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ChiSandy,
No, not me. My mom. She was 48 when she had my brother. I will be 40 in November and was thinking of getting pregnant after me and the fiance got married in May. Now I'm on the fence. I have a wonderful (girl who will be 5 in two weeks) daughter from a previous relationship and we have a great little family. My little brother that my mom had, is so awesome. I still think he is adorable even at 14.
He is very smart and even had a small part in the beginning of a local MN movie. I adore him.And oddly, I'm afraid to feel the breast now. Either one. Blah!
Goldie,
I should find out Thursday what chemo I will be doing. I'm assuming (based on research) and my cancer Taxol followed by Ad ..(I can't remember how to spell it, starts with an A, also known as "red devil", someone told me.
I tried to make new vodka based drinks each Sunday. Like the ones pictured above. I'm bound and determined to find the one that is phenomenal, have to have for every Walking Dead viewing. lol!
NativeMaine,
Yeah I want to wait for the big picture before I start planning the big picture. And the reality is, it may not be a decision that is up to me after treatment. I can't afford egg harvesting. lol!
The orange one is Black Magic Halloween Cocktail and then the other is the Black Widow Halloween Shot. I definitely want to try your shot. It's looks awesome. I'm not a fan of those mandatory meetings, which by the way I have two of those today.
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Good morning friends- there is a nip in the air this morning and it tells me I need to start getting my indoor plants off the patio. I have lot of potted things, some are more seasonal, others house plants that won't survive the winter. I got my dining area space changed up last week for the change (dining room becomes a bit of a green house in the winter). I am heading out to Walgreens and then to the store for work and back to do some worky things. Swimming today too. I think my busted toe is finally better.....
The yoga retreat was just perfect with the group of women who attended, the practices, the setting, wonderful food and free time to enjoy the area. One of my favorite things about retreats is being cooked for. The meals are always vegetarian and so delicious. I stayed at a different place this time, an inn next door but really fabulous too!
Saturday we had some free time so I went in to town to hit a "trail sale" that was up the valley and featuring a lot of yard stuff, but also some arts and crafts. A soak at one of my favorite hot springs along with a hot stone massage at the spa back on site that afternoon. I had the "trifecta" of detoxing, including yoga, hot springs and massage. I felt SO good on Sunday morning and do still. I think I left a lot of junk up there this weekend. I will do another retreat at this same spot mid January, which is a norm for me the past few years. This was my first time doing an October one and you can see the glory of the foliage colors we had this time!
Goldie- that picture of the trees is actually a shot taken through a window looking out on the property through a sauna. After my massage this weekend at the inn where we were doing yoga (they have a small spa there for treatments), I went in there and had my phone with me, and as I looked out the window and thought "wow, that looks like a picture on a wall." I showed our yoga leader and the owner of the property and they ran down to get similar shots. One of the best photos I have probably ever taken, given the context. Everyone loves it that I have shared it with.
Chi- I can relate on the coffee front when I travel. I always have to seek out a lobby with the bigger brewed stuff or coffee spot that may be adjacent. I hope you have some other options near you that don't have you out hunting forever.
Karen- if I can suggest anything, just be present with getting through treatment right now. Future stuff is hard to wrap your head around when all this is going on and the medical care is perhaps for longer than most any of us have ever dealt with before. My treatment was six months, but it took years for me to come back from things (I had another surgery for something else right before too so a double whammy). Surgery, rads, chemo, anti-hormone therapies all take a toll on our bodies with needing lots of extra rest, etc. I had to live in the present for a long time (and sort of still do). You will have time to decide about other things as you come down the line on this. Wishing you the best for a successful treatment and speedy recovery.
Teka- ha ha, not true for me because I am a swimmer, but in general, don't bother much anymore anyways. I am blonde so I have less issues around this than other women. I grew up with a lot of italian friends who hated the fact I never had to shave much! Time to put away the capri's and tank tops, and pull out the pants and warm sweaters!
