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Well done Bogey |
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Sonia must be busy! landylass (48 ) 3:18 pm, 29 Jul
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sorry guys |
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couldnt resist...:)
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On you Bogeyi xx
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Hi Paula |
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were you guys at chch hospital for some of Josh's treatment???we have a male nurse Sam from oncology down there trialing up here, wonder if you knew him???
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Yep busy resting ;o) |
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Good on ya Bogeyi - a well deserved thousy! Gotta go rous the girls - its late, they're both out-for-the-count! soniat-d (153 ) 3:40 pm, 29 Jul
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well bogey that one bought tears to my eyes |
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1000 for Ryan so good. I just don't know what to say just roll on Tuesday and get it over. Poor wee Tyler you know where he is coming from. Hugs and prayers to your whole family and that beautiful green eyed little man. xxxxxxxx
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Radiotherapy isn't so bad. I had 25 treatments last year. They put tiny tattoos on you, to mark the radiation area, & you lie with your head & shoulders in a vac-sac, in the position in which you will be radiated, then they suck the air out of it and make a mould, & you lie EXACTLY in that position in "your" mould each time you have treatment. They move you around, millimetres even, under the machine, until you are in the right spot. It only takes 10 mins a day, it took much longer than that for us to find a car park at Waikato Hospital. Yes, it can burn if you don't slather the cream on, and it makes you tired. Some people get really exhausted, but I wasn't too bad. If you do burn, they give you special manuka honey which heals. I haven't had chemo, but from the sound of it, radiotherapy is a doddle compared to that.
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icarus hugs for you. |
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These lovely ladies will help in no time. My sister had the radiation the only thing I noticed with her was she was GRUMPY but who could blame her.
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Hi joystick and dize |
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I chickened out I don't think I spend enough time on here to justify that, a couple of hours a day if I am lucky.Have got lots of gardening to do yet never got the hydrangeas done. Sorry ladies. We went for a walk down to the river it was so nice for a change.
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poor wee Lydia |
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kids are funny who knows what they are feeling. Hope she is better now. You are certainly on the run sonia. Take care.
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Farmerlloyd we paid |
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nearly 2.00 for a small swede but worth it as we love them. Happy feeding
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Thanks for that dize5. Do they supply the cream or do I have to buy some. I had six rounds of chemo and that wasn't too bad but who's to say this time it may be different. Will just have to wait till onocology appointment on the 15th. I don't feel too bad at present, quite healthy just the bothersome lumps. It is so frustrating waiting for appointments when everything depends on them but things are worse for some people. Imagine having to wait for heperin for breast cancer and that arrogant women saying there is not enough data for Pharmac to pay for it. Other countries pay for it so I'm sure it works and nobody knows that better than the women who need it. Well must away now the household are due home and there is no dinner prepared. Oh shame on me. LOL. Will call back in later before the rugby. Love and hugs to you all. Cheers icarus1989 (483 ) 4:45 pm, 29 Jul
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Radiation is a doddle. Reactions can differ too. I used very little of the cream, given on prescription, preferred to use aloe vera straight from the plant, a little bit 2-3x a day. I didn't burn, only got a slight colouring of the area. Also didn't feel tired during the treatment but felt an increase of energy after finishing. nztrader2004 (498 ) 5:11 pm, 29 Jul
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hello everyone |
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(hi Sonia, its the Bombay nut here :-o ) The hay has been collected and is now all stacked in the shed so the cows should be happy for another six weeks, then hopefully the grass will have grown. Hope Lydia has a better night tonight, those nasties always seem a lot worst in the evening for some reason and it certainly makes sleeping difficult.
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Oh give Sam my love hun, he is cool!!!! We used to sit together and chat heaps, he used to play with Josh when ever he could spare the time!! Oh thats cool, I was just asking about him when we were at Choc. They told me he had come to Auckland.
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had a wee cat nap and feel so refreshed |
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ryan had a good sleep, atg still going no reactions so far, bug has gained weight now 26kg holding to much fluid.
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will do sonia, he was on last night |
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may be on tonight, he looks a hard case we have 3 male nurses now and all fn, its good for the boys.
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Tried calling him new2 u |
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No answer, it just rang and rang... tried calling at about 4.30pm... Lydia's still miserable, not a patch on poor Ryan however, glad you got some sleep bogeyi ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 5:48 pm, 29 Jul
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poor lydia |
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i remember when i was pregnant with ryan i had an earache and the pain, i still remember it like yesterday and i was an adult, wonder how kids cope with them.....
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I paid for my aqueous cream, they told me to go to a certain chemist and it was $5 (quite cheap) for a huge pot, but some hospitals may hand it out. The Oncology specialist at the hospital gave me the manuka honey, as I had one break-through burn in the crease under my boob, just from friction. (I didn't have a mastectomy). What Sonia said about getting comfortable when having your mould made, is very important, as you are lying with your arm around the back of your head, and can get cramps in that position for 10 mins if it is not comfy. It really is a doddle.
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Aloe Vera |
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Thanks NZtrader I am a fan of aloe vera for any kind of burn. It has saved me from a lot of minor burns, no sting and no scarring. Good to know that it can be helpful.I used to have a burst of energy after chemo but then crashed on day 3-6 afterwards but had very little side effects. Just hope this time is the same. Thanks for all the help. Love to all especially those little kids. Cheers icarus1989 (483 ) 6:37 pm, 29 Jul
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oh drat drat drat,,,,,,, |
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I wonder where he was. He said he would be there until 6pm. I am sorry to hear you couldn't get hold of him. I know that he specificaly said to me that he would give me his direct number (not listed) so you could reach him immediately as 'time is always of the escence in matters like this' were his exact words, Just out of interest I phoned my mother to tell her about my visit today and she informed me that she referred someone to him early last year as their little boy hadn't been well. After his first visit he was told he had a hormonal inbalance that needed to be corrected in order for him to grow properly. (both parents are quite tall, but their son was very small for his age) He has been under treatment for 14mths now and has shot up in height and almost looks like a regular 9 year old, instead of still being extremely tiny. I will let you know how things are going for me as my treatment progresses.
