In shock

liefie

Edi, you really did not have much sleep, but maybe you can catch some zzzzzzz later? What a bummer to expect hot water, and then get cold water. What had those two plumbers been doing in there? Maybe they heard us talking about the wrinkly butt, and now he's getting some revenge? LOL.

Scottiee, enjoy your well-deserved break next week away from the everyday grind! 40 students is a lot - I know, because I've sometimes had classes that big too in my previous life as a teacher. It is not easy to handle, and they wear you out even when you are 100% healthy. You deserve a medal! Hope your DS's health issues get sorted out soon.

Time to go to bed. Sleep well, everybody!

carlads

Hi Everyone,

Been fighting the Taxotere rash!  I had some lingering effects from my treatment on the 21st.  I go for my second opinion today, I sure hope I like her. 

I will come back later to catch up.. 

Love you all,

Carla

nihahi

Well, spent quite some time reading through the postings during my time away. Impossible to mention everyone, but specially want to send hugs to Dakota.....no words can say how relieved it makes me to know the cockroach has been "crunched", but also so worried for you, as it cannot be easy for you or your kids. Likely there are more tough times ahead, as you navigate through the maze of finalizing things, but you are moving towards a better life for you and your kids. (((((((X))))))))

New avatars for Dakota and Websister.....Love them. Websister, gosh, you look so classy and gorgeous! Rock it girl!!!!!!!!!!!

Edi, Traii, Caitlin, Carla...many others.....getting through the chemo....so very happy for you with each one behind you! Traii, don't quite understand the recon. surgery "glitch".....what's up??????

Edi.....rest when you can....cmf is a different kind of tiredness....I've heard rads can give another dimension to the word "tired" too. OMG....when you finally get that soak in the tub, it will be heaven!!!!

Wish there had been some posts from Benny.....maybe she will be more of a reader, than a writer. Miss her though, as she seems to be so "lost" some times. 

Movie....how's the healing????? surgery and Pneumonia wise. 

Scottiee...time off is so great....hope you are feeling well enough now to enjoy YOUR get away!!!! Anymore news on the son?

Liefie....back better now????? Spring flowers are a good thing.

Jennie, complain away....get it out....we all understand. The emotions of dx, chemo, etc. do not magically go away when you walk out the chemo door for the last time. WE ALL UNDERSTAND!!!!!!!!!

Sheryl... you're getting there....go girl

Luv my.....what a life, waiting for baby goats to arrive. I do hope you get to have that Dallas getaway.

So...my getaway....couldn't have come at a better time, as I was having some pre-surgery meltdown moments. Girlfriends and mountains...best medicine EVER for me. Lots of hugs, chats, laughs, snowplay, photos, wine, food, more hugs, some tears, more hugs, more mountains, life is good. 

Got to get busy now and get caught up with some at home stuff. Love you all, hope today is a good one. But here are a few photos from the weekend.

I am wearing the red jacket in this one.

I am wearing the green coat in this photo

female elk, having some "meadow time" of their own.

liefie

Welcome back, Nihahi! Those majestic mountains, the snow, streams, trees and elk are so beautiful, and you and your friends look as if you are enjoying yourselves tremendously. Good for you! Nothing like a girls only outing to recharge your batteries. Hope the alien behaved, and that it did not need too much 'pea' time! I'm still nursing my back with a heated bag of beans, but will be doing some exercise again today. Can't just sit still like this.

Will be having a little getaway of my own. DH and I are leaving on Friday for a week of sea, sun and sand. I don't need it as much as him, and he is sooooo excited. Says he's going to try paddle boarding and kite surfing. Just hope he doesn't break something - much safer to stick to snorkelling! It's a self-catering holiday, so we decided that we will eat only fish and fruit, and walk and swim lots . . . will see how that plays out - lol.

Luvmygoats, no little ones yet?

Carla, big hugs to you with those lingering SE's. That Taxotere is not for cissies. How many more chemos for you?

It seems our gracious swans have left to fly north for the summer. There was only one pair left on the river on Sunday. How do they know when it's time to leave? Do they have a meeting to decide? It is and remains a wonderful mystery. . .

websister

Carlads - thinking of you with your appointment today, hope you like her and she gives you sound advice. Sorry to hear about the Taxotere skin side effects from last treatment. How is the swelling?



