Anyone starting chemo in June 08

The arm cuff blood pressure readings are usually fairly accurate, stay away from the wrist ones they seem to be inaccurate more often because movement etc can cause changes in the readings.

It is sunny again here and I am much happier when it is not freezing.  

Today I got a call from the radiologist asking me to come in for a consult,  don't know who he talked to?  Then the oncologists office called and said they had more questions for me, so I don't know what is going on.  I have been so sick to my stomach the last two days, really, like I wonder if I have the flu?  It is 9pm and I am going to bed now.  Sleep tight everyone...  Kelly

Hey Junies.........sorry I haven't checked in for a while.......I have missed you all.......but I just needed a break........I have my last Herceptin on October 14th......then I have to deal with the recon again.

HunkyD.....missed you girl.......I hope you get your blood pressure under control and can move on with your surgery.

Karen.....How's Brampton?.......hope you are well.

Kelly.....I have no words..........so sorry that you are having to deal with this again.......my thoughts are with you.

Wyoming.....sorry about your daughter......but very happy to hear of you remission!

Stay strong Junies.......I love you all!......sorry if made you worried!

Jax

Hey Ya'll, My gyno. emailed me before she left for the weekend, and the biospy was free of cancer!!! She said she didn't want me to worry, and everything is OK.  Good cause I think I'm done, that was enough, no more. 

HunkeyD, hey girlfriend, I'm sending you good thoughts.

Jax good to hear from you. I understand the need for a break. When do get to start with recon? 

YEAH!! on the good news LeggyJ. One less thing to worry about.

Kelly keep us posted on what is going on.

HunkyD get that blood pressure down so you don't have to wait on surgery. Is your doctor considering medicine. Did you watch any good movies?  I asked my onc last visit about getting a pap. Since I have been having treatment I don't need one. He also said since I have never had an abnormal pap that I really don't need one again. 

It has been a busy weekend and I'm DAT so I think I will go to bed early tonight. 

Bonnie and Karen, we would like to hear from you. 

Have a good week everyone.

Wyoming 

Thanks so much for all your positive thoughts.  I did walk again today with DH and dog.  2 miles.  I just hope the blood pressure can drop enough so I don't have to do meds.  I will keep ya posted.  Kelly, thanks for the info on the BP monitoring cuffs.  My husband did get one to go around upper arm.  I guess it will be accurate enough anyway to get a baseline, and then follow it until Tuesday. Glad the rest of you are getting along ok.  Wyoming, I haven't had a pap since diagnosis.  I guess all the rest of the surgeries, etc. has taken precidence over that.  I know it is on the list.  Last night we watched Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.  It was very predictable.  I guess good enough to watch the whole thing.  We are watching an old one right now with Cameron Diaz called Head Above Water.   Just barely started it.  I think husband is itching to watch football though.  One more week of work for me then HOPEFULLY, I will be able to do my surgery as planned.  Leggy, bet you can sleep easy after clean bill of health.  I know how important a peaceful nights sleep is.  Bonnie, Karen....Happy Sunday, and sleep tight!!!!   xxoo HunkyD

LeggyJ I like the picture of you and wolfie.

Bonnie hope you find out what is going on so you can post without problems.

HunkyD with hubby hunting I didn't have any football but I was having withdrawals so on Sunday while I was doing laundry I had a game on as background. Hubby watches college so Sat is usually football day.

Kelly, Jax, Karen, and everyone else have a good Monday.

Wyoming

Jax if you find a way to get 15 pounds off  in 4 days please let me know because that means that I could get rid of 30 in 8 days lol

Bonnie

Hi Jax, I'm going to have to look at the hair thread, I've been wondering when my hair on my head will stop looking like pubic hair.  It seem's like the pictures I do see, the women have normal looking hair....What happened to me???  I did 8 rounds of TAC, followed by 5 weeks of Rads. and my hair didn't start growing tell after rads. I've been on Tamoxifen since Dec. and my hair is just now filling in at the hair line. 

Jax I love your hair. How do you get it to do what you want? Mine isn't quite that long. I'm envious.

