Housework support group!!???!!

Marple

Mom, I hope that headache is better.  No housework for you for the rest of the month!

My dust bunnies don't look that cute either.  Mine are full of dog hair.

Lursa5

Hi everyone!

 Kak, love the tat. I'v played with the idea of getting 1 off and on but think I'll stick to getting my nose periced...I dunno.

 I think I'm finally over my anxt. After the events of last week-end I got REALLY grumpy and snappy. DH was a gem thru it all. He was dealing with the same. It hit me very unexpectadly. Not one to overreact. My medical staff are always commenting on my cheery mood. .....I'm a good actor.  I had a transfusiion for the 1st time in my life and told every one that somebody must've been mad when they donated.....a couple of people took me seriously....SHEESH!

 Had my drain pulled yesterday. YAY! For me, that was the most painful part of the surgery. My BS said she still has no idea what caused it. She said she'd just run into the Attending that saw me in ER. He said he's never seen swelling like that and asked how I was doing. I thought that was kind.

  I am also relieved. My BFF (we've been friends since kindergarten) has been having suspicious breast symptoms. She wanted to ignor it as they have no medical insurance. I nagged her til she finaly went to the health department. She lives in Houston. I told her if I was feeling better, I'd come down and kidnap her and drag her there. I've been after her for 2 mos now. SHe finally went and ow is in the waiting game. I've pointed her to this site. I hope she comes. You Gals have been a lifesaver for me!

Mom...my migrains were stress induced but DEFINATLY noticed I had more during my cycle. I divided them up into classes. I, II & III (nuclear bomb ones) Sometimes I still get the symptoms but not the actual headaches. There are so many new drugs out now for migrains. I've heard you mention them lots on this thread, You take care of and look after all of us...I DO wish you'd take care of yourself in that issue....PLEASE?

 Mary, I too am signed up with chemo angels. I can't remember where I first saw the thread but it's a wonderful organization. I hope to take part when I am thru my treatments. I like to send emails to my chemo angels but it's nice to know that it's not expected and even discouraged. One of mine sent me a lovely silver angel necklace yesterday. They truly are angels!

Arnie & Gary, SO relived that things are going better for you! I will send prayers & thoughts often in the coming weeks & months

 I'm still feeling a little droopy. Way back after my lumpectomy I had a staph infection. The antibiotic my onc wrote me for stripped me digestive track of all the good bacteria. I've worn a path to the BR. It's been going on for the past 2 mos. I have to get those lovely samples in for testing so thecan get me fixed up before chemo. I've liost 18 lbs in 6 weeks...that's really nice....but! It's nothing to worry about.....I just need to tend to buisness.

Shiny, so glad to hear things look like they're looking good for the tribunal...although as a yank, I have no idea how your leagal syastem is set up. Bless you for being a good Mom/Daughter and staying on top of it. Wishing you all the energy you need to take care of it and an easy path thru the red tape. I hope your trip will bring you peace. Do get in touch with Barbe if it's logisticaly possible. I used to be afraid of giving out or becoming too close with on-line folk, but you Gals I wouldn't hesitate to! 

 Jayne, Thinking about you too. Wondering how your treatments are going.

Faith! DOOR COUNTY! I Love door county. Years ago when the kids were little we wound up in a camp ground called.....I think it was White fish Bay  God really, that was the most beautiful place I've ever been in the US...but I don't think I could handle the winters. I hope you have a WONDERFUL time!

Okay, long post....Oh! Mom, thanks again for calling on everyone and organising things. You 'da man!

xoxo to all!

Lursa

mom2two

Hey Lursa I have tried a few through the years but the side effects are worse than the headaches.  Even the labels are kind of like this ....."great for your headache but...may kill you with stroke, heart attack or allergic reaction"...... Kind of one of those pick your poison scenarios as usual.

faithandfifty

Lursa. I can't believe that you know and have vacationed in Door County!! Especially from CO.

Here's a pic from our sunset last night:

This is at the marina -- a block from our little place.