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To date, (after 6mths) I now have use of my right arm again and the paralysis has almost gone. He says I should regain full use without any sign there was ever a problem. (I can't wait) its so great to be feeling like I am on the road to recovery).
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oops, typo, imbalance |
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HI Dize5 |
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I have aqueous cream it was required when I had Chemo, my skin was so dry and itchy the specialist recommended it to me. It worked a treat and I still use it now with dry skin.(One of the after effects of the chemo I am told)I have also had five major operations in the last two years so some of the problems are related to general anaesthetic, not eating etc. Glad to hear about the cream as it is not expensive and works better than some real expensive body lotions. I am a believer of manuka honey too before I got ill I worked as a nurse and it has healed bedsores in the elderly that you wouldn't believe. Thinking of you all. Cheers icarus1989 (483 ) 6:46 pm, 29 Jul
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Glad you got some rest. Yes Sam is the nurse that I first met when I walked into the Childs Cancer Ward in Chch. He was our nurse a bit. But that day I remember him vividly because he had magenta hair, not pink he told us it was Magenta!!!!! He is cool. Hope you have a good night. Take care love Paula xoxox
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Sonia |
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Poor Lydia, tell her we are sending her cuddles for her poor ears. Josh had a bad ear once an dI remember him saying to me cant they just take my ear off? Think he was about four then. Hope you all get a better nights sleep tonight too. (((((HUGS))))) xo
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HI everyone |
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Just popping in briefly. Worked til 2pm then spent the afternoon with my sons...they both flat in Chch city. Home to cook tea for extended family and now ready for bed!! Have 12 hour shift tomorrow 10-10. Need an early night.
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Bogey I hope you and Ryan |
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have a better night tonight. I feel so sad reading your posts. Poor wee Tyler too. He is doing so well. How is Kisty coping with all that is going on? It must be hard for her too. All my love to you and your beautiful family. XX
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Sonia, I hope |
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Lydia is feeling better tonight. She must have been in a lot of pain. How is everything with you? Hope the pains have eased in your chest and back. You take care....and take it easy!!!! XXX
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Icarus, I'm sorry |
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to hear you have more treatment to look forward to. I can only agree with the others about radiation. It really is a doddle after chemo. I used aloe vera gel...worked a treat on the radiation area. Only a slight trace of sunburn after my treatments finished. I think I need some of those sleeping pills. I'm okay once I get to sleep...it's just getting to that stage that is the hard part!! (((HUGS))) to you.
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hi all |
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just popping in to say gidday have had computer probs in my house so no computer. sorry to see the other thread disappeared but great this one is up and running. bogeyi good to hear u had a catch up on some sleep hugs to you and your wee man. hope josh is doing better too?? hi to sonia,maewest , landy lass sorry i miss you on the phone at mums to day:( joystik how is your treatment doing? i having some r and r this weekend. have a good nite. kiwikaz3 (10 ) 7:54 pm, 29 Jul
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Oi...where is everyone??? |
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I'm lonely here talking to myself!!! Lol! Hiya Bettyboop, Joystik, Landylass, Paula, Janet, Meridian, Farmerlloyd. There are so many people to remember now! Joystik, so pleased you are still feeling okay. What a woman!! Landylass, hope all the bugs have disappeared from your family. Bet it feels good to be home. Paula and Josh...hope you are having a good day and things are settling back to 'normal' for you all. How are Cassie's ears. Have they given her any problems? Hope not. Hope all your sheep are baaing away happily Farmerlloyd. They will be with your tender care!
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Hiya Kwikaz |
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I wondered where you had gone. Computers aye??!! Hope all is well with you and yours. Enjoy your restful weekend XX
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BOO |
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i'm here
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Hey Bogey |
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How are things going tonight? Did you get my email last night?
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yep i did thanks |
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better day no reaction so far, infusion nearly finished.
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Oh, thank goodness |
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That will make you feel better too. I do hope you both manage a bit more sleep tonight. How's the XBox going? Has Ryan been feeling well enough to use it? Are three more days of infusions? Sorry I forget.
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xbox is being used but not for long |
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tomorrow chemo and atg, mon/tues atg along with mega other drugs then wed transplant.....yahoo
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Hi all |
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Lydia has been miserable all day, poor thing. Just gone to bed. Tomorrow afternoon I'm supposed to be taking her to the Swan Lake on Ice show, so here's hoping she improves drastically overnight! My back is very niggly, and my chest painy, problem is I'm tired as - got NO sleep last night, so its an early one for me... Brent spent the afternoon doing major gardening so he's feeling sorry for himself, so he won't be much use?! *sigh* So sorry, hi everyone, but must love you and leave you, and take care of me for a bit. See you tomorrow ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 8:36 pm, 29 Jul
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Hiya Maewest, |
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I hope you had a nice time with your sons... you work long hours, you must be very tired, I hope you get a good sleep :) janetmk1 (39 ) 8:51 pm, 29 Jul
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sonia, kirsty went with her nana |
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on thurs and loved it...
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poor maewest being lonely |
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you are probably gone now I am here. You do work long hours don't over do it. Allblacks on soon it should be a good game.
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Bogey and sonia |
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hope you both get a goodnights sleep and the kids as well. Take care.
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night all |
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I am off to watch the rugby. Come on the allblacks.
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Hiya Boop |
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I'm back again now, but not for long. Better hit the hay soon. How's your day been?
