Dis Breast Cancer Survivors Part III - GAGWTA!

[MerryPoppins]

MIL needs 2 cataract surgeries. DH has to stay for 10 days after each to care for FIL.

 

[snappy]

I am have trouble remembering details. Thanks for reminding me, Merry.
What a great son your DH is. How far away does your FIL and MIL live?

I hope you had a lovely birthday Sunday.

Happy Valentine's day to everyone, a day late. I had a long day yesterday but we were able to migrate my accounting ap back to the windows based pc. Still can't access the network, print, do email, etc, from the pc. Hopefully, my renegrade IT guy will show up soon. I sent him an email listing where we are and what I still need from him, no reply of course. I reentered in piles of journal entries last week, now I am working on all the checks/electronic transfers, then on to receipts, payroll ( I think I have about a dozen to reenter), and bank reconciliations.

I was amazed at the traffic in this little city last night. You would have thought it was a holiday or something.

Looks to me everyone waits until the last minute to get their gifts. It took me almost 2 hours to leave work, drive through ridiculous traffic to get to the bowling alley to pick up DD15 and her friend after their school team match, get the friend home and then pick up french bread at a little grocery, before getting home.

Luckily, I decided Sunday I wanted to treat DH and DD15 to crawfish ettouffee for dinner last night. I made the roux with all the fresh seasonings into the base on Sunday night so I only had to add the thawed crawfish last night.

Everyone was very happy last night AND I was able to watch my favorite show House since I got home shortly before 7 pm.

I am going to try and take breaks today and walk around a nearby park if not go to the gym. Spring comes early here, it will be mid-seventies here today. Sitting hunched over my compyter and entering copious amounts of data is doing a number on my back so I know I need to get up and stretch, walk, etc. Luckily, DH gave me a gift certificate for a massage. Somehow, I feel better just thinking about it. What a goose!

Cheryl, I hope you get good news today. Crash, any news yet on your biopsy?

Sha, how was you first WDW trip in 2011?

Lisa and Marci, how are you tolerating this last chemo?

MaryAnn, do you have your trip planned yet? When will our tea meet be, if that is still on the schedule? Glad your oldest DD has good benefits through his new job. That is indeed a plus.

GAGWTA, ladies.

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Good morning ladies

crash - welcome. You have found a great place and the ladies here are so encouraging and a wealth of information. Wishing you all the best.

Melissa - Happy 50th Birthday!! Hope you had a great day. Your dh is a good son.Thought of you when the weather guy here said that Oklahoma had the worst weather this year of all the states!!

smilie - Continued prayers for you during these days

Cheryl - Hoping for a good report for you today

Lisa and Marci - how are you both feeling?

Sha -- tell us about your trip!! We need a disney fix through cyberspace! Sorry about your patient. I am sure that was hard for you.

Laurie - I havent made any dining plans yet. I am such the procrastinator. I need to get on them. Will keep you updated.

I made chicken alfredo for the ds last night. They were very happy. Dh hates it and since he is away it was o.k. to cook it. Havent heard if he has arrived safely in china yet. Will be 60 here on friday. Downright balmy! I am thinking of asking one of the ds to take me for the b12 shot then.

GTAGWTA.

 

[crashbb]

Hi all,

I officially get my results tomorrow but I just called the breast centre to check if my results were in (to make sure I should keep my appointment for tomorrow). Not only are my results in, but the secretary said "Yes, the results and are in and you don't have to worry, there is nothing bad there".

I still have to go in tomorrow morning, but no more worrying!

Thanks for the support.

 

[snappy]

Thanks so much for sharing the good news with us, crash. I am posting from my iPhone so this is short. We share in the relief you must be feeling. Maryann please share how you make the Alfredo dish.

 

[marcij]

Tomorrow (today) I turn 50! Funny after BC birthdays are thrilling to me.

Sorry I missed saying Happy Birthday! I hope it was special!

Hi all,

I officially get my results tomorrow but I just called the breast centre to check if my results were in (to make sure I should keep my appointment for tomorrow). Not only are my results in, but the secretary said "Yes, the results and are in and you don't have to worry, there is nothing bad there".

