DDA Chapter 13

[babytrees]

Beth,
I had a baseline mamo a few months ago. Came back positive for calicifications. I was told that I should have another mamo in Sept (6 months from the date of 1st mamo). There was no way I could wait that long so I requested a breast MRI which looks at the breast much more closely & with a better rate of accuracy than a mamo. Thanksfully that came back clear.

They told me that alot of woman are called back & that for the vast majority of them there is nothing wrong so please don't panic (like I did) & maybe ask your dr if you can do an MRI or other options they may have to test you. Good luck, don't panic, but I would call the dr to discuss this.

such good advice!!

 

[KristineN]

nothing wrong with that...

and, I hear you!!

Thanks for sharing your experience! I really didn't think I would be like this already. My one friend and I used to snicker a little about another one of our friends (who is a bit high drama) when her first was in his senior year. Everything he did was the "last time he'd ever do it." I haven't been that bad (yet). I am so happy for his accomplishments. I want him to feel so great about doing this, so I'm not letting him see my conflicted feelings. I'm just having a little pity party for me, too.

It reminds me a little of when my grandfather died when I was 13. The minister made this long sermon about how we shouldn't be crying, because he was going to heaven and how wonderful that was. He made us sound like we were so selfish that we would still want "grandpa" here with us and went on and on and on. I wanted to scream that I could be happy for him but sad for me at the same time. Grandpa was a relatively young man. I've come to realize that minister was a horse's rear. But that is the same conflict I feel now. I am so happy that Matthew is going to make his way in the world, and I know that he is going to be a success. I will miss my little boy even as I rejoice with the "man."

 

[Blueeyes101817]

If you all could add my friend Barbie to your prayer lists...

She was hit head-on by a suspected drunk driver last night. The other driver died instantly. Barbie is very banged up with a broken femur. She had two of her four kids in her car, and thankfully, they are fine.

Barbie's having surgery today at 2 p.m.

Thank you!

Absoultely--HOpe all is well!

My observation went really well! We have to meet to talk about it (normal) but she said excellent

 

[bethbuchall]

Absoultely--HOpe all is well!

My observation went really well! We have to meet to talk about it (normal) but she said excellent

I know that you would do well!

 

[babytrees]

Absoultely--HOpe all is well!

My observation went really well! We have to meet to talk about it (normal) but she said excellent

Woohoo!!

 

[KristineN]

Absoultely--HOpe all is well!

My observation went really well! We have to meet to talk about it (normal) but she said excellent

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Congrats Jen!!!

Beth- 's

 

[tinknme]

Deb here are pictures from the grand opening of T-Rex yesterday:

http://photos.attractionsmagazine.com/gallery/6242650_fKxno#P-1-15

Looks pretty cool, I will have to take the boys here sometime!

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Dumb question? I should check in online for our flights tomorrow right? We are flying Airtran. Also, if I say Emma has 1 bag and we end up with just 1 between us will that matter?

 

[tinknme]

I know that you would do well!

Ditto!

 

[tinknme]

Dumb question? I should check in online for our flights tomorrow right? We are flying Airtran. Also, if I say Emma has 1 bag and we end up with just 1 between us will that matter?

You can print out your boarding passes 24 hours before your flight & if you take less luggage than you say, it will not matter.

 

[Mommy2EmMoLu]

Thanks Janet! We are all checked in. Shh, don't tell Elizabeth, but I haven't started packing yet.

You can print out your boarding passes 24 hours before your flight & if you take less luggage than you say, it will not matter.

 

[tinknme]

Thanks Janet! We are all checked in. Shh, don't tell Elizabeth, but I haven't started packing yet.

I won't tell, but I have a feeling she will find out

 

[bear74]

Absoultely--HOpe all is well!

My observation went really well! We have to meet to talk about it (normal) but she said excellent

 

[Pooh67_68]

Actually no there is not, but you are right it could have been worse.

Is there really such a thing?
But yes, I suppose it could have been worse!

 

[Pooh67_68]

My observation went really well! We have to meet to talk about it (normal) but she said excellent

 

[Blueeyes101817]

I won't tell, but I have a feeling she will find out

she always does

 

[lovesdumbo]

Bernadette - Come to the dark side! Buy a dSLR!

I know I want to but it is all so confusing. I don't want to buy one and wish I had bought a "better" one and I don't know that I should buy one with more features but for lots of money.

