In shock

Hugs Dakota, hope DS well soon. How are you feeling after op ? Any news on cockroach extermination xx

Websister, hope Mom's discharge goes smoothly today, and that things at the lodge will be in place. She's had a rough time, as did you, and you guys deserve some peace now, and the knowledge that she is well cared for. Just got an e-mail from my SIL in S.A. that they have visited my mom 3 times in the last two weeks, and that she is doing well under the circumstances. It helps to know that. 

Dakota, what a beautiful woman you are! Hope DS gets better soon, and good luck with exterminator.

Edi, I'm praying that nothing will upset the funeral of Maggie Thatcher or the London Marathon. Enough innocent people have died already in this senseless war. Sounds as if remodelling is contagious - did you guys get it from your daughter? New roof - house will look like new, and will be good to go for many years. Please don't let any old roof tiles hit the plants in the garden as they throw them off the roof - my DH prowled outside like a lion when we had it done a few years ago, but some plants got damaged nevertheless . . . it's the nature of the beast, LOL. Maybe you should go visit somewhere for a week until it's all done?

My prayers are going out to all those who have been touched by the Boston bombings. Such a sad event that touches the world.



Nihiha I hope things are going well for you. Healing vibes..



Liefie, chemo for terrorists sounds like a plan. I hope your pups foot is just something minor. I have a 10 yr old Chesapeake retriever cross. They are such luvies...



Websister wow you are doing well, I will definitely ask the MO on the 30th about CoQ10.

I started out at 64 and it dropped to 58 and have another muga at the end of May. I am tempted to stop exercising through May and give my heart a rest. Hopefully that might help it go up a bit.



Dakota happy you are safe.



Edi I hope the London marathon has no problems, stay safe.



Caitlin, Traii and everyone have a great week...

In the chair for Taxol # 2 today. If the Benadryl hits me like last time, may be snoring in half an hour or so!



Dakota, love the new avatar - you look great!



Edi, think it's sweet that you DH went with you to rads and got a hand massage too. You're almost done! Very sorry to hear about DH's mate.



Traii, hope you have recovered from your cold. I know I asked this before, but did you ever get a final date for your surgery?



Websister, I hope you and your Mum are doing well and that you were able to get her settled back into the lodge. Thanks for asking about my MIL. DH said she seemed fine, but her situation is very serious - DH isn't sure she realizes how serious, but maybe that's a good thing. Specialist they saw agreed with MO she had already seen that radiation to control lesion on her rib should be first step. Her grand-daughter, DH's niece, is being married on Saturday, so there will be lots of family around for a few days. When I was originally going to be on 3-week chemo schedule thought we could attend - but don't expect to be in any condition to travel on Saturday.



Bearcub, nice to see you on here again! I'm not sure where my MUGA was initially, but it was only 51 (same as my age) when I finished AC - was stunned to hear that, so think I will check into CoQ10 too.



Liefie, somehow I didn't realize that your DIEP is coming up so soon. Wonderful that your DD will be with you. Will be interesting to hear how you all find DIEP - haven't decided if I will do reconstruction yet.



Nihahi, hope that you are recovering nicely and that we will hear from you soon.



Everyone else, hope you are doing well!

Caitlin, can't believe you are 51 - you do look wa-a-a-a-y younger, genuine! Good luck for taxol #2! Sad for your MIL, hope they can keep her pain free.

Surgery date is May 21, Traii, and hope you get your date soon. This waiting is stressful. Once you know when, you can start preparing yourself mentally, and get your ducks in a row.

Bearcub, so good to hear from you too. The dog is fine, and must have had something like a thorn or a pebble. Somehow it must have come out, because he's been walking me again with no problem - lol.

Edi, hold on tight so you don't get blown away - lol!

DD told me yesterday that her DH and his dad will be building her a chicken coop on Saturday, because she's going to buy 10 laying hens at a bird show this weekend. She is so excited about the eggs that she'll be getting - hope it all works out well. Then SIL came on the phone to tell me how DD won the grand prize at a charity event that they attended last Saturday night, a $3000 hunting rifle (!!!). He is so proud of her, and went on about how 'smokin' hot' (his words) she looked in the new dress he bought her . . . so good to hear they are so happy.

Have to run for a yoga class. See you all later!

hope this makes you all laugh xx

Good afternoon sisters! Hope all are well. Rads going great here, halfway through already and while I'm starting to turn "50 shades of pink" (LOL) it doesn't hurt or anything. It has really been much easier than expected so far. Benny, you are in my thoughts every day, I pray it's going as well for you too. And hope that computer gets fixed soon!

