TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

nosurrender

Dear Amy, I am so sorry. I would be lost if something happened to my dad. Please know you are in my prayers and in my heart. (((AMY)))

Thanks so much Z.

Break a leg Marsha!!

Thanks Shirley!

Susan, I have NO CLUE why I was edited. All I wrote was that I don't care what people think of me- gee I hope this doesn't get edited!

MB, thank you. Oh how I wish I could meet you and come to Pinkstock. This is a great disappointment to me!

Holly, you did CMF, right? I did that almost six years ago. It took my body FOREVER to snap back to normal. I had irregular heartbeats, clotting disorders, unbelievable high cholesterol- the works. It took a good two years before I was "normal". CMF does a number on you. But give yourself some time and you will be YOU again!

SoCalLisa

I had the CMF chemo also..I agree with Gina..

neesie

Hey to all!

Boy can I waste a day!! All the more reason that I need to have more time off from the "J" word! (job) These 3 days a week are just to interfering with my personal life. Now, before I get booed off the forum......I've only been spoiled for the past 6 years. Before that I worked a full time job and a couple extras to raise my kids!!!!
So far today I have accomplished squat! I did get my Mom's paper work completed for her Oxygen. It has to be done every 6 months and they want to know everything you spend money on and how many times a day you pee........like much is gonna change in 6 months with an 86 year old! That just reminded me............A few months back we were at her Pulmonary Doc and had to fill out a new profile. One of the questions was, "How many Sex Partners have you had?" I wanted so badly to put down 200, but she wouldn't let me!!
Hello, 86 years old!!

A quick rundown, even though many are missing. My brain just isn't working (stop laughing at me!), I start something and move on to something else and never finish one thing!

DH so kindly picked another huge things of Beans last night. Told him to stick them in the fridge and I would clean and blanch today.......cuz I'd be home all day. Well, part of it came true....I've been home all day! The beans remain in the fridge, but hey....I've got 2 hours before he comes home!!

Cheri: Why does your Avatar remain the same for me? I still see Cheri! Somebody said something about cleaning out cookies............WTH! The only thing I know about Cookies is that they are delicious and when I 'clean' out a whole package they end up on my hips!
So what do you do with the corn after you de-silk it? Do you have to take the kernals off and blanch for freezing? Holy moly, that is alot of de-kernaling if that's how you do it!

Marsha: Cheri has Corn..........remember where it goes and why? Why did I read that you thought about leaving us? I think Shokk wrote it.........please tell me it is a "vicious" rumor! Rats Ass............I also miss all the drama!

Gina: Love ya and hope you're feeling better. I didn't know you when this forum was started, but I thank you. This is the best place I've been in ages and I'm staying!

Gee....there's a surprise. Buffalogal is a phony? Would have never guessed! I refuse to respond to her (so far anyways!), but I would have liked to see the "apology" she wrote. Are you all telling me that someone out there used a phony name to come here and faked having BC? Absolutely unreal. If I may borrow from our Big Brother, Peter.....Good Bye.

Jan: Good luck at the Gyn! And I hope you remember from my experience what NOT to ask for!

Marsha: Congrats on going back to theatre! I just might have to plan a trip to FL to see our 'free spirit' in action!

Beth: So the Knothead is taking Effexor! (just kidding!) Hope it works for you.....I think anti's are pretty much a given around here.
Glad you enjoyed the Christening, even if you did melt!

Iris: Thanks for the Hi from your little bitty screen! Where are you anyways?

Shirley: Duh..........you should be blonde!! Your stories of whoa.....so remind me of mine! I lose my car on a daily basis.........how stupid looking is it to be looking for your car in a parking lot. I've got the look down pat now..just kinda look in front of you and act like you're just walking leisurely, every once and awhile peek out of the corner of your eye to see if you spot the thing. Or if that fails, hit the alarm on the key pod.....act surprised when it goes off (follow the siren) and mutter something about pushing the wrong button and walk calmly to car!

Can't wait to see the quilt! It has to be Beautiful! Remind me to tell you what happened to my favorite black bra when I see you!

Be back in a jiffy..
Denise

newvickie

Oh dear Amy...I am sending gentle hugs and prayers for you. I am so sorry you lost your dear dad. Will have you in my thoughts.

Holly...it's good to see you again just wish we were seeing you feeling better. I'm with everyone else...it takes a long time to get rid of all those toxic (but life saving)chemicals that they pumped into our bodies.

I'll be back...love and hugs to all
Vickie

Biker54

Good afternoon!

