Class of 2010

irish47

Linda,

a cruise sounds wonderful!  Count me in for definite.  Sounds like your vibrator is working a treat LOL.

About the cancer recurrence,  it happened my friend well after the five year checkup aftercare, more like twelve I guess and I  don't know all the details.  As you say, focus on one thing at a time..

Ezscriiibe, if you are having chemo well at least you have another weapon in your attack strategy and as you say hope you learn more on your next appointment.  I hope to get some info and appointments next week to find out about my radiotherapy, just have to get my darn lung biopsy out of the way first.  Its a CT guided needle biopsy btw, not down the throat which i was dreading.  Won't even need an anesthetic.

It's 12.30am saturday morning as I  write, time for bed! I am a night owl.  as a matter of interest, what is the time difference where you ladies are?

jakhope

Hi all,

A cruise sounds wonderul to me. My husband and I have been on one every spring for the last three years. It helps to live in south Fl. It is so relaxing and you do not need to worry about a thing. I have been spoiled and have to have a room with a balcony now. There is nothing better than being out in the ocean and away from all your worries.

It seems many of us our meeting with our medical Oncologist this coming week. Linda you and I both on the third. I start my radiation next Monday every day at 4:20 for six and a half weeks, so I guess too, that is 33 treatments. I will get my oncotype test results this week too.

Irish47, I think our time, I am Eastern time zone, you are ahead of us five hours.

I am feeling very tired today. have not even started treatment! Problaby just that I am back to work and trying to keep up at my old pace.think I will check out earlier tonight. One more day of work tomorrow but only in the AM.

Hope you all are doing well.

PS my name is Jeannie and I am 61 married with three grown sons. My husband and I have been married seven years. We met online eight years ago. We both were widowed. My late husband died of liver cancer in 2000 and my husband's late died of breast cancer in 2001. Life sure can  give us some hard blows. 

   

Cinnamon69

Irish: my girls are 22 and 17, oldest is in the Army (currently at Syracuse Unv, she did her time in the desert, then in June being moved to Hawaii), youngest is a senior then ships out in August for basic training also for the Army.  I have two very scrawny but brave tough girls.

I am getting use to the idea of chemo, only in that I will know I did everything I could to beat this.  Now I need to decide on a wig or head wraps.  I have learned that I should get a night cap because your head gets cold! he he  The high today is 16, so glad I still have my hair today!

A cruise is a great idea, next January is my 20th year anv so we were talking about it.  Of course I have TONS a medical bills now.  grrr

After reading the posts this morning I have to tell you my hospital has this great program that puts together your entire medical team together in one room so I could talk to everyone and you know that everyone knows what the other is saying.  My surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, oncology social worker, physical therapist and bc coordinator were all there, it was incredible.  I wish all of you could get that service as it beats running around to several different appointments.

 Gentle Hugs to all.

KatieMom

I had SNB surgery yesterday and the frozen came back negative!!  I have to wait for a week to hear about the other pathology, but for now, it looks like I will stay out of chemo!  I am keeping my fingers crossed.  I feel pretty good now, but this thing is painful!  

Katie 

LINDAGARSIDE

Hi pink sista's....

Guess what?  Our home in Nanaimo sold!  YEAAA!  We were living in Nanaimo which is a 2 hour drive north of Victoria (we moved from Victoria to Nanaimo about 7 years ago to move in and care for his mom who had a major stroke and wouldn't go into any type of a facility) and moved back to Victoria 1 1/2 years ago (his mom died after about 4 years...just like she wanted...at home, in her bed!).  We borrowed against the Nanaimo home to buy a home in Victoria...as the housing market took a read dive and our Nanaimo home just wouldn't sell...even with great ocean views etc.  Anyway...jumping ahead to now...we listed the Nanaimo house last week or so and it sold in two days!  All of the subjects have now been removed. Yahoo.  Such a great stress off of our shoulders as we ended up having a tenant from you know where.  Her tenancy ended with someone getting stabbed (but not killed) in the driveway at one of the many parties....OMG.  I could go on and on...but one thing cancer is teaching me is this:  Focus on the POSITIVE....and keep moving forward....DO NOT look back and say "what if"...or feel sorry for yourself.  Pity has no friends. These are all my new warrior cries by the way.  All of my co-workers made a great card for me...it is a wild woman warrior with incredible strength and weapons and a shield and my head has been transposed onto the body of this wild woman warrior!  It's so great...and she has such an awesome body!  LOL.

