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  • drcrisc
    drcrisc Member Posts: 836
    edited April 2009

    Hey women!!  Man, miss a couple of days and WHAMO!! 

    Sue - Yay, yay, yay!!  I'm reading and thinking "Where's Sue?  Where's Sue?!  Where's Sue?!?!"  And then there you were.  Whew.  I'm thinking (unfortunately) that it will happen more often than not - something "suspicious" that we have to get checked out.  We will just deal with it.  Sorry about the funeral but glad it was good and provided closure.

    Randie - Yikes, but you are too much.  So glad you're feeling better - sorry it has to come about that way. 

    Kristy - Yay for only one more herceptin! 

    Karin and Roxi and Adrienne - Your quiet thoughtfulness is always here.

    Rock - I'm with you - I don't understand why insurance is not paying.  Although I don't have any experience with trying to get it done before having cancer.  However, I did have to state there was a family history of bc (apparently my own wasn't enough!) to get mine covered.  And, love the "poem on demand" - truly brilliant!

    Jen - Thankth for da bugth! 

    Otter - Thanks for always being the voice of calmness and reason even when you're probably going "WTF!" yourself!

    Love you all - need to write more, but in a separate post...

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  • drcrisc
    drcrisc Member Posts: 836
    edited April 2009

    Okay, needed to get kiddos settled so I can finish this... 

    I have 2 things to catch you all up on.  Haven't posted these yet because I thought they might bring us down, but what hell!  It's been that kind of a week (it's not about me, by the way...)  Aside from March being the "discovery month from hell" and marking (I like that better than celebrating, Eddie) all the canciversaries, I also had 2 deaths that hit me fairly hard.  One was of a 19-y-o young man from our church (I posted about him a while ago) who finally succombed to his fourth recurrance of leukemia.  This was on March 16th.  Then my friend's baby boy she's adopting was born on the 18th (the bright spot this month!).  Then I found out last Wednesday that a good friend at work's husband passed away a week ago Friday.  This was not necessarily a shock because he had advanced cancer that was very rara (neuroendocrine...?) and she has had 7 months to wrap her head around it.  Not that that makes the loss any less.  But...she just had their first baby together last October (he was diagnosed sometime in July) and they had been married less than 2 years.  She also has another son from a previous marriage.  Sigh.   I think the funeral is on the same day as my other friend's baby shower!!  I know there's probably something very deep about that but I can't seem to find it just yet.

    Okay...now for a little humor.  Yesterday, I woke up to the two girls in the hallway.  Kelly, the little one, is saying "I'm gonna show Mom" and I hear Katie say "NOOOOOOOOO!!!"  So, I come out and Katie is hiding Kelly behind her.  "Just show me - I'm gonna see it anyway."  But I was not prepared to see my 5 y.o. with half her hair missing!!!  And I mean HACKED!!  Remember that men's hairstyle in the 80's, with short sides and top and then the long tail in the back?!  Yep.  That's it.  I just stood there and then went "What did you do?!"  I calmed down before she cried and we talked about how changing our hair is okay, we just do do it ourselves.  So, I took her into the kitchen and chopped off the tail since we had a birthday party to go to yesterday morning!  Needless to say, the new haircut is cute but it was a bit traumatic getting there!  I will post "before and after" pics on FB.

    Happy Sunday!!

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  • ellenoire
    ellenoire Member Posts: 674
    edited April 2009

    Just a quick one. I was on the phone last night with a friend whose mom has her third cancer. 2x BC and this one is a rare, unrelated cancer in the lung. She is a chronic abusive alcoholic who is nasty to everyone around her and has no friends or family who can or care to take care of her except her son: my friend. He has helped her through all 3 of her cancers, takes every bit of abuse and now his c--- of a girlfriend is complaining he is not around enough and "i don't kow if I love you anymore because you are always helping your mom and not spending time with me etc" .( I always disliked the girlfriend, but now.. I hate her) 

    So, I am all talked out about cancer and how much it sucks the life out of life.

    Since I have been both cancer careggiver and cancer patient I can see all the sides.. thankfully I have never been the useless friend that leaves a friend in the lurch when things are going badly. I have left that role to some of my family and friends.

    I have avoided blogging on my cancer blog about how awful this aspect of cancer can because I am worried someone will actually get mad at me for being a bitch about it. Today, I think I have changed my mind.

    Sue, I saw last night about your good news. I am soooo thankful.

    Robin, I answered your question about the purple juice on FB. Just FYI everyone. The juice is pure juice with pulp and everything. The acai berry by nature has fatty acids in it, and this brand ads extra fatty acids and glucosamine to it's "active' version. The floaty stuff is pulp and good for you fatty acids. Nothing to worry about.

