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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited February 2017

    Loverly, Your Mom's behavior does sound like the milder form of Bipolar. It must be pretty awful to feel that way. There are medications which keep people more in the middle. Is she willing to see doctors? She could start with her family doc and let him/her decide on the next step. Migraines are pretty awful too. My Mom had them and would go to bed for 2-3 days before she felt well enough to do anything. I have had auras but they've never developed into headaches.

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  • M0mmyof3
    M0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,696
    edited February 2017

    Been busy today. This was the first chance I had to get on here today

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited February 2017

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    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
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  • Lita57
    Lita57 Member Posts: 2,437
    edited February 2017

    YEE GADS...MY TABLET HAS DIED!!! DONT KNOW WHEN i'LL GET ON HERE AGAIN.

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited February 2017

    Jazzy, thanks!

    Queenie, the little girl told you! Skippytwisting....good one!

    Susan says hi to everyone. The Iron Lady is busy working and caring for Elena, her pride and joy.

    Ms. Wren, Mom's "migraines" usually go on for weeks. The mood swings have progressively worsen. I asked her a few times to discuss the issue with her internist. She needs help, but she is stubborn and Dad suffers.

    Mommy, being busy is good sometimes.

    Lita, time to get a capsule.

    Peppy, missed you at lunch with the ladies today. Good food and good company.



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  • sensitivehrt
    sensitivehrt Member Posts: 359
    edited February 2017

    Yes good food and great company. Always enjoy meeting with you ladies. Thank you again for lunch. Can't wait to eat my leftovers tomorrow. :)


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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2017

    Queenie ~ SkippyTwisting! Love it 😊

    Loverly ~ Tylenol PM? I see what you did there 💊

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2017

    I've been checking in here but have been having trouble with headaches and vision so posting is difficult. Always thinking of ya'll 💜

    Sensi - I sooo envy you all being able to get together to visit! I thought of you the other day after hearing "Brandy" by Looking Glass on the radio. Were you named for the song? Maybe that's why your dad teased you about getting married ☺

    "The sailors say "Brandy, you're a fine girl" (you're a fine girl)
    "What a good wife you would be" (such a fine girl)
    "Yeah your eyes could steal a sailor from the sea"


    Smaarty and M0mmy are fast healers - Yay!

    Kirby needs to be a better heeler, poor lil' fella. Poor Mamma JunieB too...... Just remember, if you run over the doggie it makes for a funny story later on. If you run over one of the kids, well... ..you'll have to wait until the home inspections stop before it's funny 😜

    Mags - hoping things are going as betterish as possible. Wish I knew some way to knock sense into significant others . (((hugs)))

    Peppy - how is your little man after his surgery? Was he still wobbly from anesthesia when you got him home? I had a girl kitty years ago that was super sensitive to the knock-out meds from her spay. She was the happiest "stoner" for that entire day. Eyes as big as saucers, purring away while clumsily trying to bat at toys. The other cats in the house were mortified and her undignified behavior. When he's feeling better, we need more Gus pictures! In your pocket for surgery on the 9th ♥

    Wrenn - Did you get the new foster kitty? How does Squeakers like him? More importantly , how does the foster like Squeakers ? Fingers crossed for no more bullies!

    Susan - Glad you are having some Grammy time with Elena 😊

    WildT - Gollllly you are a busy one! Work, doctors, appointments... Glad you are able to take some time for yourself to go out and have fun. Hoping your cold is all cleared up and that you all are doing well.

    Enerva - Pretty, pretty roses and lovely smiling Grandma!

    Feline - Any signs of spring your way? Our pear trees are all in bloom. Everything else is still pretty barren, so the white blossoms look more like snow.

    Spookie, Jazzy, Chevy, Lookie, Eeyore, Jwoo, MammaRay , "Hey!"

    "Hey!" to anyone I missed

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2017

    Warning; Depressing Chit to Follow..........

