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Hello, Would you believe the coffe is called Bostons Best It is what our local store carries I love this coffe it is so good. Plus it cost less then some of the others and taste so much better. I also get more flavors to pick from which is so much more fun. They should have it there since your in Boston lol.lol.
Oh the weather was nice here also I got to some of the weeds over the weekend but then had to take a break got to hot and the sun was getting to me. that was Sat then on Sun they had a fly in breakfast at a local airport that I went to with my ex. I have wanted to go for a ride just once so I finally did I went flying with him and the guy that runs the airport and flying school there. I was so scared but then within a few seconds it was so beautiful looking out at everything I forgot about it all and just enjoyed it. Oh it was so different from up in the air looking down on everything so pretty.Oh that was untill we got ready to land then it felt like that little thing was stalling but I didn't pass out or anything. My ex and the guy flying had a blast picking on me the whole time it was a lot of fun at the end my ex asked spo how much gas you got in this thing then it felt like we were stalling not funny. Then you want know what happened next he goes right to the gas pump no kidding he needed gas not funny so glad we were done lol. I want to go on a hot air balloon ride some day but I think I am going to wait a while for that one lol.. Still have a big fear of heights. So that was what I did this weekend got one thing marked of my list of things I want to do
I think everyone should go up in a small plain just once for sight seeing it is very pretty. Oh but make sure the wings are above your head so you can see below you. That is what we did someone went up in the one that had the wings below them and they didn't see much only what was in front of them. Have a great day and week ahead angel hugs Roberta,View Thread
It is so nice to hear from you and see that you are healing nice. So sorry to hear about your hubby but please know that I feel you did what was best for you both. You have to think of both your health and his and it seams you did just that. Your health wasn't getting any better and careing for your hubby was getting hard for you. Sometimes we have to see that our health and that of our loved ones is more important then anything else. I know it is very hard to do sometimes and this must have been one of the hardest things to do but you did what was right for both of you. No one will know that unless they walked in your shoes and his for a while. I am sending my love and support loads of angel hugs too.
I am doing good been very busy here taking care of Kaiden who is now 16 moths almost 17 months and getting around very well now. Plus trying to stay on top of things that need to be done around here wow never ending..lol... But all doctors appts are good and got the all clear again so that is good. It is 5 years now for me and finally getting this port out next month. That took some talking to my onc to get her to say ok. But I wont it out it bothers me and they never use it any way. If I ever need one agian I will just have it put back in. But I don't see me ever needed it again
Hey have to stay positive right. ! So all is good and just keep busy and active liveing life to the fullest as much as my body lets me that is. I get out and do as much as I can before my body says ok had enough. Then it is time to sit and enjoy from a chair.lol.lol. Hope you are enjoying your summer and having some fun outside as well. Have a great day angel hugs Roberta,View Thread
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Hello and how are you doing ? Enjoying your start of summer I hope and some sunshine also. We have been getting a lot of crazy weather so enjoy what you can. Come back and let us know from time to time how your doing and just to chat we are here for you when ever you need us. Have a great day angel hugs Roberta,View Thread
Got to hang in there - glad things are better for you.
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JennaView Thread
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So today is a good day !! I find doing something I enjoy doing each day and being with those I love makes my life that much better and makes me very happy that is all that matters now. So do thing you love and enjoy live life to the fullest and just be happy. I wish you all the best and have a great day angel hugs Roberta,View Thread
Ultrasound & mammos aren't good with dense breast tissue.
JudyView Thread
He was a good boy and so was the cat that I got a few months before the dog they grew up together. They acted like each other it was so very funny. They were only a few months apart in age the cat was sick and we had to let him go a few months back just before the holidays due to a failing kidney's. But the cat thought he was a dog like a watch dog that is lol. He would go to the windows and doors when ever anyone was near the house and act like he was going to attack any one that was there so funny. Then the dog would get going and the two of them wouldn't stop. Then the dog thought he was a cat and cleaned him self just like the cat did face and all that was the cutest thing or they would clean each other. So I have had cats and dogs but now am going to be pet free can't go through this any more way to heart breaking. It was a great 14 all most 15 years with both of them they had a good life and we had a great time haveing them with us.
