Illinois ladies facing bc

Mich101

Joann- A Pink garden - what a great idea. Post a picture for us to see in the summer.

Laura-Add me to the bunion comparison club! I'm with you - I hate the way they look and it's hard to find comfortable shoes, but I'm not doing the surgery until I feel it's really necessary - maybe never!

IllinoisLady

Marina --- at last some good news in all of this.  I think with all the rah rah you are and will be doing for a while the Uri won't have a chance.  Now just hope the family will not have too hard a time with it. 

Joann...it just so sounds like your meds were just a bit stronger than you were able to tolerate.  Just don't know how our bodies are going to handle some of these harsh txs.  Glad the dosages will be lowered.  Hopefully that will be enough to get you where you need to be w/o fighting se's that throw you all out of whack. 

So far, in doing my own BP it seems fine.  I have to do it in a little bit here before dinner so we will see.  I also heard from Marion.  Talked to the Oncologist P.A. there re: being D/Ced from Arimidex in the ER last week at Marion.  I know the Dr.'s name is on the records.  Everyone doing anything at the V.A. types in what they do, findings, recommendations, changes etc.  Still no one has the answer for why this very important medication ( seemingly so arbitrarily ) was D/Ced from my list.  Best news is that apparently we now do have a full-time Oncologist hired and I will see him in May, but till then he has kindly re-instated my medication orders for Arimidex so that problem is solved.  My blood tests results were not as yet back and in my record or I could have been given that info right then and there.  Also, have ( I assume for the first time ) a bone density test which I will have to go to  John Cocoran Hospital in St. Louis to do.  Wish I did  not have to go there, but they did not give me a choice....so I will be going.on March 29th. to get that done.   Turned out to be a fairly productive day here for handling some of these odd medical issues that came about lately. 

Thinking or you Lisa and Carolyn.....hope things will all come out as good as possible with good fixes if needed...

I'm going to run along for now...Be checking in later.

Hugs, Jackie

conniehar

Hi ladies.  Happy St. Pat's Day!

Sounds like everyone is doing ok.  Glad to hear your tumor is softer Marina.

Lisamed - I can't really help you but just wanted to mentioned that I was at the gyne about a month ago.  I have been in chemopause for 3 years.  He told me if I started bleeding to come see him right away.  He told me why, but I can't remember.  So, sounds like you will be taken care of.

I stopped taking the Actonel this week.  It was giving me some side effects that were really bothering me - not at a distress level, but a general feeling of tightness in my chest and sometimes I felt slightly short of breath (like I couldn't take a deep breath).   It is supposed to cause heartburn symptoms but this was much worse than heartburn.   I feel totally back to myself today so I'm pretty sure that it was from the meds.  I plan to see how I am this week and if I continue to feel fine, I will call and see if there is something else I can take.

Hi to everyone!  Take care!

ritajean

Good morning gals!  I got the results back from my bone density test and it was within the normal range so I guess I'm tolerating the Arimidex pretty well.  I was so relieved.

Connie....sorry that you are having problems with the Actonel.  There are several different kinds of meds that can be used for this problem so be sure to call and let your dr. know.  You will find the one that's right for you.

Susan, so glad that the toe is not gout.

Well, we have our local bc dinner tonight and other than that, I have a free day.  Now.....what should I tackle first around here????  LOL

I'll need a break so I'll be back later.

Rita

wendyk13

Morning!  Glorius weather yesterday and today looks good too....snow on the weekend.  Yuck.

Marina....YAY!  chemo looks like it is working!  Double YAY!!!

Carolyn....results yet?  Anxiously awaiting your news....

Susan....cannot imagine staying home while your house is being sided...the nailing would drive me totally bonkers!

Joann.....wow, chemo really did a number on you!  Hope a lower dose works, and doesn't cause all those se's.

Rene...sorry you are still a bit under the weather.  Whatever you have, don't blow it my way please!

Connie....there are so many se's with those drugs and Rita's right, there are others but I think they all carry the same se's.  Hopefully another one will be better tolerated....

