Starting Chemo in JAN 2007

Hi Girls,

Wow, tons of messages I haven't read...I'll try to read them later this evening.  Quick glance shows some really great pics!

I've been busy fighting with American Airlines for the past 2 days.  It's been absolutely awful!  I was 'supposed' to be flying to the Bahamas tomorrow but of course, the darn Tropical Storm forms.  I was literally on the phone with them 6 or 7 times today with no luck.  They said I could change my travel with no penalties for Friday or Saturday, but all the flights are booked so I could do nothing.  I got different stories on what, if anything, it would cost to change the tickets.  I talked to supervisors and their supervisors.  So I was driving home and again on my cell phone trying to get something on Sunday, but they couldn't do it because that date didn't fall within the rules.  The guy says, why don't you go Friday or Saturday?  OMG! I said 'because you can't get me there, all the flights are booked'.  He said, well, why don't I check.  I said 'sure'.  Then I lost my cell phone connection....argh!  I get home, bring Ally to get her haircut, get back home and happen to log onto my American Airlines account to see if they cancelled my flight tomorrow and to my surprise, there are reservations for flights on Saturday and coming back Wednesday.  What? Huh?  Who did that?  I nervously called and asked them to confirm and they did confirm the seats (me and  Shelley).  I don't know who got us on the plane on Saturday, but I have to believe that my persistence paid off.  Unfortunately, my sister and her daughter are still not booked on any flights, so we'll see about them.  what a fiasco.

I got a call from my pcp the other day. Now what? I couldn't imagine what was up since I only saw him about a month ago to get him to refer me to the spine guy.  Well, he got a copy of my blood work that my gyn ordered.  Evidently, 'Impaired Glucose Tolerance' is a real diagnosis (I googled it).  He wants me to have a different fasting test and make an appt. to see him. 

Oh, the ps's nurse called me the other day.  I think they only do 1 delayed DIEP each month, mine is in December.  She said they have a cancellation for November and asked me if I want to move up.  I laughed and said no thanks, I have too many things to get done in 6 weeks, no way am I ready to go in 2 weeks. 

I have not gotten any work done in the past 2 days, so I'll be working hard tomorrow and Friday to get caught up before my vacation. 

Now off to catch up on posts...

Rebecca, adorable pix. Your kids all have such pretty eyes, even with dead makeup and masks around them. Dead gymnast is a very creative costume.

Caya I forgot to answer you earlier about the delay in getting Grendel. It's because he has to be weaned first, and the sellers believe dogs do better if left with the mom for two months. The mommy dog is great, very sweet tempered and attentive to her pups. His daddy is big for a Lhasa but also seems good-natured, so I hope Grendel will be too.

Mer it sounds like you have a toxic work environment. I hope that if you can't let it go you are able to make a switch somehow, since that kind of stress is not conducive to our healing. I'm not savvy at office politics but maybe someone else has some concrete suggestions.

I'm still fuming over Kristy's situation. Did anyone else who has or had a port not get a script for blood thinner with it? - Skye

Great photos, Rebecca - thanks for sharing. Frances is the most beautiful dead gymnast I've ever seen - good makeup job. I am always transfixed by the eyes in all your children - they are so beautiful. Did they get those from you? Ana is a gorgeous cat, and Owen is as always just too cool. Sorry you missed the sweater vest version of his costume.

Mary, HUGS. I'm so sorry your work environment is so crappy right now. Maybe you do just need a day off to detox - might be worth losing the extra pay. How long have you worked there - is a job change possible at all? I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm not inclined to put up with as much of that kind of stuff as I used to be. Don't let it poison your life - and I hope things will get better.

Tina, I cleaned kitchen cabinets out yesterday also - AND dh's closet. I cannot tell you how many t-shirts I threw away. Several dozen, and his closet is still full. Anyway, Goodwill is getting a big bag of kitchen stuff. I'm just getting started, too. It's kind of fun - very satisfying - and the less clutter I have, the more serene I seem to feel.

Lynn, it's amazing how your flight worked out. Now I hope the weather isn't an issue to ruin your trip. Keep us posted. I hope you are able to go and have a wonderful time.

Robbin, glad you are working at least part time, and hope that something more satisfying (not to mention more lucrative) comes along. I'm sure it will, and maybe working at your current job will help future employers to see that you are physically capable of being at work now. I'm sure your talents could be better utilized in another job - this one sounds pretty grim, but at least it's income.

