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bennymuffins

Okay, how's this..... peanut sauce (with organic coconut milk) on quinoa pasta and peas. And Greek yogurt with raisins for dessert.

bennymuffins

I hate cooking. This is why I'm single, because I'm always with my horse and I hate cooking. Really. What man would want a partner like that? Anyway, the above ^^^ has protein, veggies, carbs, grains, etc. I thought I did pretty good! When I win the lottery I am hiring a

bennymuffins

...... and it cut off my last word. This board is crazy! The word was 'chef'

scouser47

Hi X

Morwenna, beautiful picture, sorry you shed tears on that shoreline but the beauty of . nature brings it home to us just how fragile life can be. Nihahi is right we have got to enjoy every minute and take comfort in the fact that lots of ladies get through this and go on for years like her. Onwards and upwards X

Nihahi, hope you and Benny do meet at that Timmies. Contact Mods re phone posting, they seem to have sorted the paragraphs and some icons out for us laptop users. Movie will be wending her way home safely I hope, I am sure she had a wonderful visit with Liefie and DH. Thank you for the kms X

Websister,we are here for you, hope MUGA goes well.GD is growing so fast Xmas is going to be magical for you this year.X

Benny , if you must have spuds please add milk, butter and cheese, maybe some crispy onion rings ? X

Liefie, tried skype again  :-(  if you get it sorted out let me know X

Adagio, think I will just visit here from now on, after TN visit, slip into a flippin depression just glad I didn't go there last year wouldn't have got this far I am sure. Your mamo will be fine ((HUG)) X

DH playing on his new ( reconned ) computer, quiet as a mouse ha ha. Bed soon, slept for ten hours last night after sleeping great chunks of the day.. Hope some energy kicks in tomorrow.

Blessings and
love to ALL X

Edit works for me by the way.

bennymuffins

Oh! I missed some posts!

Websister, wishing you the very best on the MUGA scan tomorrow morning. This must be your last one.  I completely understand your thoughts on the mastectomy. I don't want to go that route either but at the same time, I don't want to have this anguish over and over again. These stupid calcifications! This rotten disease takes so much from us. Maybe after this MUGA is done you can get de-ported?!

Morwenna

hehe ... Before I even read Nihahi's post, it had occurred to me that I seem to be posting a lot about tears just recently!

I just wanted to reassure everyone that I do spend the vast majority of my time NOT crying, but perfectly happy and having fun!

I do get quite suddenly emotional though, and this sometimes catches me by surprise.

Btw, the site is working perfectly for me on my android phone, so I'm sorry some of you are having issues. Hope it gets sorted soon.

I'm glad you are planning a meetup, Nihahi and Benny. I was wondering if three would be a crowd???

momof2doxies

Still fighting with these overlays ...ARGH I seem to be making a lot of measurement mistakes lately. I can usually hide them to the unskilled eye, but I know they are there. I do not have enough material to do exactly what I want and I am not in the mind set to try to be creative with what materials I do have. I did finish the bedskirt that Oskar shredded and was able to get the mattress off the bed and all that put back together. Wednesday is coming fast, and I am just afraid to start another project that who knows when I will finish

Those of you who live in Canada have the most beautiful scenery. It is so easy to take that beauty for granted when you are around it all the time. But when you have the opportunity to go out and take such majestic pictures, I am certain that you realize the heavenly beauty in which you live.

Was feeling down today. DH was an usher for a symphony concert and I was home alone. Not a good time to be alone. DD called and that helped some. I am really dreading Tuesday night; I just get anxious before this type of surgery. Tuesdays are the day that DH teaches a late class at UGA and does not get home till 8 pm. Guess I will clean the house and do more laundry.

Benny, I am hopeful that these calcifications turn out to be not as bad as the radiologist reported to you. When my radiologist said BIRADS 5 , I knew I was back to square one. That is why I want this surgery to be over with. I do not think I could ever go through another mammo without serious drugs.