I still have to go in tomorrow morning, but no more worrying!

Thanks for the support.

Terrific news! Thanks for the update.

I have my fourth and final a/c this Thursday. Last one was worse right afterwards than the previous ones, but I've been feeling a little better since last Wednesday. I've been working from home in the mornings and going in before lunch to work, then going to pick up the boys from school. I developed a mouth wore, but extra rinses made it go away, and was having symptoms of a v yeast infection, but external cream helped that. Anyone had chemo mess with yeast?

I'll have two weeks off as before, then will start Taxol. I don't know as much about it, other than it's not as dangerous or as hard on the system. Can anyone give me a brief summary on their thoughts that has done a/c and taxol? I'm trying to decide if I'll go skiing with my family over spring break. We are leaving after school on a Friday and coming back on Tuesday. My doc said it was fine with her if I went, but she said I might be prone to altitude sickness. She said even though I wouldn't feel like skiing she thought it would be a good mental break, but I can't decide what to do. Any advice is appreciated!

GAGWTA!

 

[CherylDan]

No good news today. Cancer has spread to an area between my intestines. 3cm. I guess the good news would be that it is not showing up in any organs. I start chemo next Tues, part of a clinical trial. Apparently there is *some* chance of it shrinking, and surgery may be a possiblity at that time. When I asked how long the chemo treatments would be, I was told indefinitely.....he thinks probably 1 to 1 1/2 yrs, and if it is no longer working at that point, they will start something different. I think the most disturbing part is that there isn't a set number of treatments. No countdown to the end of treatment. I'm pretty sure it hasn't really even sunk in yet. Seems like a really bad joke. Especially since I'm feeling fine, no systems. Seems I have one week left to enjoy that.

 

[smiley_face2]

Sorry I missed saying Happy Birthday! I hope it was special!



Terrific news! Thanks for the update.

I have my fourth and final a/c this Thursday. Last one was worse right afterwards than the previous ones, but I've been feeling a little better since last Wednesday. I've been working from home in the mornings and going in before lunch to work, then going to pick up the boys from school. I developed a mouth wore, but extra rinses made it go away, and was having symptoms of a v yeast infection, but external cream helped that. Anyone had chemo mess with yeast?

I'll have two weeks off as before, then will start Taxol. I don't know as much about it, other than it's not as dangerous or as hard on the system. Can anyone give me a brief summary on their thoughts that has done a/c and taxol? I'm trying to decide if I'll go skiing with my family over spring break. We are leaving after school on a Friday and coming back on Tuesday. My doc said it was fine with her if I went, but she said I might be prone to altitude sickness. She said even though I wouldn't feel like skiing she thought it would be a good mental break, but I can't decide what to do. Any advice is appreciated!

GAGWTA!

I just found out today exactly what my treatment will be starting next wed. and it will be AC for 4 treatments spread 2 weeks apart, then 4 treatments with Taxol, also 2 weeks apart. Neupogen together with them. So I can't help you, but will be interested to read anyone who can.
Going back to the hospital over and over since our son died 2 weeks ago has been like walking into hell each time. We had to bring our oldest daughter in night before last because she was having a breakdown, just could not cope. Of course in the emerg we were right beside the bed we said goodbye to him in. It's just altogether too traumatic right now. Hubby is meeting with his trauma councillor as I type.
I had my meeting with the chemo team today and they showed me around, where I'd be getting chemo, who does what, an orientation. I'm actually very scared of the drugs, and she talked about not letting my fear overtake because it does not help treatment, but right now I'm scared of everything. hubby and I tried to go to the beach last night just to look at the waves and stars, but the immenseness of it all was just too much, I was so afraid!
I'm glad to read your posts Marcij because I can see you are getting through your treatment which will be the same as mine.
I'm so sorry to everyone but I honestly can not remember much of what I had read back when I first came here, about everyone else diagnosis and what was going on with them. I am having a hard time remembering anything at all. Did I mention I had a port a cath put in last wednesday? I don't think so....it was done just with local anasthetic and I will never go through anything like that again! what an awful experience. When they take it out, they are going to have to put me out or I will not get it removed. It's still pretty tender, but I'm hoping will be all healed up by next wed. Honestly if I'd known it was going to be such a big procedure while awake, I would have opted to have some other thing instead, or demanded to be put out.
They warned me all about avoiding germs over the next while. We have 5 grand children under the age of 6, 4 of whom are ages 1-6, daughters of our son, and who need all the extra love they can get right now, so this is going to be very hard indeed. I just don't understand why these things had to happen at the same time. Anyway, I'm going to try and read back to some of your posts Marcij to see what you've had to say about this specific treatment. And what you are doing about hair loss, I'm guessing you have that too? I'm going to be wearing toques for now, scarves when it gets warm.... I'm not sure about wigs....