Edi - after your fifty shades of grey comment yesterday I end up getting two guys as the RT's today, both quite young and both named Joe, go figure. I hope that you are not doing too badly with side effects today.



Traii - thinking of you also, hope you are doing well and that you were able to celebrate a little last evening



Nihahi - loved your pictures, you are beautiful - it looks like you had such a nice time. BTW - how many jackets did you take for the weekend?



Liefie - I'm glad you are moving better, hope the 'beans' continue to do their work. Your vacation sounds wonderful, what a perfect time of year to go. Good luck with the fish and fresh fruit diet.



I dropped my car at the body shop this a.m. and picked up my rental car. After the snowstorm this weekend they are running short of vehicles. I find myself driving a Jeep Wrangler now, that is a first for me.



Sitting waiting for my RO appt following my radiation treatment this a.m., good time to catch up here.



Take care everyone

Moviemaniac

Hi all.....haven't been too good at checking in lately. I had my meeting with the MO yesterday. Apparently it is the first and last meeting I will have with him, as he is not going to recommend any further treatment for me, as he feels it would be redundant. Said that because I had the BMX, that he sees no need for further treatment. I am not sure how I feel about it, because I thought the addition of Evista (or some other drug like it, since I'm post-menopausal) would be the best thing to keep the BC B**ch from ever coming back. Part of me is relieved that I don't have to deal with the SE of the drugs, (as I have Osteoporosis) but the other part is feeling that panicky feeling of "what if I am not doing enough?". I realize this is small potatoes compared to what a lot of you wonderfully courageous women deal with on a daily basis, but I am coming to the realization that for each of us, no matter where we are on the BC spectrum, it is NEVER over. This becomes our new "reality".



I know that several of you (Traii and et.al.) are dealing with chemo, and congrats to those of you close to being done with that.). I am so in awe of the graceful way you deal with it on a daily basis. Brave, brave women.



Edi, I hope you are getting your rest! However, I am chuckling over your posts-you are a funny lady, and I am sure your sense of humor has gotten you through some tough times.



Websister, you are amazing as well-caring for your mom as you navigate through all the cancer c**p. I care for my 95 year old mother, and between my BMX and recon and recovery, it has not been easy.



Liefie, I see you use heat on your injuries , I used to, until my daughter started playing college soccer-the trainers would make the girls take ice baths to soothe their sore muscles. I have an old back injury that flares up every once in a while, so I use the ice for 20-30min every few hours. Seems to ease the pain, and I can move a little easier. I am envious of your swans.....the best I get are mallard ducks in my swimming pool during the spring, and they drive my two Labs bonkers. I have had to retrieve them more than once from the water and towel them off so they can go back inside-crazy dogs!



Luvmy, where are the babies? Looking forward to hearing about them!



Scottiee-good luck with the class. 40 is way too big! Have fun on your retreat! You deserve it.



Dakota-I hope things will soon settle down a little for you. Sounds like you are headed in a good direction, but best keep a can of bug spray handy, just in case!



Nihahi- your girls' weekend looked to be a smashing success! What a beautiful place you got yourself to! Loved the pics, and super jealous you were snowshoeing ....I will have to wait until next year.....I wear out too easily right now. I have some wildflower pics I want to post, but do I need to use Flickr or something like that? I don't know if I can just upload from my computer files directly. How did you do it?



I hope ALL of you has a good (in every way) day today!



Namaste and God Bless, Jackie

liefie

Websister, I can just imagine your rads predicament today with TWO GUYS, both named JOE, lying on that bed with Edi's fifty-shades-of-grey comment running through your head - just thinking of that makes me laugh! Sounds like your rads are really fun? Enjoy the Jeep Wrangler too - a good vehicle for snow driving, I guess. Oh yes,  and I was wondering the same about the amount of jackets that Nihahi took on her trip. . . lol.

Moviemaniac, for some reason the back is stiffer today than yesterday, so I will take your advice of putting on ice. Nihahi, where's you peas? I need them! Re hormonal therapy: It seems a bit strange with your ER+/PR+ diagnosis that you're not getting it. Can you get a second opinion maybe?

Luvmygoats, I guess you're not posting because you're busy with mama goats and baby goats - wish I could see those little ones. They are just too cute.

Benny, how are you doing? Hopefully much better?

