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KatRNagain92

Love, Love, Love your garden Marianne!  What a welcoming home you have! 

Paula, I'll have to get my Hooters tee out and take a picture this weekend.  Marianne, my husband bought me mine on ebay (brand new with tags) for like 12 bucks.  How cool is that?  It really does look pretty amazing!  It's fitted at the waist and with my TE's now just bursting at the seams, it will make you look very shapley indeed! I need a tee because I've always hated my fat arms...so no tanks unless I've got a cardigan or a blazer on. But this one has capped sleeves so it's all good!

I don't get a pre-appt with the PS.  It think it's two-fold.  1.  I changed PS midstream and I'm just happy to be getting my exchange when I am I'm getting with this busy man and 2. They know I'm an RN and even though I've told them, understanding the language is was what my nursing brings to the table (I'm in administration now and my backround is geriatrics/home health) I think they figure I must have an ok grasp on the situation.  Which I do, but I'm still anxious!

I did end up phoning his office and talking with the nurse.  I told her I was really second guessing the fat grafting and I said I would really prefer that it wait until I do nipples and see how I'll drop and fluff without them.  I would rather wait and see what will be needed after 3 months and then determine what route I need to take. 

I think Laura said it best either here or on the EC thread that the BMX is about getting rid of the cancer and the exchange is about moving forward with final results.  A lifetime of acceptance.  Thanks for putting in to words for us! 

Happy Mothers Day weekend everyone! 
xoxo
Kat 

neversurrender

  Here are my DDs.  They are 13, 12, and 7yrs. 

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KatRNagain92

Oh Sally, they're adorable!   Love the strawberry blond hair!  My girls are 'gingers' too!

Anonymous

Sally your daughters are beautiful.  Love the T-shirts.

Cathy

faithandfifty

Wow. Sally those are the most gorgous girlies EVER!!!

You are in for some fun-times ahead.

(spoken as a mom of good lookin' girls)

Oh you're gonna have such fun: dances, prom -- soooooo much fun ahead.

I sure hope that I get to meet them at the walk.

Just walked in the door from quick hop to Pittsubrg.

Went well, but must admit I'm "toast".

Babysitting here for my grands to reward da mama for driving me to Pitt.

Sleep deep.

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robinlbe

Sally - nice picture of your girls

It's really fun to put faces and names to the families...I feel I know everyone's families as it is, and it's so nice to see them. 

My kids are Benjamin, Rachel, and Samuel....I'll try to get a pic posted, but I'll have to get one taken now that the oldest is home from college.  Although I do have some on my facebook from when he went to college in the fall, that I could hopefully import.  No one has changed too much       Right now, he's been either working or with his girlfriend at her house with her family, or with her at our house.....which is greatly upsetting to his siblings.

Love the flowers, Marianne....

Got my "fight like a girl" hoodie today...figured I'd never get to wear it since it's been in the 80's all week long....but we have a major storm going through tonight and the temp is dropping some 20 degrees, so it looks as if I'll get to wear it after all.

Oh, one note of praise...my son kept his National Merit Scholarship.  We're still at odds about which college he'll go to in the fall, but at least his grades came up

Here's wishing everyone GREAT weekends!!!

blessings...robin

bcincolorado

Marianne:  Congrats on your results!

Sally:  What beautiful daughters you have!

May everyone have a wonderful Mother's Day!

pbebow

Sally!  Beautiful!!!!  Beautiful!!!  Beautiful!

pbebow

Here is a picture of my family on birthday (the kids had already changed into jammies, but that's okay!  In the back row is 5 year old Grant, DH Brad, 22 year old Kevin holding 2 month old Eli, his fiance Lynsey holding 1 1/2 year old Mara, and in the front is myself with 7 year old Gracelyn...  We had a wonderful day!!!  I have the best family ever!!!!

faithandfifty

Love it! Love it! Love it!!!

My.

What beautiful people are associated with team-January!!!

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Happy Mother's Day to one and all.

Whether you're a mother or a daughter -- hope this weekend is uplifting for you.

jizogarden

So nice to see all the lovely photos!  Beautiful families...wonderful smiles

Happy Mother's Day,

Laura 

bcincolorado

Beautiful families!  thank you for sharing them with us!  Happy Mother's Day!