    Tired, borderline sick I think.. or it's the nasty burnt coffee smell from the new coffee roaster behind us. BF is ill,  so who knows. Coffee roasting smell= worst chemo flashback EVER. Almost like the combo of nausea and THAT taste I had in the back of my mouth for 4 months.

    Closing up now..

     xoN

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  • lewing
    lewing Member Posts: 1,288
    edited April 2009

    Yucky, yucky, yucky: I only had "that taste" during taxotere, and not all the time, but even so, I shudder to think of it.  Shudder.

    There's so much bittersweet stuff going on with so many of us.  Retirement, losing people we care about, especially young people, new babies, cancer flashbacks, tests, scary results, more tests.  Years and years ago (well, not actually all that many years ago, but it seems like it) a friend of mine made a remark about how we were moving into "the cancer years."  When, you know, more and more people that you know get cancer.  She might have broadened that a little, to say we were moving into the years of loss.  Not to get all mushy or anything (well, ok, to get a little mushy), but the more people we have in our lives, the more losses there are to add up.

    One of the things that is so wonderful about this May group is how open you wonderful women are to life . . . which means to loss, but what a loss it would be not to be vulnerable to loss, if that makes any sense.

    Big hug. 

    (And not a word about my sucky half marathon this morning, which you can read about on FB but which really matters not a whit - oops, I accidentally typed "shit" there and thought about leaving it! - in the scheme of things.)

    (And Cristine, you HAVE to post those haircut pix.  You get "good mom of the week" for not freaking out!!)

    Linda

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  • Roxi65229
    Roxi65229 Member Posts: 462
    edited April 2009
    SPLAT...what the heck was that. Must have been a bug. Thanks Jen. Only a little left in the teeth.Sue, so glad everything turned out negative with the CT scan. April 2nd, well my lumpectomy and node dissection was the 4th. So I think both March and April were pretty crappy months for me. Linda, are you still coming to Chicago next weekend? Noelle, I'm so sorry that there still are so many people that are self-centered in this world. Your an amazing friend and I'm sure your friend appreciates everything you've done for him. Now to find him a new girlfriend might be in order.Christine, Can't wait to see the pictures. Kids do the darnedest things. That reminds me on when my youngest was about 5 and loved the movie Grease. She decided to grease her hair back...with vasoline! Took forever to get it out. Wish I had a picture of that.Robin, Jessica starts cosmetology school in August. Our little spa day was really nice. Wish you all could've been there because we all need to treat ourselves sometimes. Muga scan tomorrow, herceptin hopefully Wednesday. Love ya. 
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  • sueper13
    sueper13 Member Posts: 1,224
    edited April 2009

    Well, May women, I have had a wonderful time with family the last few days, and I go home tomorrow.  Had everyone up for Sunday lunch at my stepdad's house, I made soup and cornbread.  My Aunt Charlotte made peach cobbler and my Aunt Helen made pecan pies.  DELICIOUS!!!!!

    My cousin who died had a massive heart attack, it turns out.  She was 45.  So, so sad.

    Rock, the poem was intriguing and amazing and you are so good at writing them.  Don't ever stop, okay?

    Eddie, would miss your wisdom terrifically if you didn't come on here anymore, but I would understand.  I have felt the need to move on, but we are moving on--we're all finished or almost finished with treatment, and our strength is returning, and we still need each other.  We gave each other something(s) that no one else could give, and I for one am so so grateful.

    Sure is beautiful over here in Georgia, the dogwoods are in bloom and the woods are bursting back into life.  I feel the same way.

    Love all you guys.

    Kerry, Jen, Roxi, Otter, Julie, Jean, Gracie, Eddie, Linda, Karin, anybody I forgot--thanks.

    Sue

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  • rock
    rock Member Posts: 1,486
    edited April 2009
    Burma Shave.
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  • robink
    robink Member Posts: 336
    edited April 2009

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burma-Shave

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  • JulieC
    JulieC Member Posts: 324
    edited April 2009

    Rock and Robin (or since it is spring Rockin' Robin) thanks for the Burma Shave links.  I wasn't familiar with that.  You are so creative - especially with the last one for Sue.

    Our spring has gone away for a few days.  It rained all day and we may get snow again.  It was one of those gloomy days when you just want to stay in bed - so I did for awhile.

    See you tomorrow - Julie

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  • robink
    robink Member Posts: 336
    edited April 2009

    Julie - I was clueless about Burma Shave, googled it and wanted to share my find with you.  Rock is the creative one. I didn't realize Rock's last post was a link.  Thanks Rock. I've just read all the jingles from 1955, the year of my birth. The experience put a number of smiles on my face.

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  • JulieC
    JulieC Member Posts: 324
    edited April 2009

    I've learned so much from this group of women - some info has been practical and some has been pure entertainment.

    Thanks!

