Calling all TNs

Hi to everyone. Special thoughts to all those dealing with further treatment and those being such brave spirits in making the decision for no further treatment.

I see MBJ has posted in the stage IV forum, and hope she gets some extra support and hope from those ladies too.

Christina......No my rash has not healed.  I took antibiotics for a week but that didn't seem to have any effect.  In fact it is still in the same place and same size but a bit more red.  It does not hurt or itch and hasn't had any blisters.  I am not convinced it is shingles, but am willing to wait until I see the Dr on Friday for my first post treatment blood work.  What did they give you for yours? 

Inmate,

They gave me Valtrex but I ended up not having to take it as it started to go away.  At the very last of the eribulin trial I got cold sores in three different places on my face.   The last was the place near my eye.  Mine itched right before it blistered.  Let us know what the doc says.  I hope it goes away by then.

Well I'm off for the port to be put in tomorrow and as usual my tummy is flip flopping everywhere.  How many more things to go through.  Chemo on Wednesday so a busy week.  Hope to heck it goes ok.

Hope all you ladies are doing well and are comfortable and free from pain.  Thinking of you all and sending warm hugs. Annie      

Good morning to to you all.



Titan- that is hilarious. What a unique combination your parents are. But power to them if there having fun. My mom used to love to go when she was alive. I went with her a couple of times to the gambling boat. I've been with friends too. I'm not much fun to take because after I win I'm done. I either get a good feeling about the numbers or I don't , but when I do I bet and win. It's fun for me everyone in a while. I always thought it would be fun to go to Los Vegas. Have you ever been.

If you decide to install a pond, google aquascape, they have good equipment for a homeowner installation. Let me know if you have any questions or want tips. I'd put one in now so you could get fish this spring. Just start with 2-3 fish until the water is regulated. I always recommend having at least 2 goldfish because they eat mosquito larva and koi don't. Moving water is not the habitat for them but with splashing and stuff occasionally there can be a little stationary water in-between the rocks. Always make the pond bigger than you think you want because most people wish they had. I also suggest you dig it at least 3' deep to prevent predators. I build caves in mine for the fish to be able to hide in. Expensive food for blue heron and raccoons.



Cocker spaniel- good luck with your surgery today. I hope it goes smoothly.



Sugar- nice to see you too. Hope you have a great day.

Checking in ladies and sending well wishes to those facing more treatment and to those who have decided to be at peace.

I brought mulch this weekend so I am gearing up and getting ready. This project is really giving me something to look forward to.

Lj praying for all clear!

I got an email from my Onc and said she had no problem putting me on the Metformin as long as I understood it is just a trial and no evidence it helps TNBC .  I am all for it!!! 

cs.....thinking about you today.  

fighter...yes, please do tell us about your project.  gardening is such a wonderful way to take your mind off of all of this.  i was able to plant some new shrubs, a beautiful rose (i'm a rose newbie) and a new arch for my front gate.  boy am i sore, but thrilled to have a jump (albeit small) on the yard.

mccrimmon....time with girlfriends....ahhhhhhhh!   

lj....how very sweet of your friend.  here's hoping for something with a little more style than the one on frazier....hehehe  isn't today the day you get your new deck?  can we see a picture when it's done?

LJ- we have bought some Pavestones to start a flower bed in front of the house, but haven't gotten any farther. We are both kind of plant ignorant. Any suggestions on plants that look good, but don't need constant trimming and nothing too high as it is right in front of our living room window.

When we don't know what to do with a space we tend to stick Maiden Grass in it because we like the look, but don't what else to do!

Suze- hope you are comfortable today. What is the cooking show of choice today?!

MBJ- Are you gaining any strength from your exercises?

Bak- where are you? We are concerned!

Looks very peaceful Heidi!

They are wishing for their pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

just wanted to pop in and say that I am sending positive thoughts for LJ, MBJ, Becca... lots of {{hugs}} for everyone.

Loving all the garden chat......can't wait to get outside and dig in the dirt.

Thinking of all of you ladies. 

Hi Tif, I'm here! I am about a third of the way done with rads, pretty uneventful thank goodness! I think I have gone over 5 weeks with not seeing my mo! I better call to make sure he doesn't want to see me yet, but I seem to remember him saying he will see me when I am done with rads.

I have about 3 weeks of this school quarter left, and I have so many papers to write! Short papers, but I am stuck on one about Kant and "groundwork for the metaphysic of morals"-sounds fun doesn't it?! It is interesting, but I had to take a break.

LJ-thanks for posting on ponds, my hubby has always wanted one. We do have alot of predators, possibly including my cats and dogs! Although my big yellow lab mix would probably want to wade in the pond. We have a rain garden that fills up with water in the winter and he will just go stand in the water, even if it is cold outside!

Suze-I am thinking of you! Hope you feel up to posting soon, we miss you!

Bak- thanks for posting!! I'm glad things are going smoothly for you! I sure admire you for going to school during all this. I remember studying Kant many years ago at The University of Kansas ( graduated in 1988). I don't think I could ever go back to school, nor do I want to! I am satisfied just helping the kids with their school work.

We used to have a Golden retriever that loved to get into our old neighbors pond. Thankfully he never ripped or broke the liner!

Tomorrow I am going with my son and his class to the Missouri capital (Jefferson City) for their fourth grade field trip. We leave at 6:15am and return about 7:30pm. I'd better get to bed- it's going to be a long day tomorrow!!