Lisamed....can't offer up any suggestions for you as I never had those issues but Rene's advice/info sounded right on the money.  Let us know what happens....

Annette...YAY!!!!  I was actually sitting in the infusion chair, getting my last Herceptin, calling my surgeon to schedule the port removal, with my onc's blessing.  It came out one week later....just pulled it right out with a little local anesth.  Hurt for about a week and then slowly healed and now you can barely see the scar.  Still pulls once in a while tho....and the skin was so dark where it was stretched by the port that I thought it would remain like that but within 6 months the skin darkening was gone.

Jackie....I too suffer from white coat syndrome, especially now!  You would think that I was used to seeing doctors but no, my BP always shoots up and so does my pulse!  None of the docs comment on it anymore as they know I am normal at home.  Well...my BP/pulse anyway!!!

:Laura...I like your hair!  Can't wait to see it in person!

BJ......only 2 more days and then you have your week off!

Also....re: teacher layoffs....yep, 732 teachers were let go from Elgin school district.  DH himself lost 12.  Class sizes will go up, lots of programs cut, there will be either another pay freeze for DH or a pay cut....probably a pay cut for the teachers, ins premiums going up 30%.  Do we like it?  Of course not....it has taken DH 40 years to get his salary up and he spent 23 years in the archdiocese so he was hoping to work at least 20 years to get his pension up but that will not happen now.  But.....what is the school district supposed to do?  Property tax revenue out here is flat, 5000 foreclosures, state is bankrupt....cuts have to be made.  So......and I have to say this....I am a product of the Catholic schools and I got out my old class pictures and counted heads.  There were 42 kids on average in my classes and we did just fine.  Altho I do agree....there just weren't the behavior problems that there are now.  As a kid we NEVER acted up in school and the teacher was ALWAYS right.  I think things have changed a bit!  DH just laughs now tho...instead of going for his doctorate in education he is thinking he should have gone to law school!  Would have cost about the same!!!!  Oh well.....he loves his job, loves the kids....and how many of us can say that?

Have a great day everyone...and get out and enjoy the fab weather.....while it lasts!

Anonymous

Lisamed, Irene, Marina, Connie - Hope all is well soon.

Michele101 - How is the dizziness?

Wendrew - Alot has changed with kids educations. I agree with you - we had large classes too and we did just fine. But unfortunately - alot of parents aren't as involved in the "education begins at home" theory anymore. When a kid fails academically, the teacher and the system are blamed. I see it with some of my family members and friends. And then everyone loses as a result. We pay about $16,000 in annual property/home taxes, as do most of the homeowners in my district, and yet the music program was recently cut out of the local HS (not a single sport was cut). They're now relying on donations to keep it running. As if our taxes aren't enough assitance? And dh and I don't even have kids utilizing the schools! Scary times to say the least.

Rita - Fun...have a nice time with your local bc sisters.

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Going shopping today with a gal pal. There's a great place called the Junk Warehouse...lots of  architectural garden ornaments, etc. And then back to forest clean up! Need to pick up more trash that the loser litterbugs continue to throw out their windows. DUCK - wouldn't want to get hit in the head by a vodka bottle - especially a full one! lol

Enjoy the day!

zkacmom

I had my pet scan and results.  There were not good. I have more tumors in my liver,bones,lymph nodes.  I am going back on Abraxane and staying on Avistan and Zometa. He was suprised that I had so much more tumors since I was last scanned(which was 2.5 months ago.)  So, I started my treatments yesterday.  I feel better today that I have in a few weeks.  So...here I go  again on another journey.

It is supposed to get in the 70's this weekend.  Then the upper 60's.  I hope to get out this weekend.  But right now I am going with one day at a time.

ginny

pss...wendrew...you can come down anytime.  i would love it if all you can came down..

zap

Hard to know what to say except I am sorry, Ginny, that you did not get the news you want and we all want for you. Keep doing your one day at a time.  This can turn and we are all sending the best vibes we can.