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  • KristyAnn
    KristyAnn Member Posts: 793
    edited April 2009

    Cristine,

    My girls are now 17 and 18 but when they were 4 and 5 (I think) my mother made the totally innocent statement- Yall need a haircut soon. SO Miss Kathryn took it upon herself to cut her own hair AND her little sisters hair. I discovered hair pushed under the freezer and went to find the girls- Kat ended up with a cute little wedge cut out of the deal but Valerie ended up with a layered shag since Kathryn had given her layers all over.

    It didnt end then..... after watching Parent Trap, Kathryn decided to try to pierce their ears- fortunately I caught that one early and took them to have it done professionally.

    Later Kathryn let a friend wax her eyebrows and it was a DISASTER.

    Today I have them both convinced that their hair and other things like eyebrows are for professionals only (and preferably good professionals and not the 8.00 haircut places)- I should qualify that by saying they both have really thick beautiful hair and really need someone who knows how to work with it!

    Played for church today and then spent the rest of the day at the timeshare hanging out and playing- oh yeah and with the jacuzzi tub and a bath bomb - I LOVE YOU NOELLE!

    Oh bathie bomb Oh bathie bomb

    You make my skin feel oh so strong

    Oh bathie bomb oh bathie bomb

    You make my skin feel oh so strong!

    Kristy

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  • ranD
    ranD Member Posts: 373
    edited April 2009

    LOL....

    This is the place to be...fugedabout facebook....life happens on these pages..

    I want to be thru the cancer years and in the post-cancer, raising cute little grandbabies and watching friends finish marathonsand play music...sigh...

    we willdo it!!!

    radie

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  • drcrisc
    drcrisc Member Posts: 836
    edited April 2009

    Pictures are on FB - as a point of reference, on Friday, her hair was past her shoulder blades.  There was a nice pile in her room. 

    Kristy - My Katherine confessed she had done a little cutting a few years ago, but she is not as bold as her sister.  We were thankful she didn't touch the bangs - oy!!

    Linda - I DID freak out, I just calmed down because she was about to cry if I yelled at her.  It was a "moment". 

    Love the Burma Shave...

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  • JulieC
    JulieC Member Posts: 324
    edited April 2009

    Happy Monday, ladies -  

    Cris and Kristy - Must be a "Katie" thing.  Mine got Silly Putty in her hair when she was about 4 while playing with a friend.  It wasn't real noticeable as far as the hair style goes, but we found bits of hair hidden in the trash with the Silly Putty still attached.  It doesn't come out.

    It is snowing here today.  All of the newly mown lawns look so neat and pretty with the bright green grass under the white.  Not liking the snow on all of the trees that are in bloom.

    Talk to you later - Julie

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  • angelsaboveus
    angelsaboveus Member Posts: 298
    edited April 2009

    Good Morning (for me anyways) it's close to lunch for some,

    Have to go and get my moms sister from the airport today, she's visiting from back east. She will be staying with us , and I don't know her real well so have been stressing a bit about food menus, cleaning the house and stuff. Silly I know....

    The sad part is when I told my mom she was coming she didn't remember she had a sister and was quite sure about it.........I miss my mom ...the one i remember anyways !   Dementia/ahlziemers is such a horrible disease, it's hard to watch your loved ones dissappear in front of you. I've already watch my dad pass away with this.     How much is this hereditary......i joke with my hubby that theres not much hope for me so get ready, especially with chemo brain thown in !

    Anyways...hope everyone has a great day .

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  • Sable
    Sable Member Posts: 738
    edited April 2009

    Ut oh quiet bunch today... hope everything is going well for each! XXOO

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  • ellenoire
    ellenoire Member Posts: 674
    edited April 2009

    Oh shaving cream....

     made me think of this... 

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rpq6u8hYgk

     ( no need to watch the bad video, just play the song..)

    I have a sad story to tell you.
    It may hurt your feelings a bit.
    last night, when I walked in my bathroom,
    I stepped in a pile of...
    Shaving cream, be nice and clean!
    Shave every day, and you'll always look keen.

    I think I'll break up with my girlfriend.
    Her antics are queer, I'll admit.
    Each time I say "Darling, I love you,"
    She tells me that I'm full of...
    Shaving cream, be nice and clean!
    Shave every day, and you'll always look keen.

    A baby fell out of the window.
    You'd think that her head would be split.
    But good luck was with her that morning.
    She fell in a barrel of...
    Shaving cream, be nice and clean!
    Shave every day, and you'll always look keen.

    When I was in France with the Army,
    One day I looked into my kit.
    I thought I would find me a sandwich,
    But the darn thing was loaded with...
    Shaving cream, be nice and clean!
    Shave every day, and you'll always look keen.

