TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

marshakb

Welcome back Betty, we missed you! I got your myspace message and added you.

Hope you are feeling more rested up. Me thinks you took on too much! Happy birthday day to your DH! Marsha

Tricia

Good Morning Girls, and good evening, Peter

Jankay, I loved the pancake story.

Nickie, it always bothers me to hear someone gets hassled for caring too much. Sheesh. I hope you get that other job.

Betty, Sorry you were having a tough time. Be sure to get all the rest you need.

Marsha, are you doing ok with the rads?

Off to work

XXXOOO
Tricia

cmb35

Nicki - Too emotional? Too caring? I guess that's possible, but only if it was impacting your ability to do your job? Sheesh!

Jankay - I'm supposed to be making Warren pancakes right now (been delaying since 8:30 - the poor thing is starving!) and how funny to see your post and Vickie's picture.

Hey Marsha - how goes it? Are you using Eucerin or aloe btw? I found the Eucerin to be the most effective, used it as a preventative measure.

Tricia - good to see you

Betty - welcome back and rest up as much as you can - it took me 2 weeks to catch up from my vacation!

OK, need to get the poor child something to eat before he starts eating Pringles!! LOL

Anonymous

Good Morning Girls and Good Evening Peter

I learned yesterday that not eating when taking 26 pills a day isn't a good thing. I was rather nauseous several times and once worried I'd throw up the meds. Deep breaths helped me keep it under control. I saw my boobs yesterday and was Very pleased! It appears that the surgeon did a Great job. I wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised to see them bigger than expected. My first post op fill now is Aug. 6th. I do have recurring extreme pain in the left side which worries me a bit. Other than that and the tiredness from the meds I'm feeling pretty good! Oh yeah and the big knots in my back but the muscle relaxers help them be manageable.

(((((((((( Shirley)))))))))) hoping you can feel our hugs from aound the globe.

Liz - nice that you had a bathroom break yesterday!


Karen - Sending you big hugs and hoping all went well. I hope we hear from you soon.

Odalys - thanks for the info on the Halo Breast Pap . I hadn't heard of it but am very interested for my daughters.

Nicki - sorry to hear about your day yesterday. Maybe you'll get this other job that you saw in the paper on Sunday. It sounds like you're not appreciated where you are now.

Colleen - I know you'll miss Warren when he's gone. I really like his name btw. It's my dad's middle name...you don't hear it much.

Puppy - thabk you for your kind words. You are a sweet lady. I'll be thinking of you all week and will be on the magic carpet for you.

I'm going to have to finish this later, the meds are kicking my butt and I am having trouble typing! My eyes keep closing on me and suddenly feeling very nauseas. Have a good morning all, bbl.

Love & hugs,
Charlene

lv2cmp

Shirley,

Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. I do remember you talking about your nephew and your sister and her husband. Such a sad ending now. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Amy

purplemb

Good day all...
SHirley...{hugs & Prayers}

Ok back at work and lots to do...wow 365 post to catch up on..I think not...but I did catch up on all the PINKSTOCK stuff...

KAren cookies arrived...yummm thanks...

Once again if you want to call or be called from the fire ring...PM me...lol....

hugs must work for food...lol.
MB

Madison

Morning All,

Back to work....will try to use lunch time to catch up
Hug from A to Z

wildabouthorses

Just a quickie as I'm trying to do some major housework, catching up after mowing for nearly two weeks to get all the grass down in yard and pasture! Did I say I hate housework? Wild/Jan

SoCalLisa

Buenos Dias Guapas y Guapo...

Coffee is brewing and I will be using the mug that Deb sent me as my SP..all beautiful Alaska flowers..thanks again Deb!!

I am packing and getting the house ready for our Cooperstown trip.. We leave tomorrow...why is that always so much work??

Betty..so glad you are home..shame on them for overworking you..you rest up now..

Z..you can rest now that the union has voted to approve the contract...according to the news it was a good one...

Peter..are you still awake??

MB...sounds like you are working tooooo hard for everyone..

Jankay..did I miss the pancakes??..we westcoasters always miss out...

Nicki..it sure would be nice to get a better fit in a job..have you given the new place your application yet?

NS.looks like you are having visitors..how nice!!

Tricia..good to see you

Jaz..hope you are feeling better sooon

Amy loved your pictures..I just fell in love with Maine last month..long way from Southern California...

Cheri..you are a trooper of the highest degree!!

A big hug to everyone in the circle..

SoCal

Tricia

Charlene, yes, you must eat! Sounds like you are doing pretty well. I am in the fill process, too, for my right breast. I have had 2 fills. I refer to it as my magic breast.