Denise, my GYN is a woman, lol . She does want me to get a transvaginal US. Just to check the ovaries a little better.

Oh, everyone is talking about corn and I may have to run out to the farm stand down the road and get some. They have their sweet corn sign up.
I couldn't believe it. When I got weighed today, I had lost 5lbs. How the heck did that happen???? I'll take it though . I forgot to eat lunch yesterday. That must be it, lol!
We are starting to pack up the RV and get ready for Maine. I can't wait. And the weekend after we get back is Pinkstock!! I am just so busy!!! I can't wait to see the beautiful quilt that Shirley has so kindly made. I'll be looking for my old Victoria's Secret bras!
It's back to work for me tomorrow, after almost a week off. I'm not looking forward to it. BBL!

Anonymous

Here I am with a ton of stuff to do and absolutely no energy. I don't know how you girls do it. Headache is not helping me get motivated!

Shirley - us skinny girls can Not afford to get sick! I remember one time I had the flu real bad and lost weight. Had real hollow cheeks and it Wasn't attractive! I'm glad you got your nerve back up for the bikini! Thank you for your prayers. I have lots of drugs but no good pain pills. I expect to get some good ones from the PS on Friday though. Taking advil which isn't helping. I did stop taking my Celebrex a few days ago after I had bad stomach pain for a few days. Don't want to fear bleeding stomach while undergoing surgery! LOL about the car Keys .. your DH is a real sweetie.

Jan - thank you for your good luck wishes. I hope it all goes well at your gyn today!

Holly - I don't believe we met but want to say I'm sorry for what you're going through. Will keep you in my thoughts and hope things start improving soon. Hugs to you.

Denise - I believe I can match you with wasting a day! In fact, you accomplished more than I did today.

Speaking of, I must get my butt in gear and get a shower. Maybe that'll give me some much needed energy.

Love to all from (((((((Amy))))))) to Z

karen1956

My dear Amy - I am so sorry about the loss of your father. I know from your posts how much you dearly loved him. I hope you can cherish all the good memories. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. I wish I was closer so I could help with a meal. Again, hugs from Denver, Karen

Gus

Dear Amy...I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much he meant to you, and I hope that your wonderful memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Love and hugs,
Sue

Anonymous

Good afternoon everyone. Hope the day is going well for you. I missed out on Buffalochips post. I don't think it was because of Gina. She appeared right after that poster asked us a question and she posted in defense of that poster. She mentioned me by name so it's somebody we know, The timing is too much of a coincidence. Also, the clique thread started, and all 3 events around the very same time. I think we've handled it well and actually instead of causing problems between us it only served to make us more united and strong. hahaha Wonder how they like those apples!

I have taken notes so I'll be back shortly. Have to fix the boys some lunch.

pals
cheri

Anonymous

Amy, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dear dad. I am so sorry.

Your friend,
Cheri

dash

Why haven't I posted sooner? I just cried my heart out reading your words. Thank you Denise, MB, Marsha, Jan, Lisa, Iris, Shokk, Gina, Vickie, Amy, Beth and anyone I missed. WHy aren't my doctors saying that this is normal?? The closest was the heart doctor that said eventually my body will ajdjust to the lack of estrogen and stop sending all the chemicals to my heart.
Gina--my cholesterol is thru the roof! I thought it was just me-the heart doctor said most people's chol numbers go down on chemo!I have a worrisome family heart history--dad and his identical twin died in their 40s, their sister died early 50 or 52 years and my great grandfather died in his 20s and the heart problems starting now at 41 has been scary but I do feel much better knowing you all went thru similar and came thru. 2 years, huh? I have to adjust my mindset about this, I can see. I thought I would be normalized by now.
Shokk-my raspberries are growing but have had a few bug problems and need to work on them more. The birds have been getting more of the strawberries than me--darn. You'll appreciate this---I have had huge mystery squash plants growing out of my composter and have been eagerly waiting to find out what they are---acorn squash!
Lisa--thank you for telling me about your liver probs. My onc worried me because he thought it was odd that it went up higher than when I was on chemo and wouldn't even start me on tamox yet.
Going to the ER with the chest probs wasn't fun. Being told to carry nitroglycerin was terrifying. Telling me to go on beta blocker and cholsterol lowering meds was more of a relief than a worry until I was told not to start them until my liver enzymes were checked again. Having my reconstruction surgery cancelled because of the health issues was crushing. Today being told I might be diabetic was the last straw. I'm so glad I came here. I needed to hear this stuff.
Ok, I feel the hope building--you people are much better than xanax, you know that?
Amy--I haven't read your post but eveidently you lost your dad recently--it is so hard losing a beloved parent--I am so sorry for your loss. {{{HUGS}}}

MargaretB

Dropping in at lunch to see what I've missed so far.

