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  • LeggyJ
    LeggyJ Member Posts: 726
    edited May 2010

    OH THANK GOD!!!! What great news, Kelly!  Now that made my day.

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  • hunkydory
    hunkydory Member Posts: 1,241
    edited May 2011

    Kelly, Ditto what Leggy said.  I love this news. I usually don't post during my LOST Tv episode but snuck in and read your post on commercial....wonderful news.  Continue On.....XXOO HunkyD

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  • ChocolateLover
    ChocolateLover Member Posts: 363
    edited May 2010

    Kelly, that's FANTASTIC! yay! I'm so happy for you, and glad you could give your daughter some good news too. I'm so glad I decided to login before bed. That will give me sweet dreams all night. :)

    yeah, Hunky, we are counting down the days until puppy arrives: as of today we have 11 days until they are on the ground, then 8 weeks until he can come home with us. We will definitely go visit a few times in the meantime! and i'll post pics too. :)

    Tamoxifen ladies, hang in there. I quit early and  I wonder what if....maybe I wouldn't have mets if I'd stayed on the Tamoxifen.......who knows? There are generally crappy se's no matter what the tx. Actually, on the whole, dealing with cancer is crappy, never mind the se's.

    I saw Mama Mia and must agree about the vocals. We had so much fun tho. My friend had about 16 ladies over and we watched the karaoke version and sang and drank wine. It was a blast!

    ok,, nite nite all. yaaaaawn. hugs to everyone!

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  • Vinogal
    Vinogal Member Posts: 439
    edited May 2010

    Hey Junies.....so nice to see that you are all still posting and supporting each other.......I'm sorry that I haven't been checking in.......I haven't logged in for ages and now feel terrible.  There is a young girl.......my age who lives in the same small town that messaged me in Februaury looking for some support.......I will try and check in more often.........I have been crazy busy with the kids, but loving ebery minute of the busy........I am finally having my final implant put in on the left on May 18th.......It will be so nice to finally have a matched set.

    I have missed you all and will go back and read all that I have missed.

    Cheers and hugs to all!

    Jax

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  • hunkydory
    hunkydory Member Posts: 1,241
    edited May 2010

    Jax, Welcome back.  It has been a long time.  I am glad you are finally able to finish up on your reconstruction.  Mine has been a long drawn out ordeal but definately worth it.  Hope you can steer your young gal friend to this site, and I'm glad she found you for some support!  Hope your DH and little darlin's are doing fine.  Cheers!  Come back and see us again.....ok?  XXOO Hunkydory

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  • LeggyJ
    LeggyJ Member Posts: 726
    edited May 2010

    Your right Choc., it's the what if's.  I have to think back and remember, when I saw my BS's nurse for a breast exam and she said "you didn't have auxillery nodes removed after you have 1/2 positive?" She looked a bit shocked, but I'm the one who has to live with the what if's.  I know that I'll do what my Onc. tells me to do, he knows better than I do, but I sure wish I could feel like Jan again, before BC.  I'm just tired of being tired.

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  • hunkydory
    hunkydory Member Posts: 1,241
    edited May 2010

    Leggy, I think you have a new saying we can abbreviate...."tired of being tired" = TOBT.  Right up there with DAT!   I love it!  HunkyD

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  • LeggyJ
    LeggyJ Member Posts: 726
    edited May 2010

    Thanks HunkyD.  Today wasn't to bad, I almost felt human. Work was busy, but had fun planting, and just finished walking Wolfie and he didn't pull me around, much. 

    Hope your all doing well, I haven't heard from a few of you. KKing, what's up?

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  • LeggyJ
    LeggyJ Member Posts: 726
    edited May 2010

    It's TGIF! 

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  • Kellke
    Kellke Member Posts: 424
    edited May 2010

    Just got home from a weekend away with the family.  We had a nice time although, as usual, my expectations were too high and I was nearly in tears while we were packing up because everyone (mostly the teens) was complaining about going.  Thankfully the ping pong table game room worked it's magic and I think they all had fun in the end.  We hiked, went to a hot spring pool, hiked again, and had a ping pong and sorry tourniment!

    Off to softball games now but wanted to check in and find out what everyone else was up to, thanks for posting Leggy.   Kelly

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  • hunkydory
    hunkydory Member Posts: 1,241
    edited May 2011

    Hi Junies, Kelly, I am glad you ended up having a good weekend.  Hard for teens to understand the reality of special trips when they really don't want too anyway.  So hard for children - teens to go through this illness.  I feel sick that I don't remember all of my June chemo girls dreams, emotions, excursions, and their day to day lives.  I remember you were having an exchange student, going on a fly fishing camp with husband....but never did bother asking you more about them.  For that I am sorry, because I really do care about you as a special friend.  I care about all of you gals in the same way. 

