The good and the bad

Hi peeps

I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Taking the excellent advice on this website I pretty much started by taking it one day at a time. This does indeed help. 

I thought to share the good and the bad and would love to hear anyone else's should they wish to share.

Today I had both a good and a bad moment. I received 2 letters in the post.

The first was from the hosp confirming my op date (my bad moment) cos my stomach dropped and I had that now familiar feeling of anxiousness take hold for a moment but shook it off cos I know it is needed. 

The good - my 2nd letter - as if... a tax rebate - boom  . Not half put a much needed smile on my face . Reckon a my treat family meal is in order.

Eeee it's the little things ain't it. 

Take care peeps 

Sandra x ️X

 

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  • I joined this forum last night and posted a topic 'Lumpectomy or mascectomy'

    I was encouraged to read this thread which I'm making my way through now... There's a lot to read. 

    Whilst reading I smiled at the good but found myself bursting in to tears too. I feel vulnerable and scared and denying it is getting harder and harder. I feel quite alone with it all but that's because I'm not reaching out. Not wanting to make a 'thing' out of it.

    Im really early stages but have three family members that have had the same as me. Two have passed away and my mum, who originally had a lumpectomy ended up needing a double mastectomy and chemo which mealy killed and they had to stop the treatment when she went on to a coma. She's OK now thank god.

    My experience of this disease are all quite full on and horrendous so it's refreshing to read some positive stuff.

    Im scared.. That's a fact. Scared of the unknown I guess.?

    Bad: this disease is crap

    Good: I'm off to Thailand on the 16th April to spend a month with my daughter who's a diving instructor and lives in Koh Tao. It's beautiful there and she's my world. 

    One love ladies. So glad I joined this forum

  • Hey Dizzle- a wedding is a paper. The true commitment is in the heart and Jamie is committed and so are you therefore that's marriage. You've now got a miracle bump to cement that commitment further - to me these are the most important reality factors. Who is to say you won't have your dream wedding? It will one day. You've come a long way - on your own - which is admirable and we are very proud of you.

    Hey Ms May. This forum is a godsend. We are all here to support. One thing I've learned is everyone reacts differently to every stage of this journey. One day at a time and big virtual hug. I also have 2 members of immediate family with cancer but we've all reacted differently with breast cancer. Science and research has advanced so much and more and more people are surviving so hang in there. You got this.

    Ladies hope all is well and enjoy your day.

  • Disregarded the instruction, ironing complete, washing hung up and pots done. Sat with hot choc now while the dog carries out his ablutions. 

  • Ha ha..... oh well at least it’s done lol. 

    Enjoy ya hot choc nd perhaps supplement with bar if chocolate..... ;) x

     

  • Yeah,been eating a lot of choc lately so have stopped buying it. Clothes are fitting me again at least. 

  • I’m putting weight on on my diet.... not supposed t work like that :| but it tastes so good..... everything and all of it lol.

    lil ones in bed asleep here.... I always come up t bed nd watch tv in my room so can hear if they wake..... so.... carried the goodies ( chocolate, crisps nd fruit pastilles) no wonder I’m gaining nd not loosing. Meh it’s a diet just not a good or health one lol. 

    Go you in loosing x

  • Teddy was born at 05.24 this morning weighing 8lb 8oz. 

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  • Awwww congrats cornish and to the rest of the family. 8lb 8 is exactly what my Grace weighed. Ouch! Lol! Lovely news xx

  • Congratulations Cornisj.

    Teddy looks all warm and cosy. 

    Sundial

  • Oh my how gorgeous is Teddy ️

    Congratulations to all with special thoughts to u Cornish you have been long due some joyous moments in your life. 

    Welcome to the world baby Teddy ️ X

  • Morning peeps 

    bad :- none yay

    good :- just ya standard breakfast at grans... well it is when you forgot the milk for cereal so try t big up a boiled egg:D :D :D lil ones loved it .. phew. 

    Have as good a day as u can peeps 

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  • Hello ladies,

    Glad that some good things are happening in your lifes.

    Unfortunately my boyfriend is not so well and I'm struggling with a doubt, and perhaps you could help me with some advice.

    This week on Monday my boyfriend was hospitalised due to vomiting blood and it appears he is in his final days. I was a bit anxious, so on Wednesday I came to his city to visit him and help to support his parents. On Monday doctors said he could live like 4 or 5 days, but he is now on the 6th day of admission... I have been helping every single day, because most people can't stand much time in his hospital bedroom (it's too painful) but me and his mum are handling. Today is Sunday and I must decide if I go back to my city to work tomorrow or if I stay here.

    He's almost not responsive anymore, with oxygen tubes, difficulty to pee (he's on diapers), fevers, cannot eat, cannot talk or communicate, sleeps 90% of the time due to the drugs for the pain. I don't know if I should stay here (it's like waiting for him to die) but if I go to work I don't feel fine either because I don't have almost no work (my boss doenst give me tasks and it's my last week at the job anyway, I'll be there looking to the ceiling pretending I'm working most of the time)... What should I do? 

