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Anonymous

Hey, Fumi!!! Congratualtions.

From a labor and delivery nurse for 25 years: If she has 28-day cycles and is certain conception was 7 weeks ago, her due date would be July 9. Her doctor will be able to pin it down closer as time goes on.

As for being a grandmum...I am recuperating from 6 hours with Connor yesterday. Entertaining a 2-year-old is hard work.

Off for a nap...

Judie

lvtwoqlt

Ulla, your picts are great!

Fumi, congrats on the surrogate grandchild. A friend of John spent more time at our house than he did at his dad when they were in school, just recently had a baby and I feel the same way about little Lillie May. She is my 'adopted' grandchild.  When I got pregnant, they couldn't pin down my due date due to abnormal cycles and only gave me a range of dates (June 15-30). He was born at the beginning of the range (June 16).

I just am popping in, I have quite a few orders to enter since last Friday. Check in later.

sheila

1Cathi

Just wanted to pop in quick and wish you all A Wonderful Thanksgiving you all are definetly added to my "WHAT I AM THANKFUL FOR" List. 

I thought I would have a quite week at work -no such luck -thank goodness I work from home, but every attorney I work with always waits until the end of the year to complete their requirements for Dept of Labor -  so between trying to bake and clean I am running into my office to answer e-mails  every few minutes -  getting lots of exercise.

LOVE TO ALL -  GOBBLE-GOBBLE!!!!! Cathi

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my3girls

Ulla...I am at work..so I always miss out on seeing the pics.  I still have to log on at home and see Nancy's.  My computer is soooo slow at home.  Ulla---your avatar is absolutely stunning!! I love the new hair do!!

Congrats fummi on your good news.  I have a almost 4 yr old grandson, and he is my pride and joy!!!

I seem to be getting allot of joint pain with this Arimidex...I know it's a side effect..and I have it.

I have to work the rest of the week....so I will be here on Thanksgiving!  I get off at 5pm at least.

back to work...love ya sisters!

xoxo
Lisa

Shirlann

Hi Fumi!  Hi Sue!  Hi to all my dear sisters.  Lisa, WHAT?  WORKING ON THANKSGIVING???

Hummm, well, if they pay you double time.

Fumi a grandma, babies are so much fun.

Oh Cathi, ain't it the truth!  Some people work better under pressure, as long as the pressure is on YOU!

Oh Judie, my mom's sister was a labor and delivery nurse forever, she just loved it, she said it was the best place in the hospital.

Good to hear from you Sheila!

I am going nuts, planning a trip and wrapping Christmas gifts!   ARGHHHHH, but I am almost done.

Love, hugs and kisses to all you dear girls, Shirlann 

DiamondJAL

Hi ladies, I'm Judy and I just have to chime in here......I'm reading all your posts and cracking up.....you all sound way too much like me.  lol     My3girls, did I read that you worked for the airlines?  What part of ohio are you in?    I had just started my 19th year at US Airways in June and they canned my job in July at Pittsburgh airport.  I've always had a job for 30 years, not sure how to handle this.  There's not much out there and what is there, they want to pay peanuts.  Damn, it's hard to start over at 46, all my seniority, time off, etc., this really is hard. 

I too had a louse for a husband, cheated on me with the bottle then moved on to sleezy women that he picked up in the bars.   I could handle what he did to me but not what he did to his son's life.  I have an awesome 16 year old son. 

I wanna go on the cruise too please.   For my one year cancer free anniversary (2005), I spent Thanksgiving in Aruba......oh it was incredible.  Now I'm spending it in snow...BBbbrrrrr.

And I loved that word "ASSitude.....here's another one someone said to me when I said I was 4 years cancer free, she said Happy CANCERversary!  

geebung

I am so happy! My internet is finally, finally connected! I have been walking to the public library nearly every day to get on the net for half an hour and the time goes so quickly. By the time I've read my emails and replied to them there is no time to check in here.

I just read the last few pages of posts.

Karen - how are you feeling? I think you have the flu or something. I hope you are starting to feel better.

So happy to read that UB's test came back NED - hugs to you UB.

AE - you will be in my prayers for the 12th. I wish you didn't have to wait so long. May it come back all benign. 

Dawn - I loved the picture. You are so pretty and so is your daughter. How wonderful that your dad has a girlfriend. It must have been a great party.

Sue - how's your head? Did the heat treatment work? I'm so glad you had a great holiday. I bet the boys loved having you to themselves.

Ulla - beautiful! Very MM! Glad your husband is safely home.  

