In shock

Hi
Grey and miserable morning here. No rain or snow yet thank goodness. We Brits moan about the weather but it is nothing compared with what you ladies out there go through.. Hope you all stay safe and warm.

Caitlin, Safe journey home.First concert is on Wednesday for local " old folks " ha ha.( Should be watching not singing.) families arent invited to that one anyway.14th Dec is the big one and DH hasnt mentioned it since, sure when he finds out girls and GD's are all coming he will change his mind. TOUGH, have given his ticket away !!
Like your candle not lantern saying.very true.X

Movie, gosh those pockets are crowded.Best wishes for today.X

Momof, hope you are feeling better ? X

Morwenna, so relieved you are safe X

Nihahi, thanks for b/day wishes. Feeling really ancient today hip problem back with a vengeance Doc's appointment in the morning.
Shoulder and back aching too. Might give Tai Chi a go later, at least it is gentle. Keep safe in your winter wonderland. X

Jackpot, Toxteth great part of the city, we must meet for coffee in town centre in the new year. Macmillan have a new scheme running that when you are going through what you are at the moment they can put you in touch with other ladies who have been there. They will understand and you can pour your heart out to them. Your telephone buddy will ring you at a convenient time for a chat.Breast cancer buddies is the name.X

Websister, welcome back  Time with little people is priceless isnt it ? So sad about that accident  Hope the children recover from their injuries.
Isnt it horrible how bad news about "C" seems to come in all at once. Prayers going out for those involved.
Would be wonderful if Benny could have a new horse one day. Sure there is one out there meant for her, even though Diamond could never be replaced.
Tried to post that pic of me and GD's on here but it comes through as a tiny square  I had a face paint that day to, future SIL put snow and snowflakes on my left cheek ! I kept it there all day much to DH's horror lol. Sat in pub having dinner with family minus santa hat but complete with snowflakes YAY.
Rest if you can X

My DS just rang, he has been waiting 12 weeks to find out if he has lost his job as a care worker. One of his patients said he had struck him in the face, Know he is my boy, but a kinder more gentle man you could not meet. He works with elderly gents with learning difficulties and because he tried to help one keep his finances in order ie. budget his bank account and this person didn't like that, he said my son had punched him in the face !
The man spends way too much on booze and cigarettes but that is his business unless he goes over his allowance.
DS has been cleared but now has to move to another placement ( company policy ) he loses thousands of pounds in overtime and has to travel much further all because someone lied. Really knocks your faith in fellow human beings.
Hey ho at least he still has a job.
DS being a Christian will forgive but his Mom won't, Karma please kick in.

Hope you all have slept well.

Love and hugs to ALL X

This will make you all laugh. Before my Dr appt I ordered subs and a coke for supper. After hearing my test results I came home and could not find the coke. I literly had a melt down over a darn coke. I know it was everything but this morning I can't stop laughing over my loveof coke lol Have a good one today ladies. I am going shopping hope no major drainage while I am gone, going to take some extra bandages with me. This is my baby Rocky,4yrs old and 110#He is mommy's lap dog. Pic is a little blurry he runs when he sees the cam. The flash scares him the big baby.

momof2.......check in ok????

dakota.....what the heck is going on with your parents!!!! Sheesh!!!! I'm hoping your references to cockroach are in references to his "behaving from afar"....

edi.....sing your heart out girl......I think your choir stuff is awesome!!! Glad things got sorted (somewhat) for your son, though not completely in his favour. Maybe the next position will turn out to be for the best......life moves us along, whether we want it to or not, sometimes. Wish I could see that pic of you....I'd be wearing the face paint too! Tell hubby to get his back checked.....either he's "milking it" as a way of getting out of things he doesn't want to do, or he needs to have someone sort it out for him. Make that therapy appt for yourself. On one of the other threads, a gal posted a wonderful thought. (trust me...this gal has been dealing with huge issues, both physical and emotional) her saying is:

YOU CAN'T WIN, IF YOU DON'T PLAY THE GAME! Applies to quite a few scenarios, I think.

hey all you Brits. A friend of mine, has just learned a friend of hers (in Britain) has just had a MX with recon (don't know what type of recon). She will apparently get more info re: dx and tx in a couple days. I'm not exactly sure where in England she is, but I believe it is in Sussex and is quite rural. Do you know if the BC Phone Buddy program is just local, to the Liverpool area, or could she connect to someone in her area (if she so chooses)?