IllinoisLady

Hi Ginny.....I too am sorry that your scans did not show the improvement hoped for.  Were you on Abraxane before.  It sounds like it.  Apparently, since he is adding this back, it was doing you some good.  Susan is right -- we can live in just one day if we have too and make it even smaller segments for a time. 

Hope your weather is good and lots of healing rays from the sun.  Did I ever mention there are some Islanders ( I think off the Brazillian coast somewhere ) that go out everyday when the sun starts to go down and just bask in that sun-light and they are extremely healthy.  It has something to do with knowing and using the healing rays from the sun.  Makes you think I bet they don't deal with much cancer for sure.  You will stay in my thoughts and prayers and I am sending you warm healing hugs as well.

Jackie

IllinoisLady

Difficult things take a long time, impossible things a little longer.  ~Author UnknownDifficult things take a long time, impossible things a little longer.  ~Author Unknown

makmak

Somehow managed to avoid the ER despite the pediatrician's recommendation.. On our way to their office now.. Was scared to go and get the baby tortured all night.. she slept with a few doses of Tylenol.. but my DH did NOT at all.. this cold is so darn nasty and contagious.. so far only the nanny is left standing.. and I gave my older two to their dad for the duration... YUCK..

SO, I also need advice.  My insurance declined my $277 wig claim and the explanation was :This is not a covered expense under terms of our Plan.  I called and they told me to appeal by providing more info and note from my Dr.  I told them I submitted a prescription and a receipt and not sure what else to provide.  She couldn't help me.  Any advice?  I don't even know what to ask my Onc for??

Thanks.. and cross your fingers that the baby just has a bad cold and no complications.. She can't take meds and I want them to tell us she can just go home not the hospital...as there I'd be afraid for both her and myself.. being a germ breeding ground that those places are!!

Marina 

ritajean

Ginny, I hope the sun is shining as brightly in the Carolinas today as it is in Illinois.  Sunshine is so therapeutic!  I wish I was closer so I could wrap my arms around you and give you big hugs.  I'm so sorry that you've taken a step backwards the last few months, but sometimes we have to step back and regroup before we can continue to surge forward.  Keep your faith, go one day at a time, and know that you are in all our thoughts and prayers....and will continue to be there! 

Love ya.............Rita

IllinoisLady

Listen to the Exhortation of the Dawn!
Look to this Day!
For it is Life, the very Life of Life.
In its brief course lie all the Verities and Realities of your Existence.
The Bliss of Growth,
The Glory of Action,
The Splendor of Beauty;
For Yesterday is but a Dream,
And To-morrow is only a Vision;
But To-day well lived makes
Every Yesterday a Dream of Happiness,
And every Tomorrow a Vision of Hope.
Look well therefore to this Day!
Such is the Salutation of the Dawn! - Kalidasa

Anonymous

Ginny - HUGS TO YOU! I can imagine your disappointment. Please try to take it one day at a time. We're here for you. I'm sorry you have to deal with this. Exercise does wonders both physically and mentally. If you can devote more time to it, perhaps it would help. Just a suggestion.

Carolyn - Any news? Thinking about you!

Marina - Geesh...you have had a rough start. Hope all goes well at the Dr. I had that nasty flu/cold. Levaquin did a great job for me. As for the wig, did your Dr. write you a prescription for it? Usually that's what insurance companies want. If they still deny it, I got my wigs at PaulaYoung.com for $39 each. I got lots of compliments on my "hairdo" when I wore them. Just fyi.

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Another nice, warm day. Hope you all make the most of it! 

wendyk13

Morning!  Pretty nice out there but I shudder to think about tomorrow and Sunday.

Ginny.....what can I say?  I am so sorry that your news wasn't what you had hoped.  But I think Rita is so right....attacking it from a different angle could be the ticket.  I too wish I could hop in the car and drive right over and just give you the biggest hug ever.  I wish I could do something to make all this easier....but I am at a loss.  So...just know that I think about you every day and I pray for you too, pray that God lets up on you and lets loose with the magic combo of drugs to stop your progression.