Katie...contratulations on negaitve nodes...yahoo.  I have to say though...the more I read the more I realize that a positive node is NOT as bad as we assume it is. 

I sure hope we can get together for a cruise...wouldn't that be great?  I happen to be booked on a cruise to Alaska this May.  It's a Garside family reunion.  Garside is my maiden name.  (My name is actually Linda Horner).  There are so many Garsides from England...and many of them I've never met.  It's going to be great fun.  I hope that I am not in the middle of radiation then as I don't think I'll be able to go.  I have until March the first to back out if I have to.  It's going to be great...my daughter (37 years old) and her four kids are going to come as well.  It would be great if my other two kids could come...but they can't.  My son (33 years old) is quite ill with Adult Onset Stills Disease (Stills).  A very serious auto-immune condition...and he's not doing all that well.  Was diagnosed about a year ago...and now his wife has left him as she didn't want to be his nurse.  So glad they didn't have kids...but I can see they still care for each other very much.  My middle child (Heidi age 35) is a board certified therapist for children with autism.  She and her husband are planning a trip to Paris next summer and so they are saving for that...so no cruise in May.  I'd sure love it if they decided to have kids...but so far her response to me is always "NO"...and "Mom, stop bugging us about it".  Or words to that effect.  LOL.

I'd love to hear some background on all of your family members?  It helps to put things in perspective for me when we write back and forth.  It's not all about cancer is it?  We've all got families and people who love us and who are now part of the puzzle that is forming a new picture...don't you think?

Have an awesome day everyone.  Right now it is 9:43 a.m. where I live.  I'm still in my nightie.  My husband made me breakfast in bed and he's right now in the living room practicing his singing. He belongs to a community choir (singing is a real stress reducer for him) and he is practicing before he has to go for the group practice.  Today I'm going to get organized and after Rod gets back from choir we're going to go and do a bit of shopping.  I've been waiting to get some new cupboards in the kitchen (just an extra cupboard...not all new cupboards) but we were waiting until the Nanaimo house sold...yahoo....let's go shopping now! 

irish47

Hi all.

Katie, congrats!  As Linda said. a positive SNB isn't the end of the world but still an enormous relief.

Cinnamon, your girls do sound brave and tough, you must be so proud of them.  And wow, that multi-disicplinary meeting sounds wonderful.  I don't even have an appointment yet regarding radiotherapy so its wait and see this end.

Jakhope/Jeannie, you have had so much cancer in your life, and here you go again eh?  Fate plays some cruel tricks sometimes. 

 I have never been on a cruise by the way (So far!)  Not quite in the same league, but when I get my dates for radiotherapy my sister and I are going to go on a quick break to a city in Europe before I start treatment.  Between us we have been to the major ones, london, Paris, Rome etc. and are leaning towards Krakow, the Polish capital at the moment.

Linda, you told us a bit about your background. Well I am married 22  years and also have three children.  My oldest girl is 20 amd doing a degree in psychology.  My middle child, also a girl is almost 18 and in first year in university studying public relations.  Then we come to my 13 year old son.  Linda, You talked about your son with Still's disease, well mine has a rare, uninherited genetic condition. As a result he is severely developmentally delayed, doesn't speak, has many autistic tendencies and has epilepsy.  His mental age is probably 1 year.  I could write a book about him - he was physically very ill in the past but at present is happy and healthy. We love every hair on his head and are as proud of him as we are of our two daughters.