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ok... |
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thought was going to have an early night but about an hour ago Ryan starte to feel cold, then he got the shakes........probally a reaction to the ATG but are also starting antibiotics as well.... bogeyi (484 ) 10:21 pm, 29 Jul
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Paula, Sam says HELLO I have a message |
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he said hes still waiting for his ducks.... bogeyi (484 ) 10:24 pm, 29 Jul
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Hi everyone, I've ben out socialising with some... |
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people from a church group that we know. It was a lovely evening actually and we met a few new people as well. I love people and mixing with others too, especially new people. I suppose thats why I mail out over 100 cards at christmas time each year. Sounds like you have all had a pretty busy sort of a saturday. Rugby tonight but I will listen to hear that the All Blacks again worked their magic, in the morning when I wake up. But late for me tonight - feeling a bit tired, but at least no nausea. Pleased things are better for you Ryan tonight. I was very concerned for you last night. Hope you sleep better tonight too Lydia and Sonia.....so you can enjoy your show tomorrow. joystik (285 ) 10:25 pm, 29 Jul
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To everyone else, Nite Nite, and I will see you |
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all again in the morning after a jolly good nights sleep. Hope you are still feeling well Josh, and hi to Cass, Mum and Dad too. Sleep tight and sweet dreams, Boop, Meridian, Maewest, Bogeyi and Ryan,Luke and Koen, Twinkies and Briyanna, Incarus, Farmerloyd, landylass, kiwikaz, dize, janet.onia and family, who have I missed???? No one I hope. Love to you all.......((((HUGS)))) joystik (285 ) 10:29 pm, 29 Jul
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Gee another fifty........just like that aye...... |
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soon be up to 5000 again Sonia..... joystik (285 ) 10:30 pm, 29 Jul
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You are amazing joystik |
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the way you remember everyones' names, and what each problem each. It is no wonder you flew through your Real Estate exam, as you are certainly a "people person." It is mostly thanks to you that this thread is up so high, with all your little personal notes to everyone. I take my hat off to you!!!!!
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cancer brings us into reality challenga (13 ) 11:00 pm, 29 Jul
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nite Joystik |
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I hope you sleep well :)) janetmk1 (39 ) 11:14 pm, 29 Jul
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Hi Kiwikaz... hope you are enjoying |
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your weekend childfree! Bit worried about you taking your mum back for 2-3 weeks..... just not sure what you two will get up to when you get together! Just enjoy having her there. KJ has made a miraculous recovery today... played netball this afternoon, been out to pizza place with her mates for tea and then had the house rocking with singstar. They have all just called it quits and headed home... surprising for a Sat night but great cause now I can go to bed in peace and so can she! landylass (48 ) 11:19 pm, 29 Jul
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morning, yes had a good weekend got the bugs 2 but i will survive, enjoyed going to bed when i want, ma could be lambing soon our sheep are fat. thats going to be a learning curve for a townie:) might have to get farmerloyld to give me some pointers as its up to me and mr 13 now.hubby very up and down and not really have the energy for that.you take it easy and get over your radation. :) catch up soon. and morning to you all hope you all had a nice sleep in .
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Good morning everyone , |
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This post might bump the thread to page one. Good morning Maewest, you have a long shift ahead of you today. I hope it goes smoothly. we have a very grey sky overhead at the moment. I would not be surprised if the rain is falling over Joystik's home as I type this. Good morning to you Joystik. I hope you have an enjoyable day also. farmerlloyd (24 ) 8:26 am, 30 Jul
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landylass i forgot to sign in under my user name . off to help dad and get organised to go home. I"ll keep you posted whats happening ma will be in contact i dearsay:) got my puter back on friday before i went away. miss neecy already she is such an angel. and loved catching up with us all again, thank god for special friends. :) kiwikaz3 (10 ) 8:28 am, 30 Jul
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Hi fifie, |
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Good morning to you also. Am happy to help if asked. And all my advice comes with no guarantees LOL. But it is free. I came across one local man on a small few acres who kept calling the vet to help with lambing problems !! I would happily have helped him if he had rung me. It would have saved his bank balance by lots I would think !! farmerlloyd (24 ) 8:34 am, 30 Jul
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How is it going with you today? I can only hope that you are well rested and will get through today, with little or no, drama! But you have to take each hour as it comes I know .. All the best for the rest of the day and I will call back in to check on your posts. Loving thoughts are sent to you today farmerlloyd (24 ) 8:39 am, 30 Jul
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A quick hello from me |
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I have half an hour to have a shower and get out the door. Bogey you said that Sam was in Chch oncology. Not sure but is he youngish and insists on wearing shorts under his white coat, leaving his lovely legs exposed! If so, I know who you mean. He's lovely. Have a super day everyone. Gotta fly. XXX
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Well good morning everyone :o) |
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Paulaxx, bogeyi, Landylass, Joystik, Kelsall, Maewest, Dize5, Boop2, sunbeamnz, meridian1, farmerlloyd, janetmk1, kiwikaz3, globalandworlds, yawhat, justbrowsing99, Luke and Koen, Twinkies and Briyanna, persioux, cole2, icarus1989, new2 u, fifie and the silent ones ;o). Sorry my posts have been so fleeting - this back has irked me something chronic, back pain sucks! :o/ We all had a good sleep thanks - Lydia is much more like her normal self today so looks like the show is on ;o) Hey Joystik, its a damn shame you aren't up here, our rental property has just vacated and Brent has decided to sell it (gorgeous villa with harbour views) - I would have soooo loved to give you the sale ;o) Sure hope you get the job you want. Distraction is paramount at times like this - the scrapbooking is my new distraction, pretty lame eh? Not that I've progressed far with it LOL still assembling paper supplies, pens etc etc - quite a setup cost! soniat-d (153 ) 9:26 am, 30 Jul
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Hi icarus |
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It was good to hear from you again, even though the news ain't the best - I was thinking of you this morning and wondering whether brachytherapy has been mentioned for your big lump? Just wanted to check. They told me it was a no-go for me, but I have to say I'm not letting it go, I may go for second opinion... this waiting to see if all my lumps grow or not really messes with my head - any doc who says its fine (as mine do) clearly don't have such lumps sitting inside them bothering the hell outta them :o/!!! (((((hugs))))) to you, please stay in touch on here and vent away, I hear you! Best of luck xoxoxoxo soniat-d (153 ) 9:31 am, 30 Jul
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morning all |
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we had an ok night, as i posted late last night he ended up spiking a temp and getting the shakes bad, the temp ran all night just under 40, but did he complain....NO. We never went to bed till midnight (ryan sleeps on and off) and of course up and down all night. Sonia i now have that panda look... Ryans in the shower now, loves his showers all his counts are good kidneys still down.