    Headaches, migraines, vision problems, nausea, yup. Remember when I had bloodwork, bone and CT scans on Jan. 6th and everything was peachy keen and hunky dory? Nothing in any of my tests explained why the stuff above plus pain and leg numbness/weakness was being so debilitating. I now always need a wheelchair or scooter if I have to walk even a short distance.

    I saw my MO and Neuro Onc on Jan. 9th. They had me do another full series of CT scans that this time included my neck and head/brain. CTs were on the 23rd. The 24th the Neuro Onc calls and tells me I have a brain tumor. So much for being stable for a 4th year.

    I'm taking Decadron to reduce the brain swelling. The swelling is causing the headaches and vision issues. It is also causing tremendous pain and pressure on all the sinus areas.So I;m taking Benadryl, Sudafed and Claritin too. And Motrin. The Decadron is working wonders for my bone mets. My spine and hips haven't felt this decent in years.

    I go to see my Onc team this coming Monday. Radiation was mentioned on the phone. Won't know anything for sure 'til then. I am terrified that the CT might not have shown everything that might be lurking in my brain. MRI is best for Brain stuff, but I have the metal "oops" in my spine that prevents me from ever having an MRI again.

    Here's the CT summary:

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    I am hoping the other areas that showed enhancement are just the expected places the contrast lights up?

    Soooo.....Two days after getting my "news", DS and I brought Marti and Pris for Vet Day (routine shots, exams). Pris is perfect, Marti looks great. Dr. B has cared for Marti all of her 13 years. He was so happy to see her doing well. He says everything is great. Ah.......But then Dr. B takes one more look at Marti's hips and backside. He finds a hidden growth, takes a sample and tests it right then. Dr. B's eyes are teary when he comes back into the exam room with the results. My Marti has cancer in one of her anal glands. Rare and aggressive, most likely all throughout her lymph system. There is no treatment for her. Only palliative care. Marti did not have her tumor last fall when she was last examined. Dr. B wants to re-check her in 2 weeks to see how fast the thing is growing.

    Marti is more than a "pet". She is my child, best friend, one time business partner, Service Dog....... DS, Marti and I were a team. Obedience training, special needs training.... The Therapy Dog Chapter we started, the pride (and the pay) of having the only professional German Shepherd Goose Dog in the county, probably state, possible states. Marti has been everything to us. She has touched so many different lives...... My gentle giantess doesn't deserve this. This just really sucks.

    Poor DS. He'd been working all week and I hadn't been able to talk to him. He found out about Marti with me in that exam room. Then after, I had to tell him about me.

    And that was my worst week ever so far.................

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited February 2017

    Shep- I am so sorry to hear this news sister

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2017

    Shep, I so want to say something eloquent and supportive, but words escape me. I don't have it in me to be ladylike...***king cancer!! I'm so sorry. Love and hugs, friend.

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited February 2017

    Aw geez........... just damnit anyway. I'm so sorry Sheps.... For YOU and Marti! I only know how it is with our dogs... and that bond we have with them.

    We lost Lacee a couple years ago, and it still hurts when we drive by the Vets where I last took her... You just want to keep them forever.....

    And then here you go, sayin' all those words I don't understand. Sounds like something is wrong with you. I don't like that either. I'm just glad the Decadron??? is working good on something of yours.

    Jazzy & Tulip are right........ Just sucks.

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited April 2017

    Hugs all around for those in need.

    Maybe sas-schatzi will post pics of son's wedding on February 11th. That would be nice!

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  • queenmomcat
    queenmomcat Member Posts: 3,039
    edited February 2017

    And told me but good too! Total oneupgirlship: the best I'd ever been able to come up with was 'dancing' or 'cantering'. She was extremely dignified about it, and also absolutely correct that there needs to be a word for this.

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited February 2017

    awwwww Shep. No words. Hug

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 3,162
    edited February 2017

    Sending lots of strength and hugs your way shep. So so sorry about all you are dealing with...