 

[smiley_face2]

No good news today. Cancer has spread to an area between my intestines. 3cm. I guess the good news would be that it is not showing up in any organs. I start chemo next Tues, part of a clinical trial. Apparently there is *some* chance of it shrinking, and surgery may be a possiblity at that time. When I asked how long the chemo treatments would be, I was told indefinitely.....he thinks probably 1 to 1 1/2 yrs, and if it is no longer working at that point, they will start something different. I think the most disturbing part is that there isn't a set number of treatments. No countdown to the end of treatment. I'm pretty sure it hasn't really even sunk in yet. Seems like a really bad joke. Especially since I'm feeling fine, no systems. Seems I have one week left to enjoy that.

I'm so sorry to hear this. It is good news that it is not in the organs though! I'm going to be praying really hard that it shrinks fast and you can get it operated on soon and be done with the chemo sooner than that. I do know exactly what you mean about it feeling unreal. How can this all be happening?

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Hi Guys,

Only have time for a quick hello.

First, Cheryl I'm sad you're going through this. But I am so glad your doctor was so diligent. (Mine doesn't even check bloodwork anymore, which I have mixed feelings about since my original oncologist did.) I'm sure you've caught this very early, which is so great. Imagine if you didn't catch it? Please know we're all thinking of you and keeping you in our hearts.

smiley same with you.

marci, I will give you my opinion. I had taxol and in some ways I found it harder than the AC. I wouldn't have been up for a ski trip. A few days after the infusion I couldn't get out of bed for about 36 hrs. It felt like "bone pain" and there wasn't a lot to help it, I just had to ride it out. Others here have reported similar pain (and fatigue). Some still have neuropthies in their hands and feet from the treatment. (I didn't, long term, fortunately.) Good news is the first was the worst, the third was hard but not as bad as the first, and the second and fourth weren't too, too bad. Just very draining, especially cumulatively after the AC. You may have a different experience, but that was mine. Play it by ear.

crash, keep us updated.

to all. GAGWTA

 

[snappy]

Smilie, thanks for continuing to keep us updated here. I can tell from you posts how difficult it is for you dealing with your loss and facing your cancer treatments. I would think it would be beneficial for you to have some therapy or have a counselor to talk to as your DH is having. Alternatively, joining a support group where you can just talk things out might be what you need. I am sorry your oldest daughter is also having trouble coping. You are being so strong for eveyone else, we will be here for you.

Cheryl, I'm sorry you have to deal with this second cancer, but I agree with Linda that thank goodness your doc was diligent. I hope you can use this next week to get physically and mentally prepared for the extended chemo course ahead. I feel for you.

I can't comment on the taxol, Marci. Can you see how you feel after one or two rounds of taxol? When is the trip? If you are flying I realize it is hard to arrange things at the last minute, but you might feel miserable.

I hope I don't sound preachy but there will be other trips in the future.

Has anyone else on our thread here traveled while doing taxol?

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Good morning ladies

Cheryl - I am so sorry to hear that you have to face chemo again. I am glad your doctor also kept pressing on to get answers. Glad it was found early. I am sending you my thoughts and prayers.