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Hi Bogeyi |
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How's Ryan this morning - golly he's got a battle going hasn't he with all these side effects?! Poor man... the fact that Xbox isn't getting much of a look-in indicates just how bad he's feeling?! Hope you both managed some shut-eye - is there ANYTHING I can do/bring? You're only 10 mins away (and my cough is history!) soniat-d (153 ) 9:35 am, 30 Jul
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Glad you got some sleep Panda, its great he enjoys his showers - I can soo relate to that - soothes my back soooo much I stay in there for ages!?! So do they give him pamol/whatever to try and get the temp down, or is the temp a "good thing" they allow to ride out? (Does that question make sense?) soniat-d (153 ) 9:38 am, 30 Jul
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other than new eyeballs we are doing ok, thanks for asking and thinking of us. Did you see my post last night kirsty went to swan lake on ice the other day and loved it.
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all day they cycle every 4,6,8 hrs depending on what it is. We have one on one nursing as he is classed sick, i know hes really sick but hes doing better than what I thought he would of done so far....does that make sense. I tell the nurses at least he wont be into drugs when hes a teenager he will be so sick of them he wont want to try them....lol
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So true! Yes I guess you told us all the docs were saying he was going to be REALLY sick this time, so I guess we shouldn't be so disappointed. But hey, as I used to say when I was sick as during chemo, "as long as its working!" That is the goal after all?! Its amazing how little he complains - what a star trouper he is. Hey I was thinking, does he like watching DVDs when he's not up for xbox (I know he's sleeping a lot) I was just thinking we have the entire Thunderbirds series on DVD has he ever watched that? Think it'd be perfect for his age? Just a thought... Yes thanks I did see your post about Swan Lake, thats neat! Lydia is really looking forward to it, hey she soves the Swan Lake classical music, ballet, and ice skating, soooo.... seems like a sure thing to me! soniat-d (153 ) 9:50 am, 30 Jul
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"she LOVES the Swan Lake..." soniat-d (153 ) 9:52 am, 30 Jul
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Hi Maewest |
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Still got problems getting to sleep? I've found melatonin a big help, take it an hour before bed, and turn a lot of the lights off, and bam! I'm out when I hit the pillow! And that's with a sore lumpy area and back ;o) Only thing is Melatonin is quite hard to obtain - not many people sell it for some strange reason #shrugs# I know Paula got something else that induces your natural melatonin production, maybe thats an option? Sorry, just trying to help... not being able to get to sleep is a major bother! soniat-d (153 ) 9:57 am, 30 Jul
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Morning |
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Hi Sonia - been thinking of you and your rough week with backs and ears :( This will has to be a better one for you - starting right now! Hugs (((((HUGS))))) paulaxx (78 ) 10:00 am, 30 Jul
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That cracked me up ... Sam hasnt forgotten, Tell him when he comes down here they are waiting for him. Chris is out there now geting some more. How are you doing and how is Ryan this morning? Sending you lots of positive vibes xoxoxo paulaxx (78 ) 10:02 am, 30 Jul
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Hi Joystik, Landylass, Meridian, Maewest |
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Boop, Dize5, Janet, KiwiKaz, Farmerlloyd, Twinkies, Luke and anyone else Ive forgotten. Hope you are having a good weekend. Quite a yucky day here so not venturing far. Just going to stoke up the fire and then relax. This flu that I have is really taking a while to shake. Josh on the other hand is really feeling a lot better. Thanks for all your love and support. Luke and Twinkies hope your little ones are doing ok. Love and thoughts xo paulaxx (78 ) 10:05 am, 30 Jul
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Thats great that Josh is feeling so much better |
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Paula :o) Noleine asked after him again on Friday. They are thinking of him constantly also. So what is next for Josh? What's in the upcoming plans for him now he's recovering well? soniat-d (153 ) 10:11 am, 30 Jul
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but hes not watching his favourite dvds we have here (not like him) maybe because he sleeps then wakes etc but will keep it in mind. Randal just rang to check on him and was saying to him as well how I thought he would be far worse at this stage meaning sleeping al day and vomiting heaps etc. I tell him he must be one of the x-men he is so tuff in the way his body takes a battering. bogeyi (484 ) 10:19 am, 30 Jul
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At least you've got the big meeting on Friday - I find oncology meetings are usually the catalysts for renewed action. They must just be giving his body time to fully recover, guess thats better than starting something now and having to stop again for a few weeks? Guess you're keeping him in isolation to avoid any other colds etc? How does Cass like her pretty ears? I'm lost without my earrings, have amassed quite a collection lately (used to just wear the one pair over and over and over - BORING!) ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 10:54 am, 30 Jul
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You say such great things to him - you're the BEST mum :o) What a lucky man he is to have you ;o) OK I'd better get back to my girls - Brent's disappeared to the other property again *sigh* Em's dressed up as Dorothy again (mask and all today) sooooo cute. Her little immune system is going great guns (touch wood) Lydia's disappeared into her room, so off now to check she's still OK. soniat-d (153 ) 10:58 am, 30 Jul
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Yes, I have faith they know what they are doing. Cass loves her wee ears. Just so cute!!!! Just going back to bed now xoxo paulaxx (78 ) 11:50 am, 30 Jul
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I felt like blowing a rasberry on his tummy he is just so lovely please give him a big hug from me.So pleased he is doing well. xx cheers bogey you are doing so good
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landylass, farmerlloyd,meridian, janet,icarus, dize we are having a cold wet day today and I have just had friends pull up so wish you all well and have a great day.