Leesa - you are doing it tough. I'm glad you have your dear little grandson to keep you smiling.

Cathi - I felt so warm and happy for you when I read about your wonderful husband. I am so happy that you found him after having such a dud husband the first time around. Similar situation for me. I now have a good man after an emotionally abusive one. I too had to sneak away with the kids and left everything behind.

Lisa - ditto - I am so glad that you found Dennis. He sounds just right for you and it's so great that he compliments you and shows you how much he cares. You sure do deserve it.

Shirlann - a cruise to Hawaii - fantastic! Have a wonderful time.

Sheila - lots of testosterone eh? I bet you love having them there with you. It must be so thrilling to have John safely home again. You will have a joyful Christmas.

Wren - congratulations on your nipples. When do you get your tattoos? It must be a great feeling to be whole again.

Judie - I think you are great to persevere with the exercise. It certainly helps with the sleeping. I didn't sleep well last night so I made myself walk twice today. 

Judy, welcome . I hope something turns up for you. It is hard to find work but with your experience and capabilities you are sure to be snapped up by an employer who values these things.

Fumi - that is such great news about your friend becoming a grandma next year - and you too! My niece in Canada is expecting her second baby in June.

Well, I went to see a plastic surgeon yesterday. I was considering having a DIEP recon. Trouble is, even with medical insurance, it is sooo expensive. I need to find a job quickly - or win the lottery.

My eldest son came home about 10 days ago. It was so great to see him again. He had 4 stitches in his chin and concussion. He had fallen heavily on the ice while skating in Vancouver. He's ok now, thank goodness. My youngest son is due to fly in on the 12th December. If middle son wasn't flying to Bali 2 days later, I would have them all home for Christmas. 

Love to all

Jane xoxo 

Ulla

dear sisters ,,2moro is my routien check up with my onky(would prefer to make it with my DONKY!!!!!!!!!!)...i know i should feel gratfull for having good medical care and follow up,,but for god sake ..why everyime when i just start to feel normal,,healthy and happy,,i recieve a call or letter from the hospital reminding me about bootface?????????????????

do u sisters feel the same???dont u just wish that they leave us alone??????

i even feel angry from now..started to lose my happiness feelings since i get in home and saw this letter...ggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

1Cathi

Hi Ulla-  I have felt the very same way in the past, when the time for testing rolled around, seemed like just as you said, we are feeling well, put Bootface as far out of our minds as possible, and then the reminder call or letter comes.  A necessary evil I guess. Having had the bilat I no longer have to do the mammo/US thing,  I am very, very, very happy I made that choice, but I will be honest and say for a few brief seconds a few times, I have thought to myself,  now that I am not having these tets 'what if" there is that stray cell they missed that could be floating around inside me that "might have been" caught early with the regular screening tests.  Then I slap myself silly and stop the "what if's"

A sad reality I have come to except that I will never live with out the fear (even if minamil) the rest of my life.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO -Cathi

my3girls

Welcome back Miss Jane!! So glad you have your internet. I wish all three of your handsome men were with you on Christmas.  My two oldest came home late last night for Thanksgiving, so my house is full!! I am working today, tomorrow and Friday and Saturday...oh well..off at 5pm though.

Shirlann....lucky you...another voyage!

Welcome Judy!  I knew UsAirways downsized this year. Sorry about losing your job.  I am surprised with your seniority!! 19 yrs is a long time. I work at the Akron Canton airport, for Airtran Airways. I am in northeast Ohio...only a few hours from Pittsburgh.  I used to go there often when my youngest was smaller, she had an agent downtown Pitt.

Ulla...it's hard to get those reminders, but I have to say, they really don't get me down. I think I look at it differently...I think..here is when I go in, and they tell me how great I am doing and that there isn't anything that they found.  Not sure how I adopted that mindset, but I did.  So, please, don't let it get you down.

Well..back to work ladies...if I am not on...I wish all of you a Blessed Thanksgiving..and for those that may not celebrate it...have a wondeful Thursday!

xoxo

Lisa

Ulla

thank u so much cathi and lisa for the nice supporting ideas,,

i just feel like i cant study as i am thinking that 2moro i have a meeting with the /ONKY,,!!!!!

cathi..i have unilat.mast..(my left was the bad side)they refused the idea to do a bilat for me wen i suggested it..the surgeon who was so optimistic said that in couple of years i will need my good breast to feed my newborn baby????well nice thing to have in mind,,but still cant study..i feel sooooo scattered....

love u all girls

1Cathi

Ulla I will be prayng and think of you Tomorrow,  my left side was the bad one as well, then my right side had 9 atypical biopsies in 2 years so I decided on the bilat, I at first in 06 had lumpectomy. 

I have to say it again I LOVE your picture -  You just look so Chic and Classy!!!

Anonymous

My dear friends...

Yay for Jane. I've missed you.

Welcome Judy...thanks for spelling your name the way you do...no confusion, I hope!

Ullah, you are gorgeous. You will fall apart because of being forced to face the onky, and you will pick up the pieces and walk out with a big smile, ready to resume your studies.

I'm sorry, ladies. I cant' continue. I am very sick in a way I can't describe. I am so weak and heavy and my whole body hurts, especially joints, It's scary but probably nothing. I'm baking two pies and six dozen rolls for tomorrow. I HAVE to feel better!!!

Have a wonderful holiday everyone!

Judie

geebung

Ulla, I'm praying that the outcome of your onky checkup will be NED. xxx

Judie, I'm sorry your'e feeling so unwell. Could you be coming down with the flu? I hope you feel better soon. xxx

Lisa - hope you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving with your precious girls.

 Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Jane xoxo 

livesstrong

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Love ya,

AE

Ulla

dear ,,lovely,,sisters..

the appt. was so uneventfull..he just checked my lymph nodes,,and the mastectomy area and the other breast then he said that he will c me again in 1 year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!is that common??

anyway i feel happy not to c him for this long time..he said that my next mamo will be in next august too...well i think this mean NED????YYYYPPPPPPPIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII...YYYYYOOOOHHOOO

dear judie am sorry that u feel sick ,,i wish i was there to give u a hug and some warm soup;;

thanks for all the supporting words yday and today,,now i must study again...

my DH made a surprice for me and while we were having yummy pizza after the appt with myn ONKY..he gave me 2 tickets to paris 23th DEC- 4th JAN,,we will stay in a small flat belong to one of his friends,,,i cant wait,,,here is pix of today,,,

love and huggs

my3girls

can't see your pix Ulla, here at work...but CONGRATS TO YOU!!! I AM SO HAPPY YOU GOT SUCH GREAT NEWS!!! Wow...one year!  I am still on the 3 month plan. A trip to Paris...your hubby is soooooooooo good to you!! What a great gift at a perfect time!  So happy for you Ulla!

Judie feel better hon!

For all of my US friends...Happy Thanksgiving!! And love to each and everyone of you.

Working today...should be done in about 2 hrs..then off to dinner.

xoxo

Lisa

Ka-Loni

Happy Thanksgiving Ladies,

Hello! I am just thinking about you wonderful ladies here. I have so much to be Thankful for and you ladies are just one of them. It is a blessing to be here now, and, know that each day is a wonderful blessing, as well. Ulla, I have to say you are a very beautiful lady. And, from Sweden. You are so blessed, I see. Sue, I hope your doing well. Well, I am keeping this short for now. But, I will check back soon lovelies. Bye now.

God Bless,  

Love, Kaloni

portiasproudmom

Happy Thanksgiving to all my wonderful sisters!!  Hope you've all had a beautiful day filled with good food, family, and friends.

Love to you all,

Karen

Ulla

i am sorry that i was so stupid and forgot to say to all my wonderfull sisters here ..HAPPY THANKSGIVING....

PLZ FORGIVE ME FOR BEING SUCH A STUPID TO FORGET THAT...i was so stressed be4 the ONKY meeting then was so excited after it....thats why i forgot,,hopping its not so late to say it,,anyway i do believe that ((to reach late is better than not to reach at all!!!!!!!)

love u girls ..thanks alot for the nice supporting words about the pix...

i cant wait till 23 Dec...i will be having an important language test in 22 Dec and day after i will be in paris ...wat a change???????????

love..huggs..kisses

Ulla

kalooni...i love the new avator,,,

love u girl

NancyD

Ulla, those are beautiful photos. And Christmas and New Year's in Paris...the city will be celebrating more than the holidays!  It will be celebrating having you and your hubby there!

I had a lovely Thanksgiving at my sister-in-law's mother's house. We all brought something (pre-assigned) and contributed to the food, but my SIL's mom had everything set up so nicely that it really felt like we were being treated to a feast. Her late husband was an artist, and we had the dinner tables set up in the room that used to be his studio. It's all cleaned up from his painting days, but his work surrounded us on the walls. There was so much food, I didn't get to taste everything. First, I ran out of room on my plate, and then ran out of room in my stomach. But we get to try again tonight, as my brother and SIL are having us over for dinner to help use up the leftovers!