Chevy- I hope your bruising has healed up some?
NM- I hate the loss of light this time of the year. So dark in the am and also in the pm! DLS coming up in another 10 days. I always love the change in the spring when the light returns, but the fall is HARD! Even with the extra hour of sleep?
That is all she wrote for now. Gotta get to some things and wishing you all a terrific tuesday!
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Karen, my bad for getting you & your mom mixed up. It is a tough decision—will you be banking your eggs just in case? At least with triple-neg. you don’t have to worry about hormonal aspects of pregnancy. That “red devil” is Adriamycin.
Up way too late, considering we have to leave home by 7:30 am tomorrow for a 10am flight to Vegas. Barely been home long enough to clean out the suitcase and pack it back up again. Bob’s not home yet, and will hit the ceiling when he finds out the alarm is set for 6 am—an hour that used to be bedtime for me after late night gigs. Gonna warn him by cellphone before I hit the hay. Catch up here after we check into the condo
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014
6:52 AM
Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Hump Day! Raining like a son of a gun here, had 0.55 inches in the gauge.We need the water, the ground is so dry. There have been several fires this fall, a few of the usual controlled burned that got uncontrolled, and some further back in the woodlands that may be natural origin (can't rule out camp fires not completely put out). So far none have gotten really big, and this rain will help keep that from happening, too. Sadie is not a fan of rain, funny for a water loving dog. Had to have a conversation with her about going out to pee this ayem. She did finally go out, but boy the dirty looks I got! Got all the technology lined up and checked out for the first virtual class for the teaching job tomorrow ayem. Each class is 3 hours on a Thursday ayem, for 3 weeks. With homework. Lots of homework! The site estimates 4 hours per class, so I've gone through my schedule and set up 6 hours of study time a week. The only thing left to do is to find my good travel mug so I can have hot coffee through the class to help keep me going! I'm getting really excited and just a teensy bit nervous. There are 110 participants listed for this class.
Karen--The A is probably Adriamycin, also called the "Red Devil" from the red color of the medication in the syringe. It must be a real challenge to come up with a new vodka drink with a Walking Dead theme every week, good for you! Mandatory meetings are fine things if you can get 100% attendance all the time. Unfortunately there is no way to get the info given at these meetings unless you are at the meeting, no method set up for people who are out sick, not working, or who have been sent out to do an admission or attend a death. That's going to cause a big problem someday, and I've told them so, but nothing has changed. So I now file it under "not my circus, not my monkey." Those are great looking drinks!
Jazzy--I've got some plants outside I'd like to bring in for the winter but am having trouble figuring out where to put them where they will get enough light, be warm enough, and not be subjected to enthusiastic Sadie romps. Glad the toe is better! It is nice to be cooked for, isn't it? That and being cleaned up after is part of what I like about traveling. So good you could leave so much junk there, AND have plans to go back! I have trouble adjusting to the time change both ways, just hate it. Wish we would do away with it. Or join Canada on Atlantic Time. That wouldn't change the total hours of darkness but it would shift things so it's not full dark at 4:30 pm for so much of the winter.
Chi--Talk about a quick turn around! Is Bob going to Vegas with you? Take care not to tire yourself out too much.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014
6:52 AM
Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Hump Day! Raining like a son of a gun here, had 0.55 inches in the gauge.We need the water, the ground is so dry. There have been several fires this fall, a few of the usual controlled burned that got uncontrolled, and some further back in the woodlands that may be natural origin (can't rule out camp fires not completely put out). So far none have gotten really big, and this rain will help keep that from happening, too. Sadie is not a fan of rain, funny for a water loving dog. Had to have a conversation with her about going out to pee this ayem. She did finally go out, but boy the dirty looks I got! Got all the technology lined up and checked out for the first virtual class for the teaching job tomorrow ayem. Each class is 3 hours on a Thursday ayem, for 3 weeks. With homework. Lots of homework! The site estimates 4 hours per class, so I've gone through my schedule and set up 6 hours of study time a week. The only thing left to do is to find my good travel mug so I can have hot coffee through the class to help keep me going! I'm getting really excited and just a teensy bit nervous. There are 110 participants listed for this class.