     

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  • Hello ladies,

    Glad that some good things are happening in your lifes.

    Unfortunately my boyfriend is not so well and I'm struggling with a doubt, and perhaps you could help me with some advice.

    This week on Monday my boyfriend was hospitalised due to vomiting blood and it appears he is in his final days. I was a bit anxious, so on Wednesday I came to his city to visit him and help to support his parents. On Monday doctors said he could live like 4 or 5 days, but he is now on the 6th day of admission... I have been helping every single day, because most people can't stand much time in his hospital bedroom (it's too painful) but me and his mum are handling. Today is Sunday and I must decide if I go back to my city to work tomorrow or if I stay here.

    He's almost not responsive anymore, with oxygen tubes, difficulty to pee (he's on diapers), fevers, cannot eat, cannot talk or communicate, sleeps 90% of the time due to the drugs for the pain. I don't know if I should stay here (it's like waiting for him to die) but if I go to work I don't feel fine either because I don't have almost no work (my boss doenst give me tasks and it's my last week at the job anyway, I'll be there looking to the ceiling pretending I'm working most of the time)... What should I do? 

     

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  • Hi so sorry t b reading this unfortunately this must b your own decision( difficult though it is). You are still between a rock and a hard place. It’s not that I don’t want t help you just can’t advise. 

    I am however sending my tightest of virtual hugs and saying whatever you choose t do I support you ️ X

  • Lonelygirl,

    just picked this up, my heart goes out to you. Reading through your post I feel in the last paragraph you answered your own question....if you went into work ( even if you had tasks to do) your mind would be back in that hospital room.....take a deep breath and listen to what your gut is telling you.... I feel you already know.....xxxxxx

  • Hi lonelygirl

    im so sorry to hear your sad news x

    I can’t advise you but having been in the same situation with both my parents I followed my heart and spent every moment with them until the end came for them. I feel your pain and send you love at this very sad time for you xxx

  • Morning peeps 

    pippin -flowers.... always put a beaming smile on my face:)

    bad :- none

    good:- thats it all me spring c*** .... erm ... I mean lovingly created spring items are up.... gotta admit chuffed t bit with em ️ 

    Have as good a day as u can peeps x

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  • Awww Sandra ... ‘‘tis all so lovely :love:

    what a beautiful spring and Easter tree and all the gorgeous spring ornaments, very artistic, love the little nest and the pocket watch ....and the bunnies :)

    your little girls will be in awe of it won’t they x

    good....beautiful day, celebrated friend’s birthday ......cake and fizz :D

    bad.......none

    hope a good day was had by all

    xxx

  • Aw... ta muchly :-)

    I love how it looks but... for me it was how enjoyable and relaxing it was making everything. The pocket watches are heirlooms ..... not ha ha.... £2 each off eBay heh heh. 

    Got a a bit freaked last night cos could hear a ticking sound.... yup the blinking watches... would have thought for price they wouldn’t work but they blinking do :D

    oooh cake and fizz all with good friends... perfection.

    go u girl ... enjoy every min ️

     

  • Morning peeps 

    bad :- the on line pattern I was using t knit girls jumpers has disappeared... sigh. Luckily I knit 1 st jumper in a couple of days nd got side tracked so didn’t start other. Found anther pattern so will start 2 nd jumper today. Alls well I guess

    good :- well not needed for child care today so not gonna lie.... I’m still in bed lol. A while since had lie in cos up early st weekends too.... gonna enjoy. Heck think I’ll make this a duvet day.... with bit of knitting, bit of reading nd bit of wine.....sometimes a devil may care Day is living the dream lol.

    have as good a day as u can peeps ️ X

     

  • Afternoon peeps 

    bad none yay

    good :- life ..... life is good

    hope u have had as good a day as u can peeps ️

  • Evening ladies hope everyone is as good as they can be. 

    It had taken me a good few days to get my head round my results again definitely feel like I went back a year which in a way is quite funny as is exactly a year on Friday that I found my first breast lump! Where has the time gone. Anyway had a good walk today which cleared my head! 10 and a half miles to be exact! Feel better for it! 

    Hugs to you all x 

  • Hi ladies.....Well yesterday was my first annual mammogram. Feel fine about it and my middle name is positivity!

    So  today there is no bad and only super good. Yesterday before hospital my eldest daughter took me in to central London for a surprise. Well we went for a manicure in john Lewis. To cut a long story short this was all part of a huge staged set up between my daughter and heart fm breakfast team. Apparently Maxine had nominated me for a special mothers day treat and heart fm chose me after hearing about mine and my partners year. Jamie theakston and a film crew turned up and I was given loads of luxury gifts and shopping vouchers. Apparently Maxine, my second daughter Mel and my partner Lee were all interviewed live by Jamie theakston this week every morning while I was at work. I'm totally overwhelmed by it all. I feel like the most loved person right now.