MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

Eph3_12

E-I forgot about that flapper dancing program we were all at.  No wonder my knees ache these days!!!!

elimar86861

My dog usually barks if someone comes to the door, unless it is a pizza delivery person.  She knows the word for pizza, so when I tell her that a pizza is coming, she will go and lay on the welcome mat right in front of the door...wouldn't want to miss a delivery.  (She thinks squirrels and rabbits would make good pizza toppings. That's a houndog for ya'.)

NativeMainer

And they say dogs are dumb animals.

walker2222

My lab loves to chase squrrels, rabbits and cats, but he has t Rex syndrome. If they stop he can't see them.



My dad is back in the hospital because his white counts are to low and has a bit of a fever. Needs some transfusions and platlites.



When we went to KS for my niece's graduation we missed my son's band banquet and he got an award for best performer in concert band II. Felt bad that he missed it.

elimar86861

Eph, I don't see how you could forget that we went out and kicked up our heels at that Roaring 20's party (but then you also forgot to wear undies under your flapper skirt, you silly girl!)  I don't know if "chemo brain" can get you off the hook on that one...however, your chemo hat was never more stylish than on that occasion.

neecee

Hi all!  I just found this forum, and would like to join in.  I had lumpectomy surgery last month, began my chemo (T/C) today.  I am in the middle of middle-age, and trying to work full-time through this.  No kids, just a very attentive hubby.  I look forward to meeting all of you!

elimar86861

mjbmiller, that's too bad your dad had to go back to the hospital.  Hope you get to keep him home once they get his blood count back up.

What instrument does your son play?  I seriously love when kids get recognition for their school successes.  It's so encouraging.  But haven't you heard...unless you want to keep missing those banquets and events you simply must get yourself a clone.  Sure, they are expensive, but well worth it.  You'll never have to miss out again.

elimar86861

Welcome, neecee!  We just had two people recently finish their chemo.  (It was JeanH & Paula66, so they might have some advice.  I believe they had A/C+T, so it might go a little different for you.)  Do you have a port?  How many rounds will you have to do?  Do you have the kind of job that you could miss some days if you really needed to?  (I'm just testing you on your tagline, but I do wish you the best with chemo.) 

neecee

I edited this post - left something out.  Is it too early for chemo brain? lol.

Hi elimar!  Thank you for the warm welcome.  I have to do x4, spaced three weeks apart.  And yes, I have a port - the best decision I ever made!  My veins are really persnickety.  

 I work in retail, and my store manager has bent the calendar around my needs.  He said, "Take care of yourself.  Don't worry about the store".  I have FMLA paperwork on file, just in case (that is the planning for the worse part).  I want to work as close to full-time as I can, for mental as well as financial reasons.  I need to stay out of my head, and being at work does that for me for the hours I am there.  Financially, no work, no pay, no insurance, no way to pay these mounting medical bills!

Thank you for your well-wishes!

walker2222

E he plays the euphonium which is a baritone horn that is a step down from the tuba for concert band in looks and the marching horn looks like a trumpet on steroids. Saw the Army marching/concert Band on one of their tours and heard a fellow Texan play The Yellow Rose Of Texas on a euphonium and was very impressed. It almost sounds like a trumbone.



My sis says overall he looks good but tired of course.

elimar86861

Does it look like this...     Or more like this?  

neecee

Too cute!

Paula66

Hi Neecee, welcome.  I worked pretty close to a full work week while I did chemo. I missed the day of chemo and a few hours for my Nuelasta shot.  Taxol was very rough on me and there were a few times I left early.  It was a rough one at times. There were days I just wanted to stay under the blankets and feel like hell, but I didnt.  I got up and got myself to work.  They were amazing to me at work so that helped.  I did have a few issues with one co-worker. I was able to get over that. Im like you, I had no choice so I did what I had to do. I went to work. Then again we are women and when it comes to taken care of bussiness we do it. 

Good luck on the treatment.  They have some good resources around here to look up if someone cant help ya.  Take care and have a fab night!

neecee

Hi Paula, nice to meet you!  I am hoping to have similar results. I have found this site and the forums a great source of info and support.   Have a great night yourself!

Denise

heartnsoul76

Hey neecee! Nice to see you over here, too! Wow, you started chemo today? You're following the same treatment I had. It really wasn't too bad, I hope you're feeling good now!

This is a fun thread, with a lot of knowledgable people who can answer most anything you can think of.