Karen--The A is probably Adriamycin, also called the "Red Devil" from the red color of the medication in the syringe. It must be a real challenge to come up with a new vodka drink with a Walking Dead theme every week, good for you! Mandatory meetings are fine things if you can get 100% attendance all the time. Unfortunately there is no way to get the info given at these meetings unless you are at the meeting, no method set up for people who are out sick, not working, or who have been sent out to do an admission or attend a death. That's going to cause a big problem someday, and I've told them so, but nothing has changed. So I now file it under "not my circus, not my monkey." Those are great looking drinks!
Jazzy--I've got some plants outside I'd like to bring in for the winter but am having trouble figuring out where to put them where they will get enough light, be warm enough, and not be subjected to enthusiastic Sadie romps. Glad the toe is better! It is nice to be cooked for, isn't it? That and being cleaned up after is part of what I like about traveling. So good you could leave so much junk there, AND have plans to go back! I have trouble adjusting to the time change both ways, just hate it. Wish we would do away with it. Or join Canada on Atlantic Time. That wouldn't change the total hours of darkness but it would shift things so it's not full dark at 4:30 pm for so much of the winter.
Chi--Talk about a quick turn around! Is Bob going to Vegas with you? Take care not to tire yourself out too much.
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And so that nose dive I did a few months ago? Went to see my PC for that annual physical... I asked her about that 1/2 of my nose trouble, and sure nuff' it is just what Doc Google told me it was... I "broke" it at the time... but actually you just have cartilage in there, and it caused a deviated septum... I showed her 2 nasal sprays, and one ... the Nasacort, is the one I should be using... NOT the other one I liked!
And Chi.... she said they don't do surgery unless it gets worse... You said Bob had one? Does he use those Breathe Right Nasal Strips? Those help also...
So I'm really okay... I mean for my age... Ha! Shut up Cammi..... Even my Doc said "I just want to be like you when I get older" Meaning still happy, and only have a few past trauma's, and nothing seriously wrong.
I'm soooooo lucky, to still have my Husband... even if he is a PITA once in a while.... We are BOTH lucky, to have each other!
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Good Morning Ladies---oh so much is going on--I can't keep up at all.
Lori U'r DD is beautiful, but look who she has as a mother. And praying it's a stupid bite, but I knw u have fear, but with everywhere she's been sounds reasonable to be a bite.
Ill OMG when I saw that pic. I had to look away, it looked like it hurt so bad, I'd be cussin' like crazy-u are doing so good tho
Welcome Karen sorry u r here but this is a great thread and lots of great women. U have to much fun to let this get u down. OK I have to say it---48 yrs old--Holy chit---Whoa---those parties u have sound hilarious keep on keepin' on. U and Ill are our youngest so not right. but u both have great attitudes and that helps so so much.
Kim what a scare with u'r mom, glad everything was OK. WOW ur still filling those dumpsterup--u have this energy now that u can give to ur home and Sadie and that's always good.
Jazzy u'r retreat sounded like we should have all been there.U'r pics are great
SusyQ <<<PRAYERS AND HUGS>>>
Chevy my phones are so busy with the weather changing, but it's my 800 and 900 numbers that are always busy- but of course u would know that--after all u were the queen of the, well let's just say runway--and not modeling--
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Teka I'm always glad to see a post from u, and so glad u r here.
Jeez we have a lot of drinks floating around here, all so colorful and lookin' good, I want one of each too.
Thanks so much for all u'r prayers for Leslie she can use them, I'm worried to about her mental reactions to all of this.
Sandy u got some jobs from this??? Wow tht's great I maybe confused --Oh what a surprise---but u r going to Vegas right. Sounds good to me--I enjoy just going there.