Marina...yikes, what exactly do you have?  And stay away from me! LOL  Good thinking to send your other kids away for the duration.  If you have an rx from your doc that says "cranial prosthesis" your ins co should pay for it...under I think...durable medical equipment.  And as with most ins co....if at first they deny...just resubmit.  Might take you 3-4 x but I really do think they will pay on this.  Hope you all are feeling better soon!

Carolyn....any news?  We really do want to help however we can...

Juliette...You are halfway thru with rads!  YAY!!!  Pretty soon you will be a rad grad!

Laura....I still have lots of cleanup work to do...if you want, you could come over and clean up my yard!

Jackie...how's the BP doing?

Gotta go for now....laundry calling me...and oh....the Keurig B70 series???  When they did this version they changed the pump to quiet it down and they are having nothing but trouble with these.  Mine has been acting up, brewing only 3oz at a time even tho I did the descaling (and I use filtered water and the descale light wasn't on).  I found a WHOLE BUNCH of complaints about this unit so I emailed the co (couldn't get thru on the phone) and explained my problem and got a computer generated response that a tech would contact me at home within 3 bus days...and I thought...yeah sure.  Now...this was at about 2pm yesterday.  At 4pm I was checking my email and .... sit down everyone....the company apologized, they had already fed ex'd out a brand new coffeemaker and I should just throw out the old one.  And they also gave me coupons for 2 boxes of free coffee of my choice.  Talk about shocked.......

IllinoisLady

Hooray Wendy,

At any other time one might question things, but maybe we are starting into a new era ---  when you know  you hav e screwed up, why fight it and nearly wipe yourself off the face of th earth with the bad reputation you will get from trying to make it " not my fault and not a faulty design ".  Nice to see someone taking responsibility and the high road even if it costs them money.  Costing money would be the quickest way to get the problem solved terminatively.  I am happy for you. 

See you later.  Got to give up the computer.  See ya'll later.

Hugs, Jackie

Juliechicago

Hi,

Marina- I wanted to jump in on the wig--- I had a similar experience back in 2000 and thought maybe this could benefit all  Two things.   One-- I recall acutely that my Onc wrote me a prescription for "medical head prosthesis" (or something along those lines) "needed for mental health."  Before he gave it to me, he asked me not to be offended-- that this particular language was needed to assure coverage. 

So- I was surprised and extremely upset when the coverage was denied. At the time, I was on a different list/discussion group and there was a woman there who had worked for years for one of the large insurance companies. As wigs were often discussed-- she offered this tip up to us-- and admitted that she and her coworkers were told to systematically deny all wigs claims the first time they came through--- the company counted on a certain percentage of clients who would be unwilling to contest.  She never would name the company, but as someone now battling cancer, spoke passionately about how despicable she found the practice.  So I went back and contested it. I remember actually reading the line in my policy to the rep on the phone where it stated that wigs WERE covered.  She was quiet, put me on hold and a manager came on line. Who tersely informed me that yes, the wig would be covered, but not the stand or the styling of it. (Um- ok.) 

Obviously, I'm not sure that this is the case here-- but do check the way your Onc wrote the prescription. His nurse may have some experience/recommendation with this too. And review your policy-- if you can find language that indicates that wig should be covered, definitely ask to speak to a manager and go to battle on it.     Hate it when I hear things like this-- gets me all riled up again!

We leave on first road trip with the kids tonight. (St. Paul--heh- only we go north and into the snow for spring break)  I fully expect to return a crazy woman. Er-- crazier.

-julie

makmak

Thanks.. I did call and she re-coded and reprocessed everything...BUT because the salon is obviously not a network provider it's going against the lovely 7K deductible.. so I still end up having to pay for it. I COULD have obtained a waver.. but not after I already incurred the cost.. and HOW was I supposed to know all this.. HATE insurance...

Update on Gabriella.. For now, it is just a cold.. so humidifier and not much else.. hoping no complications then she should be better in a few days..

