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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited January 2014

    Oh that's so cute my other cat would lt me do anything to her, but this one who (for a cat) is very affectionate doesn't like certain things--it makes me wonder what these little ones lived like before they came with us, Our dog is a rescue dog and is wonderful he listens with one time telling him and he's just so nice, and I wonder why someone just left him at the shelter on a leash in the rain. But his very fav person is my DD when she leaves he cries a lot, he's so sad and likes it best when everyone is home.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2014

    these animals are so amazing, they give us so much and ask for so little, just food, water, lots of love and to be treated kindly (maybe a bit more). I can't understand some people! I fell in love with my white Siamese (flame point), she had been abused before I took her. Didn't see much of her for years, she's changed so much over the years. Don't know where I'd be without my furbabies, my DH and DD spend so little time with me, the cats live the attention.

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited January 2014

    Maddy u are so right, I do know the my Katie-cat now lived with 2 Dobermans, until she was one, I think that's why when we got our border collie she had no fear of him, so they get along just fine now, and at first she didn't bother much with me, now like I said she follows me to the bathroom and waits while I take a shower and just follows me around the house--and if I'm gone she lays exactly in my place that I sit and when I come home she stands up and talks to me. It's so soothing too, when we sleep she's purring ight around my neck. hahaha

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2014

    Cami, my Callie was like that, she'd follow me into the bathroom too, she'd sleep at my feet. Right now, I'm training Snowball, the Flame Point to touch my hand when she wants a cat treat. She's so funny! She used to wait till I fell asleep and would crawl onto my chest and fall asleep. She doesn't do it often any more, I wonder at times if she's a cancer -detecting cat as she only slept on my right side (2nd mx). Since she doesn't do it much any more, I wonder. 

    The other cat we have, is a long-haired dark calico, very pretty, but very dumb. Nikki is really DD's cat but I completely take care of her. She now likes to cuddle up when I go to sleep and is even becoming a lap cat. I need to figure out how to post pictures. 

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited January 2014

    Maddy I tried to post one of my cat, but I'm all screwed up, but really my cat found my cancer--I felt fine with no symptems and she just went right at it night after night till I felt something, I was big busted I thought she was a pervert--and she messages my upper arms for my LE which she never did before. It's strange to me.

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited January 2014

    Maddy so I told my Dr. I had a pet/cat scan so I knew.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2014

    Camil, a real pet/cat scan! Lol! And low cost! Amazing what our pets know. Smart cat that she knows about the LE too. You know how we take care of them? Maybe it's their way of caring for us.like they don't want it to turn into a catastrophe! Sorry, couldn't help myself at this hour

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited January 2014

    hahaha--u have quite a catitude at this hr. (me too)

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2014

    Funny, Cami! I need a cat nap, or longer.....

    Nighty, night!

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited January 2014

    goodmorning owlettes, i i can;t see to well to type. ya'll been busy tonight.6 am. .not much chance to go back to bed now 

    anyone up?

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited January 2014

    I'm here Sas I was cuddling with my cat for a little while.

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  • LeeA
    LeeA Member Posts: 1,660
    edited January 2014

    I'm new to the thread and wide awake at 4:08 a.m. 

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited January 2014

    Lee Welcome this has turned into a 24 hr thread lately--but some nites it's just a sleepless night and we wake up--of course I'll be sleeping most of the day, but I have no place to go so what's the difference.

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  • LeeA
    LeeA Member Posts: 1,660
    edited January 2014

    Thanks, Camille.  I agree -- what's the difference.  Maybe I'll go to sleep and sleep until about 9:00 a.m. or so and get back on track for tomorrow night.  Who knows.  

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited January 2014

    Lee I'm retired so my days or nites really don't matter to me like they used to., BUT I do have to take a shower today, I love to announce that I take a shower, cuz I smell so good after with my pink sugar lotion, LOL

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited January 2014

    Okay Owlettes----officially AWAKE, another wonderful day in paradise. 

    Welcome LeeAwhoot who can't sleep so good, you can find someone here most times. I've already given you a nickname LeeAwhoot, that's a good one for here.