I had a temp of 100.5 for a couple of days and kept pretty much to myself--it's OK now but I see one of my Drs. tomorrow anyway so we'll see. I'm just so tired.
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NM, "life is getting entertaining in Hospice". There's that circus! Not sure what would have been on the rim of Teka's cocktail. Certainly NOT pepper! I looked at some Bloody Mary recipes, it's celery salt on the rim. Love the vampire cocktail…CReEpY! 4 hours per week of homework? Not too bad, and I'm sure you will do just fine.
Karen, the Red Devil is Adriamycin. I did that one, along with Taxol and Cytoxin. A/C together and T after those. I hope that if it is God's plan that you can have that baby and watch him/her grow up. If not, at least you have your little girl. And if your eggs are a problem, you could always adopt. Google "Grateful Dead cocktails". Also "grateful dead cocktail tipsy bartender". Check out the images.
Jazzy, the way that window is framed, it def. looks like a picture.Good for you to dispose of all that junk at your retreat! Beautiful views with The Fat City Horns.
Sandy, we leave Friday for TN, on our return flight home, we fly out of Nashville at 5 am! Plane leaves at that time. I am NOT looking forward to that morning! Safe travels and enjoy.
Chevy, sorry about that broken nose, but like you said, we sort of already new that. As for DH being a PITA sometimes, I'm sure they think the same about us too.
Cami, don't worry about keeping up, you have enough at home and with your own derned self to worry about. Les seems to be doing ok, or is it pretty much a "front". That fever is probably what has you so tired and worn out.
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Do you mean me Cams? You mean I might have cussed? It was so fast, I was just shocked! Then I laid there, just amazed that I was still "okay".... I laid there, pushing paint away from me, into the little run-off... Then I even got UP!!! Had to get that paint problem stabilized!!! Went and got the hose, and tried to wash more of the paint away..
THEN I went in the house, and looked in the mirror... Still amazed that I was okay!! So not bad at all.... The bruising then spread everywhere, Hah!
Cams... Keep telling Leslie she is okay.... Because even if other things pop-up, she won't be as afraid.... I remember just being afraid of everything about my breast cancer.... But everyday, it was a little better! Stay positive.... with Joey...
And what was your fever? I think we are supposed to go see a Doctor when things like that happen? But nope! Not you and me. We wait until everything is better, THEN go! A fever means something is wrong.... NEXT time, just go! You probably have a low-grade infection somewhere.... (That's Dr. talk)... You might get an anti-biotic... Get a urine test too... Okay..... Next time just come see me, and I'll fix you! xoxo
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Jazzygirl ,
Definitely a good point to focus on today. Most likely I will not be doing the kid thing, but why worry about that now. J
I'm so jealous, I would love to be cooked for. J
ChiSandy,
No worries about the confusion. I will not be doing the eggs thing as I cannot afford it and my coverage doesn't make it so I can even afford it. I hope you had a safe flight!
NativeMaine,
Yep, seems to be the one..red devil. The drinks were pretty tasty, but I'm thinking I could probably jazz them up next time or find a new one. I like that saying for sure! Not my monkey, not my circus. Totally need to steal that some day. And that drink looks awesome! J I'm sure it will definitely knock you on your butt.
Camillegal,
Thanks for the welcome. Yes, I love hosting the parties. J but I'm still getting energy back from surgery, just in time to lose it before the chemo, right? Lol! Yeah, my mom is a nut, but that little brother is so awesome. Couldn't love a kid more…besides my own. Sometimes he feels like mine (that is probably the age difference). I'm having a great experience on this site so far, wonderful women. Wish it didn't need to exist though, right?
Goldie,
Thanks for the google tips, I'll have to check that out for sure. J Yeah the eggs, probably won't work and probably we'd be okay with our family of three that we have now. My daughter is from a previous relationship, but my fiancé and I have talked about it and he said if it happens great, if it doesn't, he is perfectly content with what we have. J He spent hours researching the perfect kindle for her 5th birthday. He is tired of the toys she never plays with…this we both know she will likely wear out.