Charlene, boot camp has got to get easier. 4:45 rolled around this morning and I didn't want to, but I did roll out of bed this morning and was the first one there. I keep telling myself that I may be the oldest and slowest (ok, I'm not the oldest but I believe that I am the slowest) but I'm there. This morning I told myself what I tell Nicki - don't say what you CAN'T do but rather what you CAN do, as I'm running around the track (it didn't help but maybe I'll start to believe it after awhile). I don't even get coffee the mornings of boot camp until I get to work!!!

Cheri, blue skies and water.

Jankay, new avatar! Love it. Loved your post on the other thread too.

Nicki, my stepdaughter gets married September 8, so not too far after the wedding you are going to. I'm not buying anything until after I see the results of one month of boot camp and if I do ok, may sign up for another before the wedding. We'll compare wedding pics.

EachDay, I think you just might find yourself dropping in more and more, and we certainly welcome you.

Colleen, I think most people find that during this journey, they realize who their friends really are. When you lose a close friend I think it's because you remind them of their own mortality. But look at all the new friends you have met.

Lisa, you have no idea how hard I am laughing at the pic you posted.

Shirley, you need a laptop - I sit on the couch while hubby is watching the cars go in circles or guys beating each other up - that way he doesn't say anything because he knows he's not going to watch my Lifetime channel or anything. He knows to leave well enough alone.

Rats, have to go back to lunch and I see some drama on page 623. Will have to catch up later and see if anything else happens.

Love y'all (that's the Southern half of me, my dad, born/raised Ft. Worth, TX.).

Margaret

neesie

I logged out and logged back in so I wouldn't get the invaid thingy.............I'm beginning to hate this system. So, to this whole page of people that I just finished writing to and the sex story I just told.................BBL, I've got to do the beans!
When I come back I'll probably repeat half of what I said and forget the other half..!

Mad Hugs,
Denise

Biker54

Cheri, you are so right. We are even stronger than before and besides, we are beautiful, dammit! What a great bunch of women we are!

cmb35

Oh Amy, I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. May the good memories you have eventually bring you peace.

With love,

cmb35

Holly - try not to worry, it took me AGES to recover from chemo and rads, just ages. Please keep us posted and in the meantime, try to just take a deep breath and give yourself the - what's that word for letting yourself do something? oh PERMISSION (sorry, chemo brain!) to not be 100%

sahalie

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marshakb

I got this emailed from a friend. Amy I dedicate this to your dad, my favorite song, Amazing Grace. Very powerful. Hugs, Marsha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMF_24cQqT0

suzfive

Amy, I am so sorry about your daddy. From your posts, I know that you loved him very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Hugs,
Suz

Anonymous

Oh Goodness! 3 pages to read and Im home late from work. Had a busy day just like I predicted but it was a good day. For some reason, I was able to touch alot of people today and that always feels good.

Eachday: Oh I havent thought about ring around the rosies for years. It immediately made me think of London Bridges! Good to think about things that made us happy as children.

Jankay and everyone: I must say, Im so proud of all of us. The topic seemed like it would be troublesome - "clique" but we handled things so well. Everyone said such wonderful things. And I mean - who could not like the video that NS made?

Jasmine and Marsha: So is Cheri's tongue a little like this?



Nicki: <------ is running to go look at pictures of colleen and warren. BRB!

OMG! Colleen - you and Wareen are beautiful. Everytime I watch that video I cry. Of course now chemosabi is doing a little Indian dance all through the house. Not naked, but close.

Angel: Well I thought the exchange was much easier than the expanders being put in. I will help you through this whole thing. I found that stretching helped with my fills. You better keep in touch. Whoo hooo! Angels getting boobs.

Well great! I have to work all day and not only do I miss an apology, but then it gets deleted.

Jasmine and Gina: ?????????????????????



Colleen: ME ME ME! I was in the July 2005 chemo thread. I was so scared I didnt post much and then the thread got lost when the site went down. But I was there - guess I was a lurker.

Holly: I was so excited to see you again. Welcome back girl. for the 1st 6 months after chemo, I developed all different medical issues. Hang in there kiddo. Give your body a chance to recover. Weird isnt it? Thinking about other health issues besides cancer.

