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******The 36th TAMOXIFEN thread******

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NedSchneebly · 10/05/2013 20:02

You all out there? Pop this way!

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AshokanFarewell · 12/05/2013 16:12

Oh gigs :( I'm so sorry, in a non head tilting way and I'm really sorry I cross posted it seems so insensitive.

jchocchip · 12/05/2013 16:21

Xposted too gigs, awful to lose your son that way. Loss puts life into perspective.

Copthallresident · 12/05/2013 16:35

Gigs Yes I don't think it gets much worse than the loss of a child, especially in those circumstances Sad. One thing that all the mothers who I have known that have had Cancer have felt thankful for is that it hasn't happened to their children, better you than them.

malteserzz · 12/05/2013 16:36

I'm sorry for your loss Gigs x

MaryAnnSingleton · 12/05/2013 16:49

yes gigs - I can't imagine how that must have felt.Was it not his due date this week or last ? sending a special hug and loving thoughts.
I used to be so frightened of T having the same cancer as my brother - I couldn't bear the thought of his being ill or dying -am sure my parents felt the same about my brother.

MaryAnnSingleton · 12/05/2013 16:55

Jon Kabat Zinn books are very good - and this is a good cd here

coorong · 12/05/2013 17:06

Gigs, sorry you've been through so much in such a short space of time .. and thank you (and others) for the book recommendation - I'm swayed by the Ruby Wax endorsement.

ash sounds like the women who were on my mx ward - 3 days they were at it (only stopped for their ops) of non stop yak yak yak - "what are you having done?, I'm having, oooh, aah, I wouldn't have that - last woman I know who had it, her head fell off....." and so on - podcasts and headphones were the only thing that helped. Oh, and my throwing up stopped them for a few minutes .....

still trying to plan polymers lesson -
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I must stop reading mumsnet
I must stop reading mumsnet

sandripples · 12/05/2013 17:32

Gigs, I'm really sorry about your son - hadn't known about this loss before today.
My niece has had a very worrying pregnancy (she was tested for Edwards syndrome as there were several indicators of this very serious condition) but at present has been told all is well. It must be so sad and desperate to be faced with that news you had, Gigs.

Gigondas · 12/05/2013 17:33

Thanks for kind messages - it was his 6th birthday yesterday. I actually found it quite a peaceful and happy time thinking of him. It hasn't always felt like that. And post was just being honest about experience - it is shitty having cancer but it isn't the only thing that is horrible (strokes, mental illness as mentioned here).

And didn't mean to derail thread as i am doing ok and have a very lucky happy and blessed life in so many ways.

The people in next bay sound choice ash. Hope you get out.

I am HmmAngryabout the purple glitter in the party bag that has been sprayed the house.

sandripples · 12/05/2013 17:42

Its fine - no derailing perceived. I'm glad you had a peaceful day yesterday.

On a completely different matter, I've just joined the gardening thread - not that I can do much this year due to this cold weather...

Gigondas · 12/05/2013 17:55

Your poor niece- Edwards was one of things that they tested for (there was no genetic link which added to why me feeling).

My gardening efforts are woeful - is the thread inspirational?

Dh has control of remote (shouldn't be allowed after the sick admission Grin). We are watching sir Alex leaving speech...

malteserzz · 12/05/2013 18:20

Hope everyone has a good evening I'm going in the bath with a trashy magazine then going to watch catchphrase Grin

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NedSchneebly · 12/05/2013 18:26

Hugs gig and mrgig - thinking of you x x x

Oops about the glitter. Be prepared for it to lurk in your house for many months. . . It is generally considered to be hoover resistant.

ash Shock at others in your ward - you really don't need that! Hope you can break free soon. Take it easy, won't you? x x x

malt the waiting is definitely the worst bit. I had to wait 13 days from diagnosis to my surgery and it was the longest time ever, even worse waiting than dealing with chemo in some ways. Stay positive and stay here with us Smile

coorong how's the polymers going? Hope you've got your lesson all sorted!

MAS I have still got your Mindfulness book - if you want it back or to lend it on to anyone else, let me know. Anyone fancy a read of it? Its very interesting.

I also have gig's Howards Way DVDs. Ditto gig if you want them back, or anyone wants to borrow them, then PM me!

I don't garden. I supervise. And occasionally water the greenhouse when DH is away, but that is only with written instructions as to which plant-things to water, and how much. . .

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Gigondas · 12/05/2013 18:30

Ohh catchphrase - I love catchphrase . And the voice is on again.

Waiting for painkiller to start working as feeling bit done in. Think may have overdone it on shopping (but there were good stretchy vests and pull on bras in there).

malteserzz · 12/05/2013 18:47

Love catchphrase ! And the programme afterwards with the old people being funny I can't remember what it's called ?
I have to wait a month for my op, if I'd not gone private for the Dx though I would still be waiting for that so must think positiveSmile

Gigondas · 12/05/2013 19:06

If they were that concerned, you would not wait a month.

Gigondas · 12/05/2013 19:58

Is there something addictive in galaxy chocolate? I know it is far from the classiest choc but I am obsessed. Happened when I was pregnant too.

MaryAnnSingleton · 12/05/2013 19:58

ned hang on to it if you like, unless anyone else would like to read it - it's very good and used on all the Mindfulness based stress reduction courses (which I can recommend as I did one back in 2011)

MaryAnnSingleton · 12/05/2013 19:59

Galaxy is quite caramelly- I do like it,I must say. My current thing is Dairy Milk Turkish Delight...

Gigondas · 12/05/2013 20:00

I like that too - it's a real taste of childhood as my grandad loved them.

Gigondas · 12/05/2013 20:01

I am sure they do these in waitrose biscuits

MaryAnnSingleton · 12/05/2013 20:07

woah ! I'll go and check ! I had some Fry's Turkish Delight a while ago which was v nice.

jchocchip · 12/05/2013 20:08

galaxy is very smooth. I'm sure it is addictive. I try to stick to lindt dark for a quick choc hit without the calories, I like chilli, seasalt and intense strawberry...

jchocchip · 12/05/2013 20:10

Prefer my turkish delight out of wooden boxes, takes me back to childhood christmasses.

topsyturner · 12/05/2013 20:15

Yack !
Turkish Delight is the Food of Satan Hmm

Hope everyone has had a lovely Sunday .
Mine has been quite peaceful .
Apart from when DH and the kids came home and started another Nerf War ...

Started another blankie project .
Trying to do a daisy crochet square , but I'm finding it very hard to get it right .
I have real spacial awareness problems , and find it very difficult to follow instructions . So it means doing about 50 trial runs till I get it right Smile

What's everyone up to tomorrow ?
No more emergency runs to the hospital for anyone I hope ???