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all keeps going well for Ryan. Glad to hear Josh better and hope you are soon too Paula. I ached all day yesterday and did nothing but got more energy today so getting food sorted for family tea tomorrow night for the Miss now 17s birthday. Just realised Mr14 is going to be in Dunedin at a mathletics competition. If I have a bad day tomorrow it might be fish & chips with yummy desserts I have made today! Good luck tomorrow Joystik with the interview. Take care everyone. landylass (48 ) 4:40 pm, 30 Jul
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performance this afternoon Sonia. Thats the worst of living in the provinces.... we get very few shows here and its always a night away to go to anything. landylass (48 ) 4:41 pm, 30 Jul
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home. Make sure you send me some photos of you and ma doing the lambing beat.... this I have to see!!!! landylass (48 ) 4:42 pm, 30 Jul
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It is still raining and yuk here today. Bogey hope ryan has a goodnight. sonia hope Lydia is feeling better and paula great Joshi is having some good days. Off to get tea.
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The show was fabulous :o) Wow! Lydia burst into spontaneous applause at all the right times, so was clearly enjoying it - and would ask things like "which one's Odille?" when each lady appeared at the prince's party etc. Yep, I know this is the benefit of living in the big smoke - shows like this at our doorstep. Cool :o) Have a good evening all, I'm tired and sore and off to make dinner. Have a good one ;o) soniat-d (153 ) 5:47 pm, 30 Jul
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I had a little mental picture of you guys at the show and wee Lydia clapping her heart out - that is so cool. Have a lovley night. :o)
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Thanks Im just giving myself some time to get over this. Joystik - thanks for the very cute email xxx Hope everyone has had a lovely weekend xo
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he fell to sleep about an hour ago, first sleep for today, body is getting used to the drugs, ATG is finished looking quite red but rash no where as bad as the first time, blood pressure is high again, and temp rising....expecting to spike tonight again. Hes in good spirits though.
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be able to get some info..just been diagnosed with breast cancer on friday 37,3 kids,going for a mastectomy with reconstruction bring on implants. That about all I know doing it all private so soon as hopefully. Anyone got any tips they can offer me? nicolaas3 (31 ) 6:59 pm, 30 Jul
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Sorry to hear of your diagnosis, you're the same age I was when I was first diagnosed - I'm now a year older... Are you sure you want to do the reconstruction straight away? Will you be having radiation? I'm glad I didn't reconstruct, as new lumps appeared and I wouldn't have realised for much longer if we'd reconstructed - just a thought. (((((hugs))))) and welcome to this thread - visit here anytime and let us know how you're getting on ;o) xoxoxoxo soniat-d (153 ) 7:33 pm, 30 Jul
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Call the Cancer Society if you haven't already, they are awesome, will arrange weekly home care to help you while recovering, going through chemo etc, can provide counselling, information, massages etc etc. They'll also help you sign up for the awesome "Look Good Feel Better" course which we highly recommend :o) soniat-d (153 ) 7:36 pm, 30 Jul
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I'll pop back in later... soniat-d (153 ) 7:37 pm, 30 Jul
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Well hello everyone, what a busy day!!! And it |
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was so lovely and sunny for most of it too. I got up feeling like crap actually, sore face, jaw, shoulders, neck, top of my back and arms, just not like me at all. Decided I should get out of bed at 9am and take the 'bull by the horns' and do some stuff. Had breakfast and then made a swift decision to go to Church! Well, I thought tht was quite a reasonable thing to do on a sunday morning. It was very enjoyable - we all went, actually we have been before a few tmes and know a few that go. Got home about 12.45 and had lunch and by then was feeling heaps better, so I figure I slept a bit out of kilter or something. After lunch I did washing and a bit of house work and then into the garden, my very favourite place to be....... joystik (285 ) 9:04 pm, 30 Jul
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then planted 24 polyanthus in flower - ohh soo pretty. Then I put freisias, spraxias, and Ixias bulbs in to 2 pots for the wee deck, and also 3 lovely pink asiatic lily bulbs. It was so lovely out in the sun pottering around, I just love being in the garden. I have some asparagus and new potatoes to plant tomorrow in the tunnel house. See I have been busy....Then after dinner my friend came to see me about my job interview tomorrow. I'm going to her boss and she has already told him that she needs someone to work with her, so regardless of whether that approach works or not, I have an Interview at 11am. If that is unsuccessful, I have had another 2 positions offered too me. joystik (285 ) 9:10 pm, 30 Jul
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Nice you have the wee poppet to stay. Dont they come up with such funny things sometimes. That was one thing that I just loved, having the Barnardos kids, was all the funny wee expressions they come up with. Shame you didn't have a beautiful sunny day like here....tomorrow is going to be good too by the look of the sky now. Bit of 'wild fire' out there tonight thought. You know blue lightening?? You have it up in Hamilton??? joystik (285 ) 9:13 pm, 30 Jul
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did you get much over in Gore?? There was a shower of two in Riverton but it was beautiful , here in the afternoon, while I was busy in the garden. Hopefully it will be fabulous tomorrow too, I love these sunny spring like days, dont you?? joystik (285 ) 9:16 pm, 30 Jul
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You are just too busy to be sick!! It is just an inspiration to read how much you pack into each day. I want to wish you all the best with your interview tomorrow and am sure it will go well for you. Turned out to be a springlike day today after all. Get some good rest tonight so you wake up bright eyed tomorrow ... All the best . farmerlloyd (24 ) 9:17 pm, 30 Jul
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What is blue lightning? The weather was far too bleak in Hamilton today to do any gardening, maybe tomorrow..... All the best for your interview tomorrow, you will sail in. I think we all missed you today but glad you had a good reason for your absence here.