Smiley - So sorry you are all dealing with all of this. My thoughts and prayers are with you too. I think counseling would be beneficial for everyone and a support group would be great too.

marci - You know your body best. I just remember how you posted that you struggled at dw. Do you have trip insurance for the trip? I am sure your family will understand no matter what you decide. You have to put "you" first. I know that is tough sometimes for sure.

Lisa - how are you sista?? Miss you posting. Hope you are doing well.

crash - good news!

Laurie - I use a jar of sauce! I am no Rachel Ray!!

Dh left a voice mail. He has safely arrived in Beijing. I am surrounded by chocolate. Ds23 gave me 2 boxes. DH gave me 1. The lady at church who has cancer too gave me one thanking me for all my notes and cards. Way too much!! Dh loved the photopass book and so did ds19.

GTAGWTA.

 

[marcij]

No good news today. Cancer has spread to an area between my intestines. 3cm. I guess the good news would be that it is not showing up in any organs. I start chemo next Tues, part of a clinical trial. Apparently there is *some* chance of it shrinking, and surgery may be a possiblity at that time. When I asked how long the chemo treatments would be, I was told indefinitely.....he thinks probably 1 to 1 1/2 yrs, and if it is no longer working at that point, they will start something different. I think the most disturbing part is that there isn't a set number of treatments. No countdown to the end of treatment. I'm pretty sure it hasn't really even sunk in yet. Seems like a really bad joke. Especially since I'm feeling fine, no systems. Seems I have one week left to enjoy that.

Cheryl -- you must be stunned. I am so sorry. Sending lots of prayers to you and your family. I hope the clinical trial kills the C. What a nasty disease this is.

I just found out today exactly what my treatment will be starting next wed. and it will be AC for 4 treatments spread 2 weeks apart, then 4 treatments with Taxol, also 2 weeks apart. Neupogen together with them. So I can't help you, but will be interested to read anyone who can.
Going back to the hospital over and over since our son died 2 weeks ago has been like walking into hell each time. We had to bring our oldest daughter in night before last because she was having a breakdown, just could not cope. Of course in the emerg we were right beside the bed we said goodbye to him in. It's just altogether too traumatic right now. Hubby is meeting with his trauma councillor as I type.
I had my meeting with the chemo team today and they showed me around, where I'd be getting chemo, who does what, an orientation. I'm actually very scared of the drugs, and she talked about not letting my fear overtake because it does not help treatment, but right now I'm scared of everything. hubby and I tried to go to the beach last night just to look at the waves and stars, but the immenseness of it all was just too much, I was so afraid!
I'm glad to read your posts Marcij because I can see you are getting through your treatment which will be the same as mine.
I'm so sorry to everyone but I honestly can not remember much of what I had read back when I first came here, about everyone else diagnosis and what was going on with them. I am having a hard time remembering anything at all. Did I mention I had a port a cath put in last wednesday? I don't think so....it was done just with local anasthetic and I will never go through anything like that again! what an awful experience. When they take it out, they are going to have to put me out or I will not get it removed. It's still pretty tender, but I'm hoping will be all healed up by next wed. Honestly if I'd known it was going to be such a big procedure while awake, I would have opted to have some other thing instead, or demanded to be put out.
They warned me all about avoiding germs over the next while. We have 5 grand children under the age of 6, 4 of whom are ages 1-6, daughters of our son, and who need all the extra love they can get right now, so this is going to be very hard indeed. I just don't understand why these things had to happen at the same time. Anyway, I'm going to try and read back to some of your posts Marcij to see what you've had to say about this specific treatment. And what you are doing about hair loss, I'm guessing you have that too? I'm going to be wearing toques for now, scarves when it gets warm.... I'm not sure about wigs....