Oh, I am Cora by the way! As my user name implies, I am 47 (soon to be 48). I am a qualified nurse, midwife and public health nurse and now work as a senior nurse manager. Right, enough about me :-)

KatieMom

Okay, a little about me.  I have a great hubby, married 16 years,  We have a terrific 6 year old girl who is enjoying kindergarten and not enjoying mommy's "boo boo booby".  I lost both my parents Nov. 12 and Jan 5 recently.  I have no history of breast cancer in the family, although my mom got through non hodgkins lymphoma and my dad had prostate.  I am 49 and live in Southern California - Pasadena to be exact.  I am still super happy about the clear lymph nodes, but still in a goodly amount of pain from the SNB yesterday.

Katie 

LINDAGARSIDE

Wow...thanks for sharing Katie and Cora.  I feel like we're really starting to connect and it feels great.  Cora, your dear son...and mine.  Both struck with a rare medical conditon...no genetic link or factor yet there you have it...we never know what is going to happen do we?  And to our boys...I raise my glass.  Your daughters sound amazing as well!  A degree in psycology and someone in public relations.  It's amazing how similar some aspects of our respective families are.  My husband is in public relations (for the government).  My daughter is a certified analyst/therapist for autistic children (my goodness she loves her kids!  Her compassion and love is so genuine...and I am so blessed to have her as a daughter)...and I work with people who are needing help (clients in receipt of public assistance).  God bless you and your family.

Katie...your little girl must be a lot of fun.  Six year olds are amazing as they soak up every word you say and they totally think that every word their parents say is the gospel truth.  LOL.  At least, when my kids were that age that is what they thought. 

Cinnamon!  Two children fighting for their country.  You must be so proud.  Wonderful...wonderful. 

I recall when my son was very young.  He told me he wanted to be in the army but he would have to go down to the USA and join their army.  I said, "Mike, why would you do that?  Wouldn't you want to fight for Canada?"  Mike was about 9 years old and he replied, "Mom, do you want me to die?  Have you seen the crap weapons Canada has?  No, I will have to go to the USA because they have better guns".  LOL.  He ended up a truck driver and as I said, he is quite ill.  He is managing so far...takes a cancer drug called metheltextrate (or something sounding like that) as well as various other immune boosters.  Unfortunately he has pericarditis, swollen lymphs in his lungs, enlarged liver and spleen...etc.  His skin is also affected by Stills.  Regardless...he manages to smile and always is thinking of others.  Right now he is watching the Canucks...and I better run as this is our favourite thing to do...watch hockey! 

jakhope

Hi all,

 I need to get a journal and keep track of everyone's children, lives,and battles with this big ugly C so I can picuture you all and keep track.

My twin sons are 38.Dylan, was diagnosed bypolar when he was 20. he moved to CA in 2001 and I lost touch with him in 2006. His twin brother, Jesse lives here and also has mental health issues. He is clean and sober and on medication and has done wonderfully for ten years.He is a cook and self- sufficient and is always here for me. My youngest son had a tough year, he is 30. He got his liscense as an x-ray tech and could not find work, got his CDL liscense and was smoking marijuana. He had to refuse a drug test and lost his job. He went this year through rehab and is living with us trying to get is life back in order. He had a very hard time when he lost his Dad but I think he is on the road to getting his life in order. He also runs karaoke shows and he has an awesome voice. That is what he does and loves the most but, it is not the way for his future. That is the story on my kids. My husband has his three and they have their own stories. He has the grand-children and so I have inherited a few. Oh, I have a mother who this 4th of July will be 100. She was a well- known portrait artist. she has paintings in many homes around the United States.  She always told me to always tell her what was going on in my life and never hide any thing. I told her about my condition.  She some days understands and has some concerns. Yesterday when I called she was waiting for her train connection! She is in a nursning home as she needs full time care.  

LINDAGARSIDE

Hi Jakhope...thank you for sharing your family story with us.  Mental health issues are very real, aren't they?  My husband's father suffered from depression and died when my husband was only 8 years old (suicide).  Back in those days it was shameful to admit you had mental health issues and so people suffered in silence.  I'm glad you've got support from you sons...and I think you've remarried...am I right?