    I did nothing this weekend.  Well, I did cook a delicious spaghetti dinner last night from scratch, and son came over and shared it with us.  It took me most of the afternoon to make because I am slow now.  Leftovers for tonight!  Yea!  By the way....according to shipment tracking number...my new sink will be here on the 20th.  I will believe it when I see it.  Then lord knows when we can get our sons buddy here to help put it in.  My knee was bothering me all weekend.  Has done this before.  I dipped it in the hot tub this morning, and have heating pad on it now.  It just doesn't bend anymore...like I cant sit on my heels.  Like kneel down.  (don't know if that made sense)  I did do a bunch of chemical inventory at work last week which required me to get down into some low cupboards in the lab.  I am sure that is what has caused my discomfort.  This knee has crackled and crunched for 5 years anyway.  

    OK!  Without going into names and personal's.....I wish you all the best Sunday night!   Love, HunkyD 

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  • LeggyJ
    LeggyJ Member Posts: 726
    edited May 2010

    So true, HunkyD it's difficult to remember details, even harder to bend over, sit, walk, kneel, and lay down.  Hope I didn't forget anything.

    Love to all.

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  • Wyoming
    Wyoming Member Posts: 381
    edited May 2010

    Hunky and Leggy thanks for not remembering details also because I remember about two or three months later then we have all gone onto different topics. Then I feel bad because I didn't remember, SO SORRY to EVERYONE if I don't ask, question, or talk about your events. It is not because I don't care. I want to hear everything because I think of all of you as dear friends and I am interested in your lives!!!!!!!

    Hunky I like TOBT.  I  have been tired but not sleepy so I have been taking sleeping aids especially during the week when I have to get up to work. I think this summer I will become a night owl.

    Jax glad to hear from you.

    Kelly we all have high expectations. Sometimes we just need to voice what we want. Glad you had a good time, it sounded like fun.

    I'm taking my TOBT body to bed so everyone have a good week.

    Wyoming 

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  • ChocolateLover
    ChocolateLover Member Posts: 363
    edited May 2010

    hi gals, I also forget things ALL the time. It makes me happy to know that we all care so much about each other. And also, that when I go on and on and on about my life, it's ok, becoz you'll all forget it by next week anyway. LOL. ROFL. just kidding!!!

    I am flying out of Calgary tomorrow to Ontario to visit with my family and friends. That's where I grew up, just outside Barrie, Ontario close to the lake areas. I miss them, and it's nice that I get to go back at least once/year, but it will be hectic and very tiring.  I wish they would come here more often, but, well, they are all busy with jobs and kids and.....all that stuff.  I've loaded a meditation onto my ipod to listen to each afternoon, to refocus and centre myself and not let the little things get to me. Family can do that. Kelly - you seem to have had a good dose of it lately! Hold me in your thoughts ladies; please; for strength and patience. Thanks in advance!

    I wish you all a wonderful week. I'll be back next Wed. hugs & hope, Michelle

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  • LeggyJ
    LeggyJ Member Posts: 726
    edited May 2010

    When anyone at work confides in me, and then says"It's between you and me", I tell them not to worry, thanks to Chemo. brain, I forget everything that didn't happen about 20 yrs. ago.  Oh no, that sounds like- what's that called, when you get old and forget everything?....LOL!

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  • Wyoming
    Wyoming Member Posts: 381
    edited May 2010

    I don't know I can't seem to find the word Leggy. I think I might have that same thing where you forget everything but I can't seem to remember. LOL We are the best secret keepers because we can't remember the secret.!!!!!!

    My bones and muscles are achy. I hope it is from the Xeloda. I have 9 more days of school. Next Thursday is our graduation. So this week and next will be busy, but worth it we will have around 125 graduates. Since we are an Alternative High School these students would have been drop outs so the staff and I are really proud of these kids.

    Enough about what I'm doing. How is everyone doing? I know I will forget in about an hour later but I really do want to know how everyone is doing and what you are doing.

    Wyoming

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  • KKing
    KKing Member Posts: 425
    edited May 2010

    You are all making me laugh....but i can't remember why.  LOL    Yes, I look forward to checking in with all of you. I feel like I belong here with all of you. 

    Have a safe trip Chocolate...I know Barrie.  It is part of the snowbelt in the winter.  Nice area.

    Wyoming.. you should all be proud of getting these kids to graduate.  I think it would be a tough job these days to deal with teenagers.

