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KurriKurri · 24/02/2012 17:23

Hello ladies, - just taking the plastic wrapper off a brand new thread Smile

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topsyturner · 13/03/2012 17:40

Holsten consider yourself hand held as well with the wibbles .

Hate posting from my phone as I can't scroll back and remind myself who I wanted to reply to !

Have made lasagne for tonight's dinner if anyone fancies some ?

No call from the breast care nurse yet ...

topsyturner · 13/03/2012 17:43

Prob not everything shows up on MRI , don't panic (easy to say eh ?)
I have lost count of the amount of cts , MRI , and ultrasounds I have had .

Stick around for some hand holding !

KurriKurri · 13/03/2012 17:57

probably - welcome to the thread, and sorry that you are going through this. I am not an expert on MRI, but if you are in the system to be seen regularly because of your family history, then it is possible they are having a good look at everything to establish what is your 'normal' (i.e. we all generally have little nodules and bumps which are nothing to worry about) but it will mean in future they can detect any differences that occur. Also some tests show some things well, but other things not so well. I think an ultrasound will just give them another view to look at, - breast tissue especially in a young woman like yourself, often needs a couple of goes to get all the angles and densities. Try not to panic Smile

angry feet - it is tense waiting, - so hang around for hand holding, I'm glad you feel more reassured about the two week thing, - that isn't something you should worry about.

Holsten - wibbles and tears perfectly natural - think of all you have been through in such a short space of time, you have coped remarkably well. Your new man sounds like a lovely chap, someone you can talk to. But don't feel cringy, there is no need really - we have all been through body changes to some degree, and it is hard and takes time to come to terms with. Is it something you could talk about in counselling, or to a MacMillan nurse perhaps?

topsy - grr to no call, hopefully you'll get one in the morning (if its too late now)

I haven't heard from my consultant today either.

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Gigondas · 13/03/2012 18:11

Amber- that is amazingly well put re cancer.

Holsten post away- I can sympathise to a degree as have had epistomy (sorry can't wrestle with phone) and have lovely scar down my bum which has left me numb below and rads will burn my perineum. I think difference is being able to talk to dh about it and rationalise that will get through this and heal and things will get back to normal. Have wobbled about sex too after mc/losing my son . Again key was talking about it. I know this is early in relationship but maybe if you can get toe thoughts straight here or with Bcn you can figure how to broach issue. If new man is half as nice as I think he is, it won't be an issue.

Gigondas · 13/03/2012 18:15

Am going to scoff Topsy lasagne and hang around to bring kurri snacks whilst her hands are held.

I can hardly wait til dc outgrow numberjacks - there is a special place in hell for the creators of it

SparkleRainbow · 13/03/2012 18:43

I am here available for some hand holding....the waiting is horrible, horrible, horrible!

I was going to offer some home made (and grown) children in red wine...but I have managed to catch the bottom of the casserole on the hob, and now it all smells burnt, even though it looks fine, and I have decanted it into a new pot! Arghh, sorry to share my highly insignificant Domestic Godess failure!

l4k · 13/03/2012 18:52

Kurri-secondary hypothyroidism happens when the pituitary gland stops working properly and doesnt send the message (tsh) to the thyroid gland to make thyroid hormone. My pituitary doesn't send it's message to my adrenal glands either, so I have secondary addisons too and will be steroid dependant for life.
Graves is very complicated to treat and I really feel for you. It affects every part of you from metabolism to mental function, and can make you feel crap!!!

Sorry this is off subject and probably very boring.

Hello to my two fellow newcomers.
Finding it difficult to type with no hands free but glad of the support.

SparkleRainbow · 13/03/2012 18:54

Kurri - have you heard from the consultant yet?

KurriKurri · 13/03/2012 19:31

Thanks for explaining l4k, your condition sounds complex too, not to mention unpleasant. I'm glad you mentioned mental function, I am definitely aware of that - I feel as I I'm trying to think through treacle sometimes! I hope yours is under control and well monitored now.

No I didn't hear from the consultant today Sparkle, - but I'm looking forward to tasting your 'Children in Red Wine'

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topsyturner · 13/03/2012 19:31

Children in red wine sparkle ???
Have they been particularly bothersome this evening Grin

NedSchneebly · 13/03/2012 19:34
smee · 13/03/2012 20:21

Just running in (still with very sore shoulder Hmm), to wish Ned and l4k huge hugs of optimism for good days tomorrow. And Topsy, I hope you hear back from the BCN too.

