TAMOXIFEN 9 *********

[MaryAnnSingleton]

Starts here !

Hand holding from here too, pink.

LGF - it's good that you are feeling better: those pesky food rules are a bind though. It's not for long, it's not for long

smee, your hair will be longer and straighter and just more normal very, very soon now. Having hair really, really is a blast when you have been without it.

Turns out I didn't need to hit dd's TKD teachers or anyone, because she has got her stripey belt. Being dd she is still not happy as she has not yet got the certificate, and this will tell her if she got an A pass or just an ordinary pass. I have told her this doesn't matter

Thinking of you today Pink. Hope it all goes well.

I'm feeling much more like my old self this morning. I didn't go anywhere yesterday but feel like venturing out today. I feel a trip to the garden centre looming.

Has anyone else had peeling hands and feet? I'm feeling slightly reptilian.

sparkles - i forgot to say, I hope your meeting went well and, if my wind-it-up-and-watch-it-go mouth can ever be of service, just let me know [ wink]

Well done to dd for her stripey belt, Cakes. Getting a pen in Year 3 is brilliant news too. No wonder she is so excited.

stripey belt and pen - yay ! well done little Cakes !

Thanks all

Figgy - I seem to remember a lot of discussion about peeling hands and feet. I can' remember experiencing it myself, but I think others have: chemo certainly made my skin generally very tired and dry.

Glad you are feeling a bit more like your old self. It's nice when you can feel the neutrophils building back up and the zest for life returning!

Good thoughts wafting Pink's way today.

LGF - I'm glad you are feeling better, but its annoying about the cheese - especially as you don't always fancy food much on this - and when you do, you can't have it!

Figgy - great you are feeling better too - an outing to the garden centre will do you the world of good, - it sounds as if the injections are working, which is great, - and means you shouldn't have to go through this experience again as next time they can get you on the jabs straight away.

I remember very dry and sort of soft skin but not peeling - though considering what you've been through this time, I'm not surprised, have you got aqueous cream? - you can use it to wash with as well as moisturise - so using it instead of soap for your hands might help

Well done mini Cakes for her belt, and the special handwriting pen, its brilliant the things that excite you when you're little (I'd have been terrified by a handwriting pen - my hand writing was appalling )

I hope the meeting went well Sparkle and you got somewhere with the school.

Smee - meant to say well done on your swim and cycling through the rain yesterday (you old show off ).

I am so tired today - Dh was having a crisis of confidence last night so we were up late chatting. (He has Asperger's and worries every so often that people think he's very annoying or weird, plus someone had been sarcastic at work - and he doesn't get sarcasm at all so I have to try to explain what people mean).

Blimey poor dh, that must be quite wearing for him, he does well to cope. And there is so much sarcasm about these days

But if you are knackered today then a nice rest and treats are in order

Well done from me on the cycling and swimming as well, smee. And the rain, which would definitely have kiboshed it for me.

I saw the hospital neurologist about my ongoing bad back yesterday. I am getting referred on AGAIN but in the meantime, he has prescribed me some tablets that he said would help ease the pain and let me sleep. I have looked them up and they are used as antidepressants and sometimes as a bedwetting remedy . I am lucky enough not to be depressed and don't wet the bed, so I think I shan't bother to get the prescription So the saga continues!

That is interesting about dh KK - a friend's dh also has Aspergers
Am sorry that your back saga goes on Cakes- horrid for you -best not to take the tablets really if they are targetting things you don't suffer from .
My fingers are frozen -it's sunny outside but they are numb -eee !

What kind of specialist are they referring you to now Cakes? And how long is it going to take for you to get an appointment? - very frustrating for you.

I think Dh is nervous because he's got to have lunch with some visitors at his work, and then go out for a meal with them tonight. - He slightly panics on social occasions when he's on his own - usually I am there to give him a prod with my foot if he's saying something others might think a bit strange!

x-posted MAS - how are you getting on with your bodily functions joke illustrations?

KK - if they are women they'll just think he's gorgeous and not care too much! Poor dh though. Those things can be dire if they aren't your thing. Is it today?

MAS - cold, numb fingers - yikes! Get them out into the sunshine!! But yes, do tell us if you need any help with ideas on bodily functions, I am sure we can come up with a few.

I am getting referred to orthopaedics. I was already referred there really for one of those injection things into my spine, but it has been cancelled without warning or any idea when it will be rearranged. I suspect budget cuts. If I can find the letter cancelling the appointment (which was last month) I think I'l phone and try to find out what's going on. That may save some time. I don't want to take the anti-Ds because I'm lucky my mood is OK - i have a niggling worry that if I start altering it with drugs unnecessarily it might have an adverse effect when I stop.

Must be a day for backs, Cakes, as I'm going for my follow up CT scan/ consult with surgeon in a bit. Find that letter and nag them. I wasted whole acres of time waiting for them to book appointments, etc. It was only once I started getting on top of it that I made progress through it all. Yeay for DD, for her stripy belt and the pen too. How brilliant.