The best news of the day!! I was able to pick her up and hold her for the first time since I got the port on Feb 12th.. Best feeling ever.. maybe I can now take some night duty and relieve my DH from hell!! He NEEDS to sleep or we will not be speaking for much longer!!

Marina

makmak

Just got my Vitamin D results.. and they are low.. but 34000 which is within the range which is 32000.. SO I can take a supplement just not a high one..   SO.. basically.. my Vit D is norma.. my thyroid just got checked and is well controlled with current dose.. my tumor markers are normal.. my liver function and blood work is normal.. THEN my conclusion is that maybe all the C results and biopsies are mixed up and I AM HEALTHY... LOL.. wishful thinking can't hurt...

Carolyn422

Hi All !   Happy Day before the first day of Spring!

I have NO news to report.  I was supposed to have the results of my biopsy by today.  I even called the hospital and tracked down the doctor - but she had gone home.  She won't be back in the office until Tuesday.  The Operations Manager was very nice.  She said she couldn't read the report but told me it didn't look like it was even ready yet so try not worry over the weekend. 

I'm actually in one of my more patient moods.  So I'm not as upset today as I might have been if I had received the news earlier this week.  Maybe no news is good news.

Carolyn

zap

Double damn!  I was denied my wig coverage by Insurance as well.  It was right when I was in the middle of this horrid drama, and both DH and I were too upset to fight it. That is odd for him!  I guess we assumed if they said no, that meant no.   That makes me mad.  I hate what cancer does in terms of playing mind games with us and then we have to fight insurance.  This is an example of gross inequities in that some get reimbursement and some do not. I bet my same insurance (BCBS-hmo) covered it for others when my it was denied the first time and they acted up.

Well, the news is coming down and hitting home.  My collegue's husband lost his teaching job in McHenry along with many of his own colleagues.  He was just about to get tenure (change of career) and then he got his slip.  I have no idea what that means in terms of tenure should he be rehired.  My own stint is now over and I am one happy camper.  We are hoping to go to a jazz concert depicting of all things.....the Passion Of Christ.  I know the drummer and he is fantastic.

Well, I am up for everything (mammo, bone density and maybe the Vitamin D again). 

 Ginny, you are always in my thoughts and prayers.....just always.  I am praying that your immune system goes into a shift to self-correct so that the chemo works on those cells.  It does happen, Ginny.  I want it for you.

Susan

zap

Double damn!  I was denied my wig coverage by Insurance as well.  It was right when I was in the middle of this horrid drama, and both DH and I were too upset to fight it. That is odd for him!  I guess we assumed if they said no, that meant no.   That makes me mad.  I hate what cancer does in terms of playing mind games with us and then we have to fight insurance.  This is an example of gross inequities in that some get reimbursement and some do not. I bet my same insurance (BCBS-hmo) covered it for others when my it was denied the first time and they acted up.

Well, the news is coming down and hitting home.  My collegue's husband lost his teaching job in McHenry along with many of his own colleagues.  He was just about to get tenure (change of career) and then he got his slip.  I have no idea what that means in terms of tenure should he be rehired.  My own stint is now over and I am one happy camper.  We are hoping to go to a jazz concert depicting of all things.....the Passion Of Christ.  I know the drummer and he is fantastic.

Well, I am up for everything (mammo, bone density and maybe the Vitamin D again). 

 Ginny, you are always in my thoughts and prayers.....just always.  I am praying that your immune system goes into a shift to self-correct so that the chemo works on those cells.  It does happen, Ginny.  I want it for you.

Susan

buddy1

Happy Spring Friends.  I have been talking to that new friend I made at the Onc's office.  Her White cells are .8 and she is starting to feel it.  She hasnt lost her hair yet.

I had my appt today.  Blood work was good and I dont have to go back for 3 months.  Love to you all

Rene23

Wendy - One of my neighbors was a victim of the latest round of U-46 cuts.  It's such a shame that this school district is still having the same state funding battles that they've had ever since we moved into it back in '87.   After talking to some friends at work who live in some of the more affluent districts it's apparent that the funding issue isn't limited to just us. 

