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  • my3girls
    my3girls Member Posts: 3,766
    edited August 2009

    Can't see Landon here at work...but I love what he said! lol

    Welcome back BARBE!!! Good to see you.  Sorry you were too pooped to party late! I bet the wedding was fantastic! Pics please!

    Meeting Wayne tomorrow evening and hopefully Sat. morning. If all goes well, we are meeting near his hotel after his son's rehearsal dinner. If the chemistry is there...breakfast in the morning (meeting..lol..didn't want any of you with minds in the gutter like ME, to think I was staying..LOL) I wish..whoops did I say that! lol. Anyhow...I hope it all goes well.  We will see.  Wish me LUCK!!

    Karen...so good to see you!! I am so sorry about Portia's friend. I have never heard of such a  thing. But, for her at her young age to deal with the death of a friend is so difficult.  Cancer...I just don't get it...it's everywhere!  Danni just text me..and her Adam's grandma, just found out she is dying of cancer!! WTH???????????????????

     Jane...any luck with Blossom??

    Val and Nancy...we need to get something concrete for a meeting in NYC!!

    xoxo

    Lisa

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited August 2009

    Oh Lisa, have a blast tomorrow night! I had a guy ask me once (in a bar) if he could buy me a drink. I said sure. He said "What about orange juice in the morning!" ehehehhehehehe

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  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 6,162
    edited August 2009

    Barbe, good to see you back. we missed your humor around here.

    Karen, My niece had a friend she went to high school with that passed away suddenly from a form of meninengitis. She had to take doses of Cipro after he died because she worked with him on a project at school a couple of days before he got sick and they (drs) wanted to make sure that anyone who had close contact with him x number of days prior were treated so they wouldn't get sick also.

    Lisa, we would never assume that if you met him one evening, you would spend the night Innocent(unless he was a good looker!Wink). but of course we are all grown women here.

    I do need to get back to work just wanted to let everyone know that I haven't forgotten this thread.

    Sheila

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  • my3girls
    my3girls Member Posts: 3,766
    edited August 2009

    Good to see ya Sheila.  No..never had a one night stand..not going to start now!

    Barbe...I like that line...I think I will steal it and use it tomorrow. Wayne is very funny and easy going...he will appreciate it!!  I am soooooooooo excited to meet him. I wonder...can all of the feelings I have talking with him...texting emailing etc...not be real when I do meet him?  I only felt this excited for this long (we have been talking since May!)  for him.  Nobody else...I have thought..this guy is cool...etc...but not like this.  There is something there for both of us.  He said..chemistry is everything.  He said we will know by touch, smell and kiss...if it's there.  I said.."so does that mean I should shower" ? lol.  Anyhow...I was only this excited for Dennis...and we all know how good that went. So...

    Did I tell you all I went to see him?(Dennis) I think so...dang brain..I forget. It went well. He must have told me half a dozen times..how good I looked.  haha... He asked if he could see my tatto...I was like.."what are you talking about"??  He said..."your tatto"...then I realized..he meant my breast...the only tattoo I have.  It was the end of our relationship in January when I got my tattoo...so he never saw it.  I showed him...hell he has seen these breasts before.  He told me he dated a women for a few dates...I asked what happened?  He told me...just wasn't there..no chemistry.  Then he looked at me...not like I had with you...that's for sure! Ahhhhhhhh...maybe Dennis misses me...lol

    Ok..leaving work girls. have a good night!

    xoxo

    Lisa

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  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 6,162
    edited August 2009

    Speaking about wanting to see tattoos. When I was at the reunion last month, I was talking to one of the ladies (who dated my brother yrs ago) about my bc and later we were talking about getting tattoos. Well, I told her I had 2 tattoos and she said, can I see them. I looked around and told her we had to go to the restroom for her to see them. Her face turned bright red and she said 'NO NO NO! I don't want to see those tattoos! I thought you were talking about different ones.' I was ready to teach others about what breast cancer does to your body but she didn't want to see.

