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[MaryAnnSingleton]

new thread - bring the trolley over here....

[Sometimesiwonder]

Ooh, hello see, didn't spot you there (mwah).

D is v hooked, even though she was erm, shal we say, bit parts. A tree, table, wolf and a pot plant if I remember right. Made learning the lines a breeze...

[Sometimesiwonder]

See? Meant smee. Flipping keyboard.

[topsyturner]

[Sometimesiwonder]

See, I do look pissed, don't I? It's just trying to type on this bloody iPad, honest guv. Haven't touched a drop (yet). Good to see you, topsy!

[smee]

Sounds like alcohol might help, sometimes.

[PenisColada]

Yes we have secondary places letter coming in the post soon. I am all a bit smug though as he passed the grammar exam so will go there. He had no tutoring and refused to take the practice tests seriously. I don't dare venture onto any of the 11+ threads ! I am reliably informed all the boys in catchment who passed will get a place so it is good news all round as the alternative school is not so good.

We had a lovely family evening playing cards and fish and chips with all the grandparents. Good time had by all and he said he can't wait for his next birthday.

I hope on Tuesday I will find out if I had any lymph node involvement but I think they will scan me when I am radioactive and that will show if there is any spread and how much. I will have another scan after 4 months to see if the treatment got all the cells or not. By all accounts the onc is a lovely man so I am not anxious about seeing him.

[UserError]

Evening all, just checking in quickly. I'm holding myself accountable - I STILL haven't dropped off the blood forms, but I WILL do it tomorrow. I am being organised and putting them in my bag where I will see them. I'm also writing 'Make the fucking appointment, arsehole' on my hand.

I've been the worst ever at taking the tamoxifen this week. I think I've taken it once. I'm going to paint my pill box with nail varnish I think.

[topsyturner]

"Make the fucking apt arsehole"
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Makes me lol , lots !
Could have been me what wrote that

[Gigondas]

Don't write it in marker pen tho user error .

All? Have been lurking but between mini gig early starts and sore shoulder (was ok most of last week ) have only been lurking. Have pain appt on weds so hoping for more effective meds/advice.

Mini gig has a second attempt at her jabs today so hope she doesn't react too badly- going to dose her up as think that was your suggestion lonecat.

[MaryAnnSingleton]

arf usererror !
Well done to junior pen
Hope that jabs go well for mini gig - am posting your mother's day pic today !
Having coffee this morning with a friend too

[smee]

Hooray for your clever boy, Pen. How exciting for him to have secondary ahead. Keep busy today x

Gig, that shoulder's lingered way too long. Must be very tiring. I had bad back all through DS's babytime and it was mighty hard to keep cheerful some days. Constant pain is horrid. Do the calpol thing with mini-gig. I used to do that with DS too mind you he's always been a drama queen

Usererror HAVE YOU TAKEN IT YET?? Then once you have take those forms.

Have a nice coffee, MAS.

Better get on. Lunchtime deadline. Eek..

[snailsontour]

Hope that boob settles down hnd hugs.

Hugs to you coorong - the waiting room is the pits - but it's good to have company whilst you wait - these girls here are tremendous:)

And topsy, don't get in too much of a tis - these iPads aren't quite the full shilling - so may things you can't do with them. I mean I 'like' my iPad, but I 'LOVES' my iPhone!

Love boring stories like yours copt!

Yeh, well done young pen - would it be appropriate to say young penis? No? Thought not:)

Think I'm clairvoyant today - I 'see' a trip to Costco coming on:) Dh wants needs a new tomtom so who am I to say no? - I also see jacket potato there for for lunch.

[NedSchneebly]

Morning all

Have reinstated tentative contact with friend (who "abandoned" me) even though she emailed me back, basically saying that even before my diagnosis we had grown apart anyway, and she had a really hard time being pregnant last year. . But she did manage to apologise, so have taken at face value and we are hoping to go up and see them at Easter. Will keep you posted!

gracie sorry not to be around when you needed me, love. I had exactly the same thing in November - red, hot, sore patch on most of BC booby, puckered skin etc etc. Dr Google said inflammatory Breast Cancer too. GP gave me antibiotics for cellulitis - infection in the fat cells just under the skin and said that when you get so run down with treatment, the BC booby is a bit of a weak spot because of the battering its had from rads, and so prone to infections in the early months post-treatment. Saw surgeon at clinic and that';s when I had my mammo and ultrasound and all clear given. Can you contact your BCN and see if they can get you in to see the surgeon? Let us know, won;t you?

snails DH bought a very boring charcoal grey KitchenAid. WHY? When he could have had this colour?! I do actually love my ipad, although getting a look in when DS is at home is darned hard work!

pen lunch by the sea sounds great. Next Monday or Tuesday? Let me know when suits you.

MWAH to sometimes roll on March if it means things will get easier for you. Bet DDs drama thing was fab!

smee hope you meet the deadline. Don't work too hard, if that's possible?!

HND hows the booby today?

USER - TAKE THE TABLET NOW!

Waves to MAS, Kurri, gig, topsy and anyone else around.