OK - This is just awful. I have to go. Its just too late and I know I have missed many. But I have to go. I will catch up in the morning.


Love ya all

Nicki

EachDay

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jankay

all idid was eat lunch and take a nap.
look what happened
denise if i were u i would stick the beans somewhere else. although they are good but u need a break.
jas helped me with my avatar this morning - u wouldnt beleive how long it took.

where is robin and cy and madison and the list goes on.
margaret u have my admiration for sticking with boot camp. awsesome;
for those of u that have guit and are guitingv smoking u Are awesome. i can remember when my dad guit shszssssssss
marsha you had better not leave. i will find your bro andcome after u
amy-sorry about your dad mine died 8 years ago And i still miss him.

hugs from a-z
janice

Anonymous

Dear Amy: I thought of you all week-end. And I think I felt your sadness. Somehow I just knew.



Nicki

Anonymous

OK! My DH is learning a song from the movie Prairie Home Companion. This is one of the verses.

When God created woman

He gave her not 2 breasts but 3

When the middle one got in the way

God performed surgery

The woman stood before God

With the middle breasst in hand

And said what should I do with this useless boob

And God created man.

Nicki

marshakb

Now Shokk, you see what you have started? I am not going anywhere! I think Shokk read that I said I pushed myself away from the computer one day and didn't post. That didn't mean forever. LOL You can't get rid of me that easy. hahaha

I don't understand Gina's post getting edited either. I said rats ass too and mine is still on here. That just rolls right off the tongue, doesn't it?

I really like your picture Jankay, that Jas is sure a sweetie isn't she?

Margaret you better watch out calling Texans "southern" maybe we should say twangy, hows that shokk? Cowboy sounds gooooooood to me, girl, I found you one



Now everyone share and play nice!

Marsha

SoCalLisa

For some reason I can't see two of the pictures I posted in the last couple of pages. They have disappeared ..Anyone know what is going on ?? Or is it something on my computer?? They certainly weren't racy or anything..one was of the museum and the other the tennis player flat on her back..they showed up to begin with but are gone..I tried to repost them and they won't go..
SoCal

Anonymous

SoCal: I still see your pictures. Its gotta be the ghost of Jake!

Nicki

neesie

Back again! Let's see if I'm "valid" or not! I really know that I will repeat to some folks and forget the others.....It's not my fault!! Stupid Computer........Oops, Marsha said we had to play nice!

Very powerful video Marsha. Amazing Grace is my all time favorite. A friend of mine sang it at my Son's Funeral..I've got a tape of it and still listen to her.

Jan: Gyn.....to funny!

JanKay: New Pic! Very nice! And believe me, I've thought about putting the beans where the sun don't shine!

Gina's post got edited? By who? Certainly not Melissa and Tami.

Cheri: you are so right! Someone came on here and tried to cause trouble with us and it totally backfired! We stood by each other and are closer than ever!!
And.......finally, I see your new Avatar!

Charlene: Hope you're feeling better....if I haven't already said this....wishing you the best with your expanders this Friday. And wishing you more than the best with the whole "Fam Damily" visiting!! XANAX Lollipops galore!

DH just came in to pay bills so I'll 'continue' in a bit!

Hugs,
Denise

SoCalLisa

Hmmm very strange..I switched from Firefox to Windows explorer and there they are..

Odalys

Hi everyone. I confess...I had to take a peak at this thread from work today. My goodness...can't believe someone actually has time and energy to harass this group by posting as an imposter? What a waste of precious time.

Amy - so sorry about the passing of your dad. May God grant you and your family peace during this most difficult time. (((((hugs))))) I am lighting a candle for your dad.




Holly - so nice to see you again. I can understand you being scared. I'd like to think of it as a normal reaction to an abnormal situation. Chemo is definitely abnormal in my book. I agree with what the ladies have said. It takes time for our poor bodies to bounce back. When I finished chemo my cholesterol was also high. I was already taking meds for high blood pressure and docs had to increase the dose. My onc said it would take at least a year (sometimes longer) for our bodies to recover. My cholesterol is ok now and blood pressure is under control with medication. Like someone said earlier, these conditions are all treatable. It's important to stay calm and when your fears start to take over, please remember that God will not abandon you. HE got you through chemo. He will get you through this too. We are here for you. I hope you feel better soon.

Colleen - I say keep the ring and toss out his clothes.

Okay got to go now, need to figure out what we are having for dinner.