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Hi Paula and Josh, glad things are going pretty |
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sweet as for you guys at moment. Shame I dont have an appointment at the hospital wednesday or friday - I could have come for a visit. I think my next one will be about 15th August, for Oncology and then 17th Aug for Chemo again. Your cough is being a bit of a pain in the bum isnt it?? It must be a bad bug Paula. Hope it improves a lot this week. Has Cass got lots of different ear-rings all lined up ready to wear?? She is so cute.... joystik (285 ) 9:20 pm, 30 Jul
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thing that goes on, and on a clear night such as it is tonight, while standing out side seeing our visitors off, we saw 2 big blue flashes. Our visitors said that down here is sometimes preceeds bad weather, like a snow storm,but thats not the case tonight that I have heard. It is very pretty and bright blue and the flash can last a second or more. I love being out in the dark watching the satelites tracking backwards and forwards across the night sky. Most interesting. Have you ever seen Blue lightening Dize??? joystik (285 ) 9:30 pm, 30 Jul
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time at the show. Obviously something that really takes her fancy. Lucky like you say to have great shows like that so handy that you can go to them. Most thing like that here would only come to Christchurch or Dunedin. Christchurch is about 7 or 8 hours drive and Dunedin about 3 I suppose. Hope your back shows a much bigger improvement during the week. But you will have to be careful with it too and not over do things and no more falling over etc, OK?? joystik (285 ) 9:38 pm, 30 Jul
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market a property such as yours up there. Do you have a pic you can post of it? Hopefully you will engage a good salesperson that will achieve the desired result, price wise, in no time for you. Have property prices firmed a bit up there now or still rising?? They are still rising here, but a long way to go to get to Auckland levels. Still a great place in New Zealand to live though. All I have to do just now is, secue me a good position with a good Company and then start working to provide that 'distraction' that you talk about. I hear you Sonia and know exatly what you mean. Once your life has been bruised by Cancer, things take on a whole new meaning don't they..... joystik (285 ) 9:43 pm, 30 Jul
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sunrise or sunset for that mattter. I think its just lovely for children to be interested and shown beautiful nutural things like that. joystik (285 ) 9:45 pm, 30 Jul
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no reaction so far waiting to see if there will be any temp, had a sore tummy tonight so they said it could be mucusitis and it may not be.Not in any pain just drowzy watching TV. Joystik we love siting in the spa looking for satalites
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always a worry at this hour of the night. Takes ages to answer sometime too ad seems like its been going 10 minutes, but it never does go that long. The siren is very close to here so it always wakes you up in the night. Its stopped now.....thank goodness..... joystik (285 ) 9:47 pm, 30 Jul
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round everyone tonight isnt it. Pleased its going a little better so far for Ryan. Just loved the pics of him, he looks so good for what he's going through. He's got a good attitude and the RIGHT attitude to get himself through this thing. Haven't stopped thinking about you guys all day and could still just picture Ryan, sitting on the stool in the shower with the water running over him. Sounds relaxing actually,but very much relief for him. The night sky is a brilliant work of art aye?? Doesn't take very long to spot a sattelite of 10 does it?? joystik (285 ) 9:54 pm, 30 Jul
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ever today? I thought I wasn't going to either, but I feel good again now. Hope the birthday dinner went off a treat. How did the maths competition go? Did he vome home victorious? Is it between competing colleges?? I remember those competitions when Lauren was at Intermediate. Mr Tuffey was a great one and getting them all going into all those things. Laurens greatest achievement was probably a place in the science fair. Shes more of a 'hands on ' kid. She thinks she might like to persue a career as a Chef or a Florist! There's time yet. Hope tomorrow see's you feeling much better..... joystik (285 ) 9:59 pm, 30 Jul
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We used to spend ages when we were kid doing stuff like that, but then I suppose there wasn't all the other entertainment laid on way back then, so you found pleasures in the simple things in life, that were put there for us all to enjoy. It was lovely up at Glenorchy at Christmas, out on the boat on Lake Wakatipu, just waiting for it to get dark enough to even see the stars and planets, and satelites. Darkness comes very late i mid summer down here doesnt it?? joystik (285 ) 10:03 pm, 30 Jul
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time stuff as you travel too and from your work. You seem to leave in the dark and arrive back home when its still dark. Wont be for much longer though. The sun didnt set here til almost 5.30 tonight....YAY nearly spring. One of my Golden Hope Cancer Society daffodils will be out in bloom tomorrow, so it must be spring aye?? Hope you have had a good day anyway Maewest, and have sent all the taxi's to the correct locations. You busy little bee!! See you tomorrow.... joystik (285 ) 10:06 pm, 30 Jul
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would probably enjoy the wee drink anyway. Nice for you to have a quiet day with your visitors though. Did you see Ray and Sherri yet? I havent heard from her so dont know what shes up too, but I've just got this feeling they might just arrive up over your way, for GOOD! She really hates Christchurch, well the weather at least. Have a good sleep and see you tomorrow sometime too..... joystik (285 ) 10:09 pm, 30 Jul
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Sorry to see you got some bugs too, but like you say you will survive! I dont think mothers are supposed to get sick are they. I know with me, before I got this cancer thing, I had only had one day in bed in 14 years, so I consider that pretty good, for a country bird like me!! Hope your hubby has a good week this week and you and the kids too. Take care and keep up the good work...... joystik (285 ) 10:14 pm, 30 Jul
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then she has to drive back out of the city to Rangiora or Wiapara or somewhere out there. You have a good sleep and a good day tomorrow too..... joystik (285 ) 10:16 pm, 30 Jul
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the day off the board aye? Hope you have been having a big relax and doing something you enjoy. Maybe I will catch you tomorrow. joystik (285 ) 10:17 pm, 30 Jul
