anyone starting chemo in Nov 2005

This is our 3rd Happy New Year !!!

Deb,

Argghh!! OK, you have a cyst- doesn't mean it is cancer- in fact it is probably NOT cancer.  The hemorrhagic part- just means vascular.  I think when ovarian cysts rupture- it is very painful and an emergency situation.  They probably want you to hook up with a gyn to take care of this.

Best wishes for a clean bone scan.  I am sure you can do without all this excitement!

Hi Anna - I decided to take the week off returning to work on Jan 2nd.  I was exhausted from the emotional rollar coaster we've been through for the past two months.  Mom is stable now and even looks and sounds stronger each day.  She told me God was calling her but she told him she was not ready go yet!  She needed to stay with us for a little bit longer.  Boy, she is one tough lady. 

Deb - Marg is right.  Hemorrhagic cyst is vascular not cancerous.  I pray you find some peace in the midst of this difficulty.

Has anyone heard from Lat56?

Glad Christmas is over!  I couldn't wait for it to pass.  Ba humbug is right!  Well, now is time to loose the pounds from all the sweets I've eaten.  Yikes....

I'm off to Target today but promise to pass the 75% off christmas candy isle. 

Take care friends.

Odalys and everyone- should we wait until late Sept or early Oct for Disney?  I was thinking of having the whole family go with me- but that is just going to be too hard and $$$.

I could ditch the kids then (school back in) and it wouldn't be so hot/crowded.  We have vacation plans in March and I have to go to Seattle one more time then.  April or May maybe??

I can work around most everything but my exchange. Not sure when that will be. I do think the heat will get to me also....I'm hot now in the winter.

Do any of you take Femara?

Margerie, I LOVED my present, too!  Too cute, and it fits perfect into my new "not huge Mom-luggage" purse.  Thank you!!!!!!  

As for the get-together, I will work around anything, too!!!  I just want to see you all!! 

As for Lat56, I haven't heard anything, and I have been trying to get a hold of Nancy (remember her?) for a while, too.  No response, which worries me of course.  

Gotta go run to Bath and Body Works (long Ebay related story!  Argh). 

Thank you for the prayers by the way.  I love you all! 

Happy New Year to US! 
Love and prayers, Deb

A MOST blessed New Year for all of us.  I am so grateful to have each of you and feel honored and blessed to call you all my sisters. 

Love and prayers, Deb

Here is a little something for us to start 2008.

I thought I would share.....

Oh, Dear, Sweet Kaye.  I wish we knew for sure about her.  Does anyone know what other group she befriended?  Maybe they know something we don't.....

I keep thinking of Kim, too.  It makes me so sad.  Her family is so sweet. 

Weird question-

Whenever a stranger finds out you had breast cancer, do they feel the need to tell you that they a)walked in a cancer walk  b)donated money once to the ACS  c)had a grandma that died from cancer, so now they have a pink ribbon bracelet they wear. 

I had all of the above happen last night at Kohl's.  I was wearing my shirt that says, "I might die, but not while I am living," and the cashier complemented it.  I said "Thank you, I had it made while I was going through bc," and she told me 10 minutes later all of the above things.   She then looked at me expectantly, and I awkwardly said, "Well, uh, thanks for supporting the cause!" and I sort of raised my fist triumphantly.   I felt like an idiot. 

Anyone else? 
Love and prayers, Deb

Happy New Year to my sisters!



Well, the house is empty now, even hubby is away for ten days, and now I get to deal with the terrible cold I nursed everyone through over the holiday. Good thing I have that little dog; she follows me around the house looking in all the empty rooms to see if someone fun is hiding for her to play with.



It's sort of nice being here on my own. I have just 11 days to get ready for my hip surgery, so I'm glad it's quiet now.



Odalys, I am glad to hear your mom is having a respite and feels stronger. I know what you mean about the candy aisles, all I want to do is indulge these days....



Debbie, it seems you are a little more relaxed about the cyst; I hope it's easygoing and that any treatment you might need is minimal.



My Secret Pal is a genius! How did she know that particular shade of red is my color? I feel quite glamorous in my beautiful hat and scarf.



Time to go back to bed with a cup of hot liquid, a new book and that little furball. I could really get used to having a cold and being forced to pamper myself.



Love to all,



Anna

I can relate Mary.  Not only did I hop off the good-diet wagon over the holidays, I think I kicked it down the hill.  Hopefully I will see it again, but I won't be on a scale anytine soon.  My next onc is in Feb., so I hope I don't faint!!

November (earlier part) would be great for me!  It would be great to celebrate our 3 year together!

Anna, I'll keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery.  It sometimes seems like our poor bodies are just always trying to "get better" after bc. 

I'm doing something about an issue that has been escalating since my Dad died.  I am a HUGELY emotional eater, and since his death, I have gained 12 pounds (November 15th was D-day). 

I escalated to 225 when my Mom died in 94, and finally went to Jenny Craig in 99.  I lost almost to my goal weight, but fell off the wagon when I moved to Wyoming.  I gained a bit back, but hovered. 

Then I met Greg, and of course was all skinny during our courtship and the first 6 months of our marriage. 

Then I got pregnant. 

I had toxemia, so my weight ballooned up to a HUGE number (too much to disclose to even you, my dear sisters!).  After Daniel was born, I lost most of it, but was still in a size 14. 

The chemo diet got me to a size 10.  I got a smaller butt but a bigger head and thought I could then eat anything I wanted like my best friend who is a size negative.  

My weight crept up to a size 12 in the past year, but I was still happy with myself. 

Since my Dad has died, I am just eating like mad.  I know it is gross, I know it is out of control, and I am taking control back. 

I went back to Jenny Craig! 

I am so stinking excited, and I totally plan on getting to my goal weight this time and STAYING there. 

After losing both my parents at such an early age, I don't want to do that to Daniel because of a weight issue. 

Nope. I fought cancer-why would I let food overtake me?!?! 

Love and prayers, Deb

Margerie, your stuff is so stinkin' COOL!   I am so impressed, and I will totally be getting something soon.  How long has that taken you to do? 

My bone scan came out ok, I have arthritis in some areas of my body, but praise GOD there is no mets anywhere. 

Still freakin' out about my ovary.  I SO want to have another baby, but not at the risk of growing more cancer in my body. 

Gotta go-I'm subbing at Daniel's school tomorrow (ugh-in a classroom full of very exhausting children.  All sensory integration disfunction, ADHD, severe autism, blindness, seizures, you name it). 

Love to you all (and prayers!), Deb

PS-I emailed Kim's hubby to see how they are doing, and he said they are creating a memorial website for people to submit stories and memories (for the kids in the future).  I think that is very cool. 

He sounds ok.  Like he is still hurting, but ever so happy to remember his sweet, dear wife.