    Kelly...I remember one summer I made my daughter to come with us to my friends cottage...I think she was 16 at the time.  She actually made my life hell,  I ended up agreeing to switching her to her friends cottage which was an hour north and we took their son to hang our with our son.  There was a lot less tension after that.

    HunkyD.. I only seem to remember what I just read, otherwise forget about it.   When you talk about being achy...I feel like I am that all the time.  I put it down to the Arimidex, but I don't know.  I did some gardening Sunday and I could barely walk Monday at work.  What is with that??

    I still haven't heard anything about the mammo yet so that is good news.  Just found out today my sisterinlaws Dad passed away so the rest of the week will lbe a sad time.   He was 83 and had a good life.  I know it is never an easy time.  I

    I am looking forward to a long weekend, gives me an extra day to sleep.  We do have a family gathering on the Sunday and have a pool tournament.  One of my nephews always brings some fireworks.   Should be a fun time.

    Enjoy the week.  Hope you all have feel good days.

    Karen 

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  • LeggyJ
    LeggyJ Member Posts: 726
    edited May 2010

    Hey, KKing do know where Moosejaw is?  That's where my Mom's family went to after they left Ireland.  They were teacher's, and farmers, so I guess I inherited the farmer jeans....just a little gardener joke for ya. Hope I didn't hurt anyone's funny bone. Mine hurt all the time.

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  • hunkydory
    hunkydory Member Posts: 1,241
    edited May 2011

    Leggy, you are one funny farmer girl.  I don't know where my jeans are from, but I think I don't like them.  How the heck is everyone else doing?  Bonnie....how is it being of Tamoxifen?  Please share when you can.  Are we screwed for life?  Guess that was the wrong phrase to use....LOL!  Wyoming, congrats on getting another graduating class through.  I don't know how you do it.  You definately deserve teacher of the year again.  Seriously!  I hope they award you with cash.  Chocolate...your puppy is on its way?  You need to share pics when you get her/him, and hope you had a great trip to Calgary!  Are ya home yet?   Kelly, I am going to win on the construction thing I think.  Our plumber is coming in the morning to install the new sink and faucet.  I am sure there will be something wrong.  Always is!  Kathy, seems like every one of us still hurts.  I don't expect it will get much better.  Hope you have fun at the pool tournament!  Hugs, and good warm feelings to everyone!  Friday tomorrow!  Yea!  XXOO HD 

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  • LeggyJ
    LeggyJ Member Posts: 726
    edited May 2010

    Do any of you girls remember your Onc. telling you what your oncotype was?  I don't remember my Onc. saying anything about that.

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  • LeggyJ
    LeggyJ Member Posts: 726
    edited May 2010

    I just asked a stupid question, about oncotypeDX, but never mind, I looked it up.

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  • Wyoming
    Wyoming Member Posts: 381
    edited May 2010

    Leggy there are no stupid questions. That is the teacher in me.

    Hunky you Will have to take a picture of your new sink and post it for us. 

    My weekend is to be rainy so I think I will go shopping. I don't have a mall but a few local stores.

    Everyone have a good weekend.

    Wyoming

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  • Bonnie02
    Bonnie02 Member Posts: 193
    edited May 2010

    Hi Everyone,  Just got back today from a very tiring frustrating trip, now I remember why I do not like Alberta - the weather is so unreliable -  we had 2 really hot days, some rainy cool days even snowed 1 day but did not stay thank gosh.  My granddaughter is just absolutely gorgeous lots of dark hair and she just loves to snuggle. Oh I could have brought her home with me and just sat around holding her all day, but mother did not agree.  I got a 24 hour flu along with everyone else you didn't know whether to sit or stand by the toilet it was not nice. The graduation I went to was very nice my grandson looked so grown up and handsome in his suit, and so did all the other kids looking forward to the great world waiting for them. I kept my mouth shut didn't want to burst their bubble.

    Now getting to the Tamoxifen I do believe I am feeling a lot better and have much more energy and not so quick to take someones head off at the drop of a hat.  I will see my onc. on June 10 see what he says about it.

    Sounds like you all are doing good but must go and get some of this wash done.

    Talk to you later

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  • janny99
    janny99 Member Posts: 119
    edited May 2010

    I am joining the June chemo club as well.  I had an echo-cardiogram today, then I will have my med port placed tomorrow.  Tuesday, June 1st, I go to the Cancer Center to get some chemo teaching.  I am getting a little nervous.  I am finally feeling the best I've felt since my surgery on April 27th, so it feels kind of counter-productive to do the chemo (but, I do know it's necessary, just that darnit!!!  I feel soooo good!)