SherylB

Nihahi,

Wow the mountains are beautiful. I love the Colorado Rockies but they don't compare to the shots you shared with us. Must have been a spiritual experience.

Hugs, Sheryl

nihahi

Oh haha, re: my double jacket wardrobe. I always take 2, as I have been known to get a bit "exuborant" playing in the snow, and usually need a dry jacket to change into. The snow this weekend made that habit pay off big time! I really am not a clothes crazy gal!

Movie....I think I'd ask for another opinion too, if you can. Just want to cover all the bases, don't we, AND WHY NOT! The photo thing, I have had luck uploading photos into Photobucket. The little green tree in the task bar of the message space needs to be "clicked on". Then go to your photo, copy the image URL and paste it in the correct spot in the Insert image box. (help....anyone know how to explain this better?). I had no luck until I changed the dimensions also - usually do 600x400. 

Liefie....ice reduces pain, swelling and inflammation. Heat increases circulation and help relax.....Try heat before strtching your back, and ice after you are finished stretching/exercising. Alien still has dibs on the peas, sorry.....in 37 days, I'll be giving them away, first come, first served! Have a super time on your getaway.

I think I should get an award for NOT jumping on the 50 shades of grey topic.....unless we're talking hair colour, bbbbbbbbbbbbbbut I'm sure we're not! 

Sheryl...Mountains are the best church in the world....they give peace, love and forgiveness. Wish everyone could spend some time there.

Traii

Nihahi, welcome back, your adventurous weekend looked amazing. We have nooooo snow here, we are at a record breaking over 30 plus degrees days for a week already and no sign of any rain for the coming weeks   Hope the alien eases up soon. Love the pics you are gorgeous

Liefie, have a great time away.....sounds like lots of fun. DH sounds as adventurous as my DH......I remember going snorkelling for the first time on the cruise we went on for our honeymoon.....well never again will I go snorkelling. I got scared in the deep blue sea....lol and contracted 'coral infection' my foot was infected for the remainder of my trip and everyone started calling me 'coral girl' yeh great when I had to wear thongs on our ' fine dining dress up night' looked great with a cocktail dress and pink thongs( footwear girls, footwear!) lol.

Edi, hope that hot water is fixed , connected and you can enjoy your peaceful bath. Hows your SE's this time around ? I'm ok (knock on wood) no loo visits (except wees)!! and I'm still an insomniac at the moment!

I had an appt with my  BS...she is gorgeous, she was devestated hearing about that PS of mine that she called the head of PS at my hospital, he was in surgery at the time but answered his page and he said to tell me to wait for 30 mins, so all was good, went up checked in for chemo ( which was a 2 hour wait anyway) popped back down stairs and he came down. Appologised he wasn't in his suit ( told him I'm a casual kinda girl anyways, so long he was professional in his ways, I didn't care what he wore) lol......needless to say, professionalism was he key..he was fantastic...so girlies , I flashed my boobies to him....he took a pic on his phone ( told him not to save it as his wallpaper...lol) and he EXPLAINED in depth what was going to happen, how the procedure would take place, even drew it on a piece of paper for me to understand. he was brilliant. So I've sacked the B&^CH and I'm going with this guy. So rescheduling BMX for either first week in May or 3rd week in May....so I might be getting it around the same time Liefie I even got ASKED what size I wanted to be and as he was a Cosmetic surgeon also, I trust he knows what he is doing even more, he said we can make them sit up straight (non droopy) I'm so happy...new boobies here we come. ! I'm going to opt with tattoo nipples, just so I have something there still if you knwo what I mean. Anyone had them done before ??

Dakota, hope you and the kids are safe and doing ok hun.

Scottiee, hope you are feeling better and Andrew is well.

Sheryl, on the home stretch now hun, in your pockets.

Carla, how did you go with that second opinion today? your rash doing ok ? I actually got a rash today on my neck.....one of the guys at work thought i got sunburnt, well my neck wasn't red this morning when I got ready, but at work it was!! go figure, maybe an alergic reaction to work me thinks....lol.

Luvmy, hope your goats have come out to play .....