Alright, my lunch is over, back to work.
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I'm just poopin in for a minute
Dara ur bery bery busy now that ur a working girl, I don't like it. But u'd better see u'r dr. about that thingy. I don't like that either, at all.
Every time I put my feet up my phone rings GRRRRRR, I'm starting to try to talk people out of work, I think Dan noticed. Oh well he just laughs anyway.
BTW Chevy u know damn well I don't remember what I said and to whom I said it, ever. U silly chicken lady. And do u still take care of u'r neighbors chickens when they go out of town, all the time???
Oh I decided this afternoon to just take messages for a while so I could keep my legs up a little anyway--Big Mistake--Well of course I can't remember and of course I can't red my own handwriting, but I did compare the numbers on the phone for right numbers, but all these people are named patient zero, which doesn't even make sense.
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And NO damnit! I don't take care of those chickens! Just their cat, when they go out of town... I'll tell you, we have more chickens in this neighborhood, than any farm does within 500 miles! I really got sick one time... by feeding, and watering their chickens, because they never clean the coop! And I found out you can BUY eggs in the store!!! Imagine that! We have 3 neighbors who harbor chickens!
So I don't do chickin-sittin.... Nope! I had Asthma, Bronchitis, and Pneumonia the last time I cared for them! You can get this problem, called "something"... From bird droppings! They keep them a little cleaner, but not much.
You put your legs up? Is that what you said? Over your head? Still doin' that, eh? And I wish you could "red" your own hand-writing... You gotta be such a kick to work with....! I LOVE you little Cammi! xoxo
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It's me...wanted to poop in to tell ya'll that the biopsy was no biggie. I can't shower or lift heavy things til tomorrow. And what do I do....go grocery shopping after I dropped the pooches off for their bathes. The bagboy helped me out to my car, but dh was playing ball, so once I got home, I was on my own. I did use my left hand/arm as much as possible. I did not cause my biop spot to open...so all is good. I will kno results on Halloween day. Think I told ya'll that already. Will keep ya'll posted. Had a wonderful 24th anniversary on Sat with both my kids and their sig. others. Think I told ya'll that already too. But anywho, jes wanted to update and hopefully I will be back soon.
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Mema, have a restful night.
I'll be looking for excellent results on Halloween.
I am pleased that you had a wonderful 24th anniversary!
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Mema- I am glad you are on the other side of the biopsy and we will be here as you receive your results. Prayers for this to be nothing of concern sister.
Cami- I so cannot read my own writing. I used to have great penmanship and it really is awful now. I take a lot of hand written notes for meetings and sometimes go back and cannot read them either. LOL. The joy of getting older. I hope when I go off the AI drugs that it all gets better?
Ill- how are you doing friend since the surgery last week?
Chevy- Cami puts her legs over her head, when she is "on the pole"......
Karen- you are blessed with some children already, that is nice to know. I hope they are all doing okay as you go through. Can be scary for the kiddos. How are you feeling since the surgery? Looks like you have rads coming up next. I had them too, but internal and a whole other conversation.
dara, Dara, DARA- let us know how you are doing with your problem too?
Okay, time for bed and hope everyone had a good hump day!
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Yup, ladies, both Bob & Gordy are here with me in Vegas. Landed about 90 min. ago and just checked in--nice to be able to tear off that sleeve & gauntlet! Our DOTD was at the ripe hour of 9 am...at the "Bubbles" bar at O'Hare. I went to the loo to put on my compression, and told Bob to get me anything sparkling except prosecco--I think I said "Champagne" because that's the only other sparkler I saw in the wine fridge. When I returned to the table, there was a glass (actually, the contents of an entire split) of Veuve Clicquot waiting for me! At $32, you better believe I drank it all. It was supposedly only 6 oz, but the flute was filled to the brim and it was a large flute. (Bob had a Bloody Mary & a beer, Gordy a screwdriver). On the plane I stuck to coffee (had a shot of espresso back home) & water.
