Housework support group!!???!!

Does anyone besides me realize it has been a whole year since we lost our sweet Zarowny?......The 6th would have been her 35th b'day if I a not mistaken........I miss her and CTG so much....Woke up this morning with them and Kbug on my mind so had to say something..........

Hello Sweet Bunnies.....my puter got a good hack job from photobucket, so I've been giving it a little rest. I have been thinking of you all each and every day though.

Looks like congratulations are in order for Nancy!!! A new little granddaughter (Olivie). That's sooooo exciting Nancy. I hope baby and mommy are recovering well. Nothing like a new baby smell....sweet sweet sweet. And, you're getting a new place too!! You've got ALOT going on. No housekeeping for you.

Barbe--is your daughter really really sick? I hope she doesn't have to feel that way throughout her whole pregnancy. But it'll be worth it in the end.

Sharon....it looks like you've cheated a few times lately. You've had help with your chores. I haven't had any help, so if you think you could spare one of your "workers" please see if he can rope #32 and drift down south to help me out....LOL

Mum.. ... love your pics. Happy Chinese New Year! Sounds so exciting!

Kathleen---how are you feeling sweets? I sure hope everything is going ok with you.

Dream---please get well soon. Been thinking 'bout you.

Arnie----get that blood pressure under control my friend. That can be some serious stuff with that. Good thing to do is rest, no stress and take your blood pressure meds. I hope things are under control now. Sending hugs and kisses to Trent and Lilah:)

Jayne--how did it feel going back to work today? I hope it's going to be just what the doctor ordered. You'll finally feel a little touch of normalcy in your life again! I'm happy for you.

Lucy---so sorry for the loss of Kbug...I know you were friends. It's got to be so hard to lose someone you've been on personal contact with. I know it makes me sad to lose a sister that I've never even met, but just wish the pain and suffering could all go away.

EWB-- You've also been in my prayers. Hope everything in your life and family are running smoothly. How's the new addition of the kitthen working out? I hope you all have bonded.

Shinygirl-----you have been on my mind ALL DAY LONG today! How did things go....or will you have more appts, etc. this week. Please keep us posted if you can. We've got your back, hanging out in your purse, back pocket, and all these hidden places.

Faithie-----I checked out your other thread. It seems like you're taking a step or two frontwards, then maybe a half a step back. But, you'll eventually get to where you want to be.....where you will be content and satisfied and maybe just not even give it a second thought. It does take time. I'm going on 2 years....I still "very seldom" try to pity myself, but then I bang on my chest like Tarzan and say, "I'd rather be healthy and flat than carry boobs loaded with cancer".....nope nope nope........don't wanna be carrying no cancerboobs that's for sure for sure!!

Vivvygirl------do you like Yoga? Can you tell me how I would go about starting yoga? Is there a DVD or something? I really need to get my old fat out of shape body in better working condition. I don't want to look like Miss America or anything, but it would be nice to be able to walk without a limp....LOL.

Maryrose----I'm so glad you're on the mend. Getting hair back sure makes you feel more like a person again. My chemo was two years ago, and just the last 3 days I've been able to pull all of my hair into a ponytail!!! I finally feel like myself again (with my hair at least).

I've missed some I know, but has anyone seen any posts from KAK, MAK, BKC, PatMom, Dejaboo, 2new1's, OhioDeb, Cathi1,.......I hope I haven't missed anyone. My brain isn't working 100% right now....LOL.

Thinking of you all and sending the bests and biggest and peachiest vibes to all of you!!!

(((((gentle hugs to one and all))))))))))

I'm still here.  I read, even if I don't post much on this thread. 

I have been doing yoga for a few months, and it has made a real difference in my range of motion and flexibility.  If you can find a class that is designed for cancer survivors, or that is labeled "healing", you are likely to be in a class that will meet your needs at least to start, and they are frequently offered at no cost. 

Yoga Bear is a national non-profit that offers free yoga classes for cancer survivors.  http://www.yogabear.org/

You may also find classes through your local Team Survivor organization, or just by searching the web for yoga classes for cancer survivors in your area. 

A fun bonus was the shock in my 20 year old niece's voice when she found out that I do yoga.  It's good to bust stereotypes!

Shiny, how did the weekend with DD go????

Also, I don't do yoga but am very pliant (double jointed), but people try to talk me out of pilates saying they would be too hard. Are they???

Keep us posted on your results.

Genlte hugs, love

Ah Shiny, I hate the thought of you dizzy....lie down and catch a few zzzzzzz. Hope you get straightened out soon. Enough is enough!

Sounds like a wonderful magical weekend with your daughter! You done good!

Teal is my second favourite colour, the first is purple! Me and 85% of females between the ages of 8 and 14.

Vacuuming?  Around here all anybody's been doing is shoveling.  We got off easy, and have only gotten about 34 inches of snow since Saturday.  Thank God for neighbors with snow blowers! Now they're talking about more coming on Monday????!!!!!

Hi All,

 Having a tidy, cook, bake day, to country music today. I just want all to feel cozy and good when I get my kiddywinks back from school for their 1/2 term week off. Their daddy is taking 3 days off next week, so it should be lovely.

Faith, we will take the baby step progress report.. as long as there is some improvement you are on the right track, bit at a time with no set back is good. Sending you a extra portion of peachy vibes to put a little extra lift in your next excercise walk.

