Starting Chemo in JAN 2007

OK my sisters, here are the pictures I took this weekend...

Unbearable cuteness

For some reason I did not wind up taking full length pictures of the dresses we selected for the girls...I think I was distracted by my sister being so pretty and so grown up (she is 10 years younger than me) as well as by Owen's poor little bitten schnoz. BTW, he is fine now...the bruising is fading already, and he has NOT transferred this into a fear of dogs in general, although he is afraid of THAT dog in particular. Not that I can blame him. Regardless, he will never be in the same room with Jackson again.

Today is Frances's birthday. I can not BELIEVE that my baby is 10 years old. 10 years ago at this moment, I was waking up after giving birth and holding my firstborn daughter. I remember it like it was yesterday...tears of joy, and teeny tiny little toes.

Hi ladies! It sounds like everyone is cruizing along, through the ups and downs of treatment, but we're all heading toward the finish line 8-)
I went in for my 5th of 8 boosts yesterday and was told we are going to have to hold off a few days to heal up some. My regular onc is on vacation, so I was able to convince the sub doc I could go on for one more treatment, then we can reevaluate. I really DON'T want to stop now so close to finishing. On top of that when I asked about follow-up visits (since this is my last doc visit before my last rad), he said I would have to talk to my regular doc when he returns. This happened to me with chemo too - doc on vacation, and me sitting there with no answers to the "Now what?" questions I had. An exercise in patience - again!
'Nuff bitching!
Mizzsissy - those were too funny, and I agree, they will be laughing at us and what we do in 50 years!
Have a grat day ladies!
tlc

I second that Jan! I will also post pictures for anyone who is too frustrated! PM me and I will give you my email address.

Good luck with the wig trimming session...and speaking of pics...

Your girls are darling, Rebecca, and your sister looks gorgeous in that dress. Swarovski crystals? Holy cow! I remember I had a local seamstress make my dress of embroidered white cotton for $40.00. That was with ruffled train. Things are certainly different today. But what fun! Thanks for sharing - Skye

Wow Caya...GORGEOUS! Thank you for sharing.

Thanks again Jan for posting those pics for me. The first picture has me with both my DDs - Amanda (age 21) is on the left, and prom girl Cassie (age 18) is on the right.
I've been hanging in there - some nausea still, but I am fighting through it.
I went for lunch yesterday with my best friend Toby and another old friend who is 2 years out from BC - she is having implant reconstruction this fall - taking off her good boob too. It was great to talk to her and compare notes. I will keep everyone abreast (couldn't help that pun) of her status.
Mizsissy - those old ads are too funny - Lysol for douching - and tapeworms, lard? OY VEI is all I can say.
Rebecca - your sister looks lovely in her wedding dress. And what a bargain because it is a store sample. And your girls look very sweet - Happy BDay Frances - it's a big day when they turn double digits.
Amera - thanks for letting us know there could be an end in sight to the hot flashes, but as Lynn (I think) mentioned - it may not work for some of us older gals - I'll be 49 in September - but I hope so. I start Tamoxifen soon so it will another joyous ride to see how that affects me.
Viddie - it's nice that your twentysomethings are vying for your attention. Just like when they were under age 10 - what's old is new again.
Nancy - I hope you are feeling better.
Melia, Tlc, Cindy, Joni, Mary, Mel, Robertin, Tina, Skye,Sharon,Lynn ( how's that infection - YUCH) - hi to all of you, hope everyone is having a better day.
Yesterday I was out to dinner with some cousins visiting from Florida - they are young (25) and just got engaged - They are planning to get married next June in Israel. I am hoping to send my DDs - DH has to be in New York for sales meetings, and I hopefully will be able to go. I will hopefully have finished Herceptin by then.
It's a lovely day here, just trying to catch up on paying some bills online- oh the thrill of it all.
xoxo
caya

Caya, you and your girls are lovely, I can see you in both their faces. The prospect of a wedding in Israel...too fabulous! Good to see you posting again. - Skye

Well, all Frances wanted for her birthday this year was a kitten, and I finally got convinced to go along with it, so we went to the animal shelter and adopted this little beauty. Frances has named her Bella...she appears to be adjusting well, although she is painfully thin under all the fluff. She goes to the vet tomorrow for a once-over.

UGH...tried to embed the photos, and it was a no-go. Got it to work before, not sure why not today...ah well

Bella the cat

Caya- Boy I wish I looked half as good as you do in that pic, and your daughters are beauties!
Rebecca- congrats on the kitten baby.
Lynn- how's the infection going? I get my port out tomorrow and kind of nervous about staph. Remember my port got a staph infection 2 days after it was put in. No need for that again thank you much!
I have had today radiation, a chest x-ray, a dexa scan and an echocardiagram. anymore rays and I'll turn to dust!
Have to fast after midnight tonight for the port removal and I really hate that. I always get extra thirsty when I can't have it.
Radiation is going good so far. Skye- I know what you mean about having a male tech. Today was my first...evidently he's has been on vacation. I was very uncomfortable.
Maybe he noticed because he stayed behind the lead door and the girl came in to adjust me. I know I don't have alot of modesty left, but that was unexpected, to have to open my gown to him. LOL
Don't know if I can do chatzy tonite. Jeff will be home about that time and I have not seen him since Sunday. Have fun and don't talk about me. Love you guys!

I've mostly just one room where the belongings from my daughters, a failed marriage, family members deceased for 10+ years, Christmas decorations....on and on and on....

I've got to get control of that room!

Cindy

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's wonderful.

Cindy

Jan, I like the first, shorter one. It looks very natural and is quite flattering.

Oh, no....I was sitting right here, waiting for chat time, and I FORGOT IT ANYWAY! I guess I'll blame it partly on Mom-fatigue, and partly on a phone call. But basically I just fogot. Well, I'll try to catch you Thursday.

Caya, I loved the photo of you and your daughters, and also your daughter and her bf. You and your daughters are all beautiful women. And Rebecca, thanks for more great Sheehy-family photos - your girls are so lovely, and your sister is going to be such a beautiful bride. Bella the cat won me over right away - I hope Frances enjoys her. I do love those tabby cats - they're my favorites. Is she going to be an inside cat?

Mizsissy, thanks for the hilarious ads from yesteryear! I remember the doctors smoking in the hospital corridors when I was first a nurse, and also vaguely remember those ads for Camels. However, the others were new ones to me, and I can hardly believe people were ever so ignorant. But, as someone said, in a few years, they'll say the same about us.

Lynn, I'm concerned about your infection - be sure to let us know what the surgeon says. Hope it clears up easily with a change in antibiotics and doesn't require anything more.

Joni, congrats on being done with rads. Melia, and Viddie - you're almost there - one more week.

I'll try to catch up with everybody else tomorrow - I've been reading but not much else since my mom came for a visit. She went home today, and I'm kind of tired tonight. We had a great visit, though. She's a great lady.

Love you all

Nancy, a little frightening that you woke up IN the OR. Is that EVER supposed to happen? Mel, as a nurse, you may know...