Chemo starting April 2018

Hello lovely people.

I second your thought from a few posts back Ingerp, I am happy to have you all in my life.

I thought I would pop in and say hi and happily report that my annual mammo went uneventful. I wanted to come in and say thank you to all of you. This group means a lot to me.
I started a full time job almost 6 months back.My kid turned 10 in Dec, so very grateful that I am here to see her grow up.

I went into early menopause due to chemo, so am struggling with insomnia and hot flashes. Apart from that I feel good. Things are boring and uneventful and I like it this way.

I hope Life figures out how to work the site.

Hope you guys are doing well. Sending hugs.

I think we'll all get used to the new look of the site in a while (but *man* does it look different!). All good here. Had two trips to CA the last couple of months. I am looking forward to the rest of this year--I have a week away by myself in late May, a weekend in Northern Virginia with friends in June, am trying to schedule a trip to Michigan (land of my youth) in Aug or Sep, *hopefully* an in-person actuarial meeting in late October in. . . Orlando!! If it happens I'll definitely tack on a few days at WDW. I haven't been since January of 2020. I just planned a trip back to CA for a week in December--I think we'll probably be home for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I'm fine with that. And the end of this year should be the end of full-time work for me. :-D The plan is to work half-time another year or two, but I am *so* looking forward to having the grind behind me.

I think of you all way more than I actually visit the site (today is the first day I saw the new look). Keep checking in as life continues--I will do the same.

Hi Everyone,

The last time I was out here I was heading to Vegas for a bowling tournament. Well I ended up catching Covid! Ugg, I started feeling better after 3 weeks and then I had an ingrown toe nail that got infected so a PA removed it, got really infected then! I ended up seeing a foot doctor who tells me he can either cut that part of my toe off of go through 3 months of intravenous antibiotic. We did an MRI and thankfully no bone infection, so it will heal. The toe nail will never grow back as a nice nail, more like a lumpy one. (Poor Thing) Then I was ridding my bike up to the Cheyenne Frontier Days Park and ended up wrecking. Scarred up my right arm, of course, now I have to keep an eye on it to make sure that lymphedema does not sets in, (UGG) and a huge bruise on my right top side thigh.

I don't about the rest of you but I was kind of grumpy about all of that. I don't have then attitude I used to have before cancer, rub some dirt on it you will be fine. I know it pales in comparison as to what we all have been through but man I was a whiner. LOL

Hello Underago71 - Good to see you surface again. How are you puppies doing? I bet they are growing fast! My two goobers are turning 13. Part of me wants to get another dog so they can teach the puppy the ropes. However I look at them all cuddled together. They are inseparable. I think the best choice here is to not change things up on them, let them live their senior lives out enjoying each other and having my undivided attention. Have you been taking your campier out on the weekends? Did you every ordered that cup that I find on the internet? I still think it fits you perfect! Any other fun exciting stuff happening?

Hello Ingerp - Sounds like you have been doing a lot of traveling lately. Sounds pretty exciting for sure! How is your new puppy doing? Yes. This new site will take some getting used to. I can not utilize it on my phone so I need to park my bootie in front of my computer when I reach out to you all. Call it me be a lazy but it was so much easier when I could do this on my phone. LOL

Hey GaWarrie - How are you doing. How is your summer going? How did your mon and daughter trip go?

Hey Frog - Good to hear from you! Sounds like you are very busy with your job and a 10 year! That would keep anyone hoping!

Hey InnaB - How are you doing? Have you written any new plays or books lately? Doing any traveling? I want you to know that I proof read and paid attention, as best I could, to my grammar and spelling so that when you read this, you won't be cringing. However, I can honestly tell you I am horrible at trying to determine when it is time for a coma. LOL

Well, I sat down in front of the computer to pay my bills so I guess I better get on it. I will quit being so lazy and pop in more often.

Those of you who have not commented in awhile, drop a line so we can all hear how life is treating you!

Huggs to you all!

Hi Gawarrior, (Robin)

My Doctor was telling me about the DNA test as well. I have been struggling with that decision. Not sure I want to know. I do like the way you put it though. Makes sense.

Anyone else out there been approached by their doctor regarding this test?

Fun times with your daughter! New York here you come! Great picture with Bryce as well. You are looking good girl!

I am feeling better and back to myself, still struggle with sleep and joint pain. I think the anastrozole is part of that though. 6 more year to go, so I better just sucked it up! LOL

Can't believe that summer is almost over, it goes sooo fast!

Everybody have a great day and I will check in again soon!

Julia