    Sheila

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited August 2009

    Lisa, it's never too late to have a one-night-stand! Just use protection! Embarassed (STD's)

    I think your feelings are true! And who knows, maybe your relationship is STRONGER because you haven't met. You've had to link in other ways...if you know what I mean. It took longer to develop and wasn't based on looks alone...or chemistry!

    I can't wait to log on Saturday to see what you are up to. Surprised

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  • hrf
    hrf Member Posts: 3,225
    edited August 2009

    Lisa, we will all be waiting for a full report on Wayne. Enjoy yourself and do whatever you feel like doing. .......but take precautions....heavens.....we wouldn't want an unexpected pregnancy.....LOL!!!!

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  • Mary22
    Mary22 Member Posts: 779
    edited August 2009

    Have fun Lisa, but not TOO much fun LOLWink

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  • my3girls
    my3girls Member Posts: 3,766
    edited August 2009

    Haha....on the pregancy...I am almost 50..and the uterus is GONE! lol.

    Thanks girls...I will let you all know, the good, bad and the ugly!

    Barbe...I think you are right. I know for me, it wasn't looks. I think he is good looking, but not really anyone I would have persued. He is much shorter than I like guys, but everything else he has going for him...makes him well over 6'!  Only about 28 hours to go! lol...I am such a goof!

    Well..we are getting some bad storms here...I stopped on the way home, got some chinese food, a movie from redbox, and I am going to relax and watch it.

    I'll check back in later girls!

    PS...Barbe...I just don't think I could have a one night stand....well I don't think I could...lol

    xoxo

    Lisa

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited August 2009

    Lisa, Have sooooo much fun tomorrow.  BTW, what's wrong with minds in the gutter??

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  • geebung
    geebung Member Posts: 1,851
    edited August 2009

    Woohoo Lisa! I'm excited about this meeting! Hope it goes wonderfully well and that the chemistry is there even more. Have a great time! Looking forward to hearing all about it!

    Barbe - I love your comments - they always bring a smile.

    Sheila - loved your story about the tattoos!

    Karen, that is such a dreadful tragedy. It is a hard thing for Portia too - at that age you feel so bullet proof - but to be confronted with this. Very, very sad. Prayers for his family - I shudder to think how they are feeling.

    No sign of my Blossom. I have all but given up hope now. She was not a cat to wander. Not like one I had some years ago. He had a range of other "homes" that he would visit - such an disloyal character he was...! I just hope she is either safe with another owner or that she is in no discomfort. Most of all, I wish she would come home.

     Love to everyone,

    Jane xoxox

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  • NancyD
    NancyD Member Posts: 3,562
    edited August 2009

    Well, ladies, I'm offically on vacation. We leave Saturday for my sister's palce in FL, taking my Dad. We learned last night that my 96 yo uncle died earlier yesterday. So it's kind of emotional here.

    I think my father would rather stay in NY and die, but we really have no choice with him as weak and confused as he's been lately. If he had continued to improve after the rehab stay, things might be different, but he's slowly sliding downhill. His bad days are starting to outnumber his good days...and his good days aren't that good. We feel family care is the most compassionate kind, and my sister is the only one with the time and place to do it...and she's so willing she should be made a saint.

    On a brighter note, I've made the first step in my reconstruction process. I've made an appointment with a plastic surgeon in NYC for a consultation in mid September to find out whether I'm a good candidate for a bilateral DIEP flap. 

    My son made it safely to California, where he has a job for the next two months. I bought him a new laptop as a going away present...the better to keep in touch with him, of course. 

    For the next 48 hours I will be busy doing laundry, packing, and shipping some of Dad's stuff to FL, so you might not hear from me until we are down on the beach. 

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited August 2009

    HUGS Nancy.  I think you are a Saint too for all that you have done for your dad.  Actually for all that you have done for me too.  You started the first thread I belonged to here!