So I will be wearing BIG POCKETS Wednesday. Crossing fingers for negative nodes and good pain meds

Jenifer

Morwenna

Jen, I've only lived in Canada since 2005, but I don't think I will EVER tire of looking at the wonderful scenery.

We can see the Rocky Mountains from our bedroom window, and although there are days when they are invisible, there are other times when you feel you can almost reach and touch them! On no two days do they ever look the same, and that is part of my fascination with them. The weather, the time of day, the light ... Always changing!

nihahi

momof2......we have all been where you are going, in some way or another. You won't be alone....you've got us all lining up behind you. There's still room on the raft, btw....even in the center!!!!

morwenna.....as far as I'm concerned.....2's great, 3's even better!!!! Hope to see you on Tuesday. You know where the timmie's is we're talking about?? Tears.....better out than in!!!! Mountains absolutely do it to me too.....Ade and I, every time, every hike, every ski, every shoe....we often will just gaze out at what lies before us and say "ya know..................................." there are no words!

benny....I think that supper sounds absolutely spot on wonderful!!! The only thing that would make it perfect would be if I was 100% sure you actually ate it.....!!!!! So.....what's your plan for tomorrows meal"s" HMMMM?????????. Have you done your sleep homework today?????? OMG...it's like having a teenager again!!!!

edi...the mods know about my phone glitch...(it's an android too)....they have lots of little kinks to work out. Technology is soooooo much fun ain't it!!!! What's wrong with your skype thingy???

traii.....lots in the news about the wildfires in Aus at the moment....hope you and yours are far away from the areas in danger.

dakota.....what's up kiddo????

Morwenna

Thanks Nihahi ..... did you actually decide which Timmies?? and when???

nihahi

Blackfoot Trail and 58th Ave SE. I suggested 1:30 to Benny....she hasn't ok'd the time yet...(sigh....kids these days)! Tuesday.

Dakota212

hi ladies I am here !!! Just caught up. U gals know hockey, soccer, church, soccer, hockey .... Oh yeah dinner. I am not a great cook either plus not much time.... Lol. I am headed to the plastic surgeon on Friday for my last installment..... Tattoos !!!! Then I only see him yearly !!! My hair seems to be growing at a snails pace but at least I have it. It's exteremely curly. Ughhh. I am still doing my kickboxing and somehow gained 12 lbs hate that !!!! Oh well. Have to get the kids in the shower and ready for bed school night !!! Love u all !!! Muah ... Oh ya now I can't upload any pictures from my phone ??????????

Morwenna

mmm .... Do you mean the one at 444 58 ave se?

bennymuffins

Holy smokes, I step away for a minute and there's new posts! Isn't it supposed to slow down on the weekend ;-) ?

Yes, I can do 1:30 on Tuesday. This is the one on Blackfoot and 58th SE? Do they have a good (big) parking lot? (just kidding). I will be dressed, uh, casually, as I will be going out to the farm afterward. I won't embarrass you two but there's a good possibility my boots will be, uh, not clean. Looking forward to it!

Yes, yes, Nihahi, I ate it! It was okay, not great, not sure about tomorrow but cooking two days in a row is asking a bit much. Probably do a can of beans (hey it's protein, right?).

Doxiemom, I will be 'with you' on Wednesday.  This surgery will be behind you SOON and then you can move forward. I remember being so relieved once surgery was done, even tho' my pet drain was a nuisance. I did give it a name but can't remember what it was?

I have been waiting all afternoon for the plumber. My toilet will not stop flushing. The amount of water going down the drain is horrifying. Don't let anyone ever tell you that services are much better in a large city. NOT!   

Malakies

Benny,

I was diagnosed Sept. 6th 2013 with Stage 2b invasive ductal breast cancer. I totally understand how you are feeling!!! I'm pretty new to this... and still dealing with it. The only thing I can say for sure... as hard as it is for me as well... try not to over think things! It sucks... none of us asked for this cancer crap or want to deal with it... but trust me... as hard as it may seem... we WILL get through this. And before you know it, we'll have 'bigger better boobs" Ha Ha... at least that's what I am focusing on...!!

adagio

Hi all - to those who had a lumpectomy - did the first mammogram post treatments hurt? I am going for mine tomorrow and just pondering whether to take some pain meds before hand or just hope for the best! Any insight would be appreciated.

