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geebung

A couple of weeks ago I read an article in New Scientist about Mouse Mammary Tumor Virus (MMTV). Very interesting. Has anyone else here read anything about this? It seems to be the new big thing that researchers - world wide - are studying. Now a doctor has posted about it on these boards and given a large number of sources. Check it out on http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/81/topic/743095?page=1#post_1579375

AussieSheila

There was a documentary on ABC1 two weeks ago Geebung, during which MMT virus was discussed, among other causes.  You can watch it here:-

www.abc.net.au/tv/geo/documentaries/interactive/catchingcancer/

Sheila.

geebung

Hi Sheila,

I forgot that I had watched that too. Wasn't it interesting?

barbe1958

Okay, give us the short version. I can't do links well.

1Cathi

WOW so much worry for everyone,  good thoughts hugs and vibes to everyone,  guess it's that time,  XOXOXOXOXOXOX. We also received so upsetting news from Amanda's OB/GYN Monday,  the missing arterie issue in the Umbical cord ( called Single Umbical atrerie SUA) is starting to present it self with some possible major issues,  in 2  weeks Amanda's belly has not grown,  possible that the baby has stopped maturing -  common with the lack of O2,  also learned that this can cause MANY severe complications,  chromosone disorders which we thought were limited to Down's but there are 2  Trisomy 13 & 18 that are quite severe and life expectancy with either of these can be as little as a few days to weeks -  DR said the risk of theses is at least 25%,  I know thats 75% NOT, but WTF - scared to death,  the baby can also have heart,  gastro and bladder defects,  Amanda must go back Friday for US, O2 levels and Stress test,  the DR actually said it may very well get to the point that Ella is safer outside then inside.  She is not due until Dec 30. 

I can't  help but wonder why so many of us are TEASTED so often,  I know wer are not supposed to be handed anymore than what we can handle -  I am begining to question God's plans again. I know for one I am really sick of my plate being so full. 

So SENDING OUT A BIG-BIG GROUP HUG TO EVERYONE,I think we could all use it.

XOXOXOXOXOXO

barbe1958

Oh Cathi! Thank God she is living near you now or you'd be going crazier! So many prayers going your way today.....

lvtwoqlt

Cathi, I am praying that all will work out for baby Ella.

Barbe, there is a thread about the MMTV on BC.org evidentally by someone in the US doing research. http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/81/topic/743095

Sheila

1Cathi

Thanks Barbe,  I too am so greatful she is here now, In Ny it was just them the ex lived just a few miles away,  but he was not a support system at all.  I really can't help but worry/think that was part of God's plan, because Ella is going to have some problems,  I hate feeling like that, but after all these years Amanda finally moved here, why now??? Ella  is going to be so loved,  but I am so sad and scared for her already and there is no way of knowing anything concrete until she is born,  but so much fear instilled on us Monday - I guess preparing us for the worst. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1Cathi

Shelia you were poting the same time as me.  THANK YOU, and wanted you to know your Avatar gave me a big smile - LOVE IT.

barbe1958

Sheila, when I try to link with your link it says it doesn't exist! What am I doing wrong?

Cathi, there is an expression: If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.

lvtwoqlt

Barbe, I don't know why it didn't work, look in the IBC forum and the topic name is something on the lines of 'the Pink virus'.

Sheila

EWB

Oh my word- so much worry and concern! Group hug is most def needed...I am so sorry we are not all closer so we could help in more concrete ways. My heart aches for all the trials and burdens. I add my prayers, good thoughts, good energy for good outcomes. One day at a time, with gentle hugs.

portiasproudmom

Oh Cathi!  I'm sitting here in tears, worried about your sweet little Ella.  I just don't understand why precious babies are born with such challenges.  It's just not fair.  I'll continue to keep you all in my prayers.  (((((((Cathi, Amanda, and Ella))))))).

Love you, Cathi.

Karen

1Cathi

Thank you Karen,  thank you Elanie.  Karen I neglected to mention that Porta lookd beautiful and the boys were awesome.  Praying that your Liver issues are nothing concerning.  I HATE-HATE-HATE-  All this crap and worry for all of us. 

Elaine  - you with your own daily worries are always so WONDERFUL to us all. 

My tears are falling too ALL DAY.  AND I LOVE EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU ALSO!!!!!!

ANOTHER GROUP HUG!!!

geebung

((((((((((Cathi, Amanda and Ella)))))))))). I'm so sad for you all. I have no answers. It's just so unfair and horrible.

Barbe, if you read the thread in the IBC forum, it will be better than I can explain it. It's a huge parcel of research - lots of scientists, here, the US and Europe are working on it.

