
Bev

Jenster

Barbie, I mean Bev - my oncologist wrote a prescription for my sleeve and I went to a prosthetic company. I was there for about 15 minutes and left with my sleeve. Unless they happen to be out of your size, they usually have them in stock.

I went to the breast surgeon with my mom yesterday. The good news is that her lump looks non-invasive - unlike mine. When the doctor looked at my mammogram she was nearly positive it was cancer because of the starburst radiating away from the lesion. The doctor yesterday said he won't even hazard a guess because it could go either way.

So she's scheduled for a lumpectomy on Monday morning and we'll go from there. I felt really bad because the scheduling nurse had an opening for this Friday and my mom said sure. But one of my nephews is flying in just for the weekend that morning and I didn't think that would be a good idea. I swear I was thinking of my mom. REALLY! I knew she would rather be comfortable visiting with him as she rarely gets to see this grandchild. But when she asked me why not Friday I said, "Because Sunday is Easter and I was really looking forward to your hashbrown casserole." The scheduling nurse nearly spit her gum out. My mom laughed and said, "Make it Monday, I guess."

So I called her this morning and apologized and explained myself further. I told her I would call the nurse and reschedule for Friday if she didn't want to wait any longer to know what's going on. She just laughed at me and said she had forgotten Sunday was Easter and that Michael would be here Friday morning. WHEW! Thought I was in trouble there for a bit!

I probably won't be back before then, but I'll let you all know what's going on with her on Monday. Since she already has a history of lumpy boobs and this kind of scare, I'm feeling pretty good about it. So is she, which is the important thing.

I hope you all have a fantastic Easter weekend!!

Jen

LizFL

Fi...love your hair! I am getting so impatient...first I was glad to have hair, now I can't wait until it's a bit longer so I can get it somewhat styled. I am so jealous of all of you who are at that point!

Jen...praying for B9 for your Mom. The waiting is so hard.

Watson...so good to hear from you. I will be in the Houston area at the end of May visiting grandkids...how far are you from Humble?

Brenda...whew is right! Scares are not fun.

It's so nice to check here once and a while and keep up with our great June group...hello to all!

HAPPY EASTER and HAPPY PASSOVER to all!

Liz

JoMac

Jen, I hope we hear some good news from you this week.
Breanda, I am so glad your results were fine. How nerve wracking that must have been.
I'm plugging along. Most days I seem to be pretty O.K.
So I guess I am making progress.
I find the yoga and weight lifiting have made my arm pretty angry.
So I usually take one day off each activity for healing.
I am still walking every day no matter what.
I have been told by a reliable source that I have to be more direct and concrete about what I need in order to help me out.
So that is a new challenge.
What do I need?
That changes every minute just like it does for babies in their cribs.
But I will figure it out eventually.
I know I just have to keep walking toward a normal life, and keep working on connecting with people the rest will take care of itself.
Oh and
Bev.....I am having some weird dreams too.
One had sheep, semi trackter trailers a ripped screen and snakes.....I haven't analyzed it but I figure it can't be all good.
I want dreams about baby bunnies and puppies......

Jenster

I just got home from my mom's lumpectomy. It was malignant. Don't know anything beyond that at the moment. We'll find out what type of cancer it is tomorrow. She'll be scheduled for scans later in the week and then we'll meet with the surgeon to see what plan of action to take.

I had to call my husband, sisters and various friends after the surgery to let them know. They all wanted to know how I was handling it. So far I'm handling it well. But I haven't really slowed down long enough to think about it and I'd much rather not. My mom is doing very well - very positive.

So just when I thought we were coming to the end (basically) of this long road, it seems we're starting down the same one again!

Jen

LizFL

Jen...so sorry to hear the bad news. You and your Mom will be in my thoughts and prayers. You have been such a positive and cheerful influence on this board and I'm sure you will be a tremedous comfort to your Mom. Just so darn unfair for you to have to deal with this when you should be enjoying starting anew and having your family under one roof again. My heart goes out to you.

BIG HUGS,
Liz

JoMac

Jen,
What can I say..........This is so unfair, so not right , so awful.........
Arghhh....(it makes me so mad).
Keep us posted. At least you know how to show your Mom through this maze of treatment.
But that is the only positive thing I can think of right now.
Arghh.....

NancyM

Jen - I don't know what to say other than what Liz and Jo have said so well already....

I pray that it hasn't spread, and that she recovers from surgery quickly. D*mn D*mn D*mn!!

You've been through one incredibly tough year already. I'll be thinking of you.

rmmom

Jen I am so sorry. I wish I could reach through c-space and hug you both. This certainly isn't fair. I will keep your mom, you and your entire family in my prayers.
Bev

Watson

Jenster,

Sorry to hear about your mom. It's easier when it's yourself with the problem than your mom. My mom is dealing with a recurrence of melanoma. It just sucks.

