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My surgery is Wednesday and I have some tests and appts tomorrow, but today I took off just to not be at work! Too hard to concentrate!
DH and I went on a wonderful bike ride on my favorite trail that winds along a river through some woods. I can remember the first time we biked it and I could only go about a quarter of the length that we did today. So my strength and stamina have really improved. Yay me!
When we got home, we cleaned the living room. I am an indifferent housekeeper (and DH is even worse) so it takes impending visitors to get us chasing the dust bunnies. Some of the ladies I work with will probably bring casseroles, etc., once I'm home. We call them the "hotdish brigade." (In Minnesota, a "hotdish" is anything you would bring to a potluck dinner.) LOL
I had told them I didn't think we needed the brigade this time since I wasn't going to need chemo and dh has learned to cook as long as he has a co-pilot. But I did admit that it would prevent relatives from descending upon us to "help," so that was a good enough reason for them.
I'm not looking forward to the pain of recovery, but it *is* a nice time of year to sit on the deck and recuperate. I'll be glad to have this done. Think I'll feel a lot safer once my traitorous breast tissue is gone. -
Yeah Paula, Those are my sisters.
V, We fought all the time. I have no brother's except for a half brother that I really don't know that well.
Michele, Yahoo, it is finally done. I bet you are happy. It looks GREAT! Don't feel alone with the forgetfulness. I am always making double trips because I am always forgetting something. We also had a rain storm today and lighting must have hit a transformer because our power was out for 3 1/2 hours. What a bummer that was.
Brenda, I have the start of cataract's too from using a steroid nasal spray for my allergies.
Amy, I am not watching the bachelor this year but I have watched it in the past. I have been watching American Idol though. Not real impressed with that this year.
Laura, I can't believe you are leaving this week already. How long will you be staying this time? Aren't you afraid to leave the contractor's while you are gone? I would be so afraid they would screw-up if I wasn't there to keep an eye on them.
Goodnight everyone, time for bed. I am totally exhausted. -
Laura, my surgeon told me to stop Tamox as it will be a major surgery and he doesn want the added risk of blood thinning...or clotting.. or something like that. I am on monthly Zoladex injections so i guess not left completely unprotected.
Great, so hair loss is another bloody side effect of Tamoxifen.. as if all others arent enough... i better add hair supplement to my ever growing list of vitamins.
Graycie, wow, all these sisters.. i envy you!! I grew up an only child, which is not much fun.
Michelle, 400,000 CDN... i think our currencies are pretty close. But 400,000 AUD will only get you a dilapidated 2-bed apartment in Sydney. For a decent house you'd need close to a million. Yep, girls, Sydney is officially one of the most expensive cities in the world when it comes to real estate. -
Cindy - you sound in full control - everything crossed for you!
Michelle - the house is looking good - it will be a shame to move. Land here is expensive, which is what knocks the prices up , being in the Peak District does to. A peice of land big enough to fit a tiny 3 bed house on ( English style not American !) usually fetches about £120,000 - usually someone elses garden split off! Thats usually allowing for a single garage and a small patio instead of a garden. Glad i am not trying to get on the property ladder now! My neice is looking to buy , but a 2 bed terrace with no parking , straight onto the street , costs around £115000 - she has no chance!
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Cindy...am sending you good wishes and lots of strength for you tomorrow....You are in my thoughts. I agree..you'll feel safer once that thing is OUT! That's how I felt when I had mine out. I couldn't wait to get in there and get rid of it (though I cried all the way into surgery and they announced as they rolled me in..We've got an upset woman here!).
Keep your "hotdish brigade" on call! You may appreciate the service. I love that name! That's funny! And sounds like you have wonderful support.
Paula...sorry about the dang hair thinning. That sucks! I used to have hair loss and used nioxin..that was before bc. I haven't noticed this time and in fact was thinking that my hair is thicker than it used to be. But,I'm not on hormone treatments. And, my hair is white and I can't see it unless I'm wearing a dark color! And I don't see it on the floor like I saw my black dyed hair.
Michele..Congratulations on finishing! It looks great and must be nice to have that fresh kitchen to use for a while before it's sold.
