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**TAMOXIFEN**22 !

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MaryAnnSingleton · 06/04/2012 14:39

yikes- here we go...

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MaryAnnSingleton · 09/04/2012 11:52

party in village hall sounds perfect idea kk
It is hard to see my mum like this- she was so vital only a few years ago.

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topsyturner · 09/04/2012 14:29

Well would you believe it ?
Aunty Flo came for a visit today for the first time since chemo !
Dammit , was hoping I was done and dusted with all that malarkey ...

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MaryAnnSingleton · 09/04/2012 14:48

bah topsy

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topsyturner · 09/04/2012 15:00

Bah indeed mas Sad

KurriKurri · 09/04/2012 15:08

Bah and Gah topsy (and other 'ah' things) - how annoying.

I have just driven to and from Sainsbury's, I'm starting to feel more confident now Smile

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MaryAnnSingleton · 09/04/2012 15:16

yay,well done kk

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Gigondas · 09/04/2012 15:41

Yay kk well done- you are inspiring me to get back in car and more confident when I am better.

mas I am sorry about your mum- it must be very hard and frustrating for all of you. Fil had pd but from what dh said I think it was physical signs with him (bil spotted it early as works in this field).

Am most impressed re wedding anniversaries as we are only married 6 years. My aim is to be married as long as some of you have been.

Big gig lot calmer for having a play with her friends (thank god) and am just getting myself geared up for 1st rads tomorrow.

Gigondas · 09/04/2012 15:42

And Topsy that is as good an excuse as any to eat chocolate .

topsyturner · 09/04/2012 16:05

Well done kk !

Gig I have been eating chocolate all day long ! I am actually now craving fresh crusty bread now ...

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MaryAnnSingleton · 09/04/2012 18:40

feeling a bit Sad and down- dad worried about mum,and dh worried about his job-knew he was feeling a bit anxious about something..oh God,really hope he's not right. On top of that I feel a bit wibbly about going to MILs.Am sure everything will be ok,but...

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Figgyroll · 09/04/2012 19:01

Oh crikey, MAS, that's a lot to think about and cope with all at once. I'm so sorry to hear about your mum and her PD. Your poor dad, no wonder he is worried. I hope things turn out okay with DH's job. When are you going to MIL's? Can you postpone it for a while, until things settle down a bit and you're feeling a bit stronger about stuff?

Topsy, I've got half a French stick here - no-one wants it surprisingly. I hope Auntie Flo buggers off soon.

Well done on driving to the supermarket today KK. The more you practice, the better you'll feel about it. A village hall party sounds ideal as it's within staggering home distance [bugrin]. It's DH's 60th next year and I'd like to plan a shindig for him - we've got a smashing village hall. I might look into it.

I'm going a bit stir crazy being stuck indoors today. It hasn't stopped raining. DH and DS2 went to footie this afternoon, their team won and DS2 has brought a friend home for dinner - lasagna, wedgies, salad and garlic bread - their favourite. I am feeling the need for a bottle glass of wine.

KurriKurri · 09/04/2012 19:33

Poor you MAS Sad - it's so difficult when others are worried, - you feel so helpless, it must be very hard to see your mum poorly when as you say she was a very vital person.

Is your DH worried about redundancy, - or is it something going on at work that is worrying him. - It's an awful strain when things are uncertain on the job front.

I know you are wibbling about going to your MIL's, but a little break might make you feel better, - is it mainly the journey and leaving the house, that bothers you, - do you think you will be able to relax a bit once you are there?

Its been raining here too Figgy - miserable and cold. I did go out and do some planting in the greenhouse earlier, but it was too cold to stay out long.

I made Gnocchi for tea with broccoli, asparagus and sugar snap peas, in a creme fraiche sauce. It was lovely but I'm feeling like a beached whale now - it was so filling Grin

topsyturner · 09/04/2012 19:33

Mas what's cracking off with DHs job ?