ReginaR

Hello My Jan Sisters, Love all the Great Pictures & Post & good Info. I apprecaite all of you!

Click here: YouTube - Pink Warrior  Happy Mother day to all My Pink Warriors !!

 Hope you all are Having a Blessed Mother day weekend.  I have to work on mothers day-Ugh

Been Back on "Tamoxifen " For 1 week now since infections gone. Starting to have headache & I have been moody today! My Husband has notice a change is my mood & said I am very edgy today, maybe it just him Not the "T" LOL. {{hugs}} Gina

neversurrender

Paula, You have a beautiful family !! 

I hope you all have a wonderful Mother's Day.

Sally

My DDs are Lexie (13), Caroline (12), and Teddi (7).

ariesrottie

HAPPY MOTHER"S DAY JANUARY SISTERS!!!!

Paula and Sally what  beautiful families you have..

Hope everyone is dong well and enjoys their day;

LOVE AND HUGS,

Donna

faithandfifty

Here's our crew last fall at the wedding of my youngest daughter.

From left to right: Daughter Sarah, age 26, mother to the twins & WonderBoy, me, Daughter Noelle, age 25, Zac the new son-in-law, Allen my dear husband. We're only missing Sarah's husband Scott, who was the one that took the photo.

Perfect outdoor wedding in Annapolis, in a gazebo, with a harp. Happy memories.

ReginaR

 

ReginaR

 

ReginaR

Happyt Mother day. I tried twice, Picture was on it & then I submit it  & now it gone Sorry!

Have a graet week. Good luck at appts & treatments this week1 {{hugs}} Gina

pbebow

Beautiful family Debbie!  I can't wait for my oldest's wedding in July!  Very exciting!

Regina, keep trying!!!  I'd love to see your family!

Paula

jizogarden

Morning all,

Beautiful picture Debbie, what joy shines through

Lilah all the best to you tomorrow...you'll do great!! Kat and Marianne your almost there....just a few days....so happy for you all Yippee Squishies coming up

Yesterday was a pretty hard day....but we got through it. DH bought cards from Graham, the pets and him We laid low because he wasn't feeling well. We usually go to a nursery and pick out something for the garden....but this year was quiet. I'm feeling a little blue about it with missing Graham, as I always do, and having the bc stuff.....ah well.... I'm ok....

Here's a photo of Graham's Garden..it is quiet and shady....my favorite garden. The sugar maples keep it cool through most hot summer days.

 

I've put new pictures up on the forum.....all comments welcome .

Strength and healing,

Laura

pbebow

Laura, Beautiful... so wonderful for you to have a lovely spot like that to go to... I'm sure that you spend a lot of time there.

sunsnow

Laura, The garden is beautiful. I hope it brings you peace when you look at it. Yesterday was not a great day around here either. I think everyone is on overload from all I've put them through. Oh, well. By the way, it didn't sound like a great day in Litchfield.  White Flower Farm will be there on a warmer day when you're better able to enjoy it. That was a special place for my mom and I to go every year. I think about how much I used to complain about it when I was really young. I'm glad I grew to enjoy it in high school, before she died. I hate Breast Cancer.

Maura 

pbebow

Maura,

Good to hear from you!  How have you been?  How are the girls settling in?  Are you happy with them?  I know what you mean about everybody being tired of it, like we aren't!  rigth?!  Anyway, I hope that you have a better week!

Paula

sunsnow

Paula,

I'm doing fine. I've been lurking a bit, but mostly just running around lately. I had my first check up with my surgeon last week. I was a nervous wreck! Everything was fine, but I had myself all worked up about the exam. That's something I'm going to have to get under control.  I did talk to the Dr. about that when she asked how I'm doing. I'm doing very well physically, but I have to figure out how to pull it together emotionally going forward. I know cancer will always be a part of my future, but I have to find out how to keep it in its place and not let it dominate everything. My family and friends see me looking just fine, and assume it's all behind me. HELLO!!! I feel fortunate that I can see someone who can help me get a handle on this so I don't alienate everyone in my life who thinks I'm fine. We'll see how it goes.