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keeping you busy and off the messageboard. I've been thinking about you both and your little children, and wondering how its all going for you all. Hope to hear really good news real soon. Love to you all...... joystik (285 ) 10:19 pm, 30 Jul
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where I was in March this year. I have since had a Bi-lateral Mastectomy, without reconstruction! I also had lymph node removal at the same time and 10 of 16 lymph nodes were already involved with cancer. I am now halfay through my 6 treatments of Chemotherapy, (FEC) and then will have I think 3 weeks of Radio therapy, followed by hormone therapy for 5 years. I have had a Mega Dose of chemo because I had a grade 3 tumor and lymph nodes, and have had virtually no side effects at all. I take a few supplements daily, and I believe that has paid a big part in my enjoying a reasonable run with these drugs. joystik (285 ) 10:24 pm, 30 Jul
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power in these situations and the more you know and can find out, the better you are equipped to fight this thing. If you want to know anything, just ask, ask and ask some more until you get the answers! I found the Cancer Society absolutely brilliant and they have the most wonderful support people there too. It is all much easier to cope with if you have plenty of support from family and friends and lots of HOPE, FAITH AND LOVE in your life. Look forward to hearing from you again, and just ask if there is anything we can help you with. Take care, stay strong, and keep you sword up and FIGHT! (((HUGS)))) joystik (285 ) 10:28 pm, 30 Jul
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I must scuttle off to bed and get some much needed beauty sleep so I am ready to face my big Interview tomorrow. I see you are all tucked up in your beds already, and me, yes, I'm last on last off again!!! Sweet dreams, sleep tight and lots of love and warm thoughts to you all. See you tomorrow....xxxxxxx joystik (285 ) 10:32 pm, 30 Jul
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Might have missed you tonight, but it has taken me AGES catch up! I haven't been on since Friday, and wow - this thread has grown!!!! Anyway, good luck with your interview - but again, I don't think you will need it. Anyone who doesn't want you as part of their team would have to be MAD!!! meridian1 (300 ) 10:36 pm, 30 Jul
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How's your cough? I hope the chest infection has cleared - poor you! Good to hear the kids are doing well though. You will have to post a piccy of Cassielle with her earrings - I bet she looks adorable! Give Joshi and Cassie a hug from me please. xxxx meridian1 (300 ) 10:46 pm, 30 Jul
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Boop, Janet, Farmerllyod, Maewest, Dize, Landylass, Luke, Twinkies. Some of you I don't know well, but I wish you all the best week. I had a nice weekend. Saturday I watched my daughter play netball (she won), then had an acupuncture treatment, did some shopping (new clothes - YAY), then went to a friends cocktail party - lots of fun! Today I woke late and slowly eased into the day. My kids were at their Granny's so I did grocery shopping then picked the kids up and stayed for a while, then out to my sister's where we buried our dog on Thursday. My BIL got his hot poker machine thingy out so the kids could design and make a grave marker for her - wasn't he thoughtful!!! We had dinner cooked for us which was lovely, and then we played a few games of Buzz on Playstation. All in all a lovely weekend. I haven't checked in here for a couple of days, but I haven't stopped thinking of you all!!!! XXXXXXX meridian1 (300 ) 11:02 pm, 30 Jul
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That's good to hear!!!! As I said earlier, I hope you both have a good night, and I will check in tomorrow and see how you are. Heaps of love and positive thoughts going out to you!! xxxx meridian1 (300 ) 11:04 pm, 30 Jul
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from me. Been home half an hour and has taken me that long to catch up on the posts! Good luck tomorrow Joystik. Too tired to type tonight. I will catch up with you all in the morning. My thoughts are with you and Ryan, Bogey. I hope you both get some sleep tonight. XXX maewest (79 ) 11:18 pm, 30 Jul
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Hows things all round the country this morning?? Hope you have all had a good sleep and ready for ewhat ever the day brings. I'm off to town for my Interview at 11am. Hope you had a good night Bogeyi and Ryan. Been thinking of you and everyone else too. Talk again soon..... joystik (285 ) 8:13 am, 31 Jul
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GOOD LUCK JOYSTIK............... Ryan had an ok night spiked a temp early morning but only for a couple of hours around 38.6, much better than the 39.9 the other night. Have been up an down all night with toilet stops and it started the other en last night so waiting to see if its the mucusitis or not. I feel i havent slept for days, nothing a good long shower wont fix.
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Oh no!! No sleep again. You must be feeling shattered. You cannot go on for weeks like this. You need your sleep to be able to cope with what you are going through. Pleased Ryans temp hasn't gone up further this time. When will you know if it mucusitis? How is Ryan now?? (((HUGS))) to you both
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Bogeyi you deserve a massage too after that long shower??? Any chance??? Hopefully soon you may be able to spoil yourself! I know what its like though in Christchurch the hospital organised one for me and I never got there. Thinking of you this morning - hope you both have as good a day as you possibly can. Love Paula and Josh xoxo
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Hi Meridian and Maewest |
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The sun is out and shining beautifully today. Hope you have a lovely day too. love and hugs to you
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Hope the interview goes well, just between us on here, you know after meeting Joystik ...I think Heather could sell eggs to a chicken so she is going to do so well at this real estate!! Love to you and looking forward to hearing how it all goes xxxx
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Hope you have a lovely time with your friend today and the girls are both well and happy. xxoxoxoxoxo paulaxx (78 ) 10:01 am, 31 Jul
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lost my Dad and both inlaws to this monster and now have lost a great workmate and friend. She battled and thought she'd won after being diagnozed in 2001, only to find it'd come back in April this year. We work in Aged Care so loss of life or illness isnt something new but damn when its your workmate, 49yr old mother of teenagers and the sort of person who had so much positivity, humour and courage it sucks big time.