I didn't tell you about my husband's daughter (step-daughter actually, from a previous relationship many years ago).  We love her like she is our own daughter.  When Rod and I were married (14 years ago) she was 19 years old and finished school, working.  She met a young man who introduced her to drugs...heroin.  To make a long story short, she dropped out of our lives and was living on the streets...was in jail...living rough...doing bad things...surving and doing whatever she needed to do to get the drugs she needed so she wouldn't get sick.  About 3 years ago we got a phone call out of the blue...and it was Lindsay (the daughter)....she was in the hospital and had just given birth!  She had a son.  We got on the next ferry over to the mainland and went to the hospital to see her.  She was a mess...but was trying to keep it together.  At first she didn't even want to hold her son (Eli)...but little by little...day by day... the nurses helped her (there is a special hospital in Vancouver that helps moms who are addicted.  The "Fir Ward" at Women's Hospital..amazing.  Anyway to make another long story short...she straightened out her life, got off of heroin, and has become the best little mother in the whole world.  She now has two sons!  Mike (her partner...and the third Mike in our family!) is an amazing father and works very hard.  Lindsay takes methadone every day but is slowly getting off of that as well.  She is now down to half a teaspoon each morning.  Her mother and I and Rod all helped look after her and Eli when he was born as the ministry of children and family were going to put him in a foster home as he was born addicted as a result of Lindsay's drug use.  We became like the foster family and took turns having them all live with us (weeks/weekends etc).  It wasn't easy but it all worked out and after one year of her being straight the ministry let her and Mike have Eli full time with them.  He is an amazing 3 year old now and probably one of the cutest little boys in the world.  Luckily he has no side affects from the drugs (at least none that are apparent in his life at this point in time).  He has a brother now, little Jacob.  Jake is amazing as well and will be two years old just before Valentine's day.  Lindsay got pregnant with Jake when Eli was 12 weeks old or so.  This wasn't planned...but what can you do?  Anyway, Lindsay has taught us never to give up on people or think nothing will ever change.  She is living proof that things can and do change.  Thank you for sharing...and thank you for listening.

On another note...the Canucks won the game tonight...YEA!!

jakhope

Linda,

Thank you for sharing that wonderful story of your husband's and your step-daughter. That is such a great story of hope and faith, charity and love. God Bless all of you for what you went through in helping get this young girl and baby through. She is one lucky girl to have had such care and support. I am sure those were very difficult times.

We just came back from seeing the movie Blind side. It is terrific! A very uplifting and warm story. I highly recommend it, if you have not seen it. Sandra Bulluck is terrific and it is a true story. 

We are sad football is almost over. What do you do now on Sunday afternoons? I am a Miami dolphin fan.

I will report tomorrow night after my first radiation treatment.

Best wishes to all for a good evening.

Jeannie

LINDAGARSIDE

Hi Jeannie....good luck tomorrow at your first treatment!  I can hardly wait to hear how it goes for you. 

Do you like hockey?  If you are not sure...can I encourage you to support my very favourite team?  The Vancouver Canucks are my joy (and my son's!).  They are going to be on the road for awhile now due to the Olympics.

Thanks for your insight into Lindsay's situation.  Yes, it was hard for everyone...and I agree she is lucky...but she is the one who has done most of the hard work.  It's very hard fighting addictions, especially heroin and crack.  I've never even tried pot in my life...and here we are with all this inside knowledge about a very dark side of life.  LOL.

Take care and God bless you too.

Cinnamon69

Thanks for the stories!  I love the Army story!!  Too cute!

Love Hockey!  I am origially from California so I am a LA Kings fan.  In fact NH has the farm team for the LA Kings so we are season ticket holders for the AHL team for the Kings.  Love it!  Though watching the Washington Capitals is pretty awesome right now too.

I have decided to email my surgeon tomorrow, I don't think my entire breast skin should still be SO sensative three weeks later and I have bad pain on the back side of my arm pit!  If it wasn't for those two things I would feel pretty good.  So frustrating!

