2010 Sisters

BarbaraA

One year down many more to go!! {{{{SUZANNE}}}}

walker2222

Suzanne - I also use the day of dx as my annv. because as you say that is the day our lives were changed. {{{{{hugs}}}}} to you today. Here is to more years we thrive together.



I am feeling a bit low and somewhat depressed since my surgery last week. It feels like I am going through morning again. I know it is going take a bit of time but I am glad it is all over with. I get the drain out tomorrow so I know I will feel better then.

cat54

  Congrats to you suzanne... that's a BIG deal...go celebrate your strength and spirit that got you thru it...CHEERS!!! L.Cath

Faithroad

Congratulations suzanne!!!!!

mjb - I think I will soon be feeling what you are now.  I have my implants removed a week from today.  It's going to be different. 

Sherryc

Suzanne Here is to one down and many more to go.  Happy Cancerversary.  What the heck I think it is something to celebrate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

walker2222

Faithroad I am sure everything will go smoothly. I plan on seeing my BS in about six weeks to get prescription for prosthetics and make an appointment with my local boutique to get my measurements. I have not decided which route I want to go but glad there are lots of options. There are topics on prosthetics which I have found helpful. Keep me up to date.

Elisimo

Congratulation Suzanne hope you have many more to celebrate with us.

mjb - so glad you are feeing better each day. It has been a long road and you have traveled it with grace and courage. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} 

I spent the day watching my "adopted" grandchildren play. I wish I had a small fraction of their energy.  They are so sweet and always want grammie kisses when they see me.

 

BarbaraA

Mjb, so happy you are feeling better.

AmyJo, how adorable.

suzanneinphoenix

wonderful pictures, Amy!   Wish I was out there with them...111 in Phoenix yesterday.  116 by Saturday!!!!!  That combined with Aromasin is NOT a good thing

MJB and Faithroad, I wish you all the best with your recovery.

Thanks everyone for the Congrats!  I hope it's the first of many!

Sherryc

Amyjo adorable kids.  Makes me want to jump right in.

DesignerMom

AmyJo-  Nothing like fun in the sun with kids!  don't you just wish we could bottle a tiny bit of their energy?  Glad you had a happy, wonderful day!

Faithroad

amyjo - what beautiful grandkids.  That's so sweet that they want grammie kisses!!  Yes, bottle that energy and sell it...I'll buy it by the truck load.

mj - yes, I'm glad there are lots of prosthetic option these days!!  *smile*

A girlfriend of mine used a new expression I have never heard...."Fabulousity Squared!"  I love it!! 

I think the ladies on this thread are fabulousity squared!

IllinoisNative

Hi everyone!

Late to the game, but I was diagnosed in November 2010 - right after Thanksgiving.  I had my lumpectomy and lymph node removal in December.  I did fertility treatments in Jan/Feb.  I started chemo in March.  And I'm now in the middle of radiation.  So far, so good.

It's been a long haul but I can almost see the finish line.  Can't wait until I hit the five year mark.

Congratulations to those who've made their first year mark!

Elisimo

IllinoisNative - welcome to the group. Sorry you have to be here, but gald you found us. Just jump right on in and let us get to know you as you get to know us.  There are a lot of wonderful women here to offer love, encouragement, advice and give support.

Thanks everyone for the comments on the kids.  The oldest one, Bailey, is 9 and just earned her black belt in ty kon do (?sp?). The other 2 , Brenna and Bradley, are 6 yr old twins.  They are the children of my DD#1 best friend and I have alway been a part of the kids lives since I have know their parents since before the kids were born.  They are the closest thing to grandchildren without being related.  I love them dearly and love to spoil them too. I am off to bed as soon as I finish reading everything that is going on around BCO. Hope everyone has a restful night.

Sherryc

Illinoisnative welcome to the group.  It is a great place for support and to ask questions.  do not hesitate.

mamachick

I am also going to jump in the game a little late.  I am new to the site and wish I had of found it earlier.  I was diagnosed 9/23/10 with a BMX in Oct 10'  Finished all treatment, but still finding the need of support from others.  This appears to be the right place.

FireKracker

Amyjo---I think i posted on the wrong thread how great you and those darling kids look.....my head is still foggy.

walker2222

Amyjo great kids



mamachick & illinois welcome we are here to help. Everyone has been great a great help to me.