Mom of 2 - the waiting for surgery is very anxiety producing - will be in your pocket for sur this coming Wednesday - until then, try to keep your mind as occupied as possible so that it doesn't imagine the worst.

Edi - I am with you on your feelings about the TN thread - it has been very depressing of late!

Morwenna - beautiful story about the lake - your trip is bringing back all kinds of memories for me when we lived in Alberta - we did a fair amount of camping around Banff and Jasper - amazingly beautiful part of our great country!

bennymuffins

Adagio, I had a lumpectomy and I did not have any more discomfort during the mammogram than usual. I expected that I would because my right breast is still a bit swollen and tender, but surprisingly it squished down to a '6' (ideal squish factor) just fine.  The radiation lady asked me to tell her when I couldn't take the squishing anymore so I had complete control over it all. I was a bit tender the next day but totally bearable.

bennymuffins

Malakies, sorry you are here dealing with this crap! Mine was a year ago now and I am now dealing with annual mammograms etc. Best advice is just take each day as it comes and you will get through it. And stay connected here for lots of support and understanding.

nihahi

morwenna.....it's right off Blackfoot Trail...you can see it from Blackfoot. I'm not sure about which one you are referring to.

benny...I'm always dressed casually, and I have no problem with poop on a boot. A CAN OF BEANS!!!! Don't mess with me, girl!!!! I suppose you've tried fiddling with the flap cover thingy????

adagio....have you been caffeine free for a day or so? That is supposed to help with the mammo discomfort/pain. Other than that, can't help you, but I know I am defo not looking forward to the first mammo on my lifted/reduced boob!!!!!

malakies....sorry you're here, but there are great ladies on this thread.

Morwenna

I know the one on the right hand side (going north) beyond the Blackfoot Hotel, but that's on the corner of 46th, not 58th ave. Don't mean to be pedantic, I'm just worried I'd go to the wrong one!

I was checking on Google for the address ....

nihahi

nope, not the one I'm thinking of.....going to google now....back soon.

nihahi

ok....checked Google, and you're right mo....it's the one at 46th ave/Blackfoot Trail that I'm thinking of. Lots of parking for benny's truck. There is a big Rossini's leather furniture store in the same parking lot, right across from it. You can see it from Blackfoot Trail.

ATTENTION BENNY...... did you get the change of address???? The one on 58th has yucko parking!!!!

bennymuffins

Okay, got it, 46th and Blackfoot. I will google-map it. Yay on the big parking lot!

Yes, I tried holding up the big black balloon thingy and as long as I stand there and hold it it stops running. I finally got ahold of a plumber, and it only took me 9 hours!

If I had been thinking straight I would have called the good looking machinist who gave me his phone number and said 'call me'. I'll bet he would have been able to fix it, and for less than $300.00, which is what it's costing me now!

websister

Momof2 - totally understand your anxiety right now, we are here for you. Be kind to yourself, get on that raft and let us support you. In a few days you will have made it to the postop side and be recovering.

Morwenna - I also enjoyed your story and photo.

Edi - forgot to tell you how much I enjoyed your picture also, how wonderful to live so close

Dakota - thanks for the check-in, you sound happily busy

Benny - thanks re: MUGA, I think after this one it may be yearly - I think they said the Herceptin has potential to impact heart for that long and I also had epirubicin which can damage. I sure hope that after this MUGA I am de-ported. I had called and reminded the MO's nurse early September, she said she would book, then when I went for last Herceptin I asked if there was a booking for me for port removal and they said no but they would look into it, called again last Monday and they said they would ask MO's nurse to get the order written and submitted; MO's nurse hasn't called me and I've heard nothing

Morwenna/Nihahi/Benny - your banter on the thread made me smile this evening. Have a wonderful visit on Tuesday.

