In shock

Nihahi,

Burrrr I had to do a conversion to F to understand…that is way too cold. You must have some very warm constructed homes.

Our high in Athens will be 20 C… I have an extra room if you want to visit

Edi, YAYYYYY on the bone scan results! So happy for you! Yes, for some reason I'm also thinking it is a girl. That's what I want, not that my opinion will make any difference - it will be what it will be. As long as the baby is normal and healthy, eh? Tell DH I have such sympathy with him re the sore back - ouch. Hope DD's finger will heal soon.

Nihahi, that is soooo cold! It is snowing here again, but we have a 'toasty' 4 degrees in comparison to you. If my grandchild arrives now, he/she may want to crawl right back . . . LOL.

Thanks for everybody's advice re mouthsores. Never during chemo has my mouth been as sore as these last few days. DH thinks it's a viral infection that he may have brought from the clinic, and is scared that I may get shingles, so I'm taking an antiviral med. Feeling a little better, but eating still not so enjoyable. Which is a very good thing. LOL. Back also better, but doubt if I can do strength training and yoga this week. Will just walk on the treadclimber to get some exercise. Last week in Calgary I slept on a blow-up air mattress on a cold tiled floor when I visited with the kids. They did offer me their bed which I refused. They have to work, and need their rest. We think that is where this sore back comes from. Sometimes I forget that I'm pushing 60, and not 16. Hahahaaa!

Edi ...Well, Yippee Doo!! on the bone scan. It is awful waiting so long…but I had a feeling that no news was good news. So happy for you..I am sure that it feels like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders. That is terrible about your DD finger, especially how it happened. Hopefully the splint will allow it to heal properly and the pain will ease. 

Liefie…I have no advise of the mouth sores. I did buy some toothpaste and mouthwash before chemo that was suppose to be good in case I developed them..it is called Biotene…it does not contain alcohol. I had to throw the toothpaste away after chemo…could not stand to look at it..I wanted my regular Crest! Funny how there are certain things, smells, food, even music, that I do not want to have because it reminds me of the last few months. 

Any of us old enough to take the shingles vaccine (in my case >60), please get the vaccine. That was the first thing I requested for my birthday, after I got diagnosed with another BC tumor. My oldest brother almost died from a case of West Nile virus last year, then broke out in shingles. It has permanently compromised his health. So I made a decision to get the vaccine ASAP.

Movie…good to hear from you. My contractor in Yachats finally got the building permit to build a front porch with a roof…so things are moving fast on the coast. The kitchen is finished and the 2 guest bedrooms have new windows and paint. Still have some painting projects that DH and I plan to do, but Keiko Cottage is really having a transformation. I will be so happy to get to the Coast and hopefully have some guests come to visit…hint, hint.

Websister…hope you are feeling better.

2 more days until I get these inter tubes removed.

Have a safe, warm, and productive day..to all.

Jenifer

I'M not, Liefie (Kidding, that is....)......

Never would I regret my invitation! Just let me get this DD married, and I am off to Oregon. He He…cannot wait 

Help.

On Sunday I  discovered a little nodule, lemon pip size and hardness, that feels like is on my chest wall close to, but not part of, my mastectomy scar. It's definitely not in the skin. There is also a mobile, nickel sized lump just behind the inferior margin of my pectoral muscle.

I'm finding it hard to function. I'm seeing a doctor at bc supportive care tomorrow, but how do I breathe til then. I haven't told DH. He is due to fly back to UK March 9, to visit his 91 yr old mum for 2 weeks. He must see her, and I don't want to spoil his trip, but can I do this alone.

I'm back to fulltime work this week, and people keep asking how I'm doing! I feel like I'm planning my funeral!

I guess I shall probably end up telling him if the doc tomorrow thinks there is something to worry about. 

As for keeping busy, I'm working, and texting from my phone between visits today ;p 

and tonight I have chorus. It's good to be distracted!

I'll keep you posted.

Hi Morwenna 

I am private messaging you also. Liefie has given great advice and sounds like you have lots of things to keep you busy this evening. Do stay off google and know that we are all here for you. 

Morwenna, listen to Liefie....and glad you can stay busy until your appointment.....I agree that you should let DH know.....imagine if the shoe was on the other foot.....YOU would want to be told......I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.....

(((Hugs)))

Jackie

hi 

Morwenna, just logged on and saw your post. Dear friend take the advice from these lovely warrior sisters please.

Hope that like my lump a while back it is maybe rads damage ? But as they say keep busy and we will all be with you tomorrow. I know how easy it is to slide into despair but don't worry until you have a valid reason and hopefully that will never happen.XX

Morwenna - just can't imagine what you are going through right now - Thoughts and prayers are with you and like everyone else suggests -  I would definitely share with your husband - you shouldn't have to go through the anxiety alone. In your pocket tomorrow!

Edi - great news on the bone scan results, must be a big relief for you.

momof2.....coffee tomorrow....without those TE's!!!! sending hugs to you and Mo....may you both be smiling by sunset!

Jenifer, all the best to you.May you be very happy with your new assets.

Morwenna, BIG HUGS!

Emerging briefly from lurker status here...  Morwenna, we're all in your pockets, even some you don't know.  Prayers and good thoughts coming your way. 

And Momof2, you'll rock this.

Morwenna - any news yet - thinking of you all morning - check in when you can