You have way too much on your plate -- I agree with snappy. It could not hurt for you to talk to someone or a support group. My attitude goes up and down, but for the most part I've been positive. Only on here do I really ask questions and share what is going on, other than with my husband. I agree that attitude makes a huge difference but can understand with everything that you are going through why you are struggling. It is scary. But remember everyone here is happy to help. If you'd rather just call me I'm happy to talk instead of you having to look back. Just let me know if you want my cell number. Honestly, my port healed quickly (I was put to sleep -- don't know how you did it) but it still bothers me. I have to put a small pillow beneath my seat belt b/c it lays across my port and bothers me. I do have very thin and sensitive skin so somethings do bother me more.

Hi Guys,

Only have time for a quick hello.

First, Cheryl I'm sad you're going through this. But I am so glad your doctor was so diligent. (Mine doesn't even check bloodwork anymore, which I have mixed feelings about since my original oncologist did.) I'm sure you've caught this very early, which is so great. Imagine if you didn't catch it? Please know we're all thinking of you and keeping you in our hearts.

smiley same with you.

marci, I will give you my opinion. I had taxol and in some ways I found it harder than the AC. I wouldn't have been up for a ski trip. A few days after the infusion I couldn't get out of bed for about 36 hrs. It felt like "bone pain" and there wasn't a lot to help it, I just had to ride it out. Others here have reported similar pain (and fatigue). Some still have neuropthies in their hands and feet from the treatment. (I didn't, long term, fortunately.) Good news is the first was the worst, the third was hard but not as bad as the first, and the second and fourth weren't too, too bad. Just very draining, especially cumulatively after the AC. You may have a different experience, but that was mine. Play it by ear.

crash, keep us updated.

to all. GAGWTA

Oh dear. I have 12 weeks in a row of Taxol... I do get the bone pain with that nuerlasta shot the day after a/c, so that won't be unusual. I really appreciate your opinion. The only thing that would need to be cancelled would be my airfare, as Randy and the boys will go. I used points which can go back in my account (possibly with a fee) so I should be okay if I decide not to make the trip. Neuropathy -- I must research that ASAP.

Smilie, thanks for continuing to keep us updated here. I can tell from you posts how difficult it is for you dealing with your loss and facing your cancer treatments. I would think it would be beneficial for you to have some therapy or have a counselor to talk to as your DH is having. Alternatively, joining a support group where you can just talk things out might be what you need. I am sorry your oldest daughter is also having trouble coping. You are being so strong for eveyone else, we will be here for you.

Cheryl, I'm sorry you have to deal with this second cancer, but I agree with Linda that thank goodness your doc was diligent. I hope you can use this next week to get physically and mentally prepared for the extended chemo course ahead. I feel for you.

I can't comment on the taxol, Marci. Can you see how you feel after one or two rounds of taxol? When is the trip? If you are flying I realize it is hard to arrange things at the last minute, but you might feel miserable.

I hope I don't sound preachy but there will be other trips in the future.

Has anyone else on our thread here traveled while doing taxol?

Thank you for the reply. You aren't being preachy at all. I agree totally. I had hoped the fresh air and days of rest away from work would be therapeutic (and that's actually what the doc said) but it does sound like it won't be a good idea.

Good morning ladies

Cheryl - I am so sorry to hear that you have to face chemo again. I am glad your doctor also kept pressing on to get answers. Glad it was found early. I am sending you my thoughts and prayers.

Smiley - So sorry you are all dealing with all of this. My thoughts and prayers are with you too. I think counseling would be beneficial for everyone and a support group would be great too.

marci - You know your body best. I just remember how you posted that you struggled at dw. Do you have trip insurance for the trip? I am sure your family will understand no matter what you decide. You have to put "you" first. I know that is tough sometimes for sure.

Lisa - how are you sista?? Miss you posting. Hope you are doing well.

crash - good news!

Laurie - I use a jar of sauce! I am no Rachel Ray!!

Dh left a voice mail. He has safely arrived in Beijing. I am surrounded by chocolate. Ds23 gave me 2 boxes. DH gave me 1. The lady at church who has cancer too gave me one thanking me for all my notes and cards. Way too much!! Dh loved the photopass book and so did ds19.

GTAGWTA.

I'm glad your DH got their safely. Sounds like you gave and received some lovely V-day gifts. I hope the trip goes well and he's back safely soon.