About that rain no it is still raining here and cold out had to turn the heat back on in the middle of the night because I got cold and couldn't sleep with cold feet even with socks on lol.lol. I hate haveing to turn the heat back on
It is only in the 40 and it is 11:30 a.m. it should be at least in the high 50 or 60 by now. Oh well that is how it is here in Up State NY we can have all kinds of weather in one day from sun to rain sleet and snow yup all in one day !! So we learn to dress in layers and to always have a coat and different shoes and socks just in case. Well I really should get going got some stuff ready but need to really get going now we should go to picnic if raining will be inside yuck because of all the children and parents don't watch them so they just run around getting into evrything and are very loud. Not a very relaxing day but I am only going to worry about Kaiden and try to relax and let them worry about their children. Have a great day angel hugs Roberta,View Thread
Hello, You are doing what I would have said to do write to different cancer centers doctors and any place you can think of that treats cancer till you get answers or ideas on what else you could be doing for your sister. someone out there has to have heard of this. Even look up research centers for cancer and write to them if that might help you feel better and get you answers. Hey what ever may give you a hint at what is going on and may help give it a try. Those are the only things I could think of and have tried myself or talked about in group on how to find out more about our forms of cancer and what it is doing to our bodies. I wish you and your sister all the best and will keep sending my prayers and angel hugs your way. Have a good day Roberta,View Thread
More corrections to the the original response of No Easy Choices on Breast Reconstruction
Basically, forgot have in there. At the same time have totally forgot to mention that I messed up on my own, my mom, twin results to all of this. We all had both I and II of the BRAC analysis done as well. Have forgotten what were my sisters results were at this time.
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I had bilateral mastectomy and am researching about alternative treatments to tamoxifen and stopping the ovaries. I am 45 and pre-menopausal.
I see your post is 3 years old - are you still happy with your decision? I think I want to do what you did.
thanks for your candid answer.View Thread
best of luck starting a family!!!
JennaView Thread
I am triple neg had a lumpectomy when I was 20 came back with pre cancer cells a few years later same thing so when dx in 2008 I decided to have bi mast no if ands or buts about it. They were off no matter what I wanted them gone and the cancer out of me as soon as they could get me in for the surgery. This was even before they told me what kind what grade what stage what ever !! The doctor was shocked he didn't have to try telling me I needed the right breast removed due to being stage 3 and 2 different tumors and kinds of cancer. I am so very happy I did what I did due to this dx and my history.
Now all of that said this is something that you and only you can decide because you are the one that is going to deal with it for the rest of your life and all that comes with what you decide on. Make sure to talk to your doctor about all of your choices and treatments everything ask questions there is never a stupid question the only stupid question is the one not asked. Best of luck with everything and remember we are always here for you ask away vent what ever you need please come back often. We always have our light on 24/7. Have a good day angel hugs Roberta,
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Take good care of yourself, and get plenty of rest.
sending you hugs and prayers,
JennaView Thread
Thanks for caring so much, and for searching for solutions for her!
Wishing her and you well!
RachaelView Thread
Hello, I had a great Mothers day thank you. How was yours great I hope ! That is so funny now your 75 yr old mom has her first Tattoo Hey maybe when she all done she will go and get a real one to cover those lol. I know they aren't tattoo's that any one wants but they are for a good reason and she will be around to show them off and laugh for a very long time after.
I am glad that she is this far along that means she is closer to being done and ready to go on with her life without cancer. So waiting for the last treatment and do the happy dance withher and have that party on pinkie !! I will be there all the way even after all this is done she and you are family now we stick together no matter what. Good luck with the rads I am cheering you both on and wishing your mom well. Angel hugs to you both Roberta,View Thread
I am doing well thank you and can't wait to get my garden and flowers going also. I love being out just like you I have to stay out of the sun as I get burned very fast not fun. Plus the sun bothers me and if it is to hot not good either. So go out in early morning and evenings.
I had a great Mothers Day weekend went out all day Sat breakfast luch and dinner then a movie Sat plus a little road trip and some window shopping only because I didn't find anything I really liked.lol. Then Sun breakfast out some shopping for a trip I am going on to Vermont and back home to watch some movies and relax all day.
Oh and I am helping Kaiden make T shirts with his foot prints as butterflys they are so cute. He really didn't like me painting his feet lol.lol But loved steping on the shirts. I did different colors for his toes and then center of his foot then the heel was a different color and each foot was diiferent. Then you use a peach color for the body of the butterfly and it is done. You use the right foot for the left side and the left foot for the right side they are so cute and I put the date it was made and his name on the shirt. Then for fathers day I am doing his hands and have them pionting out and make them into a heart for cards and stepping stones as gifts. These are some of the things I am doing on the days I can't get up and about as much due to back and Kaiden stays busy this way also lol.lol. Hey I had to think of something to do with him and I love crafts I also am thinking of making play dough he can make things out of it lol. Would you like a dish for anything lol.lol. How about a floppy flower pot lol.lol I am sure he could make you one...