    Smarrty, the itch......I had full body itchies worst on the legs. One of the nurses told me about using ice packs for 5-10 minutes. Worked like a charm. I had those big square packs that you put in the freezer. MAKE sure you put a protective cloth between your skin and pack. Don't let it wet the incision. That could lead to infection. Try 5 minutes first-----most of the time that's all I needed, then I'd move it to a different spot. Benadrly didn't work for me--odd, but it didn't. itching directly near an incision is part  of the healing process.

    Some links for tips stuff, Put them in your favs cuz it will take awhile to get through them.

    http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/5/topic/785763?page=1#idx_1

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=69&id=706846&page=1

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=69&id=721889&page=1

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=8&id=792169&page=1

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=67&id=755825&page=1

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=67&id=755825&page=1

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=62&id=735716&page=1

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=6&id=781867&page=1

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=79&id=798514&page=1

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=8&id=770023&page=1

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=64&id=811841&page=1

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=78&id=770796&page=1

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=64&id=764403&page=1

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=44&id=754935&page=1

    Smarrty, these are all links that I keep in my Favs, b/c they are related to stuff that happens to us. Some I've worked on. Others I haven't , but keep them in case someones got a question. Some are my threads.Seriously just put them in your favs and read later. you can always delete them if you find no value.



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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited February 2014

    Good Morning!!

    Up now!!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2014

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    LeeA.....Welcome dear friend! 

    I'm going to try to post a pic of my lil buddy, Gus. He's a Red-Pibald daschund.

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  • StaceyLeeH
    StaceyLeeH Member Posts: 124
    edited January 2014

    Smarty your daughter looks beautiful such a special moment!!! Lov it :) 

    Hugs everyone!!

     Still slept like shit... Every muscle is sore and these TE'S are no joke.... Sorry to vent ... Ugh off to a hot shower hopefully loosen my muscles!!!

    Sweet Pea :) 

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 3,162
    edited January 2014

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    GOod morning, i never had a cat but i do believe our pets can sense when something is not normal. I miss having a pet :( . I soon will start work so its not fair to get a pet that may end up long hours alone. i am glad you ladies have pets, enjoy them ;) 

     

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited January 2014

    Love your little buddy. Dog lovers unite!!

    Woof

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  • Smaarty
    Smaarty Member Posts: 2,951
    edited January 2014

    ok, I'm going to be bitchy now (can I say that?). Anyway. Went to bed last night with weird long dents in both breast, lower half. Still have TEs in, waiting for exchange in February.  Want to see? Now there's something else to worry about!!!  If it comes back, I'll email the PS. I've decided that I really want boobs back!  I can live with being flat but, man, I like having boobs!  Whine, whine, whine. And I hate crying, I hate this roller coaster crap (can I say that??)

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  • Alyson
    Alyson Member Posts: 4,308
    edited January 2014

    Hugs Smaarty. Hope you feel better. 

    Just checking in before going to church.

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited January 2014

    Smarty & Sweet Pea-----I'd like to say something different, but TE's suck. Check with Whippetmom , she has heard it all. She may ask you some particular question different than anyone else might ask.

    My Te's hurt every moment they were in, I may be predjuidiced. retrospectively, not sure why I put up with them?----OH yeah I wanedt foobs.

    Change positions every time you notice discomfort.

    Take pain meds.

    Wear bra, when that bothers you, take bra off, when that bothers you, put on tube top, sports bra larger than normal, or bra>>>>>Keep changing cus it 'll hurt , you fix it with something and then that will become uncomfortable. Along the way you will find what works for you. Bra can't constrict or apply pressure in the side aspect of the TE/foob(armpit side) or be to tight in the mammary fold below the TE/foobs.

    The area most uncomfortable for me was at  2 o'clock position on the left side-----Right side that would be the 10'clock position. It felt like the TE was square on the edges. Poking right into the chest side of the armpit. where the armpit fold begins.

    Then you are dealing with the pectorals stretching. That's why I suggested 10(12)days minimum between fills. Two weeks even better. 7 days is to fast. Easy on the doc b/c of their schedule, but to FAST for you. I mentioned it before, but I will again. It hurt too bad one time on the 7th day---I was in the office ready for a fill and just said NO. Came back next available day and it was wed. Total time in days was 12 day(13?) SOOOOOOO much better. I did it that way until we we're done.