We're in the original HGV Club at the north end of the Strip. Not as nice or convenient as the Elara, but it was this or the Trump (where we had a studio the first time, in 2013). The price is right, though--3 nights free (plus a 4th for $90) if we endure the upsell presentation tomorrow morning. Bob & I are practicing our mantra: "no, no, no... " We were weak the first three times, and bought first a studio in S.Beach and then a 1-BR here. But we're not giving up the NYC timeshare to which we upgraded in Dec. (Gordy will sleep in).
Here we have a 1-BR, though only 1 bath (but with Jacuzzi & shower). And remember my bee-yotching about the coffee situation (to refresh your memory, when I phoned from Chicago the desk clerk told me the rooms had only those crummy little single-cup packet drippers)? So I bought fresh beans (the shop owner, who's the head roaster, said it was okay to grind them at home if I was only going to be away for 5 days) and left the hand-grinder at home; I brought a press-pot, Aeropress, and about half a lb. of Guatemala ground coarsely for the both of them. So what did I see on the kitchenette counter in our suite? A normal, large 10-cup Mr. Coffee....and a few wussy little packets for it. We immediately had housekeeping send up many more. (Shoulda brought some filters for it so I could use my ground coffee in it, but oh, well). They're also sending up a teakettle so I can use the brewers I brought with me. Worse comes to worst, I can always use a saucepan. Turns out the s#*itty little single-cup drippers are only in the studios.
Bob & Gordy are out exploring in search of lunch & casinos. (Circus Circus is across the Strip about a block south; the Wynn/Encore are about 1/4 mile). The spa downstairs is doing "Wine Wednesdays:" wine and spa service sampling. Gonna change into sandals & a T-shirt dress, buy some breakfast supplies in the on-site mini-mart, and call the guys to see if they want to join me at the spa. (Bob says wine is always fine by him, but Gordy's not a spa guy). May hit the pool.
Gordy's phone--his umpteenth reconditioned Samsung--"bricked" on him in the Uber en route to O'Hare--he rebooted twice upon landing, same result. (Why I hate Android devices). Finally, after 10 minutes of charging it in the suite, it revived. Meanwhile, at home, when I put my iPhone on the charging pad last night it read "76%" battery. (Usually takes about 24 hrs. for it to get that low). Woke up, had coffee, got dressed, and 10 min. before calling the Uber went to the pad to pick it back up--and it said "Low power mode"--only 7% power remaining. WTF??? One of the cats must have jostled it just enough for it to discharge instead of charge. Had I just kept it in my purse overnight it'd have been at least 60%. Pulled my fast-charger adapter out of the suitcase, and 10 min. later was back up to 30%, enough to get me through the flight (was back down to 18% when we landed & I took it out of Airplane Mode) and to the resort.
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Mema, glad you have the biopsy in the rearview mirror--may you get happy results.
Much wine today & tonight--besides the aforementioned pre-flight champagne, there was the "wine Wednesday" in the hotel spa. They offered a sweet Riesling, a dry Chardonnay and a Pinot Noir (all generic California). I tried the Chard...meh. But it was only 3 oz. And the spa "sampler" was awesome--three 8-min. services. First was neck & shoulder massage with hot and cold stones. (The stones were a 15-min. extension). Next was back compression (during which I discovered just how many trigger points I have, mostly in the glutes & hamstrings). Nevertheless, I needed it. Finally, the best foot massage I've ever had, including aromatherapy. Tomorrow after my workout I'll try a full-body massage & perhaps a facial.
We went to Carnevino in the Palazzo for dinner. The "Vino" part was excellent, but compared to our last visit the "Carne" part yielded mixed results. (That part I'll explain in the "What's for Dinner?" thread). Started with a Ferrari Brut Rosé (natural method, not the bulk tank method used for Prosecco). Then an Antinori super-Tuscan (sangiovese & Rhone varietals). Gordy & I went back to the HGV, while Bob stayed behind to try to extend his win streak...which broke. But he still stayed w/in his daily budget. Gordy then went out to nearby Circus Circus to ride the roller coasters. We have that sales presentation at 9:30 am, but Gordy will doubtless sleep in since he'll be out for a while longer.