Have a great day angel hugs Roberta,View Thread
hello and goodmorning, I am glad you are feeling better hey venting helps us all and that is part of what we do here and listen, cry and even laugh. It is nice that you have others with the same health issues to talk to when you are waiting for your appts that can help get others ideas and input on things. Plus just knowing there are others like you helps also. Just remember ther is always someone out ther that is dealing with the same things as you if not worse and all you have to do is stay positive. Keep that chin up and keep going to get answers and make your self better. That is all any of us can do I look as it this way. I am here on this earth so I live each day as it comes and enjoy life for what it brings me. I can make that day a good day or a bad day. So I make everyday a good day I get up with a smile on my face and look out the window at what is all around me and smile even more. Then I get that sweet little boy out of bed and his smile makes me light up even more that is all worth living for
Oh children are what makes life worth living I think they can make me smile any time. So if for any reason I feel a little sad or in pain I just look at him or play with him and it seams to work it gets my mind off what ever was bothering me. So we are a lot a like there our little ones bring us joy and happyness. So when this gets you down or you feel like it is just to much just think of that little one and riding your bike lol.lol. that sounds so cute I am sure that will get your mind off everything for a while and bring a smile to your face
Well I need to get going plus have gone on enough for now have a great weekend angel hugs Roberta,View Thread
You are a wonderful and caring person for coming here with your questions. I found sports bras most comfortable while healing, the larger the better as there will be a lot of swelling.
It is always wise to eat nutritious meals to the best of your ability. My docs used to tell me to eat whatever I could tolerate, and be sure to drink as much as possible - fruit juice, herbal teas, water.
The procedure should be done by a surgeon who is a breast specialist. This person, and the primary care doctor, should be able to help with a lot of your questions.
best of luck and keep us in the loop ~
JennaView Thread
I wish you all the best and having a positive attitude is truly a big help.
best to you~
JennaView Thread
If the tumor is close to the chest wall you may have to have radiation in addition to the mastectomy.
I'm only telling you this because some women think having a mastectomy means no radiation, which is not always the case. So discuss this with your doctor.
Very good luck to you.
JudyView Thread
I am so happy for you and that you are still going on trips this one sounds like fun also. I have always wanted to check San Juan out know that is another one that I will really have to move up on my list now. It sounds like fun swim up bars and beaches. Oh did I tell you I have enjoyed a few glasses of wine in the past month celebrated my big 50 and my 5 year mark so hey had some wine.
I have not had a drink in so long it sure did taste good but had to have some soda mixed in I know it is better without but I just couldn't it was to strong for me lol. But I also like those slushy wine cooler drinks too so maybe making some of those over the summer lol.lol.
See what turning 50 can do for ya
I am getting better with age just like a fine glass of wine lol.lolHope you go on more trips and have loads of fun here to you and all the fun in the world. Angel hugs Roberta,View Thread
Oh I want to be with you oh man!!!! SEATTLE is one of the places on my list of road trips to take REALLY !!! and DENVER, CHICAGO, Lancaster penn is one also oh I can go on and on lol.lol.
Yes Kaidens doctor is very good and did a great job I have been trying to think of something to get for him as a thank you gift for all he has done. He gave us his personal cell number and came out on a day off a few times to meet us at his office to llok at Kaiden. Because he was having some issues with the dressing. He even left a meeting once to change the dressing he is very good. But what do you get for a doctor to say how much you want to thank him and how much what he did for you and Kaiden means to you.? Plus it is a man they are hard to buy for lol.lol. I know my ex it is tools and food lol.lol. But a doctor I don't know what to get him. But I want to do something nice for him to say thank for everything he has done for little Kaiden.
Have a great time on your trip, Hope the weather is nice and sunny for you take lots of pictures, Oh and enjoy all the good food while away I know I do lol
it always seams the food is so good when your traveling
Angel hugs Roberta, safe travels...View Thread
thank you so much, But I am no saint just a caring mother that loves her son with all her heart. But at the same time will not and can not agree with his livestyle. After all I worked in the field as a rehab counselor for years it would not look good for me to say it was ok for my son but not the ones I was working with.
I may not get that trip to maine next month but I am getting one extra day to myself Kaiden is now going to daycare 3 days a week so more me time. I only have him 2 days a week now much better on the back and my free time to get things done. Now I will have more time for sewing and being in the garden
. I was getting worn out and my back was getting really bad lifting on him now that he is getting so big. Plus he is getting around more so much more running after him. Not good on the back and hips having to jump up quick and move so fast some times. I am sure you know what I mean sometimes we just have to take a min to get up and get moveing lol. I am thinking Maine maybe in June or even in the fall would be nice. I have never gone in the fall it would be different. I am going on a trip for a few day in june with the ex. Yes the ex it is a bike trip we do every year to lake george Americade. That will be a nice relaxing few days sometimes we stay sometime we come home and then ride back out in the morning. Either way it is a fun few days away from the city and near the water and walking around and looking at new bike and getting to test drive them nice. Yes I ride motor cycles and have since I was young and first married. I have a few trips planed one to Salem in Sept with firends not going in Oct ever again way to busy for me. Then going into Boston to the market shopping also while there. I will let you know when maybe we can meet plus you can give me some good places to eat and shop. Ok this is long enough for now have a great day hope you get a walk in it is sunny here hope it is there also. Angel hugs Roberta,View Thread
Anytime you are concerned about something new and different, you should contact your doctor. Most likely it is just from the fall, but I would not take a chance. Check it out to clear your mind, and let us know how you made out!!!
best to you,
JennaView Thread
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