Skye, I never had blood thinners when I had my port, but after I was done using it all the time, it was taken out during my mastectomy. I think around here they just have you heparin flush it once a month, is all - no oral anticoagulants.

Well, we are going to an art gallery show opening tonight - it's always fun to go the first night for wine, and to meet the artists. Unfortunately, we usually always find something we can't live without. These artists are modern Australian aboriginals, and they do some very exciting stuff. We got hooked about 10 years ago - now our walls are filling up - we have quite a collection. Anyway, I have to get busy and get my errands done early today - usually I manage to get out of the house about 2:00. Just not a morning person, obviously.

Have a good day everyone.

Caya, meant to mention, I wasn't able to hear much of Cassie's video.  It kept shutting down after she introduced herself.  Not sure why.  It would freeze.  I still voted and I hope that "took".

Well, ladies, you learn something new every day.  My gyno. called today to say she read my surgical report from Jaclyn's delivery and noted that yes, the bladder and uterus were fused by scar tissue, which I knew, but that during the process of separating them, my OB/GYN in Florida knicked my bladder and had to repair it.  He never told me.  I remember having a very weak bladder right after I had her, but it went away.  I dunno...  it just feels so unethical to me that he didn't tell me.  He's a great doctor, very Type A, but also was very concerned with the legal aspects of practicing medicine.  I could tell that by some of the things he would say.  Anyone else think this was unethical?

Anyway, my dr. here said not to worry about further bladder injury or having a bladder surgeon present during my hysterectomy.  She said that's the advantage of having surgery at a major medical center vs. Boca Community Hosp.:  they have urologists available 24/7 and if she had ANY issues, someone would be in immediately.  I like her.  She's very confident yet very down to earth.

Hello all,

Tina, I would wonder why he didn't tell you, when he wrote it in the surgical report.  My doctor insisted I receive a copy of my surgery report.  It tells all about what they did, how they separated all the segments, the SNB, and how I did during the surgery.  When is your surgery, I know it is soon.  We will all be here for you!!!

Jan, they put a big "X" on the breast that was to be removed prior to going into the operating room for me.  Yikers...I'd be reading everything if they were going to take the wrong one too!!

Caya, your daughter's video was really enchanting.  I sure hope she wins.  It will be like the "January" chemo girls winning!!!

RobbinJaye, I hope you get the permanent position you are looking for.  Nobody can live on that pittance they were giving you per month.

Lynn, I wish you well on your trip to the Bahamas.  They say that "Noel" is heading for the Maritimes in Canada, and that there are already 84 deaths attributed to it.  Be careful!!

Rebecca, your kids are just sooooo cute.  I agree with whoever said that their eyes are just incredibly beautiful!!

Skye, that little dog is DEVINE!! 

On the 13th of November I will have been on Tamoxifen for 6 months already.  I still have horrible hot flashes....especially at night, so if anyone has a remedy (other than pills), let me know. 

I went to my Yoga & meditation class today.  We have a really great group of girls. One lady was saying how she detested these 6 cats in her neighbourhood, because they were always messing in her garden.  After her diagnosis, and being home more often, instead of getting mad all the time at these cats, she wrote a book about them all.  She went to each of their owners and asked lots of questions about each one, and then wrote this book.  Now she loves them!!  Funny how we can easily change our perspective!!

This "Mindfulness" study I'm in is really interesting.  We also have to practice all these exercises for "Staying in the Moment".  I'm really loving it.

I had 172 ghouls and goblins last nite.  Some really wonderful costumes, and Thor was a really good boy, not scaring any of the kids, but just sitting and watching everything!!

Hope everyone is having a good day.  Big hugs to all!!

Joni

Hi gals,

Sorry I will miss chat, I'm on web radio, the Star and Jesse Show at www.psytalkradio.com at 9 EST. They archive the shows so you can listen later.

Tina I also agree it's unethical not to tell you something like that.

Mel I wish I could go to that art show with you! I love Aboriginal art. Enjoy!

Wow, I'm surprised that none of you with ports were put on the blood thinners. I wonder why I was? And Kristy evidently should have been but wasn't. These treatment scenarios are such mysteries. It must not be the standard of care, then, which means she wouldn't have legal recourse if her condition gets worse.

Caya I had Herceptin too this week, and dragging as usual from it. I slept til 9 AND needed a nap today.

