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  • Kay_G
    Kay_G Member Posts: 3,345
    edited September 2011

    Sherry, I got Pnuemonitis from taxol. It's no fun. Hope your dad is feeling okay.

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  • Foxlairfrm
    Foxlairfrm Member Posts: 214
    edited September 2011

    here goes, It looks like this picture is huge on my computer.  This is little Ragan Marie, the new princess!

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  • Foxlairfrm
    Foxlairfrm Member Posts: 214
    edited September 2011

    wow, it did turn out huge! 

    Went to onc today to get bone scan and blood test results.  Blood work good, bone scan mixed.  Last bone scan was Oct 2010.  New bone scan shows new lesions and slight progression.  Onc thinks progression happened as I was beginning treatment - therefore old.  Says everything else looks fantastic and he would consider me stable.  No change in treatment now.  Another CT in 4 weeks to see if anything else changes.  I know you all don't know the whole sorted story, but if this was you,,,what would you do, what would you ask?  I'm really trying to be positive and I have no reason not to, but its still a bit scary.  Let's hear it from the experts.

    Foxy

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  • Foxlairfrm
    Foxlairfrm Member Posts: 214
    edited September 2011

    close up of the princess

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  • tinkertude
    tinkertude Member Posts: 2,047
    edited September 2011

    Sherry Hope your dad is feeling better soon!

    Foxy.. beautiful pic! . I dont have any good advice to give you, as I have not been there yet, just that i am thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way! I am glad that everything is stable! hugs!!!!

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited September 2011
    Foxy, She looks like a sweeetie!  I like her birthday (9-10-11,) although her mom missed the big push at 12:13!
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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited September 2011

    Foxy - What a cutie!

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited September 2011

    Foxy what a cutie she is.  Sorry I don't have any advice but will give you a great big (((((((HUG)))))

    Tink thanks they put him on steriods and antibiotics so hopefully he will feel better in a couple of days.

    Have Dr appts in the City on Wed and going to have lunch with another BCO gal.  Will try to take a picture and get it posted. I love these new friendships.

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited September 2011

    Foxy, she is gorgeous and so is her Gran!  You did get a good report from your doc.....yay!!!!

    Love n hugs.  Chrissy

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  • KittyGirl2011
    KittyGirl2011 Member Posts: 537
    edited September 2011

    Foxy, WOW! She a real sweetheart!  Her Grandma isn't too bad herself!  Did you get her a pony for her birthday?  Congrats Foxy!

    Sherry, good thoughts for your Dad and hugs for you.  Kitty

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  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,728
    edited September 2011

    Congrats foxy.  She is so precious just like her granny!

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  • Foxlairfrm
    Foxlairfrm Member Posts: 214
    edited September 2011

    El, that would have been great!! I have already said the pony word. DH of course is fine with that. SIL is biting his nails. I don't think he dares treading on that subject! Thank you all for the compliments, she is quite beautiful even though she is mine.

    Foxy

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  • Kay_G
    Kay_G Member Posts: 3,345
    edited September 2011

    She is adoreable.  Congrats Foxy!

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited September 2011

    Foxy, she truly is beautiful...perfect features :)  And yes, you're not too bad yourself there Grams!!  I simply cannot wait to have that feeling. I hope that's in my future.

    Good luck this week to all in active treatment.

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited September 2011

    I just HAD to share this...today my niece Renee, just 18 and a college freshman, had this tattoo done for me.  I wish she was here so I could give her a giant hug!  She is in the Denver area.  Had to share!

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited September 2011

    I had to post this photo.  My niece Renee just had this tattoo done for me today.  She was so excited and sent the picture and said I love you SO much!  She is such a joy.  Too far away, in the Denver area.  She is 18 and a college freshman.  I couldn't resist showing everyone.  I feel so blessed!

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  • tinkertude
    tinkertude Member Posts: 2,047
    edited September 2011

    That is so wonderful Janis! A treasure for sure :)

    Foxy..love the close up of the baby.. she is just beautiful!!!

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited September 2011

    Janis my eyeballs can't make out the wording in the tat...what does it say?

    Foxy-great photos-I agree with E 9-10-11 @12:13 would have been superb!

    Re: what would I ask...what I always ask or tell, I guess--give it to me straight & no sugar-coating.. What does ________ mean for me in the future?

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited September 2011

    It is small here.  It says "Indomitable Will".  She said she wanted that because I am so strong and it will always remind her to stay strong.  How sweet.

    Foxy, I think it is awesome that my grandson and your granddaughter share the same birthday.  Course 10 years apart...but same day.  She is so precious!  I am in love!

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  • LovesChristmas-Barb
    LovesChristmas-Barb Member Posts: 706
    edited September 2011
    She's a beautiful baby indeed Foxy!!
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  • Hauntie
    Hauntie Member Posts: 483
    edited September 2011

    Foxy - what a beauty.

