The Hermit Club

Hi Lily--I don't read the other threads anymore but when I did, there were disagreements and some people would just go after other people about their opinions or how they looked at life--it could be very touchy sometimes and people would report people to the moderators???  I really never understood all that except for personalities clashing I guess.

It's quiet here and in a few other threads, I don't like drams in my life and when I come here I'm interested in what's going on with everyone not who can argue with who, like the lighter side of all this misery. LOL

Good Morning jazzy--I hope u'r day goes well.

S N O W---no, no, no not on my body. LOL

Thanks and i agree - ionly had one Bone scan to check for spread and nothing elsehas been mentioned......stiffness on getting up and sore joints is worse

I think, like in life, there are always a few (like my MIL) who feel they have the right to say whatever they want.  I think most just want to offer support and friendship, but it only takes one to stir the pot sometimes.  Kind of like it is with men, women often just want to be heard, listened to, and hugged. But, some feel they have to fix others problems and tell them what to do.  There is definitely no one right way to do this journey!

What now? What am I supposed to do now?  Sick of SEs & pain.  That kind of funk.  Been a lot of changes in my life in the last year; BC (treatment & diagnosis), living with my parents for 2 months and doing palliative care for my dad, becoming an empty nester and thinking of returning to work which seems like a daunting task after so many years and wondering if I am ready.  I survived, but what is next?

Bgirl- you have much on your plate with your own health, eldercare responsibilities, and thinking of returning to work. So much change. It is hard to think of the future after going through all we go through.

Be patient and kind with yourself. We are here for you.

@bgirl, I have a thought about getting back to work. Would it be possible for you to sign on with a temporary agency? Then you could accept assignments that match your energy level, and turn down the others. I'll be retiring very shortly and I think temping is the only way I would ever consider going back to work. I hope I never have to think about work again!

I've been feeling pretty good lately being just on the Herceptin now.  It's like night and day compared to the chemo last year.  If it weren't for the blisters that keep appearing on my one foot, I would feel almost back to my normal self.  Of course having only one boob is kind of a strong reminder that I'll never be back to my old normal but even that I'm learning to deal with. :P

MUGA scan today.  I'm pretty sure it will come back normal as usual but I guess they are required to do them every so often because of the Herceptin.  I think I'm due for a mammo on my existing breast too and I know she wants me to have an MRI soon too.  Bleh - I hate the MRI and I hate having to take drugs to deal with my claustrophobia but I'm not sure I can handle it without the drugs.  The other scans haven't been that hard for me but the machines are a bit more open and I'm lying on my back.  The face down thing with the MRI and having to hold still in an awkward position for a long time set my anxieties off.

Going away for Easter?

I read prior post, and you're going to favorite hot springs!

Teka hahahahahahLOLLOLLOL

Good morning ladies.

Jinkala I have to admit I hate MRI's but last time I asked for a towel to cover my eyes--what a difference really--U've probably done that, but I honestly never thught of that after all this time.

Hi ladies- thank you for the birthday wishes. It was tuesday, and it was good. I made it to 53 and glad to be done with 52. 

Cami- you get cemetary stuff? Seriously? That is aweful. The world is not always a nice place. 

Teka-yes, off to my favorite hot springs tomorrow for some restoration and the holiday weekend. 

Blessings to all of you for peaceful holiday weekend. May you be surrounded with love and grace. 

Bondie u'r not missing anything--it certainy isn't painful just encosing u'r body in a tube like outer space and the noises are so loud. but it doable like everything else we do.

And Jazzy yes really for cemetaries and cremation things. The cematary ones i throw away and the cremation ones I burn up.I think that's only proper.

Teka one I ha it was totally open in the back and some kind of glass top on top with a big clouds picture that's as open as I ever ot.

Skittle I like the idea of scent--I believe in the calming of it so that's a good idea for MRI.

No, He still believes in the Easter Bunny (we think) but he sure talks like he does and I help him believe because I wish there was one so I tell these big stories about wonderful fairytales (of course I make them up) cuz I want him to hear original ideas and it seems to make him believe longer.???????????