    I know it will be difficult, but try to have some fun while in Florida.  Sorry to hear about your Uncle.

    XOXOXO

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited August 2009

    Lisa have a BLAST on your Night Out - Enjoy. 

    Jane still praying Blossom comes home to you - xoxoxoxoxoxox

    Well my dear friends SATIN has reared his rotten head agin in my family,  Amanda and I were shopping today and her OB/GYN called,  she went outside to take the call (poor cell recepiton in the store) and before I know it she is coming up the isle behind me crying her eyes out,  her blood work came back and the baby has tested positive for Spina Bifida, so she is now considered HIGH RISK, and we are waiting on an appointment at BayFront/All Childrens Hospital where she will no go,  they are going to do a Level II US  (no idea what that really means) and amniosentisis (sp) to determine the extent of the spinal defect,  I sure don't like some of the stuff I have already read about this,  pretty scary and sad,  WTF is going on with my family.  Please say some prayers if you will.

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited August 2009

    Hugs and prayers to you and your family Cathi.  Enough is enough!

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  • my3girls
    my3girls Member Posts: 3,766
    edited August 2009

    Prayers Cathi....you have definately had your share of saddness. (((Cathi))) hugs to poor Amanda too. I thought sometimes those tests can be inaccurate??

    Linda...gutter minds are good...that's why I included myself! lol

    Nancy..have a great trip!! You are a great daughter. Obviously your parents raised good children. How exciting to start planning your reconstruction! It's a process, but soooooooo worth it! I said it earlier...but you and Val and I need to pick a lunch day in NYC!

    Jane...thanks..I hope there is chemistry (more) too! I really like this guy!  Still hoping little blossom comes home!!

    Going to give myself a pedi! Gotta look great!

    xoxo

    Lisa

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited August 2009

    Thats what I was hoping to Lisa,  my first question to the DR, but apparently there is less than a 5% false positive with the blood test,  the extent of the damage/defect will depend on the part on the spine that is effected from what we learned today.

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  • Mary22
    Mary22 Member Posts: 779
    edited August 2009

    On my Cathi, (((((HUGS)))))). Bayfront  All Children's Hosp is great, and if your DD does not like that one, Tampa has St. Joseph's All Children's Hospital. I think a Level 2 US is hen the tech finds every major bone and measures them, they will probably look more closely at the spine. they also now have 3D and 4D US, where you can actually see what your child looks like. Prayers for your DD and he unborn child.

    BTW I have been to both Hosp and both are great. My son had surgery when he was 10mths at St Joe's. I was living in New Port Nowhere at the time. While working at Eckerd(which is no more) I was always involved in the Children's MIracle Network Telethon

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited August 2009

    Oh, Cathi! How much more?...guess I shouldn't even say that. I'm so very sorry. You are truly an Amazon right now. I pray for all of you that you will continue to have strength to move ahead toward better times. You have earned them.

    Sheila, the tattoo story was beyond funny. I can just see the poor woman's face!

    Lisa, I anxiously await the next installment. You give us all little glimpses into the world of romance. I hope all goes perfectly.

    Jane, I'm so, so sad about Blossom. I feel like she's partly my kitty. Hugs...

    Barbe, SO good to have your wit back! I enjoy your comments so much.

    My name got drawn for this years Casting for Recovery retreat!!!! I'm gonna catch me a fishie! It's in October.

    Connor left Tuesday. Still haven't heard a word from them. Life has changed profoundly once again...sigh...

    The dinosaur carry-on was my Birthday gift to him. He loves it!

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  • geebung
    geebung Member Posts: 1,851
    edited August 2009

    Oh Cathi, I am so, so sad for this latest huge worry you and Amanda have. I'm praying very hard that it will be a minor thing. My biggest hugs to you both. xoxoxoxo

    Nancy - it's so great that you are on holidays. Go and relax and enjoy yourself - you certainly deserve it. Thank God for your sweet sister too but I'm sure it will give her pleasure to help you out. I hope your dad's discomfort eases. My mum had another major seizure yesterday but is still hanging in there. She too is incredibly frail. It's hard to understand how she continues to survive. I hope you get a very positive assessment for your recon. DIEP sounds great.