All other sisters I've missed hope you are doing well

nihahi

Traii....so glad to hear the PS is now one of the "good ones"! It makes such a huge difference to have confidence in your surgeon, and that you feel he acknowledges you as a PERSON. Work related rash...sounds like time for a holiday for sure!!!

hugs to all (((((((X)))))))

Moviemaniac

Liefie and Nihahi, will heed your advice and seek second opinion , but literature from Mayo clinic leans towards not treating with hormone therapy when conditions are like mine (stage 0 grade 1, with clean margins etc.) they state the survival rate really doesn't increase enough to warrant it. Right now my BC risk is about 1-2%, according to what my Onc said. Honestly, although I feel like I have been in a "fight or flight" mode for the past 5 1/2 months, I will be fine with calling it quits.....I don't think I could do hormone-blocking therapy as I am so osteoporotic and that stuff makes it worse.....QOL has to enter in somewhere! If taking the drug gave me at most another year overall, I would rather have one less year and no broken bones.....kind of a catch 22, I guess. I have all kinds of admiration and respect for you gals that have and do endure chemo. I know you don't do it for s***ts and giggles, but you DO it, with courage, and grace, and here I am whining about maybe having to take a stupid hormone-blocker......I guess deep down, I am basically a coward.



I went back to the gym today, and am exhausted. Will check in tomorrow. G'night all!



Namaste and God Bless-Jackie

liefie

Nihahi, thanks for advice on the sore back. Will now have to find my own peas, but the back does feel better. Sorry I could not resist to tease you about the jackets, but I know you have an excellent sense of humour. I agree that we should stay away from the 'fifty shades of grey' topic. Enough said. Poor Websister still has a few rads left, and needs to keep a straight face while lying there completely motionless . . .

Traii, I will be careful around the coral. Won't go near them without flippers. I am not packing any dresses, let alone a cocktail dress. Just casual clothes, my swimsuit and a nice book to read. Those pink flip-flops must have made quite the impression with your cocktail dress - oh Traii, you are so funny! Your new PS sounds wonderful, and I'm glad that you are so happy with him. It's important that you like and trust the person who is going to work on your 'assets'. Explaining the procedure is also important. So often drs just assume that we know what's going to happen when we don't. Just today I heard that there is a small canule that the eye surgeon inserted two weeks ago during the eye surgery that he has to take out again - he never told me that I have to come back for that, and thought everything was done. Sometimes it seems they treat you on a need-to-know basis. Probably scared if they tell you everything at once you will run away and never come back. So they give it in small doses. LOL.

Off to bed. Tomorrow will be busy. It's the strangest thing, but my house is always at its neatest and cleanest when I'm not there. Cats have to go to the kennel, dog is going to a friend who will look after him, laundry and packing to do. Good night, everybody!

liefie

Moviemaniac, anybody who had gone through all those cancer tests, biopsies, lumpectomy, double mastectomy and DIEP flap surgery like you did can never be a coward. Don't sell yourself short. If chemo was recommended for you, you would have done it too. There are no real choices with bc. You were just fortunate that you did not need to do that. You are just as much a survivor as the rest of us. In the end we have to trust our docs, and that they know what is best for us. I'm impressed that you are back at the gym already - you go, girl!

scouser47

Hi my golden girls. Just spent half an hour catching up and re reading your wonderful posts.
Yesterday I was lower than a snakes belly    if someone had offered to shoot me I would have thanked them. The lack of sleep didn't help, DH went to his mates ,thanks be to the almighty. Waited in for gas man. I was supposed to be visiting my friend but bless her she came to me instead. We were nattering and HE arrives, made wrinkly butt look like a greek god !! Checks boiler and tells me whole radiator system need a flush thru, only £ 699.00 felt like punching his lights out.
Told him there is NO WAY DH would pay that, would he give in? would he buggery yap yap ,don't think he realised that even tho I am old and bald in my day was one of the best car sales women on the wirral so know when I am being conned.
Rang DH and handed him the phone, he was then given a DH lecture and ended up with a sore ear lol.
Upshot is DH has found someone else for £ 200.00 to do same thing.
Hope that works out, gaze at my beautiful new bath and long for a soak.