Wyoming 

Hi all, I am now on high blood pressure medicine.  Trying to get it down before surgery scheduled next week.  I am pretty anxious about everything, but am hoping things will work out.  Doc said it should fall fast and to monitor myself closely.  Have to go back for blood work and check Friday.  Fall, has definately hit here too Kelly.  We are at 49 degrees and the wind is blowing 49mph.  It makes me want to stay in my sweats and hibernate.  I have a lot to do at work before next week, so I have to drag myself out of bed.  Been walking until this weather hit and it has felt pretty good. I am so glad to see everyone posting.  I still can't hardly believe what we went through and are going through.  It almost seems like a dream sometimes.  I can't imagine the fear and torture that our family and friends have gone through also.  My hair is a like a creature...it can't be tamed.  I need to go for more highlights but I can't see that happening until after surgery.  I will post a pic that shows how horrible it is.  I definately need some styling.  Thinking about you all....XXOO  HunkyD

Ellen glad to hear from you. Just the other day I wondered where you had gone. How old is your "chemo baby" Eli? We all have either spots some where else or pain somewhere.

HunkyD I love your hair. I wish mine would stick up more. I just lays there even with gel. Keep watching that blood pressure. Sometimes mine is too low so that can be a problem too. Hope the medicine works.

Kelly I'm glad some else can go get their hair done then at home can't make it work. Mine always looks the same even when I ask for a new style.

We woke up to snow this morning. Pretty windy today and should have more rain/snow mix. I go in for a massage tomorrow, I'm pretty excited. I have a friend who told me about a acupuncturist and massage therapist combo. I may try to go see her next.  It can't hurt. My shoulders are so tight since starting school and working on the computer. Plus I want to pamper myself.

Everyone stay warm.

Wyoming

Hunky  what a great photo.  I think you look great.  Just carry that monkey everywhere so we can recognize you 

I have been so stressed out I chewed off all my nails.  I can't believe I did that.  I can't imagine running after a baby.  Ellen you are probably so busy.  I watched my partners two kids, 2 and 5, for an hour in the office today and I was wiped out after that.  Of course that was probably not the best place for babysitting but mommy had a broken tooth...

I am off to California with some friends tomorrow for the weekend.  I am glad to go as my husband is still not really speaking to me.  I keep thinking, he will regret this if I die next year, then I just let it go.  I hope he bends soon.  He is still mad because I won't commit to alternative treatment.  I did see the radiologist today and he said we could try radiation again since it can't hurt.  I start on Tuesday.  I guess I will tell my husband then if he is speaking to me.  Oh well  It could be worse!!   I really will post a photo next week.  Have a great weekend.  Kelly

Bonnie how exciting. Make sure to take pictures and tell us all about it. 

Kelly are you flying to CA? Sounds like fun. Husbands can be so frustrating. When I watch my grandkids I'm exhausted but I love it. When I have one at a time much easier. Mine probably not as busy as the ones you watched. Mine are 23 months and 20 months. They still take naps, so does grandma. LOL

HunkyD YEAH on you blood pressure. How was it today at the doc's? Is everything a go?

Have a good weekend.

Wyoming 

 Hubby and I will be going to Hartford Ct Oct 13-18th. Has anyone been there? If you have any ideas on what to do let me know We are going on a dinner cruise, Mark Twain's house, and possibly Harriet Beecher Stowe's house.  Motel has a spa may get  the works.  Bonnie I think Panama will be a wee bit warmer. Tomorrow we are going to a Book Festival in Deadwood SD. I hope there will be an author that I have heard of.

HunkyD good luck tomorrow. You will be on my mind (sending you good vibes). I live about 90 minutes from Deadwood. And Yes the Saloon #10 is still there. The destroyed a lot of buildings but there are a few originals left. At one time you could get a tour of the underground opium dens and tunnels. About 20 years ago there was a fire in the building where the tours started, many of the tunnels collapsed. So you can no longer tour them. The Adams museum is a great place to see the history of Deadwood. Also the cemetery is fun to walk through. By the way we had a good time. We drove through Spearfish canyon to see the colors which were beautiful.

Kelly how was the trip to CA? How was the weather? What did you do?

Bonnie you and I will be gone about the same time. This week will be busy.

Karen, Ellie, Vino, and LeggyJ what have you been up to?

Wyoming

HunkyD, I know it's to late to wish you well, since your off to bed, but my thoughts are with you! 

Sounds like we're all getting busy!  Safe travel to those who get away!  The weather here has been cool, so my hot flashes are coming in handy.  Fall is making it's presents known, with the big harvest moon, over the valley.  Some spots, got frost warnings last night, and the grapes are not all in, so vineyards, were bustling at 4 am....This is my favorite time of year, in the Napa Valley, the crush is on...