Hugs to all in need.

Makratz

Faith, that is beautiful.  I 'm going to get in my boat and come right over!!

Lursa, good to hear from you.  Sounds like you've been through a lot.  I hope your swelling has gone down.

Mom, I used to get migraines alot.  Just rest, what else can you do??  My 10 year old now gets them.  I hate when he has them.  He vomits everytime.  It's tough to watch.  Hope you are feeling better.

Hello to all my other friends!

barbe1958

I suffered from migraines for years too. They used to burst blood vessels in my eyes they were so bad! The headache would be gone after a couple of days in the pitch black but I'd have red where the white should have been in my eyes.

I was driving home tonight, going 120 (kms/hour) up an 8-lane highway and was upset to see a mother duck trying to lead about 4 or 5 babies across our northbound side! It looked like someone playing Frogger! I couldn't even look in my rearview mirror to see if she made it. How the heck did she expect to get her babies up on the very high concrete divider to cross the southbound side?

Makratz

Barb, I sure hope they made it!

faithandfifty

Great pic, Linda. Perfect!!

mom2two

(((((((((hugs Barbe))))))) I know that must have been awful. Things like that happen and there is not much you could have done.

Faith the water scene is beautiful.

Linda my older dd has started to get them about the same time in her cycles as I use to. My heart goes out to her. What a rotten thing to inherit. 

Makratz

Being from Boston, I had to post the pic from Make Way For Ducklings.  One of my favorites!

Mom, sorry to hear about your dd and headaches.  Tehy really stink!

I hope Arnie won't mind me posting.  Gary is back in the hospital.  He had more tingling in his arms and legs.  We need to keep them in our prayers, Ladies.  They are not having a good week.  Please keep praying for Gary and Arnie.

Miss you Coonie!

mom2two

Joining all you prayer warriors for Arnie and Mr. Arnie.

Makratz

Thanks Mom!!

xpectmiracles

Hi everyone! I'm just popping in to say a quick hello. I'm working this weekend so not much is going on in my life right now. After I get off work I sleep the rest of the day!

mom2two

Cheryl I was just thinking about you today. How are you doing?

mom2two

((((((((((((hugs to Shiny and Coonie too ))))))))))))))))

Marple

Good morning dust bunnies.  Well, it seems I am becoming the bearer of bad news.  Arnie's DH is back in hospital.  I suspect some more major prayers sent their way wouldn't go amiss.

Gentle hugs.

barbe1958

Also, Gary was slurring his words this time, as well as the tingling on the left side. Anyone else angry that the tests didn't help? {{{{{{{{{{{ Gary }}}}}}}}}}}}

{{{{{{{{{{{ Coonie }}}}}}}}}}}}}} still needs us.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ Shiny }}}}}}}}}}}} gentle hugs.

{{{{{{{{{{{ Arnie }}}}}}}}}}}}}

No housework again! I have spoken! (said in a VERY regal tone of voice). Just those of us who have day jobs have to go in......sigh.

Makratz

Barb, Did Arnie tell you he was slurring his words?  Just curious.  She told me he had tingling.  It makes me so mad that he was where he should have been to get help, yet they sent him home and this happens. 

Still miss you too Coonie!!

Thanks for the lifetime off from cleaning.  I just may have to get a job now!

Marple

Linda, ya, he was slurring.

GramE

What a shame (((((( arnie and gary ))))).  I cannot bear hearing more bad news.  Friend has diverticulitis, and some spots on liver - BC survivor of over 5 years.   Other friend's son passed from cancer last week.   Then all the gals on this site with their problems, tests needed, idiot doctors and the waiting game for results.   I might have to take myself out for lunch for a change of scenery.   And there will be NO housework done today. 

Marple

Hugs (((Nancy)))........go for lunch and start with dessert!!

Edit to add...........here you go.

faithandfifty

Hugs and prayers and hugs and prayers.

Followed by more encouragement.