Cannot believe it's November already! DX anniversary month for me. - Skye

Hi everyone. If I mention nesting again, send the police after me, ok? I've started the painting - getting the trim and cutting in done in the living room. I'll start rolling the walls tomorrow night after work and finish the second coat Saturday morning in the daylight when I can see. I just want to get this done! A nice lovely cream for the living room and a very light blue for the kitchen/hallway. It's all open to each other so I'm hoping it all flows together color-wise.

Caya, glad your MIL is doing well.

Skye, Grendel is adorable. Truly!

Robbin, I'll be saying some quiet words for you to find the right job soon.

Lynn, good luck with your travel plans.

Wow, Joni - that many Halloween visitors. I think I had maybe 25. Then the older kids started coming around so I just turned off my lights and hid in the family room. 

Nancy, it's so true that this anniversary time is emotional. I think the Effexor I'm on for the hot flashes have helped to keep me on an even keel. even so, reviewing the last year, wondering about the future....it all comes back and slaps me in the face. 

Now I'm wondering what I can do to decorate my left breast so when I get into surgery the staff will have a moment of fun. It's not like there's any question which breast to remove since there's only one. Anyone have any ideas?

Time to go put on my jammies.

Cindy 

Nancy, I'm sorry you are feeling down.  It is an emotional time of year for us.  My dx anniversary is next Wednesday and I'm not sure how I feel about it yet.  We'll still be in the Bahamas, so I think we'll have a special lunch.  I think it's a bit extreme for your sister to remove her breasts unless you and/or her test positive for BRAC1 or BRAC2 genes.   Please do not stay away because you think you'll bring us down.  We are all going through a lot of things and I think everyone would agree that you should always feel comfortable posting anything.  That's why we are all so close because we can do that!  Big hugs!

Cindy, when is your surgery?  LOL about decorating your left breast. 

Our doorbell rang once on Halloween!   Although we have plenty of neighborhoods around us, we live on the main road so not many of the kids venture up here.  ah well.  I do buy candy that I don't like so I don't eat the leftovers.

Skye, I wasn't on blood thinners either when I had my port.

Caya, I hope Cassie gets the internship!

Tina, absolutely unethical that the Dr. didn't tell you.  Especially if you have problems from it.

Joni, the mindfullness study you are in sounds really great!  I feel like I don't have an extra second of time to do anything like that.  Everythign is so busy all the time and will continue to right up until my surgery.  I have soooo much to do.

More drama with my trip.  I logged into aa.com last night to check on my flights and the Saturday flight was not there, it disappeared!  I just could not stop crying. I was already so emotionally exhausted from the past 2 days of fighting with them.  I happen to print out the itinerary the night before (thank God).  So I'm talking to a supervisor and she says 'Well, all the flights on Saturday are booked'  I just about lost it!  I told her I have a print out that shows the flights were there.  She says 'does it have the ticketing number on it that starts with 003'?  Unbelievable!  I said, no, and the website doesn't show that number.  I can only print out what YOUR website shows me.  OMG!  She agreed to me faxing her the printout and said she'd call back.  1/2 hour later she didn't call so I call back into the number.  I get another woman who looks at my reservation and says 'how could that happen'?  She put me on hold and came back about 10 minutes later after talking to another supervisor that said they found the mistake and will get us back on the flights but have to wiat until morning becuase it's some special process (I'm sure they'll need to kick someone else off the flights).  As of right now, I don't have flights going to the Bahamas, but I have a hotel and flights home.  I had to take an Ativan last evening because I was so stressed out.  American Airlines will be receiving a letter from me when this is done.  I am never using American Airlines Vacations again. 

Anyway, I haven't even begun to think about packing and have to work all day.  Better get to it!

Have a great day!

love and hugs,

Lynn

Hey Amazing Ladies,

Melia, I've had some nervousness about driving but mostly fear of getting too tired to make it on a long trip. But I did make the 4-hour drive this weekend with no problems. However I do blame chemo-brain for going through a red light the other week. I'm trying to be extra-cautious at intersections and no "zoning." I think your plan to break the trip into segments with lovely hotels waiting for you is a great one. Also remember to pack good car snacks like almonds and grapes and chocolates.

Tina I've been wondering how you and dh are doing too.