    I had the fluid aspirated from my seroma today. I lost count of the number of syringes. I have no idea how much fluid she removed. Her instructions - "wear the binder" and "keep that left arm still". I went back to work part-time today. After 2 1/2 hours I was asking if it was time to go home yet and all I was doing was updating my caseload on the computer. I came home after 4 hours and took a nap. I'm doing 4 hours a day this week and will go back to full time next week.

    I wore a bra and foobs today for the first time. It was the first time I had breasts in 3 1/2 weeks. I felt like I was playing dress up. I think I much prefer the flat look. I'm wearing more upper body garments then I've ever worn in my life. A soft undershirt, the binder, the bra and foobs. I asked my friends at work to give me a sign if the foobs were heading towards my chin. No need to worry. They stayed put.

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  • KittyGirl2011
    KittyGirl2011 Member Posts: 537
    edited September 2011

    Awesome tat Janis.  She must really love you!  Kitty

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited September 2011

    Kitty I know!  She is a great kid...just turned 18 and a freshman in college.  She adores me!  LOL.  That tattoo is on the top of her foot, she sent me another picture.  That had to hurt!

    Hauntie....oh you poor thing!  I am happy that you got the seroma drained finally, that had to be really miserable after so long.  LOL on the foobs!  I think all those top layers would get to me too.  I hope you feel stronger every day.  Glad you are working half days this week,  Sounds like you need some rest.  Take care, please!

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  • zumbagirl
    zumbagirl Member Posts: 308
    edited September 2011

    justmejanis,

    I am going to get a tattoo next summer when I get my port out. It will be a breast cancer ribbon, with a rhino coming through it. Just his head and one leg. I can't wait. I have always been scared of tattoos and have never had one, but after this long cancer journey, I really want one, for it means like a rhino , I plowed through it victoriously :O)

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  • Scuba_duchess
    Scuba_duchess Member Posts: 460
    edited September 2011

    They really don't hurt. I have a number of them on my back, all scuba diving related. Best advice is to get good referrals and find someone who will work to give you exactly what you want in every sense.



    I just posted a question on another topic that I am considering doing something different relative to the nipple tattooing, at least on one side. When went for the BMx with LAT, my first question to PS was if he had to mess up what I already had tattoo wise on my back, he didn't ( had a tshirt made for my buddy the tattoo artist and fellow diver "If you can't save the tatas, at least save the tattoos!"). If you are covering up any scars from BC stuff, you will need to wait a while til it is healed, that's my plan. Am going to have a shark that covers the back LAT scar, SNL scar and is biting the new nipple, still to be designed, but we have time. Not sure about nipple 2 yet...



    If you can get through the rigors of BC, tattoos are a breeze. Oh, and don't go in hung over or drink, you bleed more!



    Sorry for the ramble, am having a bad night with my final drain, after more tha 5 weeks, you would think the stupid thing would behave. Cheers to whatever you decide on. Just noted you are waiting for the port out next summer, we can compare notes may e!

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited September 2011

    zumbagirl...I love the concept for your tattoo!  I think that is awesome.  Good for you!  I don't have one but thinking about it now for the first time in my 57 years!  LOL.

    Scuba-duche thanks for the tips.  Love the shirt! 

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  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,728
    edited September 2011

    Janis I love the ink!  My daughter got one thats got the ribbon and boxing gloves on it. It has the initals of the gals in our family that have had BC.  My son got one to with my name and my sissys name also.  I have several and the foot did smart more than the others.  I want to get my scars done but the artist suggested I wait at least a year before I do it.  This way the scarring will have calmed down.  I cant wait.  I would rather see a pretty picture on my chest then the scars I see now!

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  • cmbear
    cmbear Member Posts: 1,086
    edited September 2011

    Foxy-what and adorable little lady! I see the good looks are inherited. have you already started spoiling her????

    Janis and Paula-- to have a family member tribute you permanently in ink is awesome! Such sign of love. Scuba would love to see your tats--you are much braver than me. Although nip tats are probably something I may endure. But that is a long time from now. My MO won't talk to me about recon until a year after my rads ended--that's next April. By then, I probably will most likely change my mind about recon. Hauntie, take it easy at work. You are still healing. I couldn't wear my foobs for a couple of months after my rads--too sore--and then I stopped wearing them altogether this summer cuz they are tooooo da*n HOT. Can't wait for cooler weather. 

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited September 2011

    Photobucket

    Foxy, welcome to "new grandmahood".  Have you thought about her future yet?  May I introduce her to Patrick?  He will be 3 months old tomorrow.

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2011

    MEECE!!!! He's ADORABLE!!!!!! Wowza! LOVE the grin!

    Foxy, why does the baby have an IV in her left arm? Is she okay? Am I seeing things????

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