Holstein all wobbles allowed and I'd say completely understandable given what you've been through of late.

Probably, glad you made it over here. Stick around. We talk a lot of nonsense, but are a wondrous show of resilience through the fear of appointments and all.

Hello angryfeet - the two week thing's very standard, even if it does terrify. Waiting's dire though. Think we'd all agree on that front.

Numberjacks?! Thankfully we outgrew that one a long time back - is it me or was some of it utterly terrifying?!

Haven't time to post to all. Sorry if I've missed anything, but have just hurled DS into bed and have a friend staying over tonight, so had better go and cook us something to go with the wine they've opened. Waving to all though. I wish you all sleep.. Smile

MaryAnnSingleton · 13/03/2012 21:24

children in red wine, crime eggs and shirtcake - yum !
Handholding and vibes to everyone in need xxxx

l4k · 13/03/2012 22:09

hello all,
I have told dh and he hasn't said much at all,just that he will cancel his lift to a funeral(old friend's dad) that he hadn't even told me he was attending so he can come with me.
Now he has gone to bed early.I feel a bit more in control of myself now I've told him because I'll have to hold it together for his benefit.

Smee,your shoulder no better? when do you go back to physio?
hope kurri and topsy get to speak to consultant and bcn respectively tomorrow.
Thanks for all your good wishes.Lets hope I'm on here tomorrow night groveling for forgivness for wasting your time and completely over-reacting.(why will my brain not spell?)
will be thinking of Ned too.

l4k · 13/03/2012 22:12

just realised I have made my dh sound like a heartless wimp-he's not,he just loves me rather a lot and his poor dad dying of a malignant brain tumour is still fresh in his mind.

KurriKurri · 13/03/2012 22:13

for tomorrow l4k, you did well to tell your DH so he can help you through it. xx

Love to Ned for chemo xx

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MaryAnnSingleton · 13/03/2012 22:35

well done 14k - hope all will be well.

smee · 13/03/2012 22:35

l4k, am so glad you told your DH. Go curl up with him and sleep if you can. x

topsyturner · 13/03/2012 23:25

That's good 14 .
I bet you feel better for that !

topsyturner · 14/03/2012 08:02

Morning All

Good luck today to ned and 14 .
Hope all goes smoothly for you both today .

Any other appointments on the horizon for anyone ?

DS just been packed off for a school trip to the planetarium . Should be fun .
I have DDs parent/teacher meeting this afternoon .

Gigondas · 14/03/2012 08:50

Lots of luck for Ned and 14k.

Glad it's not just me who loathes number jacks.

Back later after therapy session. Today will be discussing how to deal with 3 year old tantrums ... I am guessing this is an unfixable problem Grin

smee · 14/03/2012 09:27

I think limejelly's off on her son's school trip today isn't she? Hope her foot holds out.

Gig, hope therapist has some ideas on tantrums. Three year olds are quite something to be reckoned with. I found Numberjacks deeply weird. That Spooky Spoon is scary.. Grin

MAS, how's the tooth today? Has it settled?

Kurri, how are you?? Any energy at all, or shall we throw things from the trolley at you? Grin

Hope Ned and l4k are okay. Am thinking of you both.

l4k · 14/03/2012 09:46

morning,appointment is at 11am so off soon.
of course I will be back to report later.
waving to Ned in case she looks in.

NedSchneebly · 14/03/2012 09:47

Good luck to 14k today - thinking of you lots. Lots of hand holding for you! Check back in with you later.

gig hope counselling goes really well for you. Good luck with tantrum solving!

Feeling OK this morning - got some jobs to do to keep me busy, so hopefully the morning will go quickly.

Thanks for all positive thoughts - I so much appreciate it x x x

Sometimesiwonder · 14/03/2012 09:51

Candle lit for Ned and 14K.

ned - I hope you didn't have millionaire's shortbread for lunch, I don't think it contains all the food groups . if you had it AT lunch I can probably overlook it Wink

Probably - welcome. I don't know about the MRI, but just try hard not to worry and to take a day at a time. KK is right they are probably getting some really thorough all round images for comparing with future check-ups. They are fabulously thorough, which can be worrying, usually without any need. Amber always does that stats bit beautifully so I always leave it for her, it is very reassuring the way she does it.

KK I am getting very Angry on your behalf about the thyroid. Can you chase some more?

Holsten - sorry about the wibble. Everyone else has said it all, he sounds lovely and talking it out with him will help, I am sure. Hard to start though, I know. Sad