Nancy, everyone is right, this is your place to vent. I'm absolutely overwhelmed when I think of how my life has changed over the past year. All the meds and steroids and poisons we've absorbed to boot, this is bound to be a challenging time for us. But I also know we will get through the mental and emotional processing like we did the physical treatments. Together we are very, very strong.

Lynn, that plane ticket fiasco is unbelievable, I'm so sorry you had all that stress before your trip. My son just left this morning on a Jet Blue for NYC to visit a college friend, so I'm hoping his flight goes ok. He has been sick with flu again all week and had bad asthma last night from it but no way was he going to miss this trip. But I hope you have the best time in the Bahamas and forget all about the ticketing snafu. Just don't drink the red shots in Senor Frog's or go snorkeling in the deep ocean! :-)

I am just catching up on routine chores and trying to get some major writing done here, DH is turkey hunting so I have the house to myself, a treat!

Here is a poll question: How are everyone's eyelashes? Mine have not yet attained their former length. I'm glad to have them but would have thought they'd be longer by now. I'd say they are about halfway there. So I'm lashing out, haha. - Skye

Lashing out, huh? LOL!  My lashes are definately not back to what they were either....but I had a secondary lash-loss a few weeks ago.  My eyebrows are still much thinner than before BC, which is actually OK, because they were a bit bushy before.  I have an added bonus that I have not yet mentioned....I have virtually no hair on my legs or under my arms any more!  yipeeeeeeee!  It came back after chemo with all my other hair, but it has been slowly falling out since then, and I am now at the point that I have not even had to shave.  I think it must be the hormones...but this is one side effect I am not going to complain about that is for sure!

Nancy...please do not isolate yourself.  We love you, and if you need support that is why we are here.  We have all taken turns at the bottom.....we need each other to ensure that we can climb back out.{{{Nancy}}}

Lynn that really stinks about the airline...maybe they are just trying to make you really need that vacation (ha ha).  Seriously that is totally ridiculous....I think it would be less bothersome if they were at least consistent....is it cancelled or not?  UGH

Melia hang in there for the business trip...I agree with Skye, do not forget the chocolate!  I am also partial to books on tape when I have to drive like that. 

ok...quiz is almost over now, have to get back to some real work.  Have a great day ladies!

Nancy, girlfriend - you are certainly allowed to not post when you are ill, but otherwise, please post away without worrying about bringing us down with you. We need you here. We love you here. Your posts are always so authentic, and one of the things I love about you is that you just are able to cut right to the heart of the matter. You speak for all of us, and we are all going through the same stuff. It is helpful for me to read your posts and think "yes, that is exactly how I feel, too." So please don't stop posting. And there is nothing wrong with you, nothing not to like. You're a human being, you've been through an awful year, and you're coping as best you can, but you are so wonderful and so special, and I am so very proud to be able to call you my friend. Don't be so hard on yourself.

I think we are all going through the same feelings of anger, fear, loss, etc. now - I thought once I got through the treatment I'd be done, but now I see the work is just beginning. I also have to be careful not to push my dh away because I'm not feeling great about myself. I try to remember that he loves me even when I don't love myself, and that he has had a hard year too, but sometimes it's still hard.

Cindy, you are going to have one beautiful sitting room, it sounds like. I admire your energy. Definitely decorate your remaining breast - might as well have some fun.

I can't believe how many Trick or Treaters you Canadian girls had! We had exactly 0. None. We usually only have two or three groups, as we are on a circle of patio homes, which are not favored by families with children due to the fact that they only have two bedrooms. I buy candy that dh likes and not me. Hard to do, because I tend to like most sweets.

Lynn, I can't believe all you've had to go through with your trip. As if a tropical storm weren't bad enough, you have to deal with American Airlines too! I avoid American whenever possible - they are always unreliable, and so prone to delays once you are on the plane that I always swear I'll never use them again. Then I have to, and it happens all over again. I wish you luck. Once you get there, it'll be worth it.

Tina, it is totally unethical that you weren't told about the doctor nicking your bladder. No excuse for that except (I would guess) his big ego,not wanting to admit he made a mistake. That comes from working with surgeons for 30 years. Only secondarily would it be fear of legal consequences, as I'm not sure that would be anything you could sue over anyway. Anyway, it was definitely unethical, but I didn't find it particularly surprising. Most surgeons would probably tell the patient if that happened, but some wouldn't. There are a lot of things that don't get communicated to the patient, unfortunately.