Good morning all! So, I finally decided to join the Facebook bunch, could everyone please PM me your fb names? I sent friend requests to Benny, Traii, Morwena - recognized your pictures. :-)

I am so thankful for this group. I don't have a lot to say but I read every day and so much enjoy hearing about everyone's adventures and the way we all support each other through good and bad. Feeling a little emotional today, not sure why!

Hi Ladies,

Just hanging out "lurking'. I have an okay day followed by a day/night from ^&*)....I go for followup tomorrow...I have a lot of questions. Hope I have them all written down, and also hope tomorrow is not a bad day because DH cannot go to appt with me. Gosh, the thought of "me" actually doing something on my own...(Southern sarcasm)

So here is my question, which I am desperately trying to wait till tomorrow, but it "hurts". On Sunday, I noticed a knot and redness at the site of my IV. I normally wear my watch and found it suddenly uncomfortable. Then yesterday I had a slight skin tear on that same knot. I put triple antibiotic ointment on it and a bandage. Today there is no change; it is still red and you can tell that it is following the vein where I received chemo last Monday. This is not a bruise and is getting me a little concerned with my immunocompromised state. Anyone have something similar?

Next question...this Neulasta is a killer...the bone pain exceeds my memory of childbirth. Again, Sunday night from ^&*(...I laid on moist heat trying to get some relief. I finally gave up around 4 am and took 2 Hydrocodone/Acetaminephin 5/500. That shut down to pain. I just do not want to take something that can mess up all these drugs(poison) in my body. Neulasta is suppose to be a 10 day time release....certainly hope it is finished with me by Friday, because I am counting the days!!

My chemo induced cyber shopping is being delivered daily. DH is not one to question anything I do, but I think he looked at the CC statement online....because he said for me not to worry about the Discover card. What, me worried, about a credit card? HA HA HA I am more concerned about the 5 bolts of fleece I bought to make doggie blankets for the pups at the shelter.

Hey, on the more serious side....my GI tract FINALLY got the message from Senekot-S. That was really cramping my day, too.

Movie...hope you are doing well...Oh what a difference a year makes

Liefie...About time for some pictures..hope you had a fabulous time.

Nihahi... Thank you for your incredible wisdom.

Dakota....you continue to amaze me with your busy schedule and devotion to your kids .

Benny..(((HUGS)))

And to all that I might have missed, have a wonderful evening. Stay warm and safe at home.

Love,

Jenifer

Our parking lot this afternoon.....thankfully.....not my car!

Hi ,
Flamin Nora Nihahi, that is one hell of a parking lot !! Stay safe. X

Momof, big ((( HUG ))) good luck with followup I have check up on Monday with Onco, first one since finish of treatment and have filled a page with questions, only way to remember .
Glad you got GI sorted that alone can make you feel yuk.
Hope bone pain subsides and quick. X

Movie, thinking of you X

Liefie, if you are reading we are ALL desperate to see you in all your finery, and of course everybody else. X

Jennie will PM you with f/b details X

Morwenna, Stones ginger wine, FANTASTIC stuff. My Mom's favourite especially at this time of year. Enjoy X

Eyes drooping, up the apple and pears to Noddy land. X

Jennie? Did I respond to your fb request?

If not I apologize, but please send again, preferably with a message as I'm getting confused as to who is who!!! *blush*

Caitlin....Oh I really feel your frustration, I do hope you are able to back track your steps and locate your keys. I have done similar things and it is just such anxiety. I tried to get an answer during chemo and before the Neulasta shot about taking Claritin, but the nurse(s), medical assistant, just disregarded my question. So tomorrow I actually have an appointment with the PA, so I hope to get answers to my page of questions.

I am not a social media person; I do not have a cell phone, twiitter, no Facebook, or any of the other accounts. You can google my name and nothing about the real me appears. BCO is the only site on which I have let myself appear. Lately, with my highs and lows of this damn disease I have found myself spending too much time on these boards. Therefore, I am going to take a leave of absence until I get through this and my DD wedding. I am going to work on fighting this and coming out on the other side...literally, my next post will be from Oregon!!