On a side funny note: my poor husband got pulled over three times this weekend!  Twice for a headlight out and once for speeding!  The headlight just went out on Friday!

My first PT is tomorrow for my arm, I hope they don't hurt me!

For some reason Mondays don't seem as bad anymore.....

LINDAGARSIDE

Hi Cinnamon...hey...next time I watch the LA Kings...I'll be thinking of you...routing away for the Kings unless of course the Kings are playing the Canucks! 

 I am wondering if you have an infection right now?  Do you have a temperature?  If so, I'd call your Dr. sooner than later.  My breast was red and swollen and a bit lumpy (but not sore to touch) and I thought I had an infection.  I went to the surgeon's and was told "no infection" because I didn't have a temperature.  I had swelling and redness due to fluid build up and had to massage my breast.  It is quite a bit better now.  If you don't have a temperature...that's good...but of course still go in and check out what's going on with your booby.

I had some pain under my shoulder blade in behind my arm pit the other day...but it is gone now.  I don't know if that helps any...

What are house prices like in CA right now?  In Canada we've heard that it's pretty bad due to the economy?  House prices took a hit in Canada as well but in Victoria (on Vancouver Island) the prices are still very high.  I'm a policy analyst and so I'm always very curious about everything.  For example...I read your biography and I'm wondering what a Blue Star Mother is? 

Too bad about your husband being pulled over so many times...LOL...it just wasn't his day, was it?  In British Columbia a new law was just passed and you are not allowed to talk on your cell phone or text on your cell while driving.  Very stiff fine if you get caught doing so.  Probably a good idea as there were a number of accidents due to people driving/talking/texting.  One time I actually saw a woman eating a bowl of cereal while she was driving.  Amazing.  We've all seen the makeup routine...but cereal?   LOL.

Have a good night...and good luck at the surgeon tomorrow. 

jakhope

HMMMM Hocky! I will have to ask my son, who is a huge sports fan, who is our team. Have a great day, I will post later. I don't know if we would even see the Canooks play here!!!  ?

LINDAGARSIDE

Yes, the Canucks are part of the NHL and play teams from both Canada and the USA.  They have the Western and Eastern Division (we're part of the Western Division, being on the West coast) and once the East and West playoffs are held, the emerging winners play each other.

irish47

Greetings all,

Everyone is sounding bright and chipper!  My, we do have some amazing family stories between us all. Jakhope, I see you live in Florida. We met up with a family from Florida online on a group for parents of the rare chromosomal condition that my son has.  As a result, we have been there three times and they have been here in Ireland once.  Amazing what can happen as a result of joining these online forums!

Am all set for my hospital admission tomorrow, all going well I will be home Wednesday lunchtime.  I will be interested to hear how the initial radiation treatments go.

LINDAGARSIDE

Hi Irish!  Good luck on your lung biopsy tomorrow.  I will be thinking about you across the ocean..sending positive vibes and awesome prayers your way.

Tomorrow afternoon Rod and I are also going to see the counsellor who helps couples who are dealing with cancer.  We really need this (and it's free) as both Rod and I were getting frustrated with each other's perception of what this cancer means to our relationship.  I am guessing that you totally understand what I mean.  For example, he was getting frustrated with me for even joining this forum.  He was worried I would find negative people and start to think the worse.  While I can see that he is already starting to change his view on that point...it wouldn't hurt for us to go to a few sessions.  I am worried that I will need to vent from time to time and won't be able to do it around him because he will take it the wrong way...if you get my drift.

On Wednesday we go to the first visit with the oncologist.  They want us to pick up a video the day before and watch it before we see the oncologist.  My goodness...so much preparation it seems.  Oh well...we're in for the journey so might as well enjoy the trip.

Then, on Feb 11th I meet with the radiologist.  Hopefully Jakhope will fill us all in and we will know exactly what to expect so when I go to the appointment on the 11th I'll not worry one bit.  I hope you don't mind being our guniea pig, Jakhope!  LOL.