    And now, folks, my story is ended.
    I think it is time I should quit.
    If any of you feel offended,
    Stick your head in a barrel of...
    Shaving cream, be nice and clean!
    Shave every day, and you'll always look keen

    love you all

     xoN

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  • ranD
    ranD Member Posts: 373
    edited April 2009

    Noelle,

    too clever!!!

    time for me to hit the sack...night, randie

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  • Sable
    Sable Member Posts: 738
    edited April 2009

    ROFL! I have that song on my ipod LOL

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  • robink
    robink Member Posts: 336
    edited April 2009

    Noelle- I know that song! Cracks me up each time I hear it (which isn't too often). 

    I had a good laugh last night and this morning - while following along with the yoga dvd routine my dogs decide it's a great time to take advantage of "mom". An 80+ pound black lab squirming next to me while I'm supposed to be concentrating on my breathing and performing a full body stretch, a 10 pound maltese mix staring at me - licking my hands-climbing up my chest does relieve tension as it makes me laugh.  Certainly not the way the instructor of this video invisioned - none the less I felt better then when I started.

    No snow for us today, sunny and in the 60's.  I need to get my birdfeeders filled, cover new holes in the wood siding started by woodpeckers, get my car washed and ???

    Wishing all of you a wonderful day!

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  • JulieC
    JulieC Member Posts: 324
    edited April 2009

    Thanks for the laugh, Noelle.  I'd never heard the whole song.

    Julie

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  • otter
    otter Member Posts: 6,099
    edited April 2009

    Oh, look--the robin eggs must have hatched!

    :)

    otter 

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  • angelsaboveus
    angelsaboveus Member Posts: 298
    edited April 2009

    Robin,

    the beautifull butterfly has made the long journey and landed, thanks so much.

    Love the thought inside !

    Cheers 

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  • Jeano77
    Jeano77 Member Posts: 237
    edited April 2009

    Hello to all!  I just had to drop in and say hi!  I have some catching up to do on the posts . . . been working crazy hours on an RFP (yet thankful to have a job).  I wanted to let everyone know I am thinking of you all! 

    Hugs to all!

    Jean

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  • familyroks
    familyroks Member Posts: 575
    edited April 2009

    All I can think of to say is .... ooh ooh ooh, I remember what an RFP is!  Sad but true.  I"ve been out of the work force so long sometimes I wonder about my value.  But hell...I know what an RFP is.  I need a life :P

    Love the pic Robin!

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  • drcrisc
    drcrisc Member Posts: 836
    edited April 2009

    Well, Adrienne, you're ahead of me 'cause I have NO idea what that is!  And I'm okay with that (of course, I would be okay too, if someone wanted to enlighten me...lol...)

    So the new hairstyle has gotten many positive comments.  I just hope she's not being reinforced to do something else!  I posted this on FB, but in case you missed it...We were in the car yesterday and I asked her if her friends said anything about her new haircut.  She said "No" and then I reminded her that most of them had seen her Saturday morning at a birthday party.  And she says, "Yeah, but not the boys."  Oh.  Right.  "Honey, it will be a long time before the boys noticed you've changed your hair."  Like, as in, never...?!  (Remember, she's FIVE - help me.)

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  • ranD
    ranD Member Posts: 373
    edited April 2009

    Otter,,,when is the avatar here changin???hmmmmmmm

    Just a quick ote,this has been a really tough dy for me...not my normal cheery self, been kind of wallowing in pity all day.  So, just some short prayers and happy thoughts will make me better.

    I thought about not posting that hee, but you guys are family and soometimes I need to let you know that this really sucks dog titties....ran

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  • rock
    rock Member Posts: 1,486
    edited April 2009

    Do you know what they call RFPs over here?  "Tenders."  Which I find kind of weird.  I am not used to saying the word "tender" in a professional setting.

    Cris:  That is a ridiculously cute story.  (And the "as in, never..." cracked me up.)

    RanD:  Is there anything I can do to distract you from the suckiness?  Here are my feeble offerings to you.

    1. Would telling you about my crush help?  Or would it just be annoying?  (There isn't much to tell, since I haven't met him yet.  But he did tell me that he is skinny and effeminate.  Do you think that might be the way guys in South Africa say they're gay?) 

    2.  Maybe a poem. 

    WHEN LIFE SUCKS DOG TITTIES

    RanD, when you are feeling blue and shitty

    And life is sucking the big dog titties

    Go ahead and wallow in a mudbath** of pity

    It might help your nitty feel less gritty

          BURMA SHAVE 

    3.  Go see what's happening at www.cakewrecks.com

    ** That is not the word I want. What is the name for the muddy place where pigs hang out?  I grew up on a pig farm; I should know this.

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  • JulieC
    JulieC Member Posts: 324
    edited April 2009

    RanD - wishing you a better day today - without the um, er doggie thingies.Embarassed

    Julie

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