E - I barely remember our Roaring 20's party....although that's me right there in the picture! I think I had a few too many Gin Rickeys! 

neecee

Hi heartnsoul!  Good to see you here too.  Yep, feeling really good tonight.  Gonna enjoy it while it lasts.  Have a great night!

Sherryc

neecee welcome to the board.  Sorry you have to join us around here but it is a great place for support.  Ask anything and whine anytime if you feel the need.  We all do at times.

mjbmiller-sorry about your dad have a low count.  I know you have been worried about him.  How exciting for your son getting an award.  My middle son played and still plays the sax.  I use to love to go to the concerts and was always so amazed at the talent of the kids.

My Dad finally started chemo today.  They are only doing chemo for his lung cancer at this point and will wait on the colon cancer chemo as they are completely different and the Dr said there is no way he could handle both.  The lung is the more aggressive of the two so they will treat it first and like the Dr said play it by ear one day at a time.  My mother just had herself believing that he is going to get treated and then it would all be over with.  Friday when I took them to the Dr. and he was talking about the chemo my mother asked so how long do we do this. And the answer was indefinatly.  Between the two cancers there will be no ending until my Dad decides he has had enough.  He has been officially diag with Stage IV lung mets and Stage III Colon Cancer.  How does one do this, just leave it to my Dad.....

blondiex46

neecee welcome !!!

elimar86861

Sherryc, cancer is unpredictable and people all have different degrees of response to chemo.  I hope it goes well for your father and is not too draining on him.  Keep his nutrition up as best you can.

Valjean

{{{{{{ Sherry }}}}}}

Welcome neecee. I really like your comment, "I need to stay out of my head." Yeah...me, too..... I just haven't figured out how to do that one yet.....

3jaysmom

hey girls, still not feeling well, but wanted you to know im still here, and reading.. there's too much to respond to, so forgive me. its' back to bed for me...Neccee and sherry,  your in my thoughts, and prayers...   3jays

neecee

Sherryc, Blondie x46, thank you for the welcome!

Valjean - for me, doing something else is the best treatment for getting out of my head.  It is why I want to work.  When I am at work, aside from someone asking me how I am doing, I am focused on something else!

3jaysmom - thanks!  Hugs to you!

annettek

nety- glad you got throughyour surgery so well...always a PLUS!

welcome neecee- sorry you had to join us glad you found us

3-jays- sorry you are feeling bad:( big fat texas hug

neecee

annettek - thanks for the welcome!  I am glad to take the journey with others in the same boat.

jo1955

Welcome neecee - sorry you have to be here but glad you found us.  This is a great group of gals.

Sherry - (((HUGS))) - Remember the 24 hour rule - it may help.

3jaysmom - Sorry you are feeling well - sending gentle hugs to you.

elimar, valjean, annettek - good morning ladies

Hoping everyone has a good day. 

neecee

jo1955 - thanks for the welcome.  Glad I found you, too!

BarbaraA

Welcome neeceee. {{{3JAYS}}}

Kay_G

My son played th Euphonium from fourth grade through senior in high school.  The one he had we had purchased the used one he had been renting and it was really not in great shape.  We broke down and bought him a new one (for $1800) when he was a senior in high school.  We thought he was going to play in college too.  (He told us he was.)  Well he never touched it since the last concert senior year and it's been sitting in his room ever since.  And now he's finishing his first year of grad school and over a thousand miles away.  I need to figure out something to do with it.  Maybe Craig's list?

ReginaR

Hello My Middle Sister,Hope all is well!! Welcome  to all of New Middles {{hugs}}, You  will get the best Support & all the answer you need here!  Dawney sorry about your ordeal ! welcome back! {{{hugs}}} to all my middles

I missed you this past week., Been resting  & Still having Post-op Pain. was hoping to get my drain out Monday (20 cc out put last 3 days), But Surgeon want to wait til wed. I am concern because I have a drsg over Left mastectomy chest incision & I didn't in 2010 with rt mastectomy( open to air,but different doc) anyway I ask him last wed when I got d/c from Hosp. if I should cgh it, he said he would in his office, but I am not to thrilled aobut leaving a drsg with dry Drainage & blood on for 8 days? what your take on it?

Also Path report show all Lypmh Nodes Neagative! Woo-hoo wanted share my good news with my sisters! xxoxo Gina

neecee

BarbaraA - thanks for the welcome!

ReginaR - hugs back!