My DS now has a permit to drive with an adult, please help. Just kidding but pray for us.



Doing great got drain out yesterday, was a little tired after driving back from DPS office. DS drove home.

Elisimo

mamachick - welcome to the best place for support, encouragement, and love.  Does not matter whether you are early of later to the group, just jump right on in.  We all need encouragement, advice and support no mater where we are in our journey thought this disease.  You will find a lot of caring and funny ladies here to listen and laugh with. 

mjb - how great you have a new driver.  At least in TX there is a lot of wide open spaces. Seriously, it is nice that he can be there to help with the driving when you are not up to it.  Even for things like trips to the grocery store.  

GrannyD - nice to hear from you again.  I have missed you.  I had a lot of fun with the kids. They always manage to lift my spirits. 

shells43

Welcome aboard to the new sistas! This is a great group in all stages of treatment and recovery. Sometimes it is just nice to be able to vent to others who know what you are going through.

MJB glad you are feeling better with the drains out, I remember those gross things.

AmyJo, those are cute pictures. Reminds me of when my kids were little.

Hope everyone else is having a better week than I am. So far, the roof has started leaking, we got my daughter's college tuition bill for fall (3 times more than last year) and my son's car broke down today. Oy! I must not be living right. DS hasn't found a summer job yet so I think he is going to learn how to roof and fix cars! AAACCCCKKKKKK!

Elisimo

shelley - so sorry when it rains it pours.  If things really do come in 3s you are finished for a while as you already have you quota filled.  Praying that the roof is fixed soon and your daughter can do some research and find some grants and scholarships to help with the tuition hikes and DS finds a summer job that will pay enough for him to get his car fixed.  I think that about covers it, but I will add that you can keep your sanity while everything gets worked out.  Tell you DD to look for all the small odd ball scholarships - those paid the way for my DD#1 to get through 4 years of college.  (That and working at Chick-fil-A and JC Penneys)

Sherryc

mamchick welcome to the group.  Jump right in ask questions or vent and whine if you need to .  WE have all done it here and will be here for you.

Shelly it has been awful at my house as well.  DH's truck A/C went out and it cost $2500 to get it fixed on top of I needed new tires and that was another $600.  Don't think I'll be going anywhere this summer.

BarbaraA

Shelley, I so hear ya. But AJ is right, bad stuff comes in threes so you are done.

Welcome mamchick. We are a little wacky but are always fun.

IllinoisNative

Thanks guys!

I'm starting to get a rash from radiation.  I'll be done in mid July.  I can't wait!!!  I'm really looking forward to the long weekend with a break from treatment.  I just want to relax.

walker2222

Illinois keep on the lotion



In the past year we have the a/c unit, microwave, stove/oven replaced and now need new matress and box springs. The fience needs to be replaced but am hopping for some high winds to blow it down to get the insurance to pay for it.



I am ok replacing things just not when the are over the $1k mark.

Elisimo

Illinois - how many radiations treatments do you have left to go?  I finished mine in mid-March and still trying to recover from the toll it took on me.  I hope you get lots of time to rest and relax.  Remember to keep using your creams.

IllinoisNative

Thanks guys!  I've had about 12 treatments.  I think they said I'd be done on July 16.  I thought I just had to use the lotion after treatment since I didn't have any rashes yet.  They explained to me that I should be using it 2 to 3 times a day, regardless.  Duh.  LOL!

Thanks for your help.

Elisimo

Illinois - use it often and liberally even after treatment ends you will still need to use it for min. 2 weeks, but better for 2 months. Keep us updated on how you are doing. and get as much rest as you can.

FireKracker

I finished the rads in Feb.im still using the Emu oil on that breast....I think ill be using it forever.Why not????is there any kind of time frame on when to stop or am I obsessing!!!!

This bc sure scared the crap out of me...

Sherryc

I finished rads the end of Jan and am still using Vitamin E cream or coconut oil on my skin.  Trying very hard to keep it in good shape.  My tissue is having a hard time healing so I am trying everything I can to keep the skin as soft as possible.

mjbmiller I have been praying for a hale storm for a couple of years so I can replace my roof.  I live in a house that was built in 1884 and we have done so much work at restoring it that I just don't have the money for a new roof,  God has not answered my prayer so I guess he does not think I need it yet. oh well we did patch the leaks so at least I don't have to use buckets.