Ginny - Sending you a tight hug and lots of strength to handle your latest round.  It sounds like your Onc has a clear plan in mind for treating you physically, and the ladies here will help in the emotional department as much as possible.  

Marina - Glad to hear that the baby's doing better.  And how wonderful that you can hold her again!  There is so much strength to be found in that.  

Thanks for the well wishes everyone.  I am doing much better and looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow!  Yay for weekends!

wendyk13

Morning and yes, it is snowing.  And it is sticking.  Enuf said...

Marina....glad your port is so much better so that you can cuddle with your daughter...how sweet is that!  Also...the usual normal range for Vit D is 30 - 100, altho mine was 18 - 72.  Not sure what yours mean...34,000??????  with a normal of 32,000????  Just wondering...

Rene...glad you are feeling so much better!  And unfortunately for teachers, tenure will not protect them when they increase class sizes and cut departments/classes.  DH just RIF's a tenured teacher with 10 years experience.  And there is no end in sight.  There just isn't any money.  Period.

Carolyn...I am sorry that once again you are waiting for test results.  I'm not sure what is going on there but it is a shame since you had your bx on Tuesday that you must now wait a full week to know what's going on....again.  I think by now I would just be sitting at that hospital, screaming at them.  But that's me, not you.  Try and enjoy the weekend.  Hugs!

BJ...no mo school!!!!  Well, for a week anyway....

Budders...sure hope your new friend checks in, there is always room for one more, altho I would so love it if we could close our doors here cuz there was no need.  Wouldn't that be great!

Ginny.....hope you are doing well and if this snow keeps up, don't be surprised if I show up!

Looks like it will be a quiet weekend...DH came home yesterday with a horrible cold and has been and up and down most of the night but is sleeping right now.  Of course...just in time for his spring break!  I will check back later....try and have a good Saturday even with the snow!

makmak

Wendy, the nurse said I was at a 34.. and normal starts at 32 for my range.. she didn't tell me the upper range.. just that I am low.. I added the 000 because I thought I needed to..

The baby was up 4 times with her cold.. and with my DH having a cold means he is GONE and knocked out for at least the weekend.. I had night duty.. did well the first 2 rounds.. got very nauseaus and barely made it on the third.. 4th round Nanny is up.. and Gabriella is a bit better.. ate a bottle.. I hate it but I am giving her tylenol at night despite the Dr saying she doesn't need it.. I had to get some sleep!!  My parents are coming to the rescue to run errands (ie we're OUT of water) and dothe night shift tonight.. As much as I need peace and quiet.. don't think I can do this again..

My liver side tingles a lot since Tx.. I just keep hoping it means it's working.. since last week when I was off tx it was all quiet.. and my breast tingles after tx... Anyone else have that while in treatment?  I know mine is different since I get tx before the surgery.. not sure if any others did..

Enjoy the lovely snow.. UGH.. kicked up the heat not going anywhere for the next week other than the Dr.. can't get sick and deal with this again.. just hoping everyone gets better soon.. took me over a week and a half and I'm finally breathing..Haven't seen my older two in days.. probably at least not until Wed...

Marina

Mich101

Marina-so glad your port is not so bothersome anymore. I hated it, although I was thankful that I had it during treatments. I did have to have mine taken out early because my whole arm swelled up and after running various tests to determine the cause, they finally decided to remove the port and the swelling went down. I did have to continue with a couple more months of herceptin tx, however it wasn't too bad. Hoping your baby's cold is getting better each day.

Ginny-I'm coming with Wendy too if this snow continues-hugs to you.

IllinoisLady

Morning -- no snow here in southern Illinois, but could get some intermittent rain showers today and who knows how long on those....till Monday maybe.  Sigh !!!  Temps should stay in the 40's or so.....well Happy Spring. 

Hmmm BP could be doing better.  It has been a bit up and down, but bottom line is that the diastolic pressure is evenly divided for now between numbers in the 80's and numbers in the 90's.  There may be a medication change in my future.  Also, though I sort of hoped it would be White Coat Syndrome....probably not since I am having the trouble at home too.  Rats, I say.  I really do need to get my exercise program started because I'm sure that would help a lot.  Also, as long as I'm going there might as well start eating better like I planned all along.  This is how lazy and un-motivated I can really get. 