See you all later x x

[MaryAnnSingleton]

user can you set your phone to sound an alarm to remind you each day ?
Waves to ned !
Cofffee (2) and croissant were yum

[PenisColada]

ned shall we go for Monday ? Where shall we go ?

here

here

Or here

[snailsontour]

Exactly ned why didn't he!! Hmmm, grey is such a safe colour - but I guess it's manly:)

Jealous of the sea views ned and pen - whichever you don't choose, you do next time:)

Great idea mas - user set the alarm on your phone!

Dh has a new toy - he's treated himself to a new Tomtom, such a good offer in Costco, so that'll keep him busy uploading his poi's.

Think it's tea and bicci time.

[KurriKurri]

Evening all,

Sometimes lovely to see you and thank you for the yay hope all is well with you, - sounds like DD is really enjoying her drama

ned - good luck with your friend, hope the meeting goes well, but if it doesn't we can all come round and shout rude things at her . Hope you and Pen have a lovely lunch by the sea (and it isn't too cold), - I got stung by a Weever fish on Bournemouth Beach when I was about 14, - it was bloody painful. - Not sure why I told that story, I don't suppose either of you are likely to be in the water near the pier giggling and ogling boys, - but just in case, watch out for the nasty fishes

My mum is looking at some sheltered apartments in Swanage (not that she's sold her house yet), she can't seem to find anywhere she likes in the nearest town to her.

Well done to your DS Pen, - clever lad

User take your tablet. At once.

Coorong - my story - DX in 2008, mastectomy, lymph node clearance, chemo, radiotherapy, herceptin and tamoxifen - still here and enjoying life. waiting for results and appointments is shit, so hang in there and let us support you if we can xx

Waving to Smee, MAS, Gigs, Snails, amber, HND, topsy, gracie and anyone I've missed out due to my general senility.

love to all - I have been to yoga, and done a picture for my art group tomorrow (topic 'weather') and looked up the name of the guy who is giving a talk, as I have to introduce him

[jchocchip]

Have fun pen and ned, looks scrummy :)
Hi sometimes, good to see you.

Well done on your clairvoyance, snails. What numbers are going to come up on Saturday?
kk sounds like you are busy. My mil is going to sell up now her mum has gone. Will be nice to have her nearer to us.

user have you taken it yet??

[coorong]

Thanks all - I've been asking for boring life after BC stories, so much reassured but still shit scared. I think it's the idea of not being in control. Seeing the surgeon tomorrow with results of all the biopsies. Advice on any questions to ask?

My DH is away with work but I'm taking a friend so I don't miss stuff. She's a medico so won't be a drama queen I hope (that's my role,I fear).

[smee]

coorong, obviously if they found any cancer - hopefully not, but if they say yes, ask how much/ what grade (ie how aggressive). If there is cancer, next question is where is it/ could it be in my nodes/ could it have spread/ what are they going to do to find out. If it's just the micro calcifications you say yay and breathe a huge sigh of relief, but either way you need to know what's next in terms of op/ any further treatment. I honestly think most important thing is to know what's next, as then you can reclaim control of your life. Will be thinking of you and sending purely good vibes.

Pen, will be thinking of you too tomorrow. Hope you're okay-ish and manage to get some sleep tonight. xx

Think you might be seeing your team tomorrow too, Gracie? I'd bet Ned's right and your red patch is same as hers. Will keep everything crossed for that. You'll skip out though, am sure.

Did you hear from your surgeon, HND? Hope you have and can see them soon.

Not sure if anyone else has appts this week, but apologies if I've missed anyone.

Ned that kitchen thing's gorgeous even if he did buy the wrong colour. I have a teeny one from when I was making DS's baby food. You can get an onion in and that's about it. Might show DH the pic of yours..

[topsyturner]

Right , who has apts tomorrow ?
I think Pen , Coolong and *Gracie ?
Am I right ?
Will be thinking of you all , and anyone else that needs a hand hold .

Got the munchies to tonight .
I blame HND (as always) as I was just in her house , and it smelt of lovely food !
What shall I eat ?
Fancy summat with a bit of spice ...

[topsyturner]

It goes on my very long list of Things I Will Buy When I Win The Lottery

[graciesmall09]

Good luck to pen and coolong with your appointments tomorrow. Hope they go well.

Thank you everyone for your calming words. I have chickened out of my surgeon's appointment as the redness seems to be fading so beginning to think it may have been a reaction to my new deodorant. I am going to see how it goes this week and go and see him next week if no improvement. Thank you ned and everyone else.

Very at all the new ipads - no iphone here either.

gigs hope minigigs got on ok with her jabs. Hope your pain appointment proves useful.

How's the wound hnd? Hope topsy isn't leading you astray with wine coffee and cakes.

Waves to everyone lurking. Nice to see your again sometimes

[sandripples]

For Coorong - another reassuring story for you. I was diagnosed in Dec 2009, had lumpectomy, radiotherapy and chemo, and have been fine since. I did take time off work but have been completely well since my return. Good luck.
Waving to everyone! x

[Gigondas]

Mini gig seems fine after jabs- few tears but some choclit buttons helped and has been fine since.

Smee- you are right about how boring and tiring pain it is. It's not getting worse but it isnt really shifting.

Gracie glad things are improving . Hnd hope topsy is leaving you enough food .

Waves to everyone else.