Figgy ta for the bread , think I will dip it in some balsamic . It's my latest food crush Grin

Home again from grannys (again) .
Force fed both dc some cough medicine , they declared it disgusting and disappeared up to their bedrooms before I could do it again .
Who knew that's all it would take to get rid of them Grin

My psoriasis is flaring up really badly at the moment . Chemo got rid of it completely , but within 2 weeks of stopping that it started reappearing .
I have used every cream and steroid under the sun over the years and nothing has ever cured it . But I can't quite believe just how badly it has come back . It's so sore .
Anyone got any miracle cures ? Or should I just ask for some more chemo ? Grin

Gigondas · 09/04/2012 19:36

Mas sorry to hear about woes. What is dh worries about? I am not sure I know anyone who hasn't worried about their job whatever field they are in.

topsy they must be feeling bit better if they can run off. The only thing I have heard about is sun light but tbh I am not sure that helps for everyone and it's not exactly great for other reasons.

Waves to Figgy and anyone else around .

topsyturner · 09/04/2012 19:45

Sunlight is good Gig , but unfortunately I live in NI where it is reknown for its rain Grin

Gigondas · 09/04/2012 19:48

I did think of that- friend who Has it is australian (slightly different). Maybe buckfast wine then? Wink

I wonder If I can get dh to get up to get me Wine as don't want to move from sofa.

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MaryAnnSingleton · 09/04/2012 19:55

dh thinks he may lose his job- he has been training up new people -not that that means he'll lose his job,but he has just got a feeling (he works in IT - a software developer) He's been mulling it over -probably too much. We'd be in big trouble if he does lose it-am trying to be positive for him.
Dad said that he was worried because mum had started this new drug trial and it left her so weak that she couldn't get off the loo -he was either in his studio or playing his oboe in the spare room. He was just worrying that this is how things might become worse (normally she can manage going to the loo etc
As for MILs- I just find the leaving home really hard-the anticipation is worse than the actual going and I am ok once there,though I don't find it easy
Arghh- am sure it'll be ok.
Sorry,I feel bad for going on so.

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MaryAnnSingleton · 09/04/2012 19:56

topsy perhaps the effects of chemo are leaving your bod,hence the AF and psoriasis ?
I have eaten some mini crime eggs -am not up to my usual chocolate capacity-am easing my way in Grin

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graciesmall09 · 09/04/2012 20:22

mas you have a lot on your plate at the moment worrying about your mum and DH. Hopefully the new pd drug will just be taking a while to settle and keeping fingers crossed for your DH job.

topsy poor you re: psoriasis that must be so uncomfortable. Hope Figgys French stick is cheering you up. Glad the children are well enough to run away from the cough mixture - might try that one to get my lot to bed early Grin

gig hope you haven't had to move too far from the sofa for your Wine.

I feel as if I have a lump under my sentinel node removal scar, surely if there as something suspect their the surgeon would have removed it, wouldn't he?

Stupid furball has just woken himself up by barking in his sleep, he jumped up and looked all around for the other dog. He is a nightmare at times but he does make me laugh.

graciesmall09 · 09/04/2012 20:48

Obviously that should be there and not their Blush

topsyturner · 09/04/2012 21:19

Could be a knot of scar tissue Gracie . But as always , if in doubt get it checked out !

Gigondas · 09/04/2012 21:24

gracie am sure surgeon would remove the relevant bits (they got it out with margins didn't they?). You do get a "seam" around scars (I can feel this on old breast lump scar, c section and on my latest one) but if you are worried ask. I had a list of things to ask surgeon when I see him ( he must love me Wink).

Mas that is very worrying but hopefully will come to nothing. And I agree re staying put while you feel like this.

Am starting to feel a bit nervous about tomorrow so some virtual hand holding first thing would be good.

jchocchip · 09/04/2012 21:30

Have you got to travel far for rads, gig? I didn't find the first couple of weeks too hard as my skin didn't start reacting for a while. Hope it is ok tomorrow.

:) at gracie's dog.

AF Topsy! Mine are still all over the place, but the chocolate excuse holds.

I've had far too much chocolate today, but it is Easter, so no problem. I will cycle to work tomorrow if it isn't raining...

Gigondas · 09/04/2012 21:32

Into London on tube/train- it not too bad a trip as they go . Dunno why am nervous as actually find idea of good it does comforting. Suppose it's cos had set back with wound infection do apprehensive of what next.

jchocchip · 09/04/2012 21:42

My cousin took me to my first rads and we went for a cup of tea first which was nice and distracting. Actual rads doesn't take long, but sometimes there is a wait for the machines. Found a book helped.