GAGWTA!

 

[wdw4us2]

Cheryl - I am so sorry for your news. I completely understand your ambivalent feelings about starting the chemo again. Unlike the first time around, you now know exactly what you're in for. Hopefully, the chemo will reduce the size of the mass so that you're able to have surgery.

smiley - You sure have a lot on your plate right now. As much as you want to be there for everyone during this time, you have to remember to take care of yourself, too. The information you were given about being susceptible to infections is correct - you won't even realize how depleted your immune system is. You just need to be cautious and make certain everyone around you is healthy and you should be fine.

marcij - I'm not sure what to tell you as far as the Taxol goes. I am having Taxol instead of Taxotere during this course of chemo along with Cisplatin. I had my most recent infusion last Friday and am still not feeling well enough to go out and do anything. Each person is different, so you might want to see how you feel after your first few infusions.

Laurie - I hope your computer issue finally get resolved. I complain when I have problems and my computer is strictly for pleasure - your situation is worse! How is your DD's bowling team doing?

crashbb - Great news!

MaryAnn - Glad your family took good care of you on Valentine's Day!

Sorry I have been AWOL for a while. Busy weekend with DD being home and I haven't been feeling great since Sunday afternoon. Three down, three to go. I find that I'm not feeling as nauseous with the Taxol/Cisplatin combination as I did with the Taxotere/Carboplatin/Herceptin that I had during the first course. I am just as worn out, though. I'm also still fighting the remnants of the cold that I've had for almost a month. I hope to be feeling 100% by the weekend. I'm tired of doing nothing! I tried out the new wig at chemo last Friday. Lots of compliments and it was comfortable. Since I was wearing my hair shorter since my first hair loss, I have a shorter wig which is not as hot and much more comfortable than the longer one I wore last time.

 

[snappy]

Marci, you lose nothing by doing the research about your options. I would be doing the same thing. I am ever the planner. I had my
Mardi grad trip planned down to meal ressies, plane tickets and owners locker delivery scheduled. My reason to cancel was only work related, not health concerns. Very different situation. I am glad you can come to this thread for assistance.

 

[CherylDan]

Thanks to you all for the support. The reality is starting to hit me today, so it's helpful to come here and see it. I'm not feeling like much of a survivor anymore....I need to find something new to replace my siggy picture. Ugh. IDK, yesterday I felt like I could deal with it, today not so much......

Marci, I did 4a/c and then 4 taxol, same as Linda. Managed a disney trip after the a/c rounds, dont think I could have done it during taxol. It was rough. OTOH, since your treatment plan is different by having it spread out over 12 treatments, maybe your side effects will be milder? IDK, I guess I'd hang on to the plans since your doc is OK with it, and decide when the time comes. Sometimes just having something like that to look forward to is really important, and if *all* you'd lose is some points, seems like it's worth it.

Smiley, I agree about finding a support group or conseling for yourself. You are having to deal with just way too much. And as hard as it is, you are going to need to try to put yourself first now, at least for a little while. Maybe your doctor can be helpful in finding something for you? I can't imagine the utter confussion in your life. Regarding what to do about hair loss, I opted for knit stocking caps when it was cold, and cotton pretied head wraps for summer. Never did the wig thing, it just wasn't me. Since I threw out all my hats & such after being done with treatment four years ago, I ordered some more just last night...sending you a link to what I ordered, but there is tons of other stuff at this place. http://www.headcovers.com/11261/cotton-batik-headwrap/

Lisa, good to see you again....glad you were able to have a visit with your DD (and I'm betting more than one word at a time conversations!....LOL, I remember how you said the men in your life aren't much for chit-chat) Hope you start feeling better soon. And yay for finding a wig that you like and is comfy!

LMP, all that chocolate sounds good! Your poor hubby must never get over the jet lag! Hope his trip to China goes smoothly.

OK, I must get up and get my house cleaned up...DD26 is coming home tomorrow for the weekend to celebrate DH's big 5-0! Looking forward to a nice weekend. Oh, and we did manage to get that bathroom project all finished, just in the nick of time. I'll post a picture later.