    Sleep try anything---recliner or bed with arms supported above body at an angle higher then body---either side lying or back.

    Side lying also place pillow between legs for hip support. Back put several pillows or couch cushion under knees to relax the lumbar. If you can keep other muscles from joining in the pain party, that's good.,

    Do not remember what I allowed for activity. I do know I did range of motion starting at 6am the morning after. I don't have any memory of what I did after that. If I find the memory I'll let you know.

    Can't think of anything else right now :(

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited January 2014

    Aly, think of that pic....amazing ---how often could that pic be taken in the space of all time.?

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  • Blessings2011
    Blessings2011 Member Posts: 4,276
    edited January 2014

    2TA – you WERE busy last night!!!

    Camillegal – I know when I take a shower it is a major cause
    for celebration. My jammies and robe are just so COMFY!!!

    You guys are making me miss my kitties even more!!!

    Welcome , LeeA!

    Good morning (afternoon) Miss Teka!

    Soteria – Gus is a cutie!!!

    StaceyLeeH – so sorry about the TEs! They can really be a
    b*tc#!!!

    Enerva – what a beautiful pic!

    Spookiesmom – I’m a cat person, but WOOF back atcha!!! A dear friend has
    Therapy/Crisis Response dogs (Golden Retrievers) so I am a vicarious dog lover.

    Smaarty – I so hear you. My TEs took on the shape of weird
    loaves of French bread. How are your dents this morning?

    Alyson – you always post the cutest pics!!!

    Sas – in case I haven’t mentioned it before, I
    am so grateful to you for starting this thread, and hosting all of us wacky Owlettes. I’m one of those who joined years ago,
    but stay because of the friendships.

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  • Blessings2011
    Blessings2011 Member Posts: 4,276
    edited January 2014

    I have a sore head!!! 

    Got another acupuncture treatment
    yesterday, with needles in the top of my skull. They hurt going in AND coming
    out. And after the acupuncturist pulled them out, she vigorously scrubbed my
    scalp with a folded piece of gauze. Did it hurt? Oh, yeah. But I was more
    worried about her wearing the dye off my roots! I have my priorities…

    O.K., Owlettes – hope everyone has a wonderful, relaxing
    day!!!

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  • Gingerbrew
    Gingerbrew Member Posts: 2,859
    edited January 2014

    I slept last night. I took 2 mg of melatonin as soon as I realized I wasn't going to fall right asleep. I slept about 7 hours. Good sleep except for the part where I woke up my husband yelling at someone in my sleep. I woke up the when he was poking me to get me to stop yelling. I went right back to sleep. It amazes me that he still sleeps in the same room with me given my midnight night terrors. Lately I have apparently been trying to punch something, I never remember the content, not like a dream that I do remember sometimes.  I am a strange sleeper. 

    Good news is no mets, however, it turns out I have a broken back, L1 compression fracture and with stenosis. Lots of other spine issues too. No wonder I have been hurting some much that I can't walk anywhere except to the bathroom since September 3. I now have an appointment with an Orthopedic surgeon on Feb 6, his first available. I am pretty tired of sitting at home 24/7.  I can walk to my car, it hurts but I can make it, like I count my steps and think walk faster it wont hurt for so long. It works and gets me there. The thing is there is not really anywhere to go. I used to pick up DGD until this past week from preschool and the teachers put her in her car seat and then we would go back to my house until DD picked her up. Now she is staying for after school group and tea time. I just miss her so much.  

    I hope you all have good sleep, whenever  you have it. Hugs Ginger

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 3,162
    edited January 2014

    Ginger sorry to hear about ur back. One of my sister and one brother had surgery of the L4, it is very painful when there is a damage disc, hope you get that doctor to fix it soon. 

    Its so cold here this week. I only look out the window. ;( 


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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited February 2014

    Daughter & BF came this afternoon and spoiled Teka.

    I am ready for a short nap in the recliner, and maybe still able to sleep tonight.

    Although barely able to keep my eyes open, Ginger, I did read about your extremely sore back.   Sorry!

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