Graycie...you look great with all your sisters and your hair is officially longer than mine because I'm keeping my short! :-)
Maryanne...I remember those all-night Awake parties. We used to host the kids' class over-night party and they would camp out in our yard. But there was always somebody sick or misbehaving! And always pizza! I've got my bottle of water next to me and am trying to drink that. I did have some oatmeal today and it seems that everything stays down...just don't have much appetite. Actually, I'm hungry but nothing is appealing and when I eat, I can only take a few bites. I will keep drinking though. Thanks!
Mary..you seem to be getting hit with so much bad news these days. Seems unfair. I'm so sorry. Sending you hugs from across the water. Thinking of you. Hoping that bad news is behind you and only good positive things will begin to happen for you. Love you!
Tracy..keep up with the people's work!
Debbie..thinking of you.... -
Hi Debbie! You posted while I was writing away...
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cindy....good luck with tomorrow. you will do fine and it will be so relieving to be over that hurdle. i'll be thinking of you!!!!!
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Mary - (((hugs))) sister!!
Gail - beautiful pic!
Michele - the finished product looks wonderful-I know you're relieved!
Laura - You're leaving Thurs? How awesome is that?!
Amy - I think re-posting pics of the races we've been to is a great idea! Just say the word...
Victoria - glad you're feeling well! Your experience sounds a lot like my excision biopsy - very little pain - thankfully!
Cindy - I will keep you in prayer all day tomorrow! Have a great day today!
Kelly - hope you and Teryn are having fun in the sun and enjoying the pool!
TracyS - have you heard anything about the job yet??
Well, today it's my turn for my onc. visit... My only real concern is the pain in my wrist that I've had for about 2 weeks now. It doesn't get worse so I guess that's good...
Here's another pic...I think you can see John Michael in this one
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You look great, RoseMarie! YOur kids are so cute!
Well, we barbequed for our Independence Day but I was afraid to eat any of it so I passed. My dh gave it a try and dd stuck with chicken soup. We'll see how dh does. If he's okay, I'll eat it tomorrow. I only ate a baked potato and drank my water. Did eat some more crackers and had organic oatmeal in the morning. Tomorrow I'll try more. I feel a bit better. Layed on a blanket on the grass earlier and Casey joined me. But then she pushed me so I told her to either behave or get off. She behaved. -
Debbie -
How's it going?
RoseMarie -
Nice photo! Isn't it a weird feeling wearing one of the "survivor" shirts? The first time I wore one, it was somewhat surreal. At times I think the word should be "victim" instead of "survivor".
Yup - we leave on Thursday! Bad thing is that I haven't packed...the only thing in my suitcase is Buddy! -
Help me!
In between the noise of power saws and nail guns, one of the workers is whistling! My ears are very sensitive to repetitive noise...I can't put in ear plugs, because I'm waiting for business phone calls and I wouldn't be able to hear the phone.........OMG - now he's singing the song, "na, na, na, na, hey, hey, hey goodbye!" The one they sing at ball games. Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp me! LOL They were supposed to put away the power tools and start painting... -
Amy:
I am a big fan of Dancing With the Stars and they put the Bachelor on right after it so I have begun to watch. I loved it last night when all the catty snotty girls got told to "go home." I don't know if I have a favorite yet. The girl who hurt her ankle seems to have an edge, but there's something about her I'm nervous about. I do not consider myself a loser for watching these shows. I thing I am an "escape-ist" . . . I'm watching the equivalent of cotton-candy TV for the pure escape value. For these couple of hours I can escape worry, care, pain, sorrow, regret, bad news, etc. I would never want to be in something like that. How awful to try and develop a meaningful relationship on camera with other women all trying to do the same thing at the same time. No wonder there are breakdowns and jealousy. I consider this the same as reading a trashy novel or eating candy. Not reality, not nourishing, but wickedly fun!!!
Mary -
Laura:
I hate the same song over and over. Too bad you can't drown it out some way. I enjoy listening to audio books and that drowns out alot of junk for me.
Too bad Buddy can't come stay with me while you are away. I'm going to my sister's tonight for 12 days with a 2 year-old black lab, a Sheltie, and a 3 year-old "Heinz 57 mixture" dog. It will be doggie immersion for me.
I know about animals in the suitcase. I was packing this morning and my cat decided to get into my duffle and see if he could come along with me. Any kind of bag or case has to pass his inspection first.