Love and hugs to all of you. 

Jane oxoxox

hrf

Cathi lots of (((hugs))) coming your way - for you, Amanda & Ella.

sueps

I just want to give((((( Cathi, Amanda and Baby Ella )))) a big warm hug... we are all here for you Cathi, you are truly in our hearts forever. It must be so difficult for you all now and we send you many thoughts and prayers x x x x

Karen , how much more gah ... fatty liver... oh I feel so annoyed for you ... why oh why WHY OH FREAKING WHY ..

OUR PLATES ARE ALL FULL.. SO LETS SMASH THEN ON THE FLOOR  AND MAKE A HUGE MESS.. VISUALISE ... USING ALL YOUR MIGHT .... URGH 

((EVERYONE)))  I love you all xxx 

ERRRR Judie   ... I am on fire after that link thankyou LOL

Much Love xxx 

1Cathi

MINE ARE SMASHED SUE - LOVE YEAH

sueps

AND HERE ARE MY SMASHED PLATES !!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAH SMASHED SMASHED SMASHED... COS THEY ARE ALL FULL !!!!!!!!!!!! SMASH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 

sueps

sueps

AND HERE'S SOME I SMASH FOR OUR NETTIE!   SMASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dink

Your baby is so cute.  He even looks a little spoiled. LOL

dink

Cathi, I'm sorry to hear about baby Ella.  I wil keep you guys in my prayers.  I want to pass out a group hug to everyone and let you that I think of you all everyday.

XOXOXOXOXO

Dink

portiasproudmom

We think of you too, Leesa.  Hope you're doing well.  (((((Dink)))))

Love and hugs,

Karen

Wren

You are all in my prayers....

OMG, I love the plate smashing!

I'm smashing a bunch for us all too.

Hugs!!!

1Cathi

Hi Leeza,

Hoping life is giving you some easy and peaceful days, I know its been tuff and ruff for you as well this year.  HUGS BACK TO YOU MY FRIEND.

NancyD

Cathi, I'm so sorry to hear about the added worries for Ella. This just isn't right.

Leesa, {{{HUGS}}} is about all I can do from a distance.

Karen, the Alice costume was a le-e-e-tle skimpy, but not overly. I hope it stayed on . My daughter's first costume (she was Lady Gaga) morphed into something else before the night was over.

Love to all. I'm going through a very busy time at work, so I get in early and leave late. which doesn't leave me too much time to post when I get home. I read, and fall asleep, lol. 

Anonymous

AAARRRRGGGGGHHHH!!!!!!! How do you smash Corningware and paper plates? I've been trying all morning. I don't even have a full plate that I can smash.

Cathy, I am literally holding my breath with you and holding Ella gently in my heart. You don't deserve all this, yet here it is. You are a brave, corageous woman.

Karen, those were wonderful photos...so bright and happy! The costume may be a bit skimpy, but it's perfect!

Thanks for checking in, Leesa.

Love to all. I remain buried under thousands of tons of music. (exaggerate? Moi?)  Jean Michel Jarre-Oxygene. Janis Joplin-Pearl. King Crimson, Stylistics, Guess Who.........

lvtwoqlt

Love the plate smashing photos, I will vision smashing my full plates.

Yesterday I took a 'mental health' day from work. We get a paid day off for our birthday but you have to take it within 30 days of your birthday. Most people take either Monday or Friday off or two half days but Monday's are my busiest day and Friday afternoon I am the only one in my dept so I can't take that day off and why take it half days at a time. My quilt guild has started opening up the quilting room two Wednesdays a month for all day quilting so I chose yesterday. I was able to finish the Mickey Mouse Christmas Tree skirt I worked on all last year for my mother-in-law in time to go under her tree this year and cut a fleece throw for her to tie the edges together for her fiancee. Others were there with their sewing machines piecing quilt tops and one woman brought in her completed 'X marks the spot' quilt top to use the Design wall to get the layout of the quilt top. All in all it was a productive day. I got two new quilt books for my birthday and looking at them, I am planning a new wall hanging for my office, a lone star quilt block. My mom has a lone star quilt that her mother made out of fabrics from clothing she made and I have always wanted to try doing one and this book has a quick way of piecing it.

I do need to get back to work but wanted to check in.

Sheila

my3girls

so behind...my work schedule is keeping me busy.

Hugs to all who need it. I didn't get a chance to read all the posts.

Cathi..prayers for your daughter..((((Cathi))))



doing good. I had time to think things through. Tony had mentioned once that he was dx with some bipolar dissorder. That explaines allot to me.



Back to work.

Love to all!

xoxo

Lisa