GAGWTA!!!

 

[marcij]

Thanks, Cheryl. Hugs to you. Hang in there. I'm so glad I have you guys as a resource. Everyone at the chemo center keeps telling me a/c is much worse. Maybe they will do lighter doses of taxol since I have to do so many. Who knows. At this point, I've learned not to second guess what is going on and to just take in info as everyone's treatment seems a little different and has different effects.

Smiley -- I missed the question about hair/wigs until you got answers -- duh! After about three weeks I cut my hair short, as I had a lot of it and it was getting everywhere when it started falling out -- it was very thick. The next weekend I had to shave it off as I had two bare spots in the back. It really wasn't very traumatic for me, but I know everyone is different. I'm wearing mostly hats, as the wigs have come a long way since my Mom needed them but they are still uncomfortable in my opinion. Again, I do have sensitive skin. I found that my head gets cold, depending on the temperature, so I wear a hat when I'm out and about, but after the first few days rarely need to wear a hat at home and just enjoying going bald. I used the same company Cheryl talked about and got a lot of different fun hats that weren't very expensive. My ones for night are very soft cotton. I do have a couple of wigs and I wear them if I'm going to be at the kids' school or one of their activities.

BTW -- I'm very fair skinned. It was very nice and sunny last Sunday so I told my husband I was going for a walk. I can burn in sunny weather at any temp so my husband made sure to remind me to wear a hat.

 

[wdw4us2]

I am loving this south Florida weather! I finally felt well enough to go in the pool today for the first time in a month. Managed to swim 50 laps and I was only two minutes off my time. It's supposed to be clear and in the mid - high 70s for the next five days, so I plan on swimming every day. Ah, the simple pleasures in life. . .

 

[snappy]

Lisa, keep up the good work. I bet you are like my friend Cindy who goes through many bathings suits-the clorine does a number on the suits.

Cheryl, hope your DH had a nice birthday, and that you are enjoying your daughter's visit. My DH and I cleaned our house up yesterday too. Cindy and one of her neighbors came up from New Orleans yesterday to hit some local antique shops. I made crawfish ettoufee again. But first we had to get things presentable around here.

Marci, you are right about everyone's treatmnet being different. I think it is more about how breast cancer presents differently than the doctor's having different treatment plans, but I am certainly no expert. I do think that treatment is evolving over time, and that targeted treatment will work better.

We are trying to plan out our "fun" time for the next few months. Mardi gras hits full stride in 2 weeks, March we have birthdays to celebrate, Jazz fest is last weekend in April/first weekend in May. We have to get our ducks in a row. Anticipation is half the fun.

Cindy confirmed yesterday she will go to WDW with me again this year, but wants to stay at the Wyndham Bonnet Creek again. I am not changing my plans for May but maybe we will hit the WBC for July or November. Maybe both!

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Good afternoon ladies

Lisa - That is so wonderful that you are swimming. I wish I was there in the pool with you. Although I would probably just be bobbing around versus doing any laps, impossible since they severed my nerve during my cancer surgery. Enjoy your great weather!!

Cheryl - hoping your dh party went well and that you had a good time visiting with your dd too. Sending you lots of prayers and good thoughts this week sista.

Laurie - that is nice your friend is coming with you on your trips. Is she coming on all of them? It must be fun to have lots of activities/parties to look forward too. There is nothing like that around here. Not group wise anyway, unless you consider everyones summer trips to the beach and pumpkin picking in the fall. In Texas we had cowboy fever sometimes. It all centered around sports there sometimes.

Dh is home. I am happy. He said he is going back to China again around April 1st. sigh, sigh. Ds did not take me for the B12 shot. He was too busy applying to the state univ. again. Can you say rejection #3. He wrote down psych. major this time. Figured it was better than health sciences or undeclared which everyone seems to do. His now current gpa is 3.5, so we will see. Our van is fixed too. Snow tonight and tomm. night they say.

GTAGWTA. Thinking of you all.