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  • PattiB
    PattiB Member Posts: 421
    edited February 2010

    Francine - Glad all went well. We just need to keep asking, asking, asking.  Enjoy the games tonight.

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited February 2010

    Beth..

    Good luck tomorrow ..

    You will be fine.

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited February 2010

    Thanks for the well wishes...I was second guessing myself but had a lovely conversation with Francine and I am ready to proceed.

    You ladies are reall awesome. Thank you soooo much!

    Hugs

    Beth P

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  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited February 2010

    Francine....Congrats on your checkup.  I get my first MRI and Mammo in late March.  See PS in April.  Not looking forward to it....I have the state of mind that as long as you don't tell me any differently, all is fine!

    Beth...Good luck with your surgery tomorrow.  One more stepping stone to get to where you want to be!  I'll be thinking about you and praying for a quick recovery.

    Take care all,

    Chris

     P.S.  I forgot!!  I am going on a cruise to Caribbean next Saturday.  Found an awesome deal and will leave 2/27 to 3/6.  DH and 2 DS's and myself.  I can't wait...really need to be in a better place right now!

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited February 2010

    Chris: That's great...a cruise. Have fun and enjoy. Francine is heading on a cruise (next week too) I think.

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited February 2010

    Hi Ladies,

    Chris..As Beth said I too am going on a cruise..also on the 27th with my DH. We are only going on a five day as we both eat to much. It is a Carnival out of Tampa. .We have been on a number of Carnival cruises and always had fun.

    Chris ..have great time ..you deserve it.

    Can't wait to meet all in April..

    Hugs,

    Francine

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited February 2010

    Francine...what ports are you going to?  We hit Montego Bay, Cozumel, Cayman, Nassau, and Key West.  Any chance you are at these???

    Chris

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  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited February 2010

    Just checked...you are in Cayman on 3/1 and Cozumel on 3/2.  We are in Cayman 3/1 and Cozumel 3/2.  We can wave as we pass each other out in the ocean!!!

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  • ccbaby
    ccbaby Member Posts: 985
    edited February 2010

    Pickle....Good luck!...you will do great!

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  • nasharayne
    nasharayne Member Posts: 139
    edited February 2010

    Beth - Best wishes with your surgery.

    Francine - I did enjoy the hotel but, we didn't get to spend much time there.  We did too much sight seeing.  Next vacation we will be relaxing more but, we had a great time.

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited February 2010

    Nash..Glad you enjoyed your time away , that's what counts..

    Beth..Hope you are doing fine with a minimal of pain.

    Chris..You will be in Grand Cayman and Cozumel the same days as us. How funny...

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited February 2010

    Francine...I got it backwards.  We go to same ports but on opposite days.  Ships passing in the night!  I'll have to leave you a surprise on Cozumel before I leave.....thinking, thinking!

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited February 2010

    Chris..I thought you might have got it wrong but  it didn't matter .

    It is funny that we will be there a day apart.

    What line are you going on and from what port.?

    Have you been to the Cayman Islands and Cozumel.?

    I know we both will have  good time.

    Funny that I will be away the day I began my chemo..one year ago. can you believe its been almost a year for all of us.

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited February 2010

    Just checking in. I am home and everything went well. Uncomfortable but hey...that's to be expected and the painkillers help. Having toast and tea then back to bed.

    Nasahryne: Glad you had a good holiday.

    Francine and Chris: That's great that you both will get away. I wonder what Chris will leave behind in Cozumel for Francine. That is so funny.

    Thanks for the well wishes everyone.

    Hugs

    Beth P

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  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited February 2010

    Francine...I went on a cruise last year on 3-1 to 3-8 and then started chemo 3-10.  Funny, I did not have those dates in mind when I scheduled this one....coincidence??

    Beth-Glad to hear you are doing well.. Get lots of rest and take care of yourself!

    Hugs all around!

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited February 2010

    Hi ladies,

    Beth.. glad to see you on the board. I am sure you are relieved it is over. Each day you will feel better. So nice of you to keep us informed. Are you comfortable laying in bed? That was always my hardest part. Will be in contact later.

    Chris- Funny how these dates stick in our minds. So what ship or line are you on..Yes what will you leave me ..Maybe I leave you something in the Georgetown.. Something to think about. LOL.

    Busy day once again..Glorious, Sunny wintry day in NY. Taking my disabled nephew out for lunch. He is 28..very disabled  but a real pleasure to be with..a charmer.,.

    Hugs to all.

    Francine

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  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited February 2010

    Francine...I am on MSC Poesia this year.  Last year it was MSC Orchestra.  Not sure what I will leave you, but I will try to post on Friday.  Do you go to Senior Frogs in Cozumel?

    Healing vibes for Beth.....

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  • Dawnmrn1
    Dawnmrn1 Member Posts: 446
    edited February 2010

    Hi Ladies!  Nice to hear everyone doing so well!

    Beth!  Great to hear of how well you are doing!! Heal quickly my friend!

    I am jealous of you cruisers, I love them, I think they are the best vacations!!!! Enjoy!

    My family and I leave for Miami tomorrow,hitching along on DH business trip!!lol Looking so forward to meeting my BCO friend in Florida!!!She and I have been communicating since last summer and will meet next week. We are both nurses with teenage ,only daughters, so we have alot in common!  Can't wait!  Love to all! Dawn

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited February 2010

    Hi ladies,

    Another sunny , windy day in NY.