Carla, hope se's subsided and rash calmed down x

Liefie, Swans leaving made me quite tearful, they are such beautiful creatures.
You have a ball on your trip, it sounds spectacular. Main thing is to recharge those batteries while DH does his thing. Fish and fruit sounds good too.
My cold water wasn't wrinkly butts fault, more my dozey DH putting off calling someone out as problem got worse.
My house like that when we go away, feel like not leaving because it is sooo neat. But I do lol x

Websister, Two hunks both named Joe !! You lucky woman. Bet my radiologists look like wrinkly butt.
Think we should re name rads as fifty shades ? At least it will make us all smile.
Jeep Wrangler woo hoo, that along with your new hair, look out world here you come x

Nihahi, lovely to have you back, Pics are beautiful. You are right about mountains. We visited Austria some years ago and sitting in a meadow near the top of a mountain I felt as if I could touch Heaven.x

Movie, you are in NO WAY a coward, just because you aren't doing chemo don't ever think you arent the same as us who are.
Ducks and Labs in pool can just imagine it lol.
Photobucket as Nihahi says works for me too.x

Sheryl, getting closer to the end you must be so excited x

Jennie, hope tears have eased, when do your Rads start ? x

Luvmy, Hope you ok, no babas yet ? x

Traii, Soooo pleased you found a lovely PC. All sounds fantastic and positive. New perky ,none droopy boobs ,what more could a girl ask for.
What size are you going for ? I would like to go back to a "C" cup as now in DD or E and they rest on my tummy when not encased in scaffolding.
Tats for nipples sound really good, hope you find some advice about them.
Flip flops on honeymoon, poor you it sounds really painful, coral is leathal.
Se's not too bad thanks, had six hours sleep so less depressed, loo visits not to many, like you just wees. Only one is Mucositis ,like our Benny, sore from tongue to rear. Have tons of meds tho and today bit easier.
Hope your day is good x

Caitlin, Dakota,Benny and all you quiet girls just hope all is ok ?

Dh clanking about    so will have to shove this behind cushion, check you all later. X

Traii

Moviemaniac,  you are allowed to whine and you are definetely not being a coward. As Liefie pointed out, look at what you have been through, just because you don't need chemo, rads and perhaps hormone blocker is great news. Trust us, if we didn't need it then we wouldn't be going through it either, you've done the necessary things to beat this crap then you have done what you need and time to move on from this thing.

Liefie, unfortunately hubby and I are so spontanious that I didn't 'plan' to go snorkelling therefore didn't have the necessary footwear!! would have been better off going in with my pink thongs that way I wouldn't have stepped on the damn coral, no one said it was poisoness and could have been real bad....(didn't know coral disease was so infectionous) thus saying i've never been near coral again and that was 4.5 years ago...lol

Can't believe you didn't even get told about the canule in your eye.....unbelievable some doctors are. And you don't even know its in there!!

I'm so relieved that I have a good PS now and that I TRUST him Now I am prepared and ready for when they call me up to tell me to go have surgery done.....I'm scared but I know its for the best and the right thing to do. I'm more worried about being locked up for recovery...lol

Sweat dreams, sounds like your day tomorrow is busy busy busy.....night night x

Dakota212

Hi ladies sorry I have been MIA. I have been reading but life kinda got away from me for a few days !!!!

Hope everyone is feeling great!!! I miss u girls !!!

Headed to the MO today to get my script for tamoxifen. If the snow allows me to get there.

Lots going on and trying to figure life out but once it's squared away it will be better. Better day and better life ahead!!! March on!!!

Love u girls hugs!!!

scouser47

Dalota, hope snow not too bad. You are sounding better   onwards and upwards. Wonderful new life ahead. xx

Traii

I can send you my script for Tamoxifen if u want Dakota that way you dont have to go out in the snow!!

You do sound like you're marching on. You go girl xx

Traii

Edi i must of missed your post earlier.

Glad you found someone £499 less than the original guy quoted....thats just crazy con.....cant believe he sees a vulnerable young lass like you thst looks desperite for a hot bath and bumped up that price...lol



So whens your hot water back so you can relax in that new bath tub of yours?

Dont tell me about mucicitus...i have been coughing out a lung the way im going at times!!! Eatings ok...got that figured...lol just coughing and blah!! Think I'd rather be on the loo for number 2s!!!

Glad your friend came over .

Im a DD to E cup and doc said C+ im like hell yeh.....he showed me where my boobs will sit using mine pushing them right up...whoa Im not going to know myself and pleased no tissue expanders rqd as I dont need to stretch nothing i am happy now..weight lifted off my shoulder now he is a godsend



Well i should sleep now....if i stay up another 3.5 hours Id be up for 24hrs...yet im not tired and thats only from having steriods almost 40hrs ago..what the!!!!!

