Ruby, that’s lovely, what a great start to Christmas! And so romantic, she must be a lucky girl.
Good evening all,
Been catching up on the last few days but still got a couple of pages to go. Lots of debate going on re robins colouring, Christmas proposals, aww, how romantic is that? Busy shopