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barbe1958

Hmmmmm, when I had possible problems with my gallbladder, the docs told me there is only symptoms when a stone is actually in the duct. Once gone, you can't tell what was going on. They have to ultrasound immediately. Mine never hurt when pressed on as the stone was gone from the duct by that time.

She must have your head spinning! Glad you are getting an MRI for your hip.

portiasproudmom

Cathi, I'm so sorry to hear about Jacklyn.  How is she holding up?  It must be so hard seeing your child go through such a scary thing.  Big hugs to both of you! 

I loved the pictures you posted.  The three of you are beautiful!  I love the pics of Margo and your kitty too.  It sounds like they're becoming great buds.

Hugs,

Karen

honeygirl

Nancy , LOVE the hair! I love the color. It looks great on you. And what a great smile. Makes me smile looking at it!

Hi Sheila , You are such a wonderful person. You are an asset to your community. Thanks for "paying it forward"! xxxxx

Hi Makraz! How are you?  I hope all is well , and you are having a good moment. Do you have little ones to color eggs with? My one and only son is 26 , and lives in another city from me. I sure do miss the days of coloring eggs with him. Well , hope you are having a relaxing weekend.xxxx

Hi Shirlann! Hows the hip doing? Are you swimming daily like the doc said? Are the boys coming over for Easter with their families? Wishing all good things for you and Walt. Love you Shirlann.xxxx

Hi Jane! Gosh , I really miss talking with you here. I hope fall in the mountains is wonderful , and you and DH are doing well. And your boys too. Will they be home for Easter? Did you color eggs? I have decided , I am going out tomorrow and buying eggs and food coloring! I will color eggs and think of all the good memories I have of coloring with my son , and my mom when I was young. Man , I need a grand baby!!lol  Hows the drawing coming along? Did you post any here yet? Hows sweet little Blossom doing? Give her a kitty kiss for me. Love you Jane,xxxx

Hi Debbie! How are you feeling? Always remember , one day at a time. I hope you have a Blessed Easter. It is such a miraculous time of the year. And as God has blest you and all with eternal life , I pray here on earth , that your blessing cup shall rune-th over! Love you Debbie.xxxx

Hi Lisa! Girlfriend! How are you? Are you dating anyone? How are all the girls , Oliver , and dad doing? Do you still color eggs? I'm gonna. If I live to be eighty , I will still be coloring eggs at Easter!lol Are you and Oliver feeling better now? I hope so. When do you get vacation again? You sure do work hard. Make sure you get enough "me" time. No , I don't have a cell phone yet. As soon as I get one , I will call you. Oh , guess what?!? I got my hair cut!!! Its VERY short. I put product in it and mess it up. And then its razor cut around my face , and I got highlights. I love it. So far , everyone says they love it. I was just so tired of my "helmet" head. I needed a style. My nail tech said it makes me look younger! I'm all for that!lol Love you Lisa.xxxx

Hi Nets! Yes! Two more to go , and you are finished!!!! YEAH! And then you're hair will start growing back , you'll get your energy level back , and the sun will shine and you will feel better again! About your question. I'm sorry , I don't know exactly what you are having done. I had a mastectomy. And immediate reconstruction. So I took 8 wks. to recover. But it was worth it. If you are having a lumpectomy , it is not so bad from what I have read here. And I have read here for just a mastectomy , 1 to 3 days in the hospital , and 2 wks recovery time. But everyone is different. Thanks for the tartan hugs and loving me like a jellytot! Love you Nets. xxxx

Hi Cathi , so sorry to hear about Jaclyn's report. But she will get through this. You just go ahead and be "mom". You have been through this , and can help Jaclyn. Just think back of all the times , when you thought your mom was "to much mom" , I find my mom was right most of the time. And now can appredciate it. If you get to be "to much of a mom" , she will let you know with that look as she is saying "MOM"!lol But thats OK. We all have been there. Just say , "OK , OK  , and stay right beside her. You are a great mom. And her knowing that you are always there for her , will be just what she needs. Praying for a good path report.

Oh my gosh! What a little darling Margo is!!! I love the spot on her head! It looks like a heart. She is already growing so fast! What a good girl , loving her veggies! More pics please of her in those cute little outfits. You are in for yrs. of laughter and love. Oh , and Roxie! What a sweetie! Just like Morris the cat. I love tabbys. But her face is so different than Morris. Beautiful.

And may I say , your grand-daughter is one of the most beautiful girls I have seen! Oh is she gonna break the hearts... And if your daughter is "fat" in this pic , then I hope I wake up tomorrow fat!!!!lol She is beautiful , just like her mom!xxxx

Hi AE and UB! Sorry your feeling like crap UB. But as long as it is getting rid of bootface , hang in there. How many more tx's do you have? Rest , and let AE take care of you , like you did for her. If I ever get married again , I hope I have a marriage like yours.xxxx

Hi Kathleen , so good to meet you. Happy Easter to you and your family.xxxx

Oh Karen , I did want to share something with you. Its about my ex-husband. There was a time in my life that I suffered BAD anxiety attacks , daily. I felt like I was having a heart attack. So one night I was having a bad one , and I was trying to get some comfort from him. And he looked at me and said " I just wish you would have a heart attack and die already"! Well , it didn't stop the attack , but it made me feel just awful. And I never forgot it. And guess what? A few years after our divorce , guess who started having "anxiety attacks"? So badly , he was in the hospital. I went to see him on my lunch hour. And he says to me , " I'm so sorry for what I said to you , and then he repeated it , and said , I now know what you were going through , and I'm so sorry I said that". For just a split second , part of me wanted to say "oh now you know how I felt", but I wouldn't wish an attack on my worst enemy. And he is the father of my son. So I said , "well at least you understand now , and you have appoligized". And I'm glad to say , since I divorced , my anxiety attacks stopped. Only came back with the death of my dad and bootface. And I'm OK now. Wow , life is such a learning experience.

I also had a bout with my gallbladder. I had a stone that got stuck in the duct. It was very pain full. Rib pain , and back and chest pain. I was literally on all fours trying to gett relief. They did an US and said , yes a stone , not that big. So it just when back into the gb. I've never had pain from it since. They said at that point , it would be a wait and see thing. Also , a friend of mines husband , had an infected gall bladder. It didn't show up on the US as anything wrong. But the pain was getting worse and worse , so they went in. He had no stones , but the infection was so bad , it was almost gange green. So yes , you can have gb pain without stones. I hope you are OK , and feeling better. Love you Karen.xxxx

I don't think I saw a post from Kaloni , Wren , Jule , Sue , Ulla , Fumi , Cheryl , Leesa , Anne , or anyone I forgot to mention , cause its been so long! Love you ladies. Hope all is well.xxxx Mel

Makratz

hi Mel,

You are a very thoughtful poster!!  My boys are 10 and 13.  My younger one will want to color eggs with me.  Then he will want to throw them at his brother.  Boys will be boys.  I try to get them to mellow out, it just doesn't work.  Your son is 26???  Are you kidding me?  You look like you're 26!!  Tell us your secret!

honeygirl

Oh Makraz , go on , please don't stop!lol I thank you for the compliment. If anything has helped looking younger , its keeping laughter in my life. It really is the best medicine. Yes , thats the pro of having an only child , no siblings to fight with! But when they get older , they will appreciate one another. I'm sorry I didn't have another child. But my son , Adam , is blest with great friends and cousins. And I know sometimes friends get you through things that family can't always. Just make sure you boil the eggs long enough , so brother doesn't get splattered!lol

footprintsangel

To Karen,Mel, Makrazm and all the other wonderful people here on line, I wish you joy, I wish you peace, and may this Easter remind us how very lucky we are to have each other. And a Lord that helps us threw all the trials and lets us know we are special,  A family full of love.

Life is a walk. Each day we take steps. Tomorrow is determined by the steps we take today.

Happy Easter!

barbe1958

Okay, I don't get it. Why colour the eggs? Kids don't usually like eggs anyway and then you hide them outside? To find? Why!!!!!!!!!!!!

Give me chocolate or give me nothing! 

NancyD

You know you're getting old when you plan to color you hair for Easter, not eggs.

Last Easter (which was early, in March), I had just had my first chemo. I was sick and had no desire to celebrate. My family went to my brother's (not the jerk) and brought a plate back for me, but I couldn't eat more than a mouthful.

This year, I'm providing the leg of lamb and the potatoes. It will be at the same brother's (just down the road) because his house is bigger and we will have about 15-17 people. My SIL's family is coming, too.

Unfortunately, my father won't be with us. He went from the hospital to a rehab nursing home this week. Most of us are going to try and be there Sunday morning for the Mass they have at 10, and then we'll take turns staying with him until he goes to bed at night. He's getting good rehab, and his mind is still relatively clear (moments of confusion and tells the same story many times). We hope to have him home in a couple of weeks. We think we can handle things if he gets to the point where he can get himself out of bed and use a walker. He's still very weak, and the PT is to build up his strength. Fulltime daycare when he gets home is going to be a "must", though.

I hope the holiday weekend is going well for everyone. Between Passover and Easter, things were very quiet in my office towards the end of the week. Friday, there were only about half the staff there. I'm off to do some shopping and then get on my potato dish for tomorow.

Barbe...we gave up on hiding real eggs years ago. First we switched to jelly beans, but finding a few semi-melted, sticky messes months later ended that. Finally, we just used colored plastic eggs, the kind that come apart so we could hide a little treat in some. All the kids are too old for that now. The youngest in the family is 10 (my niece).

Makratz

Foot - thanks for the blessings.  I hope you enjoy your Easter too.  I am looking forward to spending time with my family.  And yes, we are a unique family and are truly blessed to have each other!

Nancy - See how far you've come in a year!!  I hope everything goes well for you.  Sorry to hear your dad still isn't doing that well.   I will keep him in my prayers.

Barbe - we've moved onto hidding plastic eggs with coins inside.  The kids don't need the chocolate and love the cash!

barbe1958

I used to let everyone else get my kids the chocolate stuff. I got them a toy and an outfit. That's it. Everyone else got to be the hero with the chocolate but I thought they got enough anyway. The girls always loved stuffed animals so that was a sure thing. The boys? Don't remember!

Anonymous

It's so hard being away and getting behind! I read and want to respond, but eyes won't stay open. I'd forgotten just how much it takes to parent a toddler. Oh, the joy is truly a gift, the work is the price.

Cathi, the photos were beyond priceless. Your daughter and granddaughter are stunning. Margo's little wicker bed and your Roxy made me remember a photo I'll have to find and post. Roxy looks like a sibling to Bootsie and Donovan, the cats I had to leave behind when I moved out. I miss them so much, as well and the two dogs. Roxy brought a smile. Thanks.

Mel, I feel hugged every time you write. You are a blessing.

Nancy! Great new avatar. I'm a sucker for redheads. Lots of best wishes and thoughts coming your way for Easter and your dad.

Karen, I'm sorry you have to deal with more tests. Let me know if you need a caring person to be with you...I'd be happy to do that...truly!

Linda, I so appreciate your presence, too. You are a special person and very uplifting.

I only mention a very few because I must go make breakfast...the kiddo is making sounds. I had lots to say about Easter eggs and chocolate and hiding and all...rats! Will say I finally got to experience Dim Sum yesterday and I am already an addict. Yum! 

Love you all!

Judie

Anonymous

Found it already on Photobucket! Look closely...there are two cats in there!

cloudhowe

Hi guys

Well chemo yesterday and ABSOLUTLY no s/e this time, thus far - apart from the tiredness. I feel I'm being just lazy and self indulgent and I hate that. I am a wee bit of a control freak and do 3 things at once, I can read while watching telly, while laptopping. Likewise housework, and I cannie be arsed doing any of that. This is the 1st Easter weekend that I havent been away, beautiful weather, planting my hollyhocks (think they're hollyhocks anyway) that I grew from seedlings last nov tomorrow, in pots and planters, they are beautiful; got about 80 a sea of reds and golds. Getting a greenhouse soon so that I can indulge my passioin for growing.

Cathi, I cried about Cheryl's result. I was a bit casual about cervical matters as so many of my circle have had laser surgery under local - in fact I thought at one point,about 18 years ago, that I needed it but it was a mix up. I wasnt even worried, but as we now know, it can be much more serious. I hope and pray that it won't be for J. She is beautiful and your wee granddaughter s a DOLL!!!

On a lighter note Margot is uber cute. I have shown her pictures to everyone (not the posts, just the pics) and everyone now wants one. Think my fave is her first bath, so sorry for herself!!

I love having an Auntie Em!! I got the yellow brick road analogy instantly because it is SOOOO apt! You are a genius girl. My onc team are all calling our journey now "the yellow brick road" so your fame has tranversed the pond - have I told you how much I love them???? I almost look forward to my sessions. They like my analogy of bootface being an invadert, FEC my wee solders and the s/e is collateral damage. The infection was 1 million times worse than the s/e. Like UB, really fatigued and disgusted with myself. He ok - apart from the tiredness?

I am still seething about Karen's husband's comment! I sense a bit of a recurrant theme ... Nancy's brother too and the MIL from hell. Would love to have half an hour in a locked room with them ....

Bless the day I stumbled, confused, shellshocked and frightened, in the middle of a bitterly cold sleepless night into - of all things - an American support site!

Feeling so good, I might join my buddies, not on holiday - in the pub this evening and have a couple of Guinesses.

NB Cheryl is having the most awful time. I feel almost guilty that mine has been relativly pain free ..Wish I could magic here. My care has been outstanding!!! I'm so lucky to be in the catchment area of my hospital with the wonderful team. The Onc consultant, Mr Yusef, is a MBE - one of the top honours - given by Lizzie (Her Madge) at Buck House.Havent seen him personally since diagnosis, but probably will next (last) fec where he will outline the next steps ....

Hugs to all

Nettie xxxx

LRM216

to 1Cathi:-- God bless you both.  You and your daughter are in my prayers and thoughts.

Hugs,

Linda

1Cathi

Mel, thank you so much for the most wonderful words. THANK YOU ALL.

Jaclyn's emotions are far better than mine right now, she is most worried about not being able to continue to work if she has to undergo hysterectomy, and rads and chemo, and how she will manage with the children. WE'LL MANAGE. She lives about 20 minutes from me  - not a big deal and we have room enough for them all to stay here for awhile if the need arose.

Judie WOW the cats do look like Roxie. And the bed looks just like the one we have, actually bought it for her, she absolutely had no intrest at all in that or the big toy mouse, Margo loves them both.

So I can not forget to Mention my granddaughter (Alexcis - Jaclyn's daughter) has chicken-pox, she took her to the Dr's Thursday for spots/blisters, the DR said just mosquito bites, but they were pretty yucky looking, the bugs love her, 3yrs ago she got a bite on her butt from an ant, it got all infected she ended up in the hospital with a staff infection, anyway Jaclyn said she looked much worse this AM, so she took her back into the office, it's chicken pox.  They are still coming for Easter, we both have had them so no big deal, but no school for a week.

Happy Weekend -Happy Easter to all.

Oh Barbe Alexcis loves the colored eggs, she peels them she eats the whites and feeds the yoke to Pa-Pa(Ed), we don't hide those we hide the plastic ones with some jelly beans, change a little chocolates. 

geebung

I just managed to delete 2 posts - so annoying. I don't know if it's the computer or the site that has changed but if I press delete more than once, it erases my whole post - grrrrrr!

Happy Easter to everyone. Nettie - hope you continue to feel ok after the chemo and that you were able to go out with your friends. Hollyhocks sound beautiful & exciting about the greenhouse

Cathi - sending you, Jaclyn & Alexcis all my best thoughts & wishes and prayers. Praying that Jaclyn can have this treated effectively without having to do chemo. This must be so hard for you as her mother. Watching your kids go through difficulties is the worst thing.

Nancy, I hope your father continues to do well and that he can reach the point where he has some autonomy - even if it's just doing basic things for himself as it will make him feel happier.

 I love all the photos of the beautiful cats and the sweet Margot. Those wicker pet baskets are so cute.

Judie - you are going to need a good rest after this time with your grandson. Must be great to spend time with the little darling though!

(((((((Cheryl))))))) - how are you feeling? Is the infection inproving?