Hope things quiet down soon!
Mary -
Yipee I'm glad you're watching it, Mary I'm totally an escapist when it comes to tv. I sat there drinking tea in my pjs and loved every second of the show...especially when the means girls got sent home I like Tessa...the one from San Fran who seems normal. I think I have a little crush on Andy...he's kinda cute...even though he's making out with all the women! It's complete trash and you're right...a great way to get away from a hard day or worries I like your description...wickedly fun
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OH NO! Now he's whistling the theme song from the Andy Mayberry show! LOL - OMG (I'm just having too much fun over here today.)
And, of course, this song will be "stuck" in my head for the next few days! LOL
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Mary -
That's really nice of you to watch your sis's dogs! Thanks for the offer - maybe next time...I'll put Buddy in a First Class seat and ship him over to you! LOL My Mom will be taking care of him. Buddy actually jumps in our guests purses! And then he steals any gum or candy that he finds inside, runs under our bed and eats it! How rude of my little guy! Has he no manners? LOL
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OK - my nurse squeezed me in with my original surgeon today - just got back. He poked and prodded , hmm and hahhhed , said it didnt feel like anything but never say never so he wanted some ultrasounds done just to be sure- , in ...................... 2 weeks . Yay for the English Health system!
I guess if he thought it was anything he would have done it sooner , only this was the surgeon who told me it was prob nothing last time! Actually , i dont think it is anything as it seems to be on th eend of a hard band which runs from my nodal op scar around th eedge of my breast - the area which had major trauma with the packing etc. Oh well , time will tell!
Strange day at school today (nursery) new kids crying , 3 wet themselves , 3 grazed knees , one banged head , a 30ft trail of wet paint which ALL 20 of them paddled through - tell me again why i love this job!!
Never watched this batchelor thing , my escapism was X Factor with Simon Cowel - now thats finished I am watching them search for the star for the show Grease, Roger hates it!! -
Debbie -
The wait stinks...but hope you can tuck it in the back of your mind until then. Sounds like you had a fun day too! NOT! -
The top pics are of the back of the house, showing the walk out basement...the sliding doors leading out are on the far left side. The others show this past weekend's landscape project (it reminds me of my girl scout camp days). dh and I worked side by side with our landscape dude. If I never have to lift another 50 lb. boulder...I will be very happy! LOL I'm still sore!
I still have to stain the benches dark brown to match the roof of our house and the decks.
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That look's nice Laura. Your house is just like I envisioned it. A lot of window's. I love window's.
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Ilove the Bachelor show, too! And Dancing with the Stars!
Just got the call, I am getting my swap out. Tissue expander out, implant in!! Boob lift and small implant on the healthy breast!! I am so excited and since this happened so suddenly, no time to be nervous! My dad is coming to stay for at least a week!!! -
Will you look like your Avatar? LOL. When is your surgery?
Fists up! -
Laura: My sister has business meetings in Phoenix, then visiting our nephew and his family, playing golf, then a week in California for more golf and tourist stuff. Her partner is going along and it is a vacation for them.
Staying at her house is like going to resort for me. It is bigger and nicer than my house. The pets are great. There are satellite and big screen TVs all over the house. The bed is nice.
Laura, I agree - your house looks wonderful. How proud you will be to show it off. All the hard work is well worth it.
Amy: I like Tessa also. She's the one who said she didn't want to get hurt, right? It is kinda creepy that he is making out with everyone. That would turn me off fast if I was one of those girls. Have any of them ever said, "Whoa there, let's take it slow" or do they get forced into being lovey-dovely for the camera? Andy is the kind of guy I never could have attracted so to me he is like a pretty object out in the night sky . . . good to look at but impossible to attain.
So long,
Mary -
Mary-Anne, 5/2 is a Wednesday, so I am so excited to finally get this going!! One more thing on the road to recovery!
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Graycie - Mary -
Thanks. There's so many thankless jobs that we do, so it's great to complete projects like this. Because we don't have kids, our house is "our baby"...very labor intensive! LOL ha-ha-get it? Have lots of fun at your sis's place. Mini-vacation for you! Kick back... (My Mom is the same way when she comes here.)