    Beth..So how are you doing today? Feeling a little better..

    Dawn...How great to be going to meet a fellow BCO person. Sounds exciting and Miami should be great at this time of the year.

    Chris-  How is that line...MSC, Not familiar with it. On Cozumel we only go to the beach. probably Paradise Beach..After we return from our cruises I will be in contact with you and we will talk further about Hotel reservations in NYC..

    I do enjoy hearing fun news from many. We all deserve these good things of life.

    I wonder how Dayla is doing?

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited February 2010

    Francine...that is where we go in Cozumel too.  My kids love it there...so much to do!  That is where I will leave you something! Yes, when I get back we can start pricing hotels and getting some directions printed up that everyone can get.  I am really looking forward to that weekend!

    Beth...hope the pain meds are working!!

    Hope everyone had a great weekend...here comes Monday!

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  • Alyad
    Alyad Member Posts: 817
    edited February 2010

    Dayla is doing well- just got on the computer after several days of travelling. Cats are dropped off at friends and family. One cat went to my mom's (grandma's) and is loving life on the radiant heat floor and constant attention and no other cats- both she and my mom are neurotically happy, may not be able to take her back in the fall. She's my favorite cat and I would miss her but if she's happier and she makes my mom happy...

     the other two cats went to some friends who have 3 kids, 3 cats (now 5), 2 dogs, 2 rabbits, 4 guinea pigs and 1 ferret. They are still adjusting but one of their cats groomed one of mine today.

    we are down in FL and neurotically happy to be warm and moving ever closer to beginning our hike (which will not be warm tho). We are staying at my dad's in Tampa for a couple nights , maybe camping a couple nights and then goingback to my best friend's in Orlando.

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  • Dawnmrn1
    Dawnmrn1 Member Posts: 446
    edited February 2010

    Dayla!  Enjoy!!!! Have a save andhealthy trip, update when you can!

    Beth! Hope you are on the mend!

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  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited February 2010

    Dayla..have a great trip!!

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  • PattiB
    PattiB Member Posts: 421
    edited February 2010

    Everyone going on trips - have a great time.  My chemoversary is on March 11th,  and my 4month checkup is on that day.

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  • jdeking
    jdeking Member Posts: 408
    edited February 2010

    Hi Ladies!

     So sorry I am such a terrible one for keeping up. I just read all the posts since I last visited (in early January around my cancerversary). I am glad to hear that you are all well, and getting on with life. Good wishes to those still in treatment and getting surgeries! I see some of you from time to time on facebook, and it always makes me smile!

    I am (ironically, or maybe destiny?) going to be in NY on those exact dates with my male BFF. We have a ton of things planned, but I would love to sneak away and meet up with all of you at some point during the trip! How great it will be to meet some of you wonderful ladies!

     Health-wise I have been ok. I graduated to seeing my onc every 3 months now, despite having abnormalities in my last mammo. I will have another mammo/US in June and we will see how that looks. Tamox SE's have been tolerable, but I am relieved to hear that others have been eating and snacking like crazy. I wondered why I had been doing that! Now I can blame the meds, lol. I am getting it under control. And I have been training for the Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon in New Orleans, which is this coming Sunday (aaack!). I am running/walking it, and won't be very fast, but will definitely finish!

    Great to see all of you and hope that NY works out!

    Janine

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited February 2010

    Hi Ladies,

    First of all.Beth- how are you feeling? You know you are on all of our minds as you begin your next step in our Journey..

    Janine. Isn't that great that you will be in NYC when we all are. We will firm up our itinerary as the time comes closer but I am sure we can arrange something so we(BCO ladies) can meet  up with you. I am interested in what type of things you plan on doing. Maybe we can do some of the same. Wow you are training for a half Marathon ..very impressive. Keep in touch..

    Dayla- great to hear you have made the first step in your journey..We are all eager to hear about what you are doing and where you are.Have the trek of a lifetime..

    Tomorrow I have my half yearly BS checkup. I will talk to her about my lumpy breast(due to it being lifted ) and about lymphphedemia.

    Another first today. I filled out an application to become a patient navigator with the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. I have been on this journey for some time and do believe that I can be a help to those beginning their journey  with BC.

    Hugs ,

    Francine

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  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited February 2010

    Beth...my chemoversary is March 11th too.  How time seems to fly!

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  • sakura73
    sakura73 Member Posts: 467
    edited February 2010

    Janine it is lovely to see you here - and well done on the marathon plans! I don't have the Tamoxifen excuse that others have - I am just a pig I think.

    Dayla have an absolutely wonderful time. Find an internet cafe somewhere along the route to give us some updates!

    I have had to stop writing the blog because LD's ex-wife was reading it and making trouble for him. It is a shame, but I am going to think of it as an opportunity to really put the cancer journey behind me. Not writing the blog can be a sign that it is all really over.

    Will continue to check in here, though - I couldn't stop THAT!

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  • ccbaby
    ccbaby Member Posts: 985
    edited February 2010
    Dayla.... Enjoy the weather in FL while you can and have a safe hike. It has been cold back here all week.
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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited February 2010

    Beth..I am a little worried..Are you okay?

    Francine

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