March 2010 Chemo Start

Charley- Great Job!  I am so impressed.  Sorry it was miserable weather.  You are motivating me to improve myself.  I've just been dragging along lately. But you and Badger are are good for the soul!  Also thanks for the info on the implants.  I go on Monday, the 9th.  Can't wait. 

Badger-  Congrats on the jeans.  It's a great feeling, isn't it?  Of course I wouldn't know as I just bought a size larger!  But I'm going to work on that. 

Here's to a great day!

Michelle

It seems that we are all visiting this website less frequently and I suppose that's a good sign. I was planning on posting after the Pittsburgh Race for the Cure that will be held in Pittsburgh on Mother's Day but noticed alot of you have posted here lately. 

It's great to read that everyone is doing so well. 

Badger and Charley you inspire me.  I've been trying to walk/run every day but sometimes it just seems so daunting.  I am going to print out the last few posting and stick them on my fridge so I can read them every morning and get my a.. on the treadmill. 

We were up at Cornell on Wednesday to celebrate our baby's 21st birthday.  We had a blast.  My girls were laughing at my hair.  It is starting to resemble a 'mullet', all business in the front and a party going on in the back.  It is so darn curly.  Our oldest daughter couldn't stop running her hands through it.  Mind you, we all had far too much wine too drink.  It was a great celebration and I am so happy I was there to enjoy it with my two wonderful daughters and my fabulous DH.  I will post some photos as soon as I get them from my daughter.

My DIEP surgery is scheduled for August 1st.  I don't know if you all felt the same but I looking at it as the beginning of the end.  I figure by the end of the year, I'll have new boobs, a flat stomach but still have some 'junk in my trunk'!!!  OH well, maybe if I run some more I can get rid of that 'junk'....

Wishing each and everyone of you a wonderfully Happy Mother's Day!!!

You are all in my thoughts and prayers daily and of course, in my heart.

Fondly, Heather

LIsa-- hope all went well. 

Heather- great to hear from you- I've been really busy but will catch up with you next week.

 Happy Mother's Day to All!  The weather is bautiful here in NJ today-  Sunny and 72 degrees. 

Michelle

HI Lisa, I could've sworn I posted a belated happy birthday / good luck with surgery wish last week but if I did the evidence is gone.  Well dang so sorry the thought was there.  Thanks for checking in and glad to hear you have your new TE.

If you land anywhere in the continental U.S. I would love to meet you.

I too plan to stick with the tamox the full five.  Have lost the chemo weight, now I seem stuck at the weight I was BBC - before breast cancer.  My goal is to lose 20 more lbs but if it comes off slowly that's all right. 

Another six-month follow-up appt with onc Tuesday.   {{hugs}} to all

I love that - BBC - Hopefully once the next surgery is done, I will move more into the BBC zone.

I had 3 therapeutic mini chocolate bars last night - save me from myself  LOL - must ban chocolate from house.

great news on the clear review with onc Badger. .. it is incredibly difficult to cut out carbs, because they are so ingrained into our diets.

Of course, the macadamia pie with kahlua ice-cream I had with lunch yesterday was divine, I just can't say no... LOL

hi marchers, it's so quiet in the March 2010 thread nowadays, is anyone home? I hope everyone is safe, after your awful tornado season.  I saw your President O'bama having a guiness in Ireland, I think he's wonderful, and amazingly steady when so much vitriol is aimed at him. Who'd be a politician?

Had my first fill of the new TE today - be glad when this roundabout is done. Went out after and bought new boots, and some hair products - cheered me up.

Heather, I saw your new avatar picture - look at all that hair girl.

Badger, did I mention, if I end up in the States, I will come find you, up there in Wisconson and we can go out for macadamia pie - it would be so much fun.

Hope everyone is sailing along ok, I think of you all often,   xxx

I hope you have a secure bolt hole for you and your family. Stay safe Charley!

far be it from me to dissuade you from painting my house Badger LOL. I am so happy you reminded me of that conversation last year. My house is 110 years old, weatherboard, so when it rains, that plaster cracks, and when it's dry, the plaster cracks. meh.

The way to deal with the flight from USA to Australia, is to break it up. Either a few days in hawaii, or a few days in India or Thailand. I have done the whole journey a couple of times, but no need to stress ourselves, post chemo.

Anyway, the house will eventually get painted. In the meantime, come for a holiday.

xxx

12,000 participants and 900 survivors this year ~ wow!

Nice day for it, walked through mostly residential neighborhoods and along the lakeshore with a gorgeous view of downtown Madison and the state Capitol.  People in the neighborhoods along the route cheered us on and several kind souls ran their sprinklers for us to cool off with.  It was hot and sunny, so we enjoyed the shady streets.

I am doing well, not just surviving but thriving; I wish the same for all of you.  {{hugs}}

well done Badger, and Charley. It's chilly here and windy, but a still place in the sun is sublime. Went to the local Farmers' markets yesterday, and bought some beautiful food. Must go to gym today, to balance all the feasting to come.  My mother is going to be over in the States in a couple of days, for a huge tour for four weeks. She's one strong woman, doing it on a tour but on her own. Look after her America

Hugs to all, hope all are going ok xxx

Haven't checked in lately.  I've been so busy planning a surprise 75th for my mother and then driving up to Northern Ontario with all of the decorations, cupcake towers, linens etc.  It was great.  This was the first time she has had all of her 8 grandchildren together.  I then drove down to Ithaca to help our daughter move out of her apartment. My DH is on the verge of another major shoulder operation so he wasn't able to help.  SO, we packed up the car and I mean, packed it from the roof to the floor and drove two more hours (12 hours in all that day) then got back to Pittsburgh the next day. 

Since then, I've spent a solid week looking for a spot for our daugther to live in Boston while she does an internship.  OMG, Boston is so expensive compared to Pittsburgh.  We got her packed and on the plane yesterday.  Miss her already...

It's really nice not having to talk cancer all of the time.

SO, it is now time to take care of me.  I don't know that I'll be running a 12K but I'm going to try to run.  I also wanted to ask if any of you have read the new Sheryl Crowe recipe book that focuses on anti-cancer recipes and food.  I need to focus my efforts on prevention and am in definite need of advice on nutrition.  We have access to one at our hospital but just thought I'd throw it out to you gals.

Have a great Monday.  Fondly, Heather

LOL Badger. Mum's texting me every day - unfortunately that seems to be around 2am every day

She is currently in New York City - the next states are VA,ONT, MI,IL,MN,SD.WY.MT.UT.Grand Canyon, NV,CA.   Oh my god. She's going to need a holiday after that - it's a bus tour. Can you just imagine the slide shows to come?

Frosty - well done you - another person to admire for the ability to choose the right food and exercise - I will do it, soon.

Hugs to all xxx

I know Badger, the zone thing is wacky. We are 14 hours ahead of NY, so currently it's 2.45pm and there you are (hopefully) asleep at 12.45am this morning LOL.  I've never been much good with Mum's holiday snaps - but she makes a damn fine roast lamb, so I'll put up with one night of it.

Big hello out to the March girls - some are very quiet these days - Tony, Lily, Ana. Hope everyone is well, and the hair is growing better each day. I still feel like a clown with my hair, but attack it with products when I need to be presentable. I also have the occasional aches particularly in my left hip, but it goes away so I'm putting it down to low oestrogen/tamoxifen, and ignoring it.

Badger, 12.5 miles to go! Why did you you pick 1100 miles?

((march girls))   Lisa