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  • portiasproudmom
    portiasproudmom Member Posts: 2,125
    edited August 2009

    Cathi, I'm so sorry!  Poor Amanda.  She must beside herself!  I'll pray that it's a mild form of the defect, and can be easily treated.  ((((((((Cathi))))))))

    Good luck on your date, Lisa!  I can't wait to hear if he's as good as he seems.  I have a feeling he probably is!  My fingers are crossed for you.

    Speaking of crossed fingers, I'd appreciate it if you could all cross yours for me.  I have a bilateral mammogram scheduled for tomorrow morning.  Blech!!!!!!!!!!!  Hopefully, it will be uneventful.

    Hugs to all,

    Karen

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  • portiasproudmom
    portiasproudmom Member Posts: 2,125
    edited August 2009

    Special hugs to you Jane.  I'm still hoping Blossom will return.  I'll keep your dear Mum in my prayers as well.

    Karen

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited August 2009

    Thanks ladies,  Judie what a wonderful picture, I am sure you miss Conner so,  Love to you my dear friend.

    I have been to Bayfront and All Childrens Mary,  never to ST Joe's but have heard good things about it.  Alexcis was in  all childrens a few yrs ago for a staff infection from ant bites,  they were wonderful.  I am so greatful Amanda is here with better DR's and better hospital options rather than the horrible small town she was in.

    THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR KIND THOUGHTS. Oh my just not sure how much more my heart and head can endure.

    XOXOXOXOXOXO

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  • geebung
    geebung Member Posts: 1,851
    edited August 2009

    That's weird - some of my post was obliterated and it took nearly an hour to transmit. Must be the grelins.

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  • geebung
    geebung Member Posts: 1,851
    edited August 2009

    Judie - great pic. It's sad to say goodbye. I wonder when you will see them again?

    Karen - will be thinking of you. Prayers for a good, clean report. xxx

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  • Mary22
    Mary22 Member Posts: 779
    edited August 2009

    Yes the doctors at both hospital's are wonderful. I prayed for good reults for he and her child lastnight!

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited August 2009

    Judie, Connor looks so big when he is beside you! The other pix he's been alone so we don't get a perspective...what a big boy!

    Cathi, I got nothin'.....what the heck can I say?

    Sheila, I'll take a look at your tats if you want...Laughing good comeback, though, hehehehe

    Karen, everything is going your way right now, so will the mammo.

    I missed the post about Blossom Jane, how old was she? Is it possible she "went off to die"? Sad but true...sigh. Cry

    Lisa, you devil you, you have to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth tomorrow!

    Nancy, hugs for your Dad. I pray he has peace in Florida.

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited August 2009

    MY shovel is ready.....

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  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 6,162
    edited August 2009

    About the tatts, there is a picture of them on Earleen's site, but I am not going to tell you which ones are mine. Although I am proud of what I accomplished in 16 months. (dx April 2007, finished tatts Aug 2008).

    Cathi, many yrs ago (about 20) our preachers daughter was pregnant and the doctors said that it was going to be a downs syndrome baby. We had serious prayer over her and her baby was born with no signs of downs syndrome and has competed in Miss Teen competitions in KY.

    Nancy, hope all goes well with your father and his move to your sisters house. I know you will miss him but he will get the care that you cannot give him, he knows that you love him is the most important thing.

    I do have to get to work this morning, I will look back later.

    Sheila

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited August 2009

    Cathi, I pray that Amanda's baby is in that small percentage of mistaken results.  

    I've known several people who were born with Spina Bifida many years ago, and if they didn't tell you, you would never know.  These people are adults now, and techniques have improved significantly over the years, so the outlook is hopeful.

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