My new girls are settling in pretty well. I have some nasty dents where he needed to tack them up, but he thinks I'm pretty swollen still on the sides. I'll decide about fat grafting, lipo, etc. when I get the nipples done in early fall. I'm taking the summer off!

 Yours are looking great, and I'm so happy for you that they've "blossomed" into more of what you wanted. DD, wow!!!!

Can you believe how far we've come since Jan. 8th? Seems like a thousand years ago, but it also feels like yesterday.

Hugs to all!

Maura 

pbebow

Maura,

I so understand what you mean...  I sit and read about all the different women having scans and hysterectomy's and oophs and tests and this and that...  And I'm just done.  It really freaks me out, makes me think that maybe I should be having other things checked.  My BS just said your done, I don't need to see you anymore... no Oncologist (never met with one), no Tamoxifin, no scans elsewhere, no tests of any kind. Just have a nice life.  And don't get me wrong, I really did not want to be put on Tamoxifin or have anything else, but I keep thinking about my ovaries and uterus and liver and everything, should I have them checked, should I not look a gift horse in the mouth, what should I do. I know that I just had DCIS and they got it all, but it still freaks me out a little, like I should be doing more to make sure it isn't somewhere else.  I told my DH that I was thinking about a hysterectomy just to be sure, and we just shrugged.  Not that I want more surgery, or that I want a hysterectomy, but I want to be sure....  anyway, sorry, I try to hold these paranoid feelings in, don't want to bring anyone down, but sometimes they slip out!  

Did you post your pics?

neversurrender

Debbie, you have a beautiful family !  Will either DD be doing the race?

Laura, I love the garden.  It looks so calm and peaceful. 

Paula, I also have no onco, no follow ups, no tests....it is very unsettling.

My Race for the Cure team just passed the $1000.00 mark for donations !  Woohoo, not bad for our first time.

Take care ladies.  Hugs Team January.

jizogarden

Hi Maura,

You can bet White Flower was freeeezing yesterday  So many Mother's Days have been cold or cold and rainy and windy!

I have some dents and shallow areas that I think may need a little tweaking at nip time....have to let things settle some more before I know what my ps wants to do

Sally good job on the donations! 

I have to say all you ladies really lift my spirits...thanks so so much.....

Healing and strength,

Laura 

KatRNagain92

Beautiful pictures and famlies everyone!  I wish I had some recent ones to post...I love Graham's Garden Laura...what a beautiful place.

I'm getting really nervous about Thursday.  I'm freaking out at work and I'm just a bundle of yips.  I've got to remember to breath!  I just want to not be in so much discomfort anymore.  I'm ready.

Paula I can't believe you're not on tamoxifen.  If I knew then what I know now, I would have been on it prophylactically for the last 5 years and maybe I wouldn't be on this message board today! Seriously.  The first 'bad mamo' I had was in 07 and they did an ultrasound and gave me a good bill of health and sent me on my way.  Exactly 2 years later I have a 2.7cm Invasive ductal carcinoma with micormets to 1 node.  When I went and saw my general MD after the mastecomies we talked about using Tamox for high risk women.  If you have a stressful job or a stressful family life, not eating right, sweet tooth, alcohol consumption, history of smoking, tanning, bacon (heh) years on the pill, nursing or not nursing and on and on and on.  Couple that with 'dense busy breasts' as I was reported to have and I should have been a poster child for the stuff.   

At the very least, have your estrogen/estrodial levels drawn...see how much is free floating.  I know it's dangerous to take if you have a uterus (I don't) but I do have ovaries and I'm not talking about taking them out.  I'm an extensive metabolizer of Tamoxifen and I love it.  I'm not saying I don't have moods but for the most part, I'm sleeping better and I've lost weight.  I'm still stressed as hell but 2 outta 3 aint bad    My BS wanted me to have chemo in the worst way but my oncotype was 16 so no I wasn't doing that.  She wouldn't even negotiate about the Tamoxifen and I'm glad helped me see the light.  

Sorry for the rant...I was on a roll

I'm hoping I'll have more time for the message board here at the end of the week.  I hope everyone has a peaceful evening!

Kat