Enjoy your day xx

Dakota212

Trail - thanks. I was a DDD before I had breast reduction 8 years ago. It was the best thing. U will be so happy. I went to a C, and now that is what my implants are. And very perky I might add!!

The hardest part about all of the cockroach thing is the dreams u had of ur family being together and now it's so different. I hate it. I guess I miss having a person in mylife the cockroach is toxic and not the right person.

Get some sleep already!!!

Hugs

nihahi

Morning Marvelous Madams!

Snowing again here, trying desperately to send it to Traii to give her some heat relief. 

Dakota....so glad to see a post from you. Can't imagine the journey you're on, and I sure hope you are finding support for yourself....not just your kids. Please book yourself some more girlfriend time whenever possible. Man, the east coast has had a winter this year! Hope spring comes soon for you. 

Movie....not in anyway should you be feeling "less" of a veteran than those who have different tx paths. EXCUSE ME....aren't you the one who had DIEP that rebelled, excision open, resutured and then of course pneumonia on top of it all. There are no awards for getting through the toughest chemo, etc. It is a devastating, challenging fight for everyone, regardless of tx plan. FYI....not thinking you got bad advice re: hormone tx, but just feel it is always wise to get more than one opinion. You are so right QOL means so much. I will not let one of my mountain sisters think any less of herself....so give yourself a shake and look to the next trail to hike!!!!!

Edi, Edi, Edi....we all just love you!!!!!!! But if I ever read again  your self description as "old and bald" I'm gonna come over there and set you straight too!!!! You are awesomeness in a perfect package!!!!

Traii....any heat relief yet? Can't make the se's more bearable for sure. Hope things settle down soon. When is your family holiday?

Liefie.......enjoy! Playtime is the best, isn't it. Nothing wrong at all with leaving the dressy stuff at home and going for the relaxing to the max theme. Glad to hear the back feels a bit better. The eye thing is frustrating though, hope it doesn't mean more mandatory couchtime....sounds like you like to move!

Alien has had its morning serving of peas, so now time to start the day. 

Hugs to all.....too many of us to mention each time, but doesn't mean you aren't each special and important and wonderful.

liefie

Good morning all you beautiful gladiators (and that includes Moviemaniac!)

Everybody sounds so chipper, even in the face of their SE's. You are all so brave and strong! Edi, lower than a snake's belly - that's low. I always say lower than lobster excrement on the sea floor - hahahaha.

Traii, I'm just a tad jealous of you and Edi re your new size. My PS asked me what size I would like to be, and I said a B. She looked quite amused, and said, 'A small B?' Well, I've always had two fried eggs on an ironing board as far as breast size goes, and will have to rein in my expectations, so whether it's a small B or a big A, I'll take it and be happy. It beats having nothing - LOL!

Dakota, this part of the proceedings seem to be rough, but it can only get better from here. It must be hard to have your dreams of a happy family dashed like that, but it is way better for your children to grow up with one good parent than live in an unhappy, hostile atmosphere. Hugs to you!

Nihahi, I have to move, or the pounds pack on in no time. But yes, I do enjoy my various activities.

Websister, enjoy the fifty shades today. I hear there are two JOE's involved . . .

Everybody else, a wonderful day to you all!

carlads

Hi Everyone,

Went to the 2nd opinion, I really liked her.  However, she said would definitely do 6 cycles instead of 4 due to the 1mm in the Sentinel Node.  So it looks like next week will be my 4 out of 6 instead of my last..  I'm ok with that.  Something in my gut kept telling me get a second opinion.. Her speciality is BC so I feel like I am in good hands.. So I should be done the beginning of May..  It really amazes me the difference in Oncologist, but better safe than sorry down the road.. 

I will be back to catch up on everyone!!

Love you all,

Carla

Traii

Wow Dakota a DDD is prob a E here so then to a C you are making me more excited now. The perkier the better...lol.

This is the hardest part I guess re the cockroach not being around. We all have that picture perfect family in our heads but we do all have our ups and downs but deep down you followed your heart and knew what was right for you and your munchkins it will get easier cos you're one tough cookie!



Liefie you are right..an A or a B is better than nothing....!! Take what you can and run with your new boobies in may!!



