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

 

  • Hope you enjoyed yr family day.... my fave type of day :-) ️X

  • Sundial I think I have repetitive strain from my knitting lol. 

    When I flex my hand I get a sharp pain nd tingling in my ring finger :-( 

    not suprised really cos been knitting for England lol. Usually I make my own patterns up but did a jumper where I actually followed a pattern..... I knew it wasn’t gonna look right but finished nd stitched it up anyway nd yup what a plight lol. So unpicked neck and added rows to lift neckline. Unpicked and pulled out both sleeves... then knit back up to my own pattern....stitched it all back up and yes it looks brill. This prob did not help the rsi. 

    No knitting for the last 3 days nd hand def feels on the mend. Long may your strong tendons reign ;-) x

  • Evening peeps 

    thinking of u dizzel ️

    Bad :- none yay

    good :- I lovvvve a bargain called into garden centre ( they do fabulous Xmas displays) everything in sale. Oh my.... got £40 worth for £7 .... get in :-) 

    got a bit of repetitive strain ( due to going a bit manic with my knitting vibe). So....channeling my creativity. For 1st time ever I’m gonna have a shot at an Easter tree. Gonna use my Xmas twig tree. Need some decs for it so I’m all over Pinterest for ideas. Plenty of time for me to have a go at making.....erm..... stuff !?!

    hope it’s been a goodin peeps x

  • Hi Sandra

    i get a pain in my left elbow if I knit too much. Sometimes lasts for weeks then just goes away. Also right middle finger bends and won’t straighten. Tendon problems to do with my diabetes but I plod on. I tend to adapt patterns for my knits!  Long may we continue,

    Sundial

  • Hi Sandra, hoping things are improving with my husband so that is a weight off. 

    I got a phone call about 10 days ago from the hospital saying I was going to get an appointment with the oncologist to discuss additional treatment. They were going to cancel my appointment this Tuesday but I asked them not to so now they will generate the app with the oncologist after Tuesday so things are moving again. Unfortunately it seems Christmas got in the way!

  • Hi dragonfly ,

    wondering if when u had your 1st appointment with the oncologist if different treatments were tabled then? 

    So glad hubby is on the mend.... enough to fill your time without worrying about your loved ones. 

    How you been today...at least not too long till Tuesday when you can ask for the heads up.

    waiting .......as you will already know is the worst. Thinking of u x

     

  • Evening peeps 

    c’mon dizzel please drop by and let us know how u are ️

    bad :- none yay

    good :- been choosing wall  tiles with daughters ( for their kitchens ) .... 1 chosen other not decided...50% success rate lol. 

    ASDA shopping done- got new microwave ( old one works fine but the paint on the inside is starting t peel ). Cheap basic one cos goes in cupboard so not on show it just needs t work safely lol. 

    Just back home now so food nd kick back nd relax time.

    hope u had a fab day yesterday jbains... hopefully not too hung over ;-)

    hope it’s been a goodin peeps  x

     

  • Hello lovely bunch,

     

    The good.......spent my marks vouchers and didn't have a meltdown just because someone coughed near me!

    The bad.........getting nervous about getting treatment plan on wed eek!!!

  • Good spent lots of money on caving kit - over suit, Kevlar knee pads and under suit. Taking a friend for her first caving trip next week. Lol I'm not a complete beginner anymore!! 

    Bad .... Drop stitches when I knit so stopped trying. Need you next door Sandra or sundial to pick my stitches up lol