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Thats so sad - (((((hugs))))) to you paulaxx (78 ) 10:18 am, 31 Jul
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thanks paula |
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didnt expect a hug lol but ty anyway. Yesterday at work started out fine, Jenny was off the roster until next Monday, she was so determined to get back to work, none of us could raise a smile all day after finding out and the paitents were trying to cheer us up (not realising what had happened). Just so many emotions I guess, such a nice person, losing a workmate instead of a paitent, which is the norm, seeing ourselves in same situation and probably the last being that she arrested in ambo and husband was asked 'should we shouldnt we'? Husband told them to let her go, that was what she'd have wanted (couldnt imagine my husband being capable of making that decision in a few seconds). Jenny had breast cancer, none of us knew but she'd found out Friday she had a brain tumour as well. So I guess, after knowing what she was like, if it had to happen, then quickly wouldve been the way but still - damnit. Sorry for negativity to anyone coping with this monster disease. Some win some dont.
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Good morning Paula |
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How are you feeling now? Is that cough still nagging away? How is Josh today? Think about you heaps.(((HUGS))) XXX Minx3..that is so sad about your friend. This monster just doesn't discriminate! It is so prevalent...it's scary. I now know so many lovely people who are all fighting away, but who are all so positive. (((HUGS))) to you. maewest (79 ) 10:31 am, 31 Jul
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to all
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Minx3 who knows |
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what is around the corner for any of us, cancer sufferers or not. We just have to embrace life and make the most of the time we have on this earth. Work will be strange without your friend. I too lost a work colleague and friend suddenly a few weeks ago. maewest (79 ) 10:35 am, 31 Jul
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Aw minx3 and maewest |
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I'm so sorry for both of your losses. Big (((hugss))) to you both. meridian1 (300 ) 10:38 am, 31 Jul
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Hi Maewest |
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Think I am on the mend. Thanks so much. Josh is still coughing a lot. Phoned the hospital and no blood tests till Wednesday. He will have some chemo then and maybe start on the other orals again. Thanks for thinking of us xo paulaxx (78 ) 10:39 am, 31 Jul
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Paula I'm pleased |
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that you are feeling better. Did the antibiotics make any difference to Josh? Boy those coughs have been lingering on for a while. Poor Josh (and you!) back into it on Wednesday. Will they still carry on even though he is still coughing? maewest (79 ) 10:45 am, 31 Jul
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Thanks Meridian |
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He didn't have cancer, but was only 37. A long story but in the end he had a brain aneurism. Has left a big gap at work. Only have a small staff. They have replaced him now and life is settling down again....it's just different. maewest (79 ) 10:48 am, 31 Jul
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I know these jolly coughs are hanging on... I assume they will carry on, when I phoned this morning I asked if he needed a blood test prior to Wednesdays chemo and no he doesnt as this chemo doesnt really affect blood counts. So he will have a test on Wednesday and we will see if its all go for the continuation of the other drugs. They will consider the cough again when they see him no doubt? Is today a day off for you? paulaxx (78 ) 10:49 am, 31 Jul
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odd to me that they will carry on with the treatment when he is not well. Let's hope you both wake up one morning and the coughs are gone...maybe tomorrow??? No, work today. 2-10pm, but then have 3 days off. Looking forward to getting out in the garden, pruning roses etc. There is so much to do out there I don't know where to start!! Beautiful day today..hopefully it will be the same tomorrow. maewest (79 ) 10:59 am, 31 Jul
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is getting on. She has probably got her first listing all done and dusted!!! Hope you are having a lovely time with your friend Sonia and all the aches and pains are on the improve XX maewest (79 ) 11:01 am, 31 Jul
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Thanks so much, enjoy your time paulaxx (78 ) 11:10 am, 31 Jul
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Afternoon All!!! |
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Have been extremely busy & just had time to drop in and catch up on your busy lives. Sonia, I hope your back is feeling better and huge (((HUGS))) for Ryan, I hope you're feeling a little better. The photos broke my heart but what a trooper. Bogeyi, you are one fantastically strong Mum, sending you all the strength & love to get through this, you are not alone! Sending warm fuzzies to all and strength to fight the Monster! Have a great day! XOXOXOX
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Had a great catch up with Nathalie this morning, like 6 years had just disappeeared, but not if you know what I mean. We've couaght up a few other times in last 6 years, but anyway, always seems like way back when. Lydia's home today, was all weepy this morning and not hearing well, so decided to keep her home. She played computer game while Nat was here. Emily's in fine form :o) My back is nasty, only a few hours to go *sigh*... soniat-d (153 ) 12:40 pm, 31 Jul
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Don't know if this is a stupid question, but could Randall step in for a night so you can get a decent nights sleep at home? Don't need you getting sick from exhaustion my sweet... (((((hugs))))) xoxoxox soniat-d (153 ) 12:43 pm, 31 Jul
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So sorry, must finish now, sorry to be so fleeting. Weathers awful here, definately an indoors day... soniat-d (153 ) 12:44 pm, 31 Jul
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sitting up eating lollies and pringles, even had breakfast. Yep Randal does do nights but at this moment and time I prefer to be here, I wouldn't be able to sleep at home....We tend to swap nights when hes better, when hes sick he wants Mum.Feel good had a long shower just takes longer to wake up. | |