I wish all the best to you lovely ladies. Have the best holiday with your love ones and hope that all of us will have big smiles on our faces this next Spring. I have agates in my pockets TNS.

Love to all,

Jenifer

momof2 - we will miss you, but I totally hear you when you say that these boards take a lot of time. I hope all goes well for you with the remaining chemo and this upcoming Christmas season. Good idea to make out a list of questions to ask - hope you get relief from the bone pain! I did take Claritin son the day of the shot and for about 5 days after - it did help me.

Good Luck with your chemo momof 2 we will miss you but know you will continue on this journey with your head held high full of positive vibes and energy. You can do this. Enjoy your DDs wedding and your Christmas with your family. Take Care x

Oh Caitlin, oh where are those keys. In the fridge is a definite check, like Edi I've been known to put anything and everything in there, salt, bread crumbs, even the tv remote control!! , maybe in the cupboard? under your pillow? in your trousers? pockets? good luck..LOL BTW I LOVE your avatar, absolutely adorable x

Oh bad nana Edi...LOL. you forgot your GDs birthday....don't be sad. You ARE allowed to forget things once in a while. I take it you didn't have to make a cake for her then !! just as well because it would have been a bought one from the supermarket..LOL

Dakota, hope your parents are getting better. Huge Congrats on the tournament win to your son from me. Well done champ

Jackpot, welcome to the crazies. (then again you are from Edis neck of the woods so crazy is in your gene...LOL) its ok we are known for it here in Australia...LOL

Morwenna, I was confused on FB this morning. Lucky you sent a message, then I saw Jennies request and went who's that ..LOL but I accepted her and sent her a message

Nihahi, how you going? welcome back. It's are to keep track of where everyone is now a days isn't it. I don't come on for a couple of days and boy do these woman know how to talk....and here I was thinking you were the biggest chatter box...LOL ..... all we need is liefie to hurry on in.....bet she is having a great time Love the pic of the 'parking lot' boy, when it snows there it really snows ! we have to drive a couple of hours to get to the mountains where it snows. I endeavour to take my DS there next years winter, think we will have a blast on the snowboards and building snow man and to think you walk out your door and have this, amazing x

Siniberry, cute doggy Hope you ended up getting your coke fix !

Well girls and anyone I've missed, have a lovely day. I'm off to bed shortly, just after midnight, should get some sleep ( still averaging 5 hours if not less) . Going to speak to someone tomorrow about lymphatic massage. Seems that my right arm where the lymph nodes were removed swells with the heat (we've only had a couple of really hot days) and I can tell the difference. Not happy! so will see if massage works because no matter how much 'excercise' I'm giving my lymphatic system myself. It just comes back swollen

xxx

momof2 - sending hugs. Looking forward to hearing from you again in the spring. Please feel free to check in any time. I also found relief from taking Claritin day of and for 7 days following Neulasta. I had a lot of pain with Taxotere and so have others, I am wondering if that is contributing in your case also? Hope you get it all sorted out with the MO today.

Caitlin - hope you find the keys or get new sets quickly

Edi - don't beat yourself up re: birthday - I am finding memory issues to be a real problem also

Movie - good to hear from you, hope recovery goes smoothly for you

Better get moving - I have meetings on opposite ends of the city today - lots of traveling and have to be 'on' for the meetings

Greetings to all I did not mention, hope it's a good day for everyone

edi - don't beat urself up !!!!!

Mom of- good luck ... Please know we are here for u!!

Traii - great to hear from u !

Movie, nihahi, lifie, Caitlin, Websister love u girls !!! Sorry if I forgot anyone love to I too !!!! Muah

Don't know how I am getting these pics to go on here, but this is today after my first carol concert !! Had a wonderful time The lady at the front in black is our conductor, she has just had her 85th birthday .Excuse my dopey expression didnt think my new phone's camera would actually work.

Last one for now, this one makes me want to cry. Taken on cruise with DH, I had just found " The Lump " kept checking in the shower hoping it would vanish. The rest as they say is history.Wish DH had missed off the plate of food typical man.