Wild/Jan, I hate housework, too. So I don't do it too often. LOL

Tricia

shokk

Good morning sweet chicas and good night Peter.......geez the circle sure does have its up and downs.......I sometime believe that because we are already enduring cancer that nothing bad can happen to our families which of course is false but so so sad when we lose a young adult that have their whole life ahead of them.....anyway I see we have some new additions.......horse Jan I am wild about horses as well....growing up I had two quarter horses and did all the showing and oh by the way I hate housework.....can stay out in the yard all day long.....but housework not my thing......brb.......

newvickie

awww crap...Mr.Icky is on his way to my office with lunch...I was out of my office with no way to tell him not to bother...lets just say I don't intend to be "nice or gullible or stupid"...LOL. Watch the news ladies, you may read about me on CNN...good girls gone bad...kinda like the pet show that was on for a while...good pets gone bad heehee.

shokk

Ok I'm back......I also see we have another Canadian in the circle......Mandy welcome this is a great place to come and sit by the fire.......wonderful group of people.........just be careful for you next appointment...Cheri drives the magic carpet.....she assures me she doesn't drive fast but she does "hot dog" it with loops and all kinds of stuff.....Gina its always good to see you....I just didn't realize that chemo was lasting so long but it does make sense since you are recieving one chemo drug at a time.......I think I remember that correctly.........Nicki I so hate office politics......getting different info from different supervisors......you just do what you need to do......Madison, Liz, Vickie, Betty (good to see you)Margaret, Marsha, Tricia, everyone I so enjoy reading everyone's post.......(((Jankay))) you are one special lady......Lisa enjoy your trip......looking forward to pics.......(((Amy))))) hope you are doing well.......missing Anne and Tracey......brb........

shokk

((((Vickie)))))))

Anonymous

I can't believe I actually got sick, it's been 4 days since my surgery. Feeling a little better now but going to bed again soon. Maybe I've been pushing myself a bit too much.

Jankay - Loved your post this morning, very touching. I loved being on IM with you and our chat.

Betty - wow, it sounds like you're being overworked and underappreciated. I'm sorry you had such a bad day, that shouldn't have had to happen.

Lynne - I hope you got your golf game in before it got too hot!

Mandy - As a very wise woman told me, housework is very overrated. Still, I hope you got done what you wanted to so you can go enjoy yourself and not think about it!

Denise - I will definitely keep Karl! mmmm, the bread sounds like it Was good. Nicki's response was right on! When I'm up I need to come here talk to my friends! lol

Cheri - it was great chatting with you last night! You always make me smile.

Well, these drugs are getting to me again. I better go lie down. I have to start listening to my body more I guess. BBL

Anonymous

Shirley,

I am so VERY sorry to hear the news about your nephew. This is very tragic...my condolences to you, your sister and the rest of your family.
Mandy

Anonymous

Hi everyone,

Well all those "ass kickings" must have worked because fate intervened. I complained that my computer was infected/disabled and limping along lately. Well, I decided to finally call and get it fixed. The guy shows up and tries to fix it but announces that he's got to take it with him!!! So I am without a computer for the time being (I popped into my office this morning and am checking the board from work) Can you believe it? I still had the shakes this morning from the sudden withdrawal but I think the computer is on it's way back this afternoon (whew!!) The bright side is that I did get most of my housework completed!!! I go for chemo #5 (of 6) this afternoon so will be pretty much useless after that!

Vickie - I am 3/4 done with Time Traveller's Wife. I too heard rave reviews about it! It is good - a bit confusing at first but I am really into it now.

Denise - as my above paragraph states, I AM addicted...it's just 'cuz you're all so nice and welcoming - and I think a little bit whacky- I like that in people!

Margaret - I'd like a hunky man to be my house cleaner/masseur/servant...hmmm I think we may be on to something!!

Jankay - loved your pancake story and all of your stories and jokes! They make me smile!

Charlene - Congrats on the new girls...yes we did have surgery the same day (March 29th) However, I am left with a deformed looking, still slightly blue niplled left breast and a saggy right one while you have nice perky boobs! (Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to still have them) Good for you! I read on another thread somewhere here about some funny t-shirts that are available to purchase - one of them is "Yes these are fake - my real ones tried to kill me!"