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  • Lookforward
    Lookforward Member Posts: 392
    edited June 2017

    Shep I'm very sorry to hear your news, hugs to you and Marti.

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited February 2017

    Mon Cheri,

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  • M0mmyof3
    M0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,696
    edited February 2017

    Had an important birthday call to make this morning to my mom. Just wanted to let her know that even if she aggravates me sometimes, that I will always remember her on her birthday.

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited February 2017

    Shep~Really wish that we could be there physically to cradle you and sit there quietly with you while you are going through this bitter trial and emotional roller coaster ride.

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  • Lita57
    Lita57 Member Posts: 2,437
    edited February 2017

    DH fixed my tablet. For some reason, it overheated. He put it on an ice pack then called the tech people and they talked him thru it. I was napping, so I don't know what they did. I'm just glad it's up and running again. Technology.......


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  • kathindc
    kathindc Member Posts: 2,042
    edited February 2017

    Oh Shep, so sorry to hear this news. You and Marti don't deserve this. Keeping you in my prayers. ((((HUGS)))

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  • Eeyore07
    Eeyore07 Member Posts: 113
    edited February 2017

    ShepK: I am sorry, l am lost in words. Just want to hold your hand and Marti's paw, and pray for both of you getting some reliefs.

    Will be in your pocket this coming Monday when you meet with your onc team. I will be quiet. 🤐

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited February 2017

    Mommy- my mother and I never had a great relationship but agree, remembering birthdays is important. I hope you had a good call with her.

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  • Lita57
    Lita57 Member Posts: 2,437
    edited February 2017

    Shep, I just read your devastating news...I have no words. Totally sucks for both you and your beloved Marti.

    Keeping you in prayer.

    Just pulled a batch of cannabis brownies out of the oven and waiting for them to cool. I made cannabis butter myself last night for the first time. It was pretty easy, but I need to get a better grinder for the buds. My mini Cuisinart didn't do that great a job, so dd and I just ended up cutting and separating it with a serrated knife. I infused a pound of butter with not quite an ounce of OG kush. Our entire house smelled like pot as the butter simmered on the stove. I plan to freeze the brownies and eat them as needed for pain and nausea.


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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited February 2017

    Lita- you go girl

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  • Smaarty
    Smaarty Member Posts: 2,951
    edited February 2017

    shep, so sorry to hear such news for both of you.

    Here's Evie at her birthday party today here in Sacramento. They flew in on Thursday and gone tomorrow.

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    And Ben, 4 mos old

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    Susan and Lover, your turn to post baby pics!

    Lover, thanks for lunch, it was nice to get out and see you guys.


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  • queenmomcat
    queenmomcat Member Posts: 3,039
    edited February 2017

    Shep: devastating news indeed.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2017

    Hello everyone. My heart goes out to all in pain..physical and emotional.

    My cold is all better. I've been working a lot, so my house is a disaster. I'm staying in tonight because I have a really busy, and early day tomorrow. DS has been playing basketball with special olympics and tomorrow there is a tournament in the morning. Watching him play brings me so much joy! So, I've been doing a LOT of thinking and researching about my future employment. I don't mind my lunch lady job, but since Dx it's been physically harder to do. Plus I'm considering long term finances. Anyway, I'm thinking about doing an online program to become a Nutrition Coach. (Because I don't have enough to do, I thought I would add school work.) It's a one year program and I know two people who have done it..one is my brother. I talked to him and he told me some pros and cons about the program. The second is the director of my department, and I am meeting with her Monday afternoon to get her feedback. I don't want to run my own business, so I'm not sure what I will do with what I learn. I feel like I am being led in this direction, yet if I do it I won't start till summer at the earliest so I can get surgeries done with first.

    I have check up with MO on Monday AM. My kids have a lot of medical appointments this month..I think 5-6 between them.

    Love and hugs to all of you!

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