Calling all TNs

Tifj... that is the most 'real' saying regarding chemo I think I have heard - thank you for sharing.   I just couldn't agree with you more.

Thinking of you all wherever you are whatever you are doing.   Hmmm..... almost one week PFC and I am getting very emotional thinking of all our different struggles with bc.   The difference between now and before my dx I will share with you all what I am thinking

Good Evening ladies. Hopefully you had  good day.

Lovelyface - not sure it was god calling more like coincidence with Riley being there at the right place, right time, and the fact that she is a lovely lady ready to help anyone at any time. 

Tazzy - sorry you got SE's, been there done that, it will pass soon and you will be back to you old self.

I too cracked up at the bollocks rolling off the tongue.  actually I think bollocks is a mild word really just one of those (Oh damn it words when things are not going right).  I remember when I was young and I said blimey one day. My mother in a stern voice said do you know what that word means, no mum, well it means God blind me.  I thought about it and thought that must be why I wear glasses lol.

Heather - enjoy your weekend. Bet you can't wait to see those babies.  Don't forget to take 50 shades of grey with you!!!

Melissa - as usual the girls have come up with wonderful advice.  I was the biggest worrier and all for nothing.  I just read a book when the chemo was going in, so unconcerned.  As for the side effects hopefully you may not have any. I had no meds beforehand either. They gave them to me in with the IV.  I had no vomiting which I was concerned about and the ladies on here told me I wouldn't, they were right as usual.  I agree with them hydrate as much as you can.  We are all with you holding your hand so  just think of that if you feel worried.  As for the port I am so glad I have one.  I see the other ladies wincing when the needle goes in whereas I don't feel anything at all.  So much more convenient.  Yes a little sore when it is put in but that doesn't last long. Thinking of you and sending my hand. 

Karen - hope your knee is better today and you are resting.  Did you say bollocks when you fell. I would have and a  few more words probably.  Nothing like a good swear to get out frustration.  Get Carson to bring you a nice cuppa.           

Well today I had so much  typing but my little finger kept pressing the bloody caps lock. Nearly drove me crazy keep going back and putting it right.  Oh well, hopefully it will improve,                          

Kathyrnn - kayak run.  Do you need us to clap our thighs!!.  Don't suppose that lovely chap just across from you is going as well??

Well ladies time for bed. Have  good day/night.  Thinking of you all.  Annie

Wow.....so much to catch up on.  I have been away a few days from my computer.  My baby turned 2, my mom's birthday was yesterday and my son has his preschool graduation today.  I dropped the boys at daycare this morning and there were little gowns hanging in the office!!!!  SO cute.  I will need my kleenex forsure this afternoon. 

Fighter - I am also doing a Metformin study.  I am only about 6 weeks in and just started taking 2 a day.  Having lots  of side effects so thinking I got the Metformin.  Here's hoping this is the breakthru we're waiting for.  

Melissa - Good luck with your first chemo.  I never had a port and the nurses would give me a warm blanket to wrap my arm in pre-IV.  I to HATE needles so I would just close my eyes and go to my happy place while they did it.  My DH was always there to hold my other hand.  Just breathe and know each needle is one step closer to the last.  And YES hydrate and bring a bottle for water and keep drinking while in chemo.  Flush that out of your system.  You'll be okay and we're all here for you xo

Love the jokes ladies.  They make my morning.  Thank you for bringing us humour when we need it most.  What an amazing group of ladies.  xoxoxoxo

McCrimmon - have a wonderful visit.



Tifj - great advice



Lovely -get some rest and feel better.



Tazzy - great tip on the ginger.


Geez, just found out if your phone rings it automatically submits your post.


Cocker - love the dogs! No new fella, but if I'm unlucky and ex-fella may be
there. Sadly it's really hard to tip kayaks and drown someone.
This trip is bittersweet, as it may be my only chance this summer. Went to the foot doctor yesterday. Good news is that what I thought were baby
bunionettes starting are actually bursa, and can be treated with a shot of cortisone. Bad news in my foot is not something like plantar fasciitis, it's my leg beginning to fail again from the back injury. (right now, just like walking on a toothache, but I know where it's going as it progresses.) I would seriously rather go thru chemo, surgery and radiation, than another go round with this level of pain that is heading my way. I'm seeing the Neurosurgeon in August and am praying he comes up with a solution. Don't know what I'm going to do if they say it's permanent with no solution.

Hello - Hope you are all having a good day! This post is to any of you who I may have offended with bravery comments on earlier postings.... offending you was certainly not my intent.