Liz,
I'm about an hour from Humble. (Everything in Houston is one hour away from everything else!) I would hate to take time away from your visit with grandchildren, but would absolutely LOVE to meet you! Maybe lunch or something? My sister is a teacher in the Humble school district.

Later Gators!

Watson

danahollis

Hi girlies!!!!


Jen.... I''m so sorry to hear your news. You and your mom and family will be in my prayers!!! Hang in there!

Ok... just because you all need a good laugh... take a gander at this.

{Murphy's Law}

You can see my hair growing progress at that website as well... just click on my username... danahollis... and it will take you to my gallery of scrapbook pages.

Please email me! dmiron@charter.net if you'd like to!

Hugs,
Dana

Scout

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. It seems like cancer is everywhere, especially when it hits so close to home. My sister developed breast cancer while I was in treatment. This was her second time and they caught it early.
My thoughts and prayers will be with your mom and your family. ((hugs)).

kimBe

Jen....I just want you to know that our prayers are with you and that if there is anything any of us can do just let us know.
KimB

Jenster

Thank you all, Ladies. You really are an incredible bunch of women! I need to get my mom up and running on the internet so she can be a part of this forum.

She's doing great. I'm telling you, the woman is amazing! I thought I was strong. Now I know where I get it. I think I said it in my original post, but her biggest concern is that she may not get to come visit us in PA in October. lol.

I have a call into her surgeon's office to see what pathology found. And then next Tuesday we'll meet with her surgeon again. Still praying real hard that she won't require chemo and maybe not even radiation.

I found it a bit ironic that the day she was diagnosed was the same day they came out with the reloxefene study results. So maybe she'll just be a reloxefene lady.

And if I'm repeating myself, I'm sorry. I've been a bit muddle-brained lately. Okay. I've been a bit muddle-brained for most of my life, but it seems to have gotten worse lately. lol.

Thank you again for your kind thoughts and prayers. I told my mom and she got all watery-eyed and said, "really?"

Hugs to you all!
Jen

LizFL

Jen...sending you good thoughts for the visit to the surgeon's office tomorrow. Hope things go well!

Liz

nosurrender

Dear Jen,
I am so sorry about your mom...
I want you to know I am available and on dute 24/7 for anything anytime--- and that goes for all of you here, even though you are all pros now.
But Jen, if you have a question on her path or something that isn't familar....
I am here.
I MEAN IT!
Love,
g

gettinghealthier

HI Dana, I'm part of the Feb 06 chemo group, but have read a number of posts from your wonderful June group. What a fantastic brave bunch you all are. I just had to check out the Murphy's Law site you posted. You are SO CREATIVE girl! Wow! And you new hair-do is DARLING! Obviously, since I began chemo on Feb 1 on a 3-week schedule, I am quite bald yet and suppose I will be for a while since I'm scheduled to begin Taxotere tomorrow on the same schedule times 4. Not sure if they will give me the chemo since I have a cold. I ended up in ER with a fever on Sunday night and the onc. on call put me on an antibiotic as a precaution, but said the blood count was acceptable. Hugs to all bosom buddies, Vicky

kimBe

Just checking in to see how everyone was doing....I had my yearly mammo on Tuesday...I had for some reason thought it would take me half a day....NOT....guess a perk of only having one breast is the mammo didn't take long! And now I'm wondering if I should ask for a discount when I get the bill....just kidding.
KimB

Watson

Kim,
Half off deserves half off .

Watson

LizFL

Kim & Watson...I'm with you on the discount! I do like getting out of there in half the time!

Watson, when it gets closer to the time we leave for Texas I will have a better idea if I will be able to get time to meet up with you.

Liz

rmmom

Hey Jen- how is your mom holding up? I've been thinking of and praying for her.
It is a BEAUTIFUL day here in NE Ohio and I took a really long walk with my music plugged in and it reminded me of when I was in college just happy to be alive-not worrying about classes or exams because I was young and everything was possible...it felt great.
Here's another funny story-I am cleaning out my van from dd's weekkly grime(will she ever be neat?) when this young man-rather old enough to know better man comes up my drive trying to sell pizza coupons for Toy for Tots. He asked me about my grandkids!! (It must be the hair) I told him I didn't have grandkids yet because I am not old enough. Not tech. true BUT STILL. So then I told him never ask a woman about if she is pregnant even if she is a stick with a ball out front and never ask about grandkids if she doesn't tell first. Man, talk about ruining my fanesty-I mean I'M BARBIE afterall LOL
Enjoy the day
Bev

rmmom

is anyone else having a hard time getting this page to come up????
I had the hardest time. I was sure I had was never going to log in here again.
Jen are you around? Wondering about your mom.
Bev

rmmom

Dana I finally had time to look at your scrapbook pages-beautiful. You are gifted.
Bev

LizFL

Have been thinking about you too Jen...hope all our prayers for your Mom are being answered.

Liz