Kurri, your poor DH. Anticipation is probably worse than the actual event though. Hope I'm right. I do feel for him - lunching with strangers is not one of my fondest activities either.

MAS, yes get those digits out into the sunshine - lovely day here, so with a bit of luck it must be where you are too.

Figgy, I didn't get the skin problems, but I have heard of them. E45 maybe?? Use something simple definitely. Though I like the idea of a reptilian you. Was it you who had the tortoise? If so, go bask in the sun next to it. Not a bad life imo, though admittedly the diet's a bit limited.

LGF, g'ah for you over your risotto. What a complete pain. Nobody gave me the food warnings, so I ate all sorts on chemo. You're right to be sensible though.

Hoping Pink's okay with her CT. And fingers crossed for Sparkle loving the potential new school for DS.

Waving to all and wishing you sun.

Yes today and this evening Cakes - and unfortunately all men I'm sure he will be fine - if they talk largely about science he will be OK. His lack of confidence is unfounded really because I'm sure most people like him, - he's very kind and hasn't got a nasty or malicious bone in his body.

I've warned him not to tell any jokes tonight - he misses the point of them and the punch line regularly gets changed in the re telling - so they aren't funny any more. Mind you if no one laughs he says 'Oh Kurri told it to me,'

I would definitely badger about your appointment Cakes - they should have let you know what was happening.

x-posted Smee - I hope your appointment goes well today.

Good luck smee!

You are both right, I shall hassle. I am quite good at it once I start because I am bloody-minded, I'm just a bit reluctant to begin. But the pain is pretty bad so I will pull my finger out.

Shame they are all men, then, KK. Here's hoping for science filled talk, and nice food to pass the time. I hate eating with strangers.

good luck too smee !
and hope dh doesn't find the evening too stressful - @ joke telling !!
I don't like eating with strangers (silent eating at meditation among strangers as you know if quite excruciating -and when I do talk am sure I'm talking complete nonsense - I sound like an over excited girl) (I always think my voice sounds waay too young and frivolous)
Haven't started drawing yet- but have researched skunks - it's quite disgusting- why do children like bottoms and gas ?
Fingers thawed- it's gorgeous here- Celeste is out catching insects and basking.
Cakes- my brother may have the injection in his back- he has terrible probs,from a sailing injury -crumbly vertebrae.

thanks for all the good wishes well i have had my ct scan done and was told my oncologist will be in touch,i have a appointment in about 9 days time so im guessing i will find out then. omg im not sure i want the results.

not sure how im going to manage to stay free from infection woke this morning with my big dog slobbering over me trying to tell me my daughter had been sick then my son gets up and hes lost his voice.my x mil has looked after them both for the day but they will be back later.

i have done some gardening today its amazing how much i have enjoyed doing something normal,in a way its like im seeing the world with a new pair of fresh eyes.

well done pink - let's hope for good results and that you stay infection free- am sure the gardening is very beneficial- so lovely to feel warm and see the sun shining.

I hope you have had a good day in the sunshine pink.

Well done Pink, and I also hope you manage to stay free from bugs. A bit of gardening in the sunshine sounds lovely.

DH has survived his lunch and has just popped home to change and has now gone off to his evening meal. He bought home some raspberries and ice cream for me to have for my pudding. Yum - and I have managed to find half a bottle of wine in the fridge

kurri oooh i love rasperies im coming to your house lol

There's plenty Pink

Have had a quick skim here. Sorry about those of you going through chemo. I recognise how lovely it feels just to be out in the air and do a little gentle gardening - very therapeutic. And yes I agree you do see the world though new eyes - and appreciate it more really, I htink.

KK - sorry about yr DH, tho you do give quite an amusing take on it!

Cakes - good fro your DD!

I've just had a bowl of blueberries and rasps too - yum.

As usual, v. busy here - trip tp Cambridge whacked me out last w/e, though DS enjoyed the masterclass. DH and I had a nice trip to Fitzwilliam museum then I just sort of flaked rather. Plyus work hectic and not enough in the team to do it all. They#re very glad I'm back but goodness knows how they survived with me away really. Not because of me but just being one down in a team of 6 is quite a big hit.

DH has invited a Polish friend to stay - um sort of indefnitely..............he's also definitely on the spectrum and I can only manage for so long............
DD is preparing for finalstravelling in Iceland

Bon courage to everyone having treatment. Its a long slog but you'll get through and then feel wonderful. And then before you know it you're complaining about normal things again, like me!!

Weight campaign still going well BTW. My joints feel much better - no more of those aches. So it wasn't the arimidex, it was the obesity . Or perhaps the combination but I can definitely move about in more sprightly fashion. Want to carry on as long as poss.

yikes- full blown anxiety dream last night- all elements at once !! gah ! have mammogram later and then must dash home for quick tea before concert at school - 0ds's choir are singing. Hope everyone has a sunny day and those having treatment are coping well and not feeling too horrid.