We all have stories to tell and history, and in my life I can say that I have experienced fears on deeper emotional levels than this, and this is freakin scary in itself. I had to dig deep into myself to manage through those fears. The courage to carry on living life without fearing the future does take courage along with a whole lot of other things. So for me, being brave helps me through the horrific fears. I get your point about bravery, and agree 100% that we are doing what we need to do to survive, whatever it takes.

So sorry to those who I unintentionally offended.......



Melissa - Looking forward to hearing from you!

jazzy... I do not believe you offended me - least I dont remember if you did (chemo brain)

melissa - yay #1 down.  Remember to keep hydrating - flushes it around and out of your body.    Great idea with frozen grapes - how refreshing.

Melissa - Great to hear you went through it so well! Love the frozen grape idea. Will use it for my next treatment on Tuesday. Will you get Neulasta tomorrow too or are they skipping that treatment?

*waves Pom-Poms* for Melissa.



Jazzy - no offence taken here.



Ladies, please forgive me for posting this, but I just couldn't resist. It is written the way it is, because it is to be read or told with a Mexican accent.



The Bacon Tree



Two Mexicans are stuck in

the desert after crossing into the United States , wandering

aimlessly and starving. They are about to just lie down and

wait for death, when all of a sudden Luis says.......

"Hey Pepe, do you smell what I smell.  Ees bacon,

I theenk."

"Si, Luis, eet sure smells like bacon.

 "

With renewed hope they struggle up the next sand dune,

& there, in the distance, is a tree loaded with

bacon.

There's raw bacon, there's fried bacon, back bacon,

double smoked bacon ... every imaginable kind of cured

pork.

"Pepe, Pepe, we ees saved.  Ees a bacon

tree."

"Luis, maybe ees a meerage?  We ees in the desert

don't  forget."

"Pepe, since when deed you ever hear of  a

meerage that smell like bacon...ees no meerage, ees a bacon

tree."

And with that, Luis staggers towards the tree.  He

gets to within 5 metres, Pepe crawling close behind, when

suddenly a machine gun opens up, and Luis drops like a wet

sock.  Mortally wounded, he warns Pepe with his dying

breath,

"Pepe... go back man, you was right, ees not a bacon

tree!"

"Luis, Luis mi amigo... what ees it? "

"Pepe.. ees

not a bacon tree.  Ees

Ees

Ees

Ees

  

  

  

Ees

 a ham bush...."

Riley702 - I believe in God as well.  Just could not carry on if I did not have Him in my life. I did not mean any offence,  I just meant what ever the situation you would be there to help because you are a lovely lady.  He has been with me through every trial and every happiness in my life that is why I wear my cross proudly.  Obviously my words offended you and I apologise for that but never believe I don't believe in God becuase I do.    

Not only do I wear my cross necklace I also wear a gold heart with Footprints on it.  I am sure you have heard of Footprints it is  a beautiful poem about a man and God walking on the beach.  If you  haven't heard of it please look it up or I can put it on here.  I never take these off. To me it means God is always with me.  I might say bloody etc but he accepts me for what I am and loves me anyway.          

kathyrnn... that was a groaner of a joke - and yes I said every part of it in a Mexican accent.

Jazzyj- don't ever be afraid to post your opinions, thoughts or feelings here. You certainly did not offend anyone here. What I posted was a quote given to me by someone else, but I do believe what I said about bravery and I'm sure not everyone agrees with me and that is okay!

Melissa- glad today was uneventful and went well!

Jazzy.. I am going for the neulasta shot tomorrow afternoon. Gonna take the Claritin Aleve before to hopefully help with bone aches! I am feeling a little lightheaded now is that one of the side effects? I think I am go to bed now!

Melissa - lightheaded is exactly how I felt the evening of my AC treatment.  I said I would never want to drive home after treatment because I was "off" just enough to feel unsafe.  If they gave you Emend to take for a couple days, be sure and just take it regardless of how "good" you feel.  It stays in your system for a few days and you want to stay ahead of the nausea.  I hope you get a good night's rest.

Titan, it was scorching here in Indy - officially 104°, which is hotter than it's been here (any day of the year) for 60 years! They're predicting 102° tomorrow. It's 10:30 pm here and it's 85° in my apt. My "A/C" and floor fans have been running full-blast non-stop for a month now. I have most of the lights off, the curtains shut and try to cook or run the dryer as little as possible. It's going to be a VERY long summer. My landlady seems to think that as long as her POS air-conditioning is functioning, her obligation to me is done. How about getting something actually capable of cooling an apt my size (1 BR)? Oh, right; she'd actually have to splash out some money.

Thanks for letting me bitch. Sorry about killing the thread earlier.