Melia, best of luck on your trip, and enjoy the room service and anything else you can find to enjoy. I worry about driving, too. I just don't feel as sharp as I used to be, and I have made a couple of driving errors that could have caused an accident. I just can't relax behind the wheel like I once could, or I could be dangerous. And now I have the new car to worry about, too. Wouldn't have been so bad to wreck the old one.

Skye, my eyelashes are about 2/3 what they used to be, maybe - eyebrows are about half. Thank goodness for eyebrow pencil. The eyelashes have been very slow to come along, but they're finally getting there in the last month or so. Leg hair is definitely way less than before. I rarely need to shave.

Well, Harrison and I slept in until 11:00 this morning. How in the world am I ever going to manage a work schedule when I still need to sleep until 11:00??? And I needed to sleep that long, truly. Guess we will see next week, huh? I was going into Houston to shop today, now I barely have time. Guess I'll just go this afternoon and stay until after rush hour traffic subsides. I hate having to worry about traffic.

We ended up not going to the art gallery last night - it is 25 miles through rush hour traffic, and dh has had a hellacious week. I was very tired also. So we decided to skip meeting the artists, and we are going on Saturday. The art will still be the same, and less crowds. We are very lucky to have an Aboriginal Art gallery in Houston - there are only a very few in the country. Skye, I didn't know you liked Aboriginal Art, although I am not surprised, now that I know. Wish you could see our stuff. We have a little bit of everything. When we started buying, it was very inexpensive, and prices have gone up to the point that we can't just buy anything we want anymore, but as a result, we have ended up with a nice collection. The people who own the gallery are fascinating - we love going there.

Well, better get busy doing something.

Hi Guys,

Just checking in quick here.  Not too too much new.  Melia, no, no driving phobia here at all.  I drove all over the country this summer and I found it to be a good mental escape.

Lynn, I'm worried about you getting OUT of Boston w/the 70 mph winds they are expecting on Sat.  Hope it all works out because you deserve that vaca!

Went to "Entres Vous" today w/three friends.  One of them won a party of four (three meals each) and we went and put together the meals.  It's like Super Suppers or Dream Dinners.  Very nice of Kim to ask me along.  I made the Chicken Florentine tonight and it was very good.  Very easy.

The deal at DH's work still isn't settled.  His official resignation date was Oct. 12 but they haven't ironed out the details.  He was paid as usual on Oct. 26, the normal amt. and I was glad as that meant my insurance premium was paid.  I figured the next check, they'd just retract the add'l funds in the 26th's check.  Well, today, don't I sign on to pay a bill and discover they DEBITED our account for the entire paycheck amt.  Which translates to my insurance not being paid.  I FLIPPED OUT.  Our lawyer has been in trial all week.  I called the company directly.  Supposedly it's straightened out, but I don't know.  I don't trust them and I cannot afford to be uninsured even for a minute because if I have any lapse, an insurance company will do all the can to get rid of me.  I know I can do COBRA, etc., but I didn't even want to go there.  Fortunately, the DH made a lot of calls today about jobs....that pay far less, but I don't care at all.  Nothing panned out today.

Nancy, hang in girl!  Things will get better!

Lynn, I hope you have a good trip after all you've been through.

Nancy, hang in there, we're there for you.

Skye, not near Baltimore but have been there for the aquarium!

My leg hair is much less and pit hair nonexistent.  I'd say my brows are about 10 percent less.  I never had very good eyelashes - so no loss there.

Melia, funny you should mention driving.  I tried to drive home in the dark in my DH's car with him in the passenger seat from my DS's college last weekend and couldn't do it.  I was so panicked by the dark, the semis, the road.  I finally pulled over and made him drive.  I'd have been much better in my own car. 

Caya, I hope Cassie wins.  I couldn't hear the video (my speakers are off) by she looked mighty cute.

Ds#1 is lonely in TX - I told him he should volunteer or do something on the weekends to meet some good people.  He travels to his fiancee's once a month but the other weekends are lonely.  What we have to do these days to get a job!  He's coming home via Chicago next weekend for the actual bday celebration. Ds#2 is now sick with a cold, but when I saw him last weekend some cute girls sat with us at church -- guess someone is interested in him! 

I'm glad the weekend is here.  Next week starts my awful hours.  My boss of 30 years and I exchanged terse emails at the end of the day.  I tried to explain that unhappy employees means they lose.  They don't seem to get it.  Tomorrow is the big rivalry football game - U of M v MSU (where my DS went).  Going to a friends to watch the game.  It should be fun although we are a major underdog. 