Marina -- good for you to be getting some fresh night help.  Hopefully this will give you the push you need to get  over your cold.  Hard to have the whole household pretty much sick....but at the same time it is not drug out and everyone will be well soon.  Thats a bright spot. 

P.A. was to call this coming week if any of my blood work numbers were out of whack.  Otherwise would not.  Jeez....I should have said to call anyway and leave a message, but I took pity.....they have so many calls to make there at the V.A.  I might just call the office in Mt. Vernon.  Everything is done by computer so that info will be entered in and they could give it to me.  I have to call with my bp numbers anyway.  May ask if I have not heard anything.  I too have an impatience level.

Rene....hope you slept in this a.m.  I always think I will but I just automatically wake up pretty much -- especially since I pretty much automatically go to sleep at the same general time whether I want to or not.  Sometimes it is nice to be a creature of habit I guess. 

Ginny -- maybe I will come with Wendy and Mich just because it would be nice to get away.  Hope you got lots of room.

Hoping for a good day despite the weather.....and a good wet snow ( if it absolutely must come ) that melts fast afterward. 

Jackie

IllinoisLady

Couldn't make up my mind so you get two today:

An optimist is the human personification of spring.
            -- Susan J. Bissonette

Holding on to anger, resentment and hurt only gives you tense muscles, a headache and a sore jaw from clenching your teeth. Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life.
            -- Joan Lunden

blackjack

Happy Saturday to all. I am officially on Spring break..yeah!!!!! Sorry I have not been posting much. I have had a very busy week. WE had baby chicks at school this week and one of them decided to stop breathing...so who did they call ME! Glad I watch animal hospital as I did revive it and the kids were soo happy to see the baby chick beeping again. This was a first for me. lol

Wendy...sorry to hear that dh has a bad cold. What a way to start his spring break...in bed. Time to put on that nurse hat. lol On the subject of pink slips we had 140 layoffs in our district yesterday. WE had 10 from our building alone. I will miss them all. sniff sniff. They were my Spanish interpreters..so now I am trying to learn Spanish. Not good but trying. lol

Rita...hoping for nice golf weather soon. I hope you have good weather for your Easter drive. I too am working on my Easter baskets. Slow but getting there. lol

Marina...glad to see that you are feeling better and you are now able to hold that sweet baby of yours. She is soooo cute. Hope your dh and baby are feeling better soon.

Carolyn...sorry to hear that you are still playing the waiting game. I hope you get some answers soon. Hugs to you. Hang in there.

Laura.. the forest must look amazing today with all that snow. Hope you are having a great weekend. Thanks for posting the Lunch Bunch. Hope to see lots of us there.

Connie...hope you have fun in Michigan. We need to think boating season soon. The water is calling us. lol Thanks for cashing in my tx for me. Maybe I can go with you. lol  Missing LV my fav place. lol

Rene...sorry to hear that you are sick too. I hope you are feeling better every day. How is the painting coming along. Do you need any more ideas.. I have lots. lol

Ginny... sorry to hear about your set back. I hope you are getting well soon. Hugs to you.

Jackie.. how are you doing? Are you having better weather than us. If you are can you send some sunshine are way.

Mich...how was Florida. Sorry to hear about your dizziness. Hope it is better.

Juliec..hope you have a safe trip with the kids. Yes I do have names for you. Email me when you get back. Have fun.!!

To everyone else I missed I hope you all are doing well with your txs.

Gotta run.. off to walk around around the lake as it is soo pretty with the snow up north. We have lots of open water now.. ice melting soo boating season is calling me. Have a great weekend everyone.

Remember the Lunch Bunch is meeting for dinner on Thurs. Mar. 25. All are welcome to join us for good food, lots of  fun and laughter...hope to see you all there.

Remember to be healthy...be happy...enjoy life.

BJ