Well, I'm off to chemo this afternoon - will post later have a great day everybody!
Mandy

wildabouthorses

Here's some counter info on that Ductal Lavage diagnosis...my daughter found it and sent it to me in email. Sounds like its not that good in diagnosing bc.

http://www.breastcancer.org/research_screening_113004a.html

SoCalLisa

Wildabouthorses...did you check out this site??

http://www.susanlovemd.com/breastcancer/content.asp?L2=1&L3=1&SID=121

lizws

Afternoon kids, another busy day for me. I managed to run to the store to pick up a few things we had to have. While I was checking out, I heard someone yell oh no, ma'am. I turned around and a girl had passed out on the floor and not a single soul was doing a thing. So I run over there and see that she's out cold, eyes rolling back, sweating but thank God has a pulse and is slowly breathing. Tell them to call 911 and get me a cold wet towel. She slowly started coming around and is going to be okay. She told me she hadn't eaten today. I can relate as I've done the same. So we need to all to remember to eat. Poor girl, she refused the ambulance but was pretty shaken up. We called a family member to come get her. So guess I did my good deed for the day.

Again, I am lost here but know that I try to read everyone's posts.

You are all always on my mind and in my prayers.

BBL
Liz

lv2cmp

Afternoon all,

Vickie, Sounds like Mr. Icky is in the suck up mode so watch out!

Mandy-hope chemo #5 isnt too bad. 1 more to go, just keep chanting that on the upcoming days.

Shirley-still thinking of you and no words can take away the pain that your family feels.

Angel-sure hope you havent come down with anything.

Cheri-Where are you today? Cat got your tongue? Naww that could never happen.

Mena-you show up and get our hopes up and then you disappear on us again. You tease you!

Shokk-out of the closet and into the bed yesterday huh? Better watch it,,people will start to talk.

Peter-hope you are resting well.

MB-dont let work interfere with your board time. Geesh what kind of person are you?

Nicki-sounds like boss just wanted to gripe a bit so dont let it get to you. Things happen ya know.

Deb-sorry to hear about the guy at your church. It sounds like the wife has a great sense of humor.

Marsha-missed you while you were away.

Jankay-loved the pancake story.

Today is my 1 year anniversary of a weird date. I started chemo the 2nd time 1 year ago today. I suppose I should drink a beer tonight and celebrate. Like I need a reason to have a beer?!?

So's family still here and we are all having a blast. They leave tomorrow and that will be sad to see them go.

Guess I should get off here and get some work done before I am on the corner begging for loose change.

Bye for now.

Amy

newvickie

Amy...you can stand on the corner with me and MB...we have it all picked out and even have our tin cups ready.

purplemb

hugs an dprayers for A to Z...and all the new wagon members I haven't met yet...Please give me time..

Amy...hehehehe....I must work so I can play...lol...besides I have too much to do for PINKSTOCK...online, and I don't have DSL at home so where else will I catch up...lol

Vickie...lol...I'll be wearing the Glenda dress...maybe I'll get more $$ in the cup....

wow so much new and soooo much to cath up on...so back to read...what 350 posts no problem...hmmm wonder if the boss will care...and he hasn't even thought about PINKSTOCK week...like anyone else is comong in to cover me...great 2 weeks of work to go back too...
ok i'm done sorry....

hugs MB...

lizws

MB - if this bathroom doesn't get finished soon, I'll stay and go into work with you. LOL

Shirley - you know you're in my thoughts and prayers sweetie.

Hugs
Liz

dash

Hey girls....can you believe it? My sweet golden who was such a comfort for me during chemo this past winter has cancer and is bleeding internally...needs to be put down within the next few days. Crap...I hate cancer. We're so sad about this--what a miserable year.




Here's my sweetie, Feathers.

lizws

Oh Holly, I'm so sorry. Our pets are so much a party of us.

Hugs
Liz

Anonymous

Oh No, Holly. I am soo sorry. Our dogs are like our children and we've lost some and it's devastating. We just lost our black lab last fall and I cried like a baby, she was 11 yrs old and we'd her since a pup. My heart goes out to you.

Cheri

marshakb

Oh Holly I am so sorry. Same thing happened to us with our dear Dali, a black lab who was 10 years old. Hubby and I cried for weeks, she was our baby. I went in with her and was talking to her as they put her in a peaceful sleep. She had such a look in her eye that said, "It's OK, I've had a good life with you." OK Holly now I'm crying. Thinking about you. Marsha

lv2cmp

Oh Holly I am so sorry to hear about feathers. Your golden looks so much like mine. Hugs to you and a big hug to Feathers also. CG's are watching over Feathers!

Amy

dash

I know-they are like family and we get so used to them being there with their unconditional, steady love. This dog loves people so much and she follows me everywhere, waits for me to tell her what to do, trusts me so much and I can just see that trusting look in her eyes whan I bring her. It is breaking my heart--. Gosh even the vet and assisant were crying--she has this way of melting people's hearts with her eyes. Other than being very tired and losing weight, she doesn't look sick. I took those pics today. But she has had a good life with us, wish it was longer. She's only a little over 8 years. If only this could have waited until next year when some of this cancer stuff was more of a distant memory!