The weather here in Victoria is so beautiful...truly.  We've not even had any snow yet this year!  Spring flowers are starting to nudge out of the cold ground already....and everyone's lawns are so green.  I guess that is what it is like in Ireland to, Irish?

Have a good day everyone...take care and God Bless.

Ezscriiibe

One step at a time: My BRCA1/2 results came back today and they were negative for the mutation! Woo hoo! That means that I don't HAVE to have the bi-lateral. I'm under no pressure to have it. I'm still not sure that I will go with the breast conservation approach solely, but it does take some of the immediate pressure off of me. Needless to say my daughter is relieved as well, since she won't need to get tested now.

My next step is the medical oncologist on Thursday to discuss whether chemo is needed and if so, what kind of regime!

LINDAGARSIDE

Hi Ezscriibe...YAHOO for YOU....contrats!  I hope you are not going to need chemo either...but who knows..as you say, one step at a time!

Lately when people ask me about my BC, I refer to it like this:  "I had breast cancer and now I'm in the midst of getting rid of it completely"  I like the sounds of this much better than saying I have breast cancer.  What do you think?

Ezscriiibe

I think it sounds great.

I usually say, "We're on top of it. . . " and sort of let it go at that!

LINDAGARSIDE

I like your response as well. 

I also like your troll doll.  I'd like to share a funny story that sort of goes with troll dolls.  My husband happened to say he liked "gargoyles".  I min-understood or mis-heard him and I thought he said he liked "gnomes" (well...they both start with G.  LOL).  Anyway, one Christmas I came upon these garden gnomes.  There were the 7 dwarfs and there of course were 7 varieties.  They all were motion activated and whistled "Hi Ho, Hi Ho...it's off to work we go" when you moved anywhere near them.  I bought all 7 as I thought they were sort of cute.  It was hard getting them to the check out till as everytime anyone walked by my cart they started to whistle.  And not all at the same time.  Move ahead to Christmas morning.  My husband starts to unwrap the gnomes...and they start to whistle.  (I somehow forgot that the one sound he hates in this whole world is mindless whistling).  Anyway...he thought the first one was a crazy joke...ha ha.  By the time he unwrapped the 7th one he became quiet.  We had a housefull of people and anytime anyone moved near these things they started to whistle.  Rod (my husband) had them all lined up in front of him.  He was speechless.  He told me later he absolutely hated garden gnomes and what he thought would be fun is ONE gargoyle...not 7 dwarfs.  It was probably one of the funniest things in the world.  You would have to know Rod to know how incredibly funny this was.  Anyway, everytime I look at your troll doll I'm reminded of that Christmas and I burst out laughing.  Needless to say, we didn't keep even one of the dwarfs.  My mom and my kids all took a couple.  Sometimes Rod tells others about that particular Christmas.  It is so funny the way he tells it that some people have actually peed themselves.  Anyway...I just wanted to share this with you.

Ezscriiibe

Hehe. I don't know Rod and I think it's an hilarious story!

And I also love gargoyles.

And I also love garden gnomes!

jakhope

Hi all,

Your guniea pig here!!! LOL!  So far radiation is a piece of cake!! The first visit they marked the area and had the three markings, they call  tatoos but hardly anything. One in the middle of my chest and one on either side of my rib cage and a scan . Not even near where my scars were, I was worried about that. It was a bit of a sting but not bad. The next visit x-rays only. Today first treatment, I went in and he said he need another x-ray, I was almost dissapointed I would not have my first treatment, butt, he said I would. It was nothing. Just like another x-ray. It lasted about 3 minutes and that was it. No side effects no pain, nothing. I know this can be accumulative and I will let you know if I have any side- effects.

Irish47  I will be thinking of you tomorrow and hope all goes easily for you. Where in Florida is the family you have befriended? I am on the east coast between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. We had a wonderful trip to Ireland in 2001. My husband's niece, and now mine, was married in Adare and many of the family went over and we traveled aroung Ireland  for 10 days and stayed in B and B's. We had a wonderful time. We went, of course to kiss the Blarney, to Dingle, Waterford, Kinsale Dublin, Sliego and I can't remember, right off, where else. You live in such a beautiful country. I would love to go back again.   