Nihahi tell that Alien Im going to come and slap it silly...lol...

There is no heat relief here.... its hot, humid and DS has been in the middle of DH and I in bed for the last hour....so DS is spread out while DH is holding on so he doesnt fall and I have one bum cheek off the bed and holding myself up with my leg so a lil awkward right now but still tapping away on my phone!!! Ahh already almost 5am here!!!

Please send some ice and i'll send you these damn crickets that are really loud outside ok!!



Carlads happy if youre happy girl! Did that rash go down? Is she going to lower the dose because of your side effects?
There was a write up on 4 vs 6 chemos on this forum as an article. Not sure how to link in my phone.

caitlin61

In the chair for Round 3 - at least the red devil is already in - something about it just freaks me out. Both my DH and Mum are here, so lots of support. All the nurses and even my MO like the wig (have to admit, it beats my own hair, but stil feel like I'm wearing a muskrat on my head!).



Dakota, sounds like things are rocky for you right now. Just keep moving forward and it will all be better in the end. I imagine it is hard to adjust your vision for the future to one that may not include your husband, but I'm sure a new picture and new dreams will form in time.



Traii, great news on the new PS - sounds like a much better fit for you. Hopefully your surgery will be all set up soon. Get some sleep girl!



I used to be an A, then B, now C - but mainly because of weight gain. I had just unilateral MX, but think I will wait awhile before deciding on reconstruction. In the meantime, got fitted for a fake boob and bras last week.



Have to say you ladies keep me laughing - Websister with the wheelchair, and Edi, well, with all the stories you tell - kind of wish I could be a fly on the wall at your house sometimes. BTW, my great-uncle used to say "I feel so low I could crawl under a snake's belly while wearing a beaver hat".



Nihahi, your photos are beautiful! You're fortunate to be close to such wonderful scenery and that you can enjoy it with good friends. Hope that alien beast is tamed for the moment.



Carla, pleased to hear you had a good outcome from the second opinion. Hope your rash has healed.



Liefie, enjoy your time away (but I confess, I have to read back further to see where you're going!).



Luvmy, any sign of babies yet?



Benny, are you there?



Have a great afternoon, evening, morning everybody!

Scottiee1

Hi all.....just jumping in to say Hi to all you wonderful gals ❤ Feeling much better now

and Andrew is fine, except no call yet about his monitor!!! I'm reading but cannot post,

just too exhausted after school. Love you all ❤❤❤

liefie

Carla, so glad you could set your mind at ease. I am much more of a chicken than you . . . was only too pleased to get off lightly with just four cycles of T/C. It is important to like your oncologist. I liked mine, although it always felt as if he was rushed, and did not really have time to answer my questions. If he saw me anywhere in the cancer agency building, he would always come up and hug me, so he was warm and caring.

Caitlin, in your pocket right now! You must be almost done, I guess. If that's the wig in your avatar, I have to say it looks really cute. No-one would know that it's a wig, except you of course! I always felt as if I had on a  warm hat, and the moment I came home I would rip it off. Lying around by itself that wig looked just like a small rodent, and I kept it out of the dog's sight. Going to Turks & Caicos in the Caribbean. DH really needs the break, and he's as excited as a child. Will have to take some kind of secret potion to put in his tea at night so he can get the rest and sleep he needs. We've had big fights on holiday because he cannot wind down, and had on occasion tried to wake me up at six in the morning to go for a swim . . . needless to say that did not happen. LOL.

Hi there, Scottiee! Glad you feel much better. Not fun to be sick. Get some rest!

Traii

All the best caitlin. In your pockets. So glad your mum woth you todday and DH

Your avatar pic...love love love it. Wig looks amazing you sexy chick you



Liefie hope dh settles down unwinds and enjoys a little sleep in at the least...for your sake...lol men!!!



Luvmy hope those kiddies have popped out by now!

websister

Traii - enjoyed the 'sweat dreams' - especially after talk of tamoxifen. That's what mine are of late



Edi - glad you were feeling a little better today and also glad that you will soon be able to have a hot bath, at a reasonable price

I decided Fifty Shades of Pink was more appropriate with the BC theme, the skin reaction to rads and my embarrassment on the double Joe exposure - today it was just one Joe



I am just finished my Herceptin infusion so I will close, I need to get home to see how my crockpot is doing



Hugs to all, take care everyone