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Sue, I hope you've gone up to bed and are resting comfortably.  I haven't had too many hot flashes since my first chemo.  It wasn't pleasant.

How nice of dear Adam to cover the end of your shift for you.  It must be difficult for him to see you going through this since he lost his mom to bc.

I had round 3 today and am feeling tired, but not nauseous at all.  Things even still taste normal (for now).  I'll check in tomorrow to let you know how things are going without the dreaded Adriamycin. 

Thanks for all the well wishes ladies.  You are such a wonderful bunch and I'm so lucky to know you.

Take care.

Hugs,

Karen

Ladies, I can't believe the difference the absence of the dreaded "red devil" (Adriamycin) has made.  I feel totally normal today.  I imagine it will hit me in a few days, but I've never felt this well the day after a treatment.  Gosh, that stuff is nasty!!!!  God bless all of you who have had it.

I'm watching "Good Morning America" and they are featuring a small town in Eastern Washington called Leavenworth.  It's a small Bavarian inspired town and they go all out on Christmas.  It's particulary inspiring to me since I'm 100% German.  It's literally like walking into a snow globe village.  Absolutely beautiful.  I may have to talk my dh into taking us there for a day trip soon.  I guess I'll have to ask the onc if/when it would be ok for me to go.  I just really feel like going somewhere to play in the snow.

Much love and hugs to you all.  How are you feeling today Sue?  Hopefully, you're not working too hard.

Karen

Hi Lisa!  I had Taxotere and Cytoxan yesterday. Not bad at all compared to that nasty red devil.  Don't know how I'll feel in a few days, but I'm hoping for the best.

I think I'll just ask my doc when the best time to go will be.  I guess if my blood counts look good, there's no reason why I can't go.  I'll just have to steer clear of people who appear to be sick.  Be gone sneezers and coughers!!  My not so dear ex-husband was in town last weekend.  He was sick with a cold and he gave it to my daughter.  I've been wearing a surgical mask when I'm around her.  What a pain. 

Hugs,

Karen

Hi Karen, I think our Sue is sleeping, but I have to tell you that we took a "Winter Trip" to Yellowstone. It was fabulous, and not all that expensive. The roads are closed so you drive to the South entrance, near Jackson Hole. Then they take you in on a SnowCat. You stay at the Snow Lodge, the big hotel is closed because they can't heat it.



This trip is run by the National Park Service and we went over Christmas. Not very expensive at all. You can rent Cross Country Skis for a few hours, Snowmobiles, Show Shoes, and/or take trips to the various areas of geyser basins. The meal at night was really, really gourmet, just wonderful. Your kids would love this.



All over the place are Bison, Elk, Moose, down from the high areas to sit around the warm springs. We just had a blast. You can stay any number of nights you want. We moved on to Mammoth Hot Springs for another few nights. We also took a dog sled ride in Jackson Hole which was a blast. We did this about 9 years ago.



Ahhh, it was so much fun, we got into a 100 year snowfall year and had a wonderful time.



Hugs, Shirlann

Just doing my nightly check -in ladies.

I know I probably said this before, but it just amazes me how a group of total strangers can come together and get to be like family.  You gotta love it!! You ladies rock!!!

You ALL should be VERY proud of yourselves as well.  You are fighting like warriors and doing it all with grace & dignity.  You will have good days & bad days, happy & sad days, but you'll still continue to do what you must to slay what our dear Sue lovingly calls BOOTFACE!!!  I know this time next year you'll be writing here on the boards "I remember when............." because it will be all behind you!!!

Much Love,

Valerie

Hey Valerie , good to hear from you. You're right , these ladies rock!!

We really do have such a special bond. I am so thankful God has brought us all together here. Sisters forever!xxxx Melody

Karen,

My sister went to Levenworth earlier this year and really enjoyed it.  She said the shops were quaint and told me I should go visit when I get the chance.  I hope you are able to go and enjoy the shops and scenery.

Dawn

Wow, I can't believe so many of you have heard of Leavenworth.  Coming from a German family, I've been there many times.  It's been about ten years for me now though, and I really miss going--especially at Christmas time.  It truly is a gorgeous sight with all the snow and twinkling lights.  The shops are so quaint and fun to browse. 

It was good to hear from you Poppy.  I'm sorry about that darn hunch on your back.  The cramping sounds awful!  To answer your question, not everyone gets snow at Christmas time here in the states.  We don't get much here in the Pacific Northwest, usually one or two good snowfalls every winter.  We're actually expecting a snow storm tomorrow.  I'm looking forward to it, as I don't have to drive anywhere.  That's always a hassle.

What a great story, Lisa!  Your hairdresser is great!  I can't believe he trimmed you up free of charge.  How nice that you'll finally be able to go to work wigless. 

We didn't hear from dear Sue at all yesterday, did we?  I hope that means she finally went to BED after work and just crashed out.

Take care, all.  I'm so grateful for all of you too.  I feel like I have a wonderful, new extended family.  Each and every one of you is so special to me. 

Much love and hugs,

Karen

Sue



I'm not going to say try and stay positive but you know that cancer doesn't just come up in lumps just like that! Its prob just your hormones all over the place and you are also proberly prodding the hell out of them. I cant imagine antidepressants would do that but maybe the Chemo??????



Go to the docs and tell him to put your mind at rest but leave it alone till then. You have enough aches and pains to worry about.





LADIES -

I have lent Sue a great book called Noodies at Noon. Its a great true story about 4 young ladies going though breast cancer treatment. Its really sad, funny and heart warming. I have told Sue to send it on to the ladies on this thread when she's done so if you are interested Pm her.



Poppy

XXXX

Sue - AUNTIE EM SAYS "KNOCK IT OFF"!!!!!!!

I agree with Poppy - those blasted hormones of yours are going crazy.  They just don't know what to do wth themselves.  Don't let it ruin your weekend.  Just make sure you have it checked on Tuesday.  Have a cuppa & a hot bath and STOP googling!!!  LOL.

Love you girl,

Auntie Em

Poppy/Sue - I would love to read the book.  If its not to expensive can you send it to me snail mail???

dear sue ..plztake care of urself ,,i feel u ,,i can feel ur fears and worries as i have he same  when it is the period time to mess all my hormones,,i have my wound swollowed and red in such time i thought it is infection but it was just my hormones ,,,i even have swollowed upper arm and under arm ..painfull,tender ,,,whatever type of pain that u can or cant imagine even in my back of the shoulder ...in my other side i have another issue,the god damn port ,,it became a painfull nightmere in those times just becoz my other breast sems to dael with double quantity of hormones (for the lost breast)laughing....plz stop googling anything,,u will just get hurt..i couldne sleep yeasterday at all though  took my sleeeping pills it seems that they r not working..i doubled the dose today lets see if i can sleep..plz take a warm bath,,with aromatic candles,,have a good cuppa,,,take double of ur sleeping and antidepressent pills and just go to bed,,,we will meet in her next year and u will beat that beast,,i can feel it,,trust my feelings,,,,

i couldnt understand wat u said about the 14 lyphnode it is not saying that in ur dx...or did i missunderstood  u????

love u more than u can imagine,,plz take good crae of urself and never hesitate to post again and again,,i am so very awake after i took my pills ,,,,strange huh???laugh at that beast while u r beating it so hard...u will defet it.....