It is evening here and I have a big week ahead so I am going to call it a night as soon as I go and put up my apple butter that I made in the slow cooker today - smells heavenly!

bennymuffins

Nihahi, long day for you tomorrow at the elections tables. Hope you get a good night's sleep tonight.

bennymuffins

Oh yeah sure, now all the plumbers I called are calling back. WHERE WERE YOU PEOPLE THIS AFTERNOON?! I'm going to be up all night answering plumber callbacks.

Websister, good thing the 'putting in' of the port was a lot quicker and smoother than the 'taking out' of the port. Sheesh. I suppose they figure that you're winding down now and there's no big hurry, but you will be happy to get it removed. They should really get on it asap. I can't remember who I talked with recently (health care professional) who told me that the incidence of epirubicin damaging the heart is extremely rare.  The apple butter sounds divine. And why don't you join us on Tuesday?

nihahi

seriously benny....calling the mechanic hunk wasn't your FIRST THOUGHT! I might just smack you up the side of your pretty little head, right after I give you a hug.

websister.....if you're not working.....come on down!!!! (surely others think "de-ported" is kind of catchy)????

I'm sure hoping tomorrow has some action at the polls.....I have to get up at 4:30am!!!!!!!!! I don't do that to go play in the mountains!!!!!

Moviemaniac

Morwenna, Benny, and Nihahi....your convo makes me smile....:). I sure hoe you get that get -together.....Nihahi already knows how much they mean to me!

Momof2......will be sending ALL KINDS of positive thoughts and prayers your way......like our friends SBElizabeth says....you don't have to be brave, you just have to show up...... (((Hugs)))

Okay.....it's late, my brain so fried from the drive from Van Island......heading to bed.....more tomorrow!

XO to all!

liefie

Movie, I hope you sleep well tonight - what a long day for you guys! Happy you are home safe and sound.

Nihahi, enjoy your election job tomorrow. 4.30 - what a terrible hour to get up though.

Benny, Morwenna, enjoy your visit with Nihahi and Websister, if she can make it. Many of us are now meeting each other - how neat! Adagio, will see you on Saturday.

Websister, apple butter - I've never made it, but it sounds good!

Momof2, mastectomy is such a scary idea, but just think of the peace of mind you will have when the cancer is gone. Staying busy is the best thing you can do now. The anticipation is way worse than the surgery, believe me. Big hugs!

Edi, looking forward to skype tomorrow.

Dakota, busy as ever, eh?

It is after eleven, and time for bed. Tomorrow is Monday, yogalates day, so will talk again then. Good night everybody!

scouser47

Hi X

Came down after a night of really weird dreams, logged on here and need my Tena lady pads !! You are all soooo funny with the banter.

Nihahi, Good luck with the election, meeting with sisters sounds great, give Benny a hug and slap from me too. Thought about mechanic too but didn't want to put my foot in it.Also big hug for Morwenna.If any of you can, send us a photo of the meeting please.Liefie's Skype seemed to be playing up. We had sound but no picture, Movie tried on her tablet and all was well, saw their dear faces and had a lovely live chat. It is an amazing thing, easy to apply and free !!

Adagio, found a new thread last night, " you can survive TNS " much happier content and long term survivor posted as well. Have fun with Liefie, she is a sweetheart.First Mamo was NO worse than normal one, try and relax, my lumpectomy was on top quarter of breast so was worried but no need.Hip Tons better thanks for asking.

Dakota, life sounds good and busy for you. Tats will be the finishing touch. Any news on the insect.?

Benny, sounding more like your old self  :-)  Hope the car pak at Timmies IS big enough.

Traii, hope fires aren't anywhere near you, can't believe they have started again.Hope work fun.

Momof2, Get those giant pockets ready. Sure you will be fine very soon and wedding will be gorgeous.

Movie, hope you have a good nights sleep and glad you got home safe and sound. My DH can't believe the mileage you put in.

Websister, thinking of you today.

DH out playing guitar with his new group this afternoon. Step aside Beatles and Rolling stones more old men in better nick than you out there, ha ha.

Laters beautiful ones. X