    LibraGirl ~ I am HER2+ as well and I am starting with Herceptin along with Taxol weekly for 9 weeks.  Then I will be on FAC (Fluorouracil, Adriamycin,Cytoxan) every 3 weeks times 3 infusions.  Because the invasive tumor was so small (6 mm) amongst the DCIS, my Oncologist is doing a chemo regimen that is following a study that was done in Helsinki, Finland.  The course of Herceptin is shorter.  I was right in the gray area, so this is what he recommended for me.  I feel pretty comfortable with the decision to not do the usual year long course of tx with Herceptin every 3 weeks. 

     I'm still learning.  I thought I was home free, and was ready for Rads and Tamoxifen and then"Wammy" , I am now on the Chemo Discussion Boards.  Wow.

    Good luck to all of you wonderful ladies!!!  I am so thankful for this whole forum!  It has literally helped keep me sane!

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  • Wyoming
    Wyoming Member Posts: 381
    edited May 2010

    Bonnie I want to see pictures of your precious little girl.

    We got over 2 inches of rain yesterday and today it is sunny. We have a senior bbq tomorrow, then graduation on Thurs evening. Busy next two days. My onc appt was changed from Thurs to next Wed. I have another week to wonder if the Xeloda is working.

    Kelly are your kids out of school yet?

    Hunky is you sink in?

    Leggy you probable have very nice weather.

    Karen how are you doing.

    Chocolate do you have your puppy and if you do I want a picture. I love puppies.

    Have a great week.

    Wyoming

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  • Bonnie02
    Bonnie02 Member Posts: 193
    edited May 2010

    wyoming would love to send a picture if I can figure out how to do it, tried before with no luck

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  • LeggyJ
    LeggyJ Member Posts: 726
    edited May 2010

    Well, we actually have been having a lot of rain, lately.  I don't mind it so much, since it cools off the hot flashes. Tomorrow, I leave work early to go get my annual mammogram, OH BOY!!!  I don't know if my boob is hurting more than usual, the last few days, is out of fear, or what.  But my lymph nodes, hurt.  Then today, I walked my boob right into a railing on a ramp.  Now I'm tall, and wouldn't you know it would hit my bad boob.  That's what I get for changing directions at the last minute. Oh well.

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  • ChocolateLover
    ChocolateLover Member Posts: 363
    edited May 2010

    hi gals. I just got back from Ontario and boy am I DAT!!! I have to go back and read all the posts, but it's late, and I'm going to bed now. Will catch up with y'all tomorrow. xo hugs, Choc.

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  • hunkydory
    hunkydory Member Posts: 1,241
    edited May 2011

    Greetings All, I am at work so I will make this short.  Wyoming, hope you have a great graduation.  Bet you are looking forward to some time off.  By the way, I did get my sink in.  Yesterday I received another sink in the mail.  Wow, this company has some issues!  So, that one goes back.  It was stainless steel.  I am taking this Friday off so I can have a 4 day weekend.  WB Choc!  Did you get your new pup?  Leggy....Good luck on the mammo....ouch...!  Bonnie, would like to see that new baby also.  I can't wait to hear what your doc says about the tamox.  What about an AI instead.  I don't think those are any better anyway.  Sorry you had to vacation near the toilet!!!  Frown  Kelly, hope you are doing well!  Got to run.....hugs to all!  HunkyD

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  • ChocolateLover
    ChocolateLover Member Posts: 363
    edited May 2010

    hi again! I am going to try ot post a pic of my family in Ontario. We had a 70th birthday party for my Mum & Dad who have the same birthday! Very convenient I must say. LOL. Our puppy was born May 20, and the breeder posted pics on the yahoo group, but I dont know how to get them on here. We will be driving from here to Edm. very soon, and I promise I will post lots of pics! right now they look like little hairless gerbils. hehe. so cute! I CANNOT wait to bring him home.  There were only 3 pups, 2 boys, 1 girl and we want a boy, so we can choose. We are planning on visiting at least twice to get to know them a bit before choosing. And i am hoping for some kind of sign. How does one pick when they are all so adorable?

    Leggy, did your boob hurt after the mammo, or before? I always worry when my nodes hurt too. I still have some in my right axilla, and they grow sometimes, even on chemo. but then other times, even when they have been hurting, they are stable. whatz up with that? who knows?

    HunkyD, that sink company sounds like they have all taken chemo too. LOL. crazy!

    bonnie, I hope you are starting to feel better. I sure picked a good time to leave Calgary from the sounds of your weather here. In Ontario it was 25 and sunny almost the whole time. wonderful! I hope we get that soon.

    Karen, you must be out at the beach or something enjoying that 30C sunshine. ugh - too hot for me. I need the AC when it's that hot.

    ok ladies - here goes nuthin. (trying to post a pic)

    hugs & hope to y'all. choc

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