Graycie -
How was your bike ride? When we D-ZINED this house, I included lots of windows. And when we met with the architect to review the plans, I kept saying..."Oh let's add a window there...and oh, yeah...let's add 3 windows there!" LOL dh was ready to kill me! All he heard was - ka-ching, ka-ching! LOL But, there has been a few times when birds have flown into the windows. One time, I ran outside and picked up the bird and covered its eyes/head with my hand. You're supposed to do this so they can re-gain their sense of space. I held it for about an hour. And then it flew away. Have you seen the Windex commercial?...with the birds and the sliding door? -
Laura - very pretty! Looks so peaceful and relaxing!
Mary - have fun at your sister's house!
I have never gotten into the Bachelor but I did watch "Grease" too, Debbie! My dh actually watched it with me!
Well, got to the onc's office today and...I wasn't in the computer! So my appt. has been rescheduled until next Tuesday. I have had chemo brain so bad lately that I had to pull out the appt. card to make sure I wasn't crazy - this time it wasn't my fault, lol. The other day I carried the remote control in my purse instead of my cell phone and now I have lost the house phone. I also left my iPod at the Y and thankfully someone turned it in. What is UP with me???? -
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What is UP with me????
RoseMarie -
What is up with you...is that you are a very intuitive, concerned, dedicated and thoughtful MOM. Pat yourself on the back, instead of beating yourself up for the miscomings! Not only that, but your body is being starved of lots of hormones. It's frustrating to say the least...hang in there.
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Debbie -
I'm still thinking about you. I know it's difficult to feel something foreign in our body, become suspicious and then not worry about it! Hey, we're only human....sending happy wishes across the pond... -
Graycie, forgot to mention you look so healthy and well in the pic. I have three sisters too and four brothers, a good Catholic family.LOL. It is hard to get us all in one place, I think the last time was five years ago.
Kelly, the final switch will really put you close to the end of all this. Congrats. I called the PS today and said yes to a Lat dorsi without implant and leaving the other side alone(although with V and C this week, I hope i don't live to regret that). I am # 39 on the waiting list so likely won't happen until November. You and Paula are getting done the same week!
Cindy, take a deep breath and go in with your Fists up! I hope it is smooth for you. Will you be having a SNB too?
More pics from your walk, Rosemarie...yes easy to see the little guy now. You look terrific. I felt like a loser on my first walk, 4 days after mastectomy but last year I felt like a survivor.Our walk is upbeat.
There is another walk that is for all cancers. I found that one traumatic, it was around a track. The walk is when darkness falls. The first lap is by survivors and all the way round is lit by candles in memory of someone who has died or in support of someone battling. I cried my way around that one. Lucky it was short. It was just too sad to see all those names.
No TV for me, most times. Just can't get into it. We only have one TV as well and kids rule in my house.
Mary, do you need help dogsitting, sounds loke the life.
Laura, nice job on the design. My husband and I plan to build in the next5-10 years. We have a view of a large lake , so lots of windows im my dream home too. We are planning an octagonal mainroom with two wings off it somehow, one side for us the other for visitors. We are in no rush as I need to work for at least 10 more years to get the kids through school.
We had 20C yesterday, a record for that date. Today back to 10C. I dragged out my sandals and put my winter boots away. Guess what, they are animal print. I will post a photo when my battery is recharged.
Wait till you see what I got in the mail...
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Hi sisters....
Cindy I am thinking of you and saying a prayer. It will all be good, I know it! You will be rid of the cancer and ready to move on with your life.
Mary Anne - the walk you described is the Cancer Society Relay for Life. I am on the committe for ours this year and am currently in the middle of fund raising for it.
No word on the local job yet, but I have had several other calls with jobs that could be possibilities. Then I got wild and crazy today and applied for an Event Coordinator position with the Susan G. Komen foundation - NOW HOW COOL WOULD THAT BE??????
I am having a real hard time at my current job. I has been horribly stressful lately and I know that it is not good for me.... I really need to find a new job and SOON!
Debbie - thinking of you. I don't think your Dr. would wait 2 weeks if he was really concerned.
Well, as usual I am on the run but had to stop by and check in with my friends!
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Debbie, your kids seem seem to belong to you!! Your class will be fun this year!
Laura, your house is beautiful.
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