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Of course I might be wrong I am a day late, but Dara if I'm right HAPPY HAPPY BELATEDBIRTHDAY -
Mornin'
SusyQ--Praying for GRRREAT results, for sure!!!
Sandy I'm jelly, your massage, oh sounds great, now get the full length thing, when done well it is so very relaxing, u already sound like u'r having a fantastic time and it just started---see start something with champagne and how can anything go wrong---Hope Bob gets lucky anyway u want him too.
Oh Chevy I'm still splainin' things to u. Of course I can put my legs over my head, it's done me well all these yrs. I know for a fact what u've done with it, but then again no judging here remember???
My niece is taking me to the Dr. this morning, oh why do I hate this so much. Takes me forever to get ready and I still look like chit and I hate trying to explain anything anymore, they don't take time looking at u since they are in the puter the whole time, can't wait to just get it over with. Such a stupid complaint.
Ah Leslie's clump starting coming out--Today she's getting her hair shaved--wigs are all ready
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Good Morning, Loungettes! Talk about rain, got 2.29 inches in my gauge over the last 24 hours. It came down pretty dang hard at times, too. First training class starts in an hour and a half, need to get on about 20 minutes before to make sure there are no technical glitches needing ironing out. Planning to use the bedroom where there will be the least background distraction and I can be comfortable (I hope). 3 hours is a long class, but I've done that before and can do it again, right? I suspect Sadie will come curl up on the bed with me and learn along with me. Does it show that I'm a little nervous?
Has anyone else seen the news report on the woman who had a bilateral mast and hysterectomy and then found out the genetic testing was read incorrectly? It was picked up when she had complications and her record was being reviewed. Can you imagine going through all that and then finding out that it wasn't necessary?
Chevy--oh, dear, you did break your nose? OUCH!
Cammi--yup, still filling up the dumpster weekly. Pretty soon it's going to slow down cuz I've got most of the big stuff out now, but that's ok, I'll just have the dumpster emptied every 2 weeks and when I get to the maintenance stage it will be once a month. Maybe. If I keep getting stuff delivered I may need to stay at every other week pick up just cuz of the cardboard boxes! Take care of yourself and rest if you need to, and drink lots of fluids!
Goldie--Yup, very entertaining in Hospice. Had to have a long talk with myself while driving home yesterday. Ended the day with a webinar on documentation, the person giving the TWO HOURpresentation (think talking sloth movement speed) kept saying the documentation was identical in home health and hospice, has never documented in a hospice chart cuz it's NOT identical, and brought to my mind a whole list of issues I tried to get addressed when the system was first being rolled out. Can't do half of what she said to do cuz one of the necessary buttons isn't reliably available in the hospice charting system. I had to remind myself that I am no longer a case manager, it's not my responsibility to make the records meet standards without the right tools, and not my responsibility to get the system fixed. I thought 4 hours of homework per week was pretty decent, too. Still scheduled in some extra as a buffer. I really want to do well in this job.
Karen--I stole the Not my circus, Not my monkeys, it's really helpful so steal away!I won't tell!
Camm--love the "patient zero" name for everyone!
Chevy--LOL at discovering you can buy eggs at the store! Do need to be careful around birds and farm animals, lots of sickies you can catch. But the birds are the worst!
Mema--glad the biopsy wasn't anything big. Still praying for B9 results. AT least you will know soon.
Teka--happy anniversary!
Chi--the coffee saga continues! At least it sounds like you have options this time!
Happy Birthday, DARA!!!!!