Pat mom.. I am envious of your snow, I loved it when we had our big snow fall here, really reminded me of Canada as a child and the kids just have so much fun with it! It's raining here today, and wilst you don't have to shovel it, it is such a bore for the kids as they can't enjoy their garden. Enjoy!!

To all, big hugs coming over the pond.

ps: Arnie, hope you are starting to feel better.

xx

Shiny

Arnie, so good to see you post! Remember, you have all the cummulative effects of your treatments still to get out of your system....

Gentle hugs....

Arnie ... please rest and get  that blood pressure under control so you can play with Trent and Lilah.  I really miss you from the boards but I understand.

Mary ... so glad to hear you are doing better.

Faith ... whereabouts will you be in Virginia?  Nancy, Anna, and me all live in Virginia ... maybe lunch?

Lucy ... when you hear about another sister passing over it just sucks the life out of you with such sadness.  Please God, a cure for breast cancer now before we lose anyone else.

Coonie ... how good it is to see you post!!  I always miss you but I understand about taking a break.  I would too but I would be hopelessly behind in the news!

PatMom ... you have sparked my interest in yoga.  I think I will try to arrange attendance at a class.  I need some flexibility; having to mostly stay off my foot has me so stiff I am poping 600 mg of Advil like it was M&Ms.

Sharon ... good for you!!!!!!!!!!

Barbe ... those are my favorite colors too ... teal wasn't always but everytime I wore it someone would say "that color really makes your eyes green;"  so now I wear it every chance I get.

Shiny ... glad you had a great weekend with your DD and so sorry to hear you are not feeling well.  As for the dizziness,  I have had it all my life and it is miserable.  My sister also has it (from Meniere's syndrom).  We have Bonine all over the house in case of an attack. (Bonine is a pill for motion sickness and it is over the counter.  Works  just as well as prescription meds.

Gosh, there are days I wish I had a magic wand to make everyone feel better.

Coonie - sorry I did not answer your questions , life with Missy the kitty is lovely, she has grown a lot, has figured out how to go UP stairs but not Down stairs. Much of my day is bringing her down again. Kiddies are fine, doing well at school and already making plans for the summer (dd is back at her beloved gymnastics camp for yr 2 of coaching and ds is planning on traveling about the US for a bit after graduation). I have had some issues w/ a tooth that should be pulled but no one wants to because of concerns about osteonacrosis of jaw since I was on monthly Zometa of 2 yrs...today the oral surgeon has me back at the dentist to try something else that might resolve the issue and hopefully the chronic infection I've had . Dh is not so D at the moment but is doing fine - lots on his plate. Mom is doing great! Spent some time with my sister last week and it was wonderful - she is in Virginia and recently retired from the Navy (30 yrs), we played. We are shoveled out from the snow earlier this week, it looks pretty. How is all in your world?

I am from Ashburn, Nancy is from Alexandria and Anna is from Leesburg.  You're close enough!  It looks like mid-March.  I am starting to get excited!  I would like to know where Faith will be in Virginia.  Wouldn't that be awesome, Faith, Anna, Nancy and you and me.

If I left any one out in Virginia, let me know.

Kathleen and others in Virginia:   There is a NORTHERN VIRGINIA thread and we plan a meet up on Feb 28.  Last time there were about 8 of us.   Coyote Junction, at eeer, ummm, I will update when I figure out the exact location.

Also 5 of us who met at Georgetown during chemo.  We usually meet at Tyson's once a month or so.   Alexandria is very Metro friendly... hint, hint...   but I have a map and allow plenty of time so I can get lost and find my way again.    

As Cherry Blossom time approaches, we could meet at the Smithsonian metro area - food is not too far away, as I remember.  Don't forget I am a sort of newbie or Non native, to the area...    

Oh Wow!!

A meet-up. Always THE best!!

I wanna go to England and meet Shiny-gal.

I'm willing..... but would need to get a new passport. LOL.

I will be in Richmond, VA. My gig is on a Sat. I think it's the 20th?? Don't have calendar in front of me. I have no idea if this is near to anything/anyone.... but would love to meet up, if anyone is close by. I will be crazy busy all day Sat. ****my "triumphant" return to my life!!! But could plan on lunch the Fri before if I'm near anyone.

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Hugs to all. Especially to our Elaine and her tooth conundrum.

Arnie. So great to see you pop thru..... please be good to yourself!!!!

My brain is toooo goofy to make a list. You know who you are & how much you mean to me.

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I just got off the phone. Since I have been so "public" about my BC others know. Anyhow, one of the directors of a preschool in OH was just dx and she said, "I know who I can call" and she was able to track me down.

We do stand up for our sisters. In some bizarre way it makes me 'glad' to have been so candid, in that she knew she could call me in the midst of her initial fears.

Love & hugs and more love & hugs.

We make it through together. Today I'm four weeks out from surgery and I think I can imagine the light at the end of the tunnel. LOL!!

Love you.

ooh - the 28th of February?

Hugs to Faith.

Back from dentist - tooth is ground down to below gum level, but not to bone, roots have been separated and I am drooling out the side of my mouth . Hopefully the root areas will heal over separately, where ever stuff is coming from to keep area infected we hope is eliminated and the gum will heal over the whole thing. I will have a gap in tooth line but luckily its in the back. No implants for me.