Amera and Mizzy, where are you? 

Robbin, hope you get a better job soon.  Good for you for at least taking what was available.

Jan, Tina, Mel,

Vinnie, Rebecca -- thinking of you.  We are a special bunch.

Going tomorrow to my DH's friend's house whose wife just had a mastectomy Tues (a month ago she had a lumpectomy and they found more).  Her name is Mary too.  Keep her in your thoughts.  She is down and out.  Her DH has lost so many jobs these past few years and now they have foreclosed on their house.  Now this.  They are faith-filled people but you have to wonder how much you can take.  Hugs

hey there the weekend is here & the weather is starting to get cooler .

Caya : I voted for cassie she is charming , good for both of them getting good news and such . Feels good eh ? our Halloween here was slow maybe 10 kids , but we are on a main arterial rd and no sidewalk on our side . My oldest still dressed up this year and youngest worked . This is it no more trick or treaters in my house , maybe parties !

Mary : I have found that i pay no attention to the petty things at work anymore , i get a tad angry just for a sec but then quickly let it go ...... it seems easier for me now not to let the little things bug me i can relax myself and carry on . Try not to let it bug you its not worth it ! There have been bigger things we have overcome ! Work will always be full of pettiness . There will always be the power hungry gonads out there . I have worked at my place for 20 years and still there's the "newbe" boss thats gotta remind you that "they" "know " Ya ya i say ok words fly like the wind and disappear quickly let them fly mary .....

Robin hope that this job leads to better , network girl latch onto anything you can you never know where a connection might lead. You could also try volunteer work ..... that can lead to opportunity and you meet alot of people . I volunteer for our local ospca and am going to our big agricultural fair next weekend i help at the booth and answer questions about animals adoptions , animal cruelty and stuff . Be resourceful that dream job will be there ! 

Lynne have a good holiday hope the storm missed you .Our atlantic provinces are bracing for the storm too . 

Rebecca my kids are too big for treats your look great ! and puppies are adorable . 

Nancy vent vent vent we are here ! 

I had to go and have my physical last week along with a appt with the ear nose and throat specialist . I have ringing between my ears and am off balance to the right side . They also found a spot on my kidneys during my bone scan . Sooo after both visits I am off to get a ultrasound on my kidneys and a mri on my head ! On top of that i had to have my blood drawn for my onc apptment next week and they had trouble getting blood , my veins are shot , blood was leaking out of my arm and it took about 5 min to fill the tubes ... Yuck yuck yuck it never ends....... Soo I know i have an inner ear problem and there is not much they can do about it the chemo did make it worse the dr indicated that can happen ... the mri is to double check and that makes me feel better the cat scan i had showed nothing . Just the rinnging between my ears gets annoying .

The kidney is likely a kidney stone . Great !  

Soooo i am off to do my Sat chores hope all are doing fine ..... we are carrying on , trudge trudge ..... swagger swagger   

Hi, I finally finished skimming through the posts I missed while I was gone. Boy! Have you been busy bees posting up a storm.

Our trip was pretty good. My hubby's aunt looked really good. The nursing home staff had her hair and make up done especially for our visit. She had on a nice blouse and jewelry, too. The way she hung on to my hubby's hand it was like she didn't want him to leave.

We saw some of that nice Fall Color that we don't get in this part of Texas. The trees were so pretty down through Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The small section of the Natchez Trace we traveled was very pretty. I even saw a couple of deer on our way into Collinwood.

On Friday when I went to my water aerobics class, the ladies remarked about how my hair is growing. When I get the photos from the September lunch back, I'll compare them with the ones I took last week with my digital camera. I'll post them if they come out good. 

Skye, I like that term "lashing out." I'm so happy to have them back that I don't care if they are a bit shorter than before. The mascara always smudged my glasses anyway. I'm starting to grow some sparse armpit hair, but the hairs on my legs are few and far between. I guess it won't be too long before I need a bit of a shave.

We had only 18 Trick or Treaters at our house. Luckily the bag of fun sized Hershey bars had 22 in it. I remember some years not that long ago when we had 80 or 100 show up. We had  4-5 bags of candy and had to hand out dimes when it ran out. My hubby believes in buying only the candy he likes. That way the leftovers don't last too long.

I hope you all have a good weekend.