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Ingredients:
1.5oz Rye
.5oz Laphroaig
.75oz Strega
.75oz Amaro Averna
4 dashes Aromatic Bitters
2 dashes Citrus Bitters
Orange Twist
.5 Bacon Slice
Instructions:
Add the Rye, Laphroaig, Strega, Amaro Averna, Aromatic and Citrus Bitters to a chilled cocktail glass. Add ice and stir for a few seconds. Strain it into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube (if possible). Garnish with the orange twist and bacon slice.
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Hi Jazzy,
Yes I have one little girl. She is four, about to be 5. She doesn't fully understand it, but I did tell her I would be losing my hair. The other kid I mentioned is my little half-brother. J The lumpectomy went really great and if weren't for my age and triple negative and the tumor going slightly invasive, I would probably just be doing RADs.
I have my oncology appointment today so should know when the chemo starts. At this point I only know that I'm scheduled to have the port put in on November 1. Radiation will begin after the chemo. Fun times a head.
Went to buy a wig last night or at least window shop because of the upcoming wedding in May and they booked me at a different store then where I went. So I was at the wrong location (which was the one that closes earlier). So I have to rebook the consult. Not a total waste. My cousin and I went across the street and had some wine. J
Mema,
Good luck on the biopsy!
I have to take off again. Leaving for the appointment soon so I want to try and get some stuff done around the office. J
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Chevy, you would be a good one to bix Cami up! OMG, your comment about her putting her legs up. You two need to take your show on the road!
Karen, you are so right about wishing this site didn't need to exist! It just seems as though cancer is the new "epidemic". I can't believe how many people and animals are getting the RB. What is the J that you type after some sentences? Sounds funny to hear someone talk about getting a 5 year old a kindle!
Cami, I hear ya about the phone ringing when you just put your feet up! Are you still using the blue tooth? What a funny name, I wonder why it's called a "blue tooth"? Having trouble reading your own writing. Can you type things out and then maybe print them? When I shaved my head, it wasn't too bad. What I hated the most was losing my eyelashes. Hated wearing fake ones, but maybe I wasn't applying them right.
LDB, glad things seem to go well with the biopsy and you better be back soon. Happy Anniversary to you and DH. Now to wait for results.
Jazzy, no adventures yesterday???? You are always up to something!
Sandy, $32.00 for a glass of wine? Wow, your phone goes down quick. Enjoy your time in Sin City and let us know how the presentation goes. How did you change your font?
NM, can you pause your class? Don't be noyvous, you will be fine. I just barely heard about that woman. So she didn't have cancer, or just not in the genetic testing? Would that be BRCA? Oh my, that DOTD, I don't know what most of that stuff is, but mainly cuz I've never heard of it!
Leaving tomorrow for Phoenix. I'll be bock, have to go birthday shopping for my Wacko friend!!!!
Ha ha, I like this one too!
Or this one!
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NM,
Mema not me!! I edited my prior post.
Cami,
The upside......getting out in the fresh air.
;o))
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Goldie,
Okay I have to reply. LMAO Right...well I would never in my wildest have thought I would be getting a kindle for my 5 year old, but my mom had given me her old one to use. From there I let DD use it and somehow it just has become hers. After my brother passed, my cousin got his IPAD, but she has (deliberately) left it at my house and I use that. But the old kindle is getting very old and the kids version is more kid proof. It is weird. I said I would never do HALF the things I'm doing. I did have a friend who got her kid an ipad at the age of 2...I dont know. We are all gonna end up like the movie WALL - E if we make it that long. So I try to remember board games and hand crafts for gifts too and she will choose outside over any of that stuff.
I keep forgetting about the J. If I type my response in a word doc first and copy and paste into here a smiley face turns into that J for some reason. I will have to try and remember that going forward.
And love both the bull and the monkey saying!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARA!!! Hope you have a GR8 day!!!!
My heartfelt thanks going out to all my breasties who were so caring and giving toward me.
LUBSLUBSLUBSLUBS TO ALL
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Happy Birthday Dara!!!
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NOOOOO not Micaela, but you get the idea!!!!
Happy Boifday Dara, Wacko, Dorothy!!!
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