Then a heaping batch of hugs and prayers.

Mix in with yet more praying.

Drizzle over the top with hugs.

(this is the extent of my cooking)

faithandfifty

An open invitation to all dust-bunnies:

At this moment at the top of the section of the discussion boards marked "Inspirational" is a thread that I started quite a while back about "Blessing Scarf."

If you have an opportunity to read there (while it's at the top) and if you would be interested in creating "ribbons of encouragement" I will very happily encorporate your contribution to the blessing scarves that I'm tie-ing together this summer.

So far we've been able to send scarves to BCO members: Saint, Checkum, EWB and FootieAngel just received her care package box yesterday.

You don't have to be able to knit nor crochet. Just purchase pink ribbon and write something upbeat and encouraging. I'd appreciate it if you'd sign your BCO nickname & your location.

I have about half a dozen folks who've added their ribbons to these recent scarves.

The more the merrier.

xx00xx00xx00xx

mom2two

Have been thinking about all that is happening in peoples lives lately. Sometimes feeling like Nancy said just too much sad news. But its making me realize that there in is the very need for faith and prayer. This world is filled with things like cancer, sickness, accidents, broken relationships and on and on and is the very reason we need each other. Not just when things are happy and going well but right now in the trenches of breast cancer, migraines, strokes, infections etc. etc.

So I just want to tell you guys I'm setting my heart to pray, not just say it but make a point of praying for all of you on this thread.  For some reason we all met on here, God brought us into each others lives and at this time in our lives. So even with whatever is going on in our everyday lives I want you to know I'm making it my business to pray for you. So anytime you have anything you want me to pray about just send it in a pm to me. I'm trusting there is a reason the Lord tells us to pray for one another and I intend to do just that.

mom2two

Just want to have everyone remember our Shiny today as they lay their father to rest. Most of you have my address now so if you want to write a note of encouragement to Shiny and send it to me I will pack them all up and mail them to her in the UK. (unopened of course just didn't think it was my place to give out her address). That way she will have some tangible hugs from us when she arrives back home.

Makratz

Thaks for the update Sharon.  It just never ends.

Faith, I like how you cook!  the scarf sounds wonderful too.  I remember seeing the one you made for checkum in her picture.

Mom, thanks for the prayers.  I agree and pray for each and everyone of use everday. You, my friend, are going straight to heaven......not for a long, long, time though!

barbe1958

I know I'm not going straight to heaven, I have to stop by in Hell to say good-bye to a bunch of people I know! hehehehehhee

TexasRose

Beautifully said Mom.

Prayers said here for Arnie and Gary.

No housework for me either! Chemo is coming up. In fact, hubby and I decided yesterday that we are going to hire someone to clean. I could do it, but when I have so few good days, I don't want to spend them cleaning. I have better things to do!!

I heard something yesterday that made me so happy and thought I would share. I know how when the ladies who walk here put our names on their shirts, it really touches me. Anyway, my vet is the greatest vet in the world. I love her. I'd say my cats love her too, but honestly, they really don't. LOL But anyway, she is just such a wonderful vet and person. She is in her mid 50's and she does triathalons. My sister told me yesterday that my vet had embroidered my name on her shirt for the triathalon she did on Saturday and was doing the race in my honor. I was so touched, I cried. And I would have never known it if my sister hadn't gone to the clinic and heard about it. I know there are so many people praying for me- some I don't even know. I just feel so blessed. I try to remember there is a lot of good in the middle of all this pain and suffering.

Happy Sunday ladies. Another pool day here and tomorrow is labs for chemo #2.

((((HUGS)))) for all who need one. And prayers too.  

  

Marple

Thanks from me too Mom......and ditto what Linda said!!

I hope Shiny can feel us supporting her today.

Faith, I'm sorry sweetie................I can't find the thread about the ribbons.

faithandfifty

Oh Barbe. How on earth did we ever get along without you for your week of wedding festivities??

LOLOLOL

(I needed that -- the laughing, that is.)