Ezscriiibe and Linda. Looks like we all are meeting with medical Oncologists this week. We probably all will know a lot more about our treatment plans by the end of the week.

Linda- Very funny story about the dwarfs. it is a good thing it turned out well and can laugh about it after.

I feel so sports illiterate! Florida Pathers is our team. I will try and start watching and following your Canucks too.

What ever therapy any of us can get or need to get as we go through this journey can only be helpful. I saw a wonderful lady this past year when my husband and I were under a lot of stress with his daughter and my son.It is great to have a professional, not involved person, to help you get through difficult times. Best wishes for you both and for all of us to come out of this with a greater understanding and compassion and appreciation for every day and every GOOD moment.

God bless you all.

Jeannie 

Ezscriiibe

Big hugs to you, Guinea Pig Jeannie!

Heaving a big sigh for you here!

I know pretty much that my rad treatments won't begin for a minimum of a month, if not longer, depends on whether I need chemo or not.

So glad to hear it went well.

One down, 32 more to go???

Cherylis

Hi Everyone,

First of all, even though I don't have much to say, I've been enjoying reading the posts!

 I finally got my pathology results.  The SN was clear and the margins were good!  It appears to have been contained in my breast.  I'm so relieved!  Now I have to wait to see the Oncologist on the 17th the learn about the treatment.  I feel like I can breathe again!

jakhope

Surprised- that is great news. Congratulations!

Off to second radiation treatment this afternoon. I went to our gym today and did 30 minutes on the treadmill and 5 on the elliptical. I was a little worried how my arm would feel with that, but no problem. I feel very good today.

Hope you all are having a good day.  

KatieMom

Hi everyone.  Just sitting around now.  My doctor and husband gently forced me to take the week off from work after the SNB last Friday so here I am.  We are putting new floors in the whole house (not large, but ...) so I currently have no kitchen.  I hope to have it back by tomorrow.  I spent the morning taking 10 bags of my parents' clothes out of their house as we are selling it.  I am the only child here, sis in Hawaii, brother working, working.  It was tough to do.  Going through their things and having to throw a bunch of stuff out.  It just makes it so final.  Sorry, not really on topic here, just needed to talk to a friend or two.

Katie 

LINDAGARSIDE

Hi Katie:  I'm glad you have some time off to heal and process...going through your parent's things must be so difficult.  I really can't even imagine how hard it must be.  My mom is still alive (she is 85 years old) and I don't know what we'd all do without her.  She is still such a driving force in our family.  My heart goes right out to you.  I hope it helps somewhat, knowing that others are thinking of you and what you are going through.  ((((((BIG HUG))))))

Hi Surprised: YEA!!!  Aren't you a happy camper!  Congratulations...good for you.  This 2010 group has had some awesome luck, haven't we?  Yahoo...

Jakhope (aka Guinea Pig or GP):  Are you trying to make me feel guilty by going to the gym?  If you are, IT'S WORKING!!!  I absolutely MUST get on the exercise thing we have at home (I don't even know how to spell the darned thing...Rod keeps telling me I say it wrong...but here goes:  the "Gizzelle").  OK...enough complaining already Miss Linda...get off your you know what and get moving.  Move it or LOSE IT!  Right?  Ok, thanks GP. 

Cinnamon69

Hello Everyone,

Yeah no infection in the boobie!  I woke up yesterday morning to a wet shirt!  Scared the life out of me, my incision was leaking... leaked all day!  Doctor said it was ok and I think it even relieved some of the pain.  I started PT last night and the therapist looked to make sure everything was good... that made me feel better too.  This whole process is so scary!

I actually live in New Hampshire now , though I spent the first 31 years in California.  I just could NOT cheer on the Boston Bruins!  Go Kings!  Housing market here is vey slow, but it is cold so maybe things will pick up in the spring.

Good luck with all the appointments this week.  My next big one is next Monday, with the chemo doctor to see if I am ready for treatment.

Gentle Hugs.