There is Miss Bernadette!

Love Joe's costume!

Hi! Thanks!

Bernadette - wow you sure have been busy. Great costume idea.

Hi! Things will be SUPER crazy until next Tuesday and very crazy til say Halloween when the budget package gets sent to the Board and a bit crazy until the CFO is actually out of the office at the board meeting around Veteran's Day.

Bernadette I hope work calms down for you soon, can't wait to see Joe wearing his costume!

Hi! Are you still thinking about a trip the first week of May? I'm wondering if I should book AKL Concierge as it will be my birthday.

I love the costume because I am not making it. No really, it's so cool!! I wish I had the talent and patience, you'll make it fabulous.

Very funny! But I know you could do it! Are you still planning on making holiday dresses for the girls? I got some fabrics to make Emma one but some of the fabrics were backordered so I can't start it til those come. She picked out the fabrics-Scotty Dogs with Christmas presents. Super cute!

Chris' Mother called this morning. Apparently she is leaving her worthless boyfriend of 17 years She needs Chris to help her move. He politely told her that she'd have to wait a bit since we will be on a cruise We are hoping that she will become a nicer person once she gets away from him. He is an alcoholic and from what she said today, he is a drug user too She always chooses men that need to be enabled, that has been the pattern of her entire life. I'm sure more details will emerge when we help move her, but at least she is taking control of her own life even if only for a moment.

Hope this it a good change for her.

I just booked the Segway tour for Bob and my dad, as a surprise. It will be part of their Christmas present. I was, however, surprised to see that the price has more than doubled since I went a few years ago.

How fun! I loved it!

Elizabeth, I know you are all about cake, but I have pumpkin pie. Want some?

I LOVE pumpkin pie.

If you all could add my friend Barbie to your prayer lists...

She was hit head-on by a suspected drunk driver last night. The other driver died instantly. Barbie is very banged up with a broken femur. She had two of her four kids in her car, and thankfully, they are fine.

Barbie's having surgery today at 2 p.m.

Thank you!

How aweful! Prayers for Barbie!

So, I have never heard anything back from my doctor's office from the mammogram or the echocardiogram that I had 3 weeks ago. Today I received a letter from the Breast Care Center: "We're pleased you recently visited the Breast Care Center. Based on your results, our radiologist recommends you have a repeat mammogram in 6 months. This is a routine procedure for findings on a mammogram that have a high chance of being normal. However, it's important you follow-up as recommended." Is this something I should worry about? Call up and ask about? Just wait and schedule in 6 months and not think about until then?

You should call your Dr so you don't worry.

We went on our college visit on Monday, and I definitely got the feeling from Matthew that "this is it." It suddenly seems so real to me. I don't know if that is just because the other visits were so long ago or if it's because I could actually picture him there. Unfortunately, it seems to hit hardest just when I'm trying to go to sleep, and then I can't get to sleep. It's a mixture of and and and . I am proud of who he is and who he is becoming. I know that this is what we've raised him to do. I know that we have done what we could. I just think that I could have done more and wish that I could go back and do it again. And also, I'll really miss him.

I did find someone to work for me so I'll be hanging out here tonight. I'm still running, but it seems a bit better. My cough is much worse though. I'm wondering if it breaking up and coming out, or if the meds weren't effective

Colby has a little bump on his leg. It looks like a big zit that had popped, so it has a scabby center. He pointed it out to me a couple of days ago. I just looked at it and it doesn't look any better, maybe worse I'm concerned that the area around it is a bit swollen, maybe nickel sized, but not a circle, an irregular pattern. I'm debating making him an appointment to check it out. Why does my family fall apart right before a vacation?

Hope you're feeling better and that Colby's bump is nothing.

Absoultely--HOpe all is well!

My observation went really well! We have to meet to talk about it (normal) but she said excellent

Awesome!

 

[my3princes]

Deb here are pictures from the grand opening of T-Rex yesterday:

http://photos.attractionsmagazine.com/gallery/6242650_fKxno#P-1-15

Looks pretty cool, I will have to take the boys here sometime!

Wow, I didn't realize that it opened just yesterday Chris and I are in agreement that we will have dinner there Saturday night. Shhh the boys think we'll be at Vero Beach

 

[my3princes]

Jen I'm glad that you did well today. We had no doubts