Mel, thank you for your posts - so warm, loving and comforting. You are such a sweetheart.

Chris & I have come up to my old house for Easter. It's great to catch up with my kids, some old friends and continue with the never-ending renovations (grrrr! - it's taking an embarrassingly long time!). We have a friend staying, the boys have a friend staying too so it's a full house. Lots of sleeping bags and airbeds on the floor as there is not much furniture left. Great to cook for a crowd again although we went out to dinner with friends last night.

 Karen, I hope you are having a few happy moments and that you are able to distract yourself from thinking too much. I pray that whatever is causing your pain and discomfort is able to be be easily treated. I hate that you have these worries and difficulties. Waiting is the pits - especially over a long weekend.

Hugs, love happy Easter to everyone, mentioned and not mentioned.

Jane xoxox

cloudhowe

Hiya Cathi

Back from the pub, a wee bit early as am a wee bit tired, had 3 half pintsof extra chilled Guiness. AND throughly enjoyed them!

Cathi, one of my best buds is a Sister in the Day Surgery unit at Hairmyres. She attended me for the SNB!! ( I was actually her bridesmaid, she got married at 17, I was still 16!) and I saw her this evening.

She says it's very unusual for cervical cancer to spread beyond the cervix, especially if it's caught early.

Don't know if this helps. hope it does. I hope beyond hope that J will be A OK!

The odds are well on her side.

My wee neice was vacinated a few weeks ago for cervical cancer.We have a preventative measure for that bootface!!!

Blessings to you and your georgeous family.

Take care

God it's mearly 12 midnight. And I don't feel too pooped.Meet the Fockers is on tv at midnight, and I might actually stay awake thru it.

Nettie xxxxxxx

1Cathi

Ok girls I apologize in advance if I offend anyone - but I have had 2 VERY STRONG MARQUARITAS-  and am feeling no pain or sadness. Judie this is mainly for you - BUT PLEASE PROTECT YOUR KEYBOARD (times are tuff I can't afford to buy one).

I was just taking a bath with my wonderful marquritas and I was thinking of how you told me the night before my MX I shouldwrite something on my boobs instead of the stupid old X's they use and I chose "MOUTH FULL"  well heres the bad part - but I am tipsy and can't stop laughing. Then I started thinking about Jaclyn and if she has to go with a hysterectomy - should she write "Use Rear Entrance"

xoxoxoxoxoxoxo -ME

Makratz

Cathi - enjoy those margarita's, you deserve them!!  I hope they make you feel better.  You are too funny!!  Mouthful and rear entrance.  Did youreally do mouthful!  Your surgeon must have laughed his ass off!

Happy Easter to all!

Anonymous

So your warning saved my keyboard, but now I have to run to the ER with a huge hernia. It's a laughing hernia, not a laughing hyena. Not a single drop of alcohol in my blood at the moment. I'm always this way!

honeygirl

Cathi , You cracked me up! That is tooo funny. Hey , I'm having some beers , maybe we can have a cyber drink together! Luckily , I didn't speu it all over my keyboard!lol

Makratz

honeygirl - Captain Morgan is visiting me right now!!  We do need a cyberbar!

honeygirl

OK ladies , Makraz , Cathi , Judie are you joining us!? Here is our bar , complete with bartender to answer our every need!

Anyone else like to join us? Theres plenty of room!

honeygirl

Shoot , I will try to make it smaller.

As I said , Hi Makraz , Cathi , Judie , and anyone else that work like to join us. Theres plenty of room at the bar , and a bartender to answer our every need!

Makratz

Ohhhh that looks nice!!  Do they have shrimp cocktails too?

Can a limo drive me home??

honeygirl

Absolutely! I LOVE shimp cocktail. And we shall all be driven home. I get dropped off last though. The bartender is kinda cute!

Makratz

Maybe you'd prefer the limo driver?  You can still be dropped off last.  I need to get home to DH!!

Makratz

Cathi - This one's for you!!

honeygirl

Ou-la-la! Hes a hottie!

Makratz

Perhaps you prefer a blonde??   I can't tell you the things I just saw googling 'blond lmo driver'.  Not pretty!