Glad to hear you're doing well with the rads Jenny. Great head of hair! I'm a bit behind you and Traii, but I swear there is not one ounce of pigment in the few spriggles I have - shock white! Still, hair is hair, so I'm not complaining.



Glad you were able to carve out a few hours of alone time Traii!



Feeling a bit jangled up from the steroids - hope I can get some sleep tonight.

Traii - enjoy your alone time and I hope you get the sleep sorted out soon



Caitlin - hope you stop 'jangling' and get some rest. I'm the opposite right now, had my Herceptin about 5 pm and having trouble staying awake now



Jennie - congrats on halfway and the 'fifty shades of pink' - glad it is going so well for you. I believe Benny will be almost halfway by end for this week



Edi and Liefie - I'm sure the nurses in the chemo area were wondering why I had such a big smile on my face, I opened this thread after they got me going, saw the pics and read Liefie's story

Keep them guessing, that's my motto



Take care everyone

Hi Bellies.......I have been lurking all week, but was having a major pity party (seems totally selfish and stupid with crap like Boston happening......nevertheless .....). However, the family crisis has blown over, I am tired of feeling sorry for myself, and have climbed back into the saddle.....life goes on, and I would prefer to be a part of it!



Just wanted to tell all of you how much I appreciate being able to chat with you all.....even when I am in a crummy mood! (Have enjoyed the photos and pics, and love your new avatar, Dakota!) Edi, Liefie, Traii, Websister, Caitlin, Dakota, Nihahi(who I hope is resting comfortably at home by now) and everybody else....(((Hugs)))) to you all....hopefully my dark cloud is lifting.....if not, there's always anti-depressants, right? (Don't think any of us could be blamed for thinking about them....) in any event, DD who has run me to point of exhaustion leaving Saturday for another year in Japan....more sleep might be all I need to see life in a better light! :-)



Namaste and God bless - Jackie, the Prodigal returns.........

Awwwww.....love you, Edi! Thank you!



Namaste and God bless-Jackie

This is sooo me lol.

Dear Movie, so happy your pity party/crisis is over. Don't worry, we all do that from time to time. Then we shake it off, refuse to be a victim, take up our swords, and ride out to face the enemy once again. I think it's the great John Wayne who said that courage is to saddle up anyway, although you are scared to death. Time with your DD seemed to fly by - enjoy the last few days with her. When they are gone, you miss them again . . . My boys and DIL are coming to visit for the long weekend immediately before my surgery in May. Will keep me occupied, and I'm looking forward to see my children.

Websister, I hope the Herceptin will be kind to you. Little by little you are coming closer to the final one - you are so brave and courageous.

Caitlin, hope you can snatch some sleep, and that the steroid buzz is wearing off fast. Congrats to you and Traii on the new hair, whatever colour it is. Now for the chemo curl to kick in . . . lol.

Edi, thanks for the priceless pictures; the last one was particularly poignant, and brought tears to my eyes. Re DIEP, I had a single mastectomy, so will have that one done. Then a few months afterwards the PS will assess me, and decide if the healthy breast needs some lifting or tweaking to get them more similar. I really don't care much about that. I'm not 18 any more . . . just want to look good in my clothes and swimsuit. What goes on underneath the clothes is nobody else's business. Okay, maybe DH's, I guess - lol.

Volunteering sounds lovely. I'm also thinking about it, but in our town volunteering opportunities are hard to come by. First I thought of the SPCA because I love animals, but maybe I will contact the hospital, and see what they have. The Cancer Society is not very active here for some reason. So glad your DH got that abcess fixed, and that he is his old friendly self again. Big hugs to shed mate too; so, so sorry for that man.

Lovely day to you all!

Nihahi, I welcomed you on the DIEP board too, but welcome home, and welcome back here too! We've been missing you, and wondering about you. So you've been in hospital for a week? Rest, sleep and relax - plenty of time to catch up later. Hugs to you!

Carla, good luck on the recon decision. It's a tough one.

Hi ladies. Been reading haven't had time to post sorry. Thanks for the compliments !!!

Edi - glad ur ok, and so is the car

Nihahi - good to hear from u!!!

Good to hear from everyone !!!

Crazy place to live where I am right now !!! Ughhhh