But I have to get busy writing an annual review for one of my designers. I hate doing it...every year I have anxiety over it and put it off. Worse than any anxiety I had over BC, so that tells you how much I dislike it. The problem is that my boss likes to read them before we turn them in and she ends up critiquing and rewriting my review. I've never written a review that she didn't change something. I've been putting it off and putting it off for a week now, but this really is the best time to do it. I can concetrate on it and try to say something meaningful.

The hard thing is my reportees have worked for me for years. Their jobs haven't changed much and their goals are almost the same from year to year. They do their jobs well. But I can't just say that. My boss wants me to dig deep and give specific references to projects when we handle so many that I can hardly remember my own from last winter. So I have to pour through the projects notes and try to say something "constructive" when all the person wants to know is what their raise will be.

Anyway, my SIL is dangling a carrot for me. If I get this report written before dinner, she's promised to open a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne (she and my brother are also celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary this week.). So, I'm off to my room to read the reports then back to computer to write.

Judie, I hope you are feeling better by the time you read this. It's the pits to be feeling bad on a holiday weekend.

Hugs to everyone. I really have to go. I am such a procrastinator. Really, got to go now.

NancyD

Hurray! I finished the review!  I will get my Veuve Clicqout!

portiasproudmom

Yay!!!  How was it, Nancy? 

NancyD

We ended the evening so full AGAIN that we decided not to open it. I skipped dessert. Maybe later this weekend. Anyway, half my work is done (I have one more review to write in the next couple of weeks).

What I really want to do now is get our Christmas decorations out and put them up. It's cold, but sunny outside (perfect weather), but if I start it while my brother D is around, I'm sure to get "critiqued" as I do it without getting any help. So again, I'm procrastinating, but there's no carrot being dangled for me this time.

geebung

Nancy - sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving. So glad you got your report done - such a good feeling.

Ulla - so happy about NED! 

Kaloni - love your avatar too - beautiful.

I am having a lovely, quiet weekend with my dear man. I haven't seen him for 2 weeks and it's so great to be together again.

I would type more but Blossom is cold and is insisting on sharing my lap with my laptop.

 Love to all

Jane xxx 

1Cathi

Hi All,

Sounds like a wonderful holiday was had by all, ours as well,  Thanksgiving is my favorute holiday, but Ed really does all the cookinng for this one, he loves to cook anyway and really enjoys doing Thanksgiving, so I do the table setting and centerpieces and clean-up (he helps alot with that along the way as he is cooking), we had 8 adults and 3 children, it was great,  but about 8:30PM I started feeling a scratchy throat,  and wouldn't you know woke up Friday with a head cold, and today it is just kicking my butt - fever, can't breath, etc, etc, etc.

This is our big weekend to decorate the inside and do the tree, Alexcis stays over and helps, but she and PA-PA have been doing most of that, as I can't muster up much energy.

I have had 3 colds over the past 6/MO (bad ones) In 10 years or more I haven't had that many,  makes me wonder what has changed my resistance to them -  anyway just stoping by to say hi -it is back to laying on the couch, coughing and sneezing.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO -Cathi

portiasproudmom

Sorry you're feeling poorly, Cathi.  Hope you're feeling well again very soon.  I've been fighting this nasty thing off for almost two weeks now.  Blech! 

Enjoy your Christmas decorations (even though you can't participate in putting them up).  I'm planning to get some of mine out tomorrow after church.  I've collected so much stuff over the past couple of years, I don't know where to start!  I keep telling my dh that I'll stop buying more stuff, but I always do anyway.  I even bought a whole new collection of ornaments because I wanted to change color schemes from a peachy color to silver.  Do you think dh will notice ??

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, everyone!  I love you all!

Hugs,

Karen

Ulla

gosh,,its soo quite here today....

am i alone??????????echooooooooo

heloooooooo???????

love u sisters

geebung

Ulla, you are probably asleep by now. I think all our US friends are enjoying the last evening of their Thanksgiving weekend. I am about to catch a train to the city so I can't linger.

Karen, the silver ornaments sound great. I don't know about your dh noticing the difference. A lot of men say they are visual creatures but sometimes I wonder? Hope you are feeling a lot better soon.

Cathi, sorry you are feeling unwell too. I think the worry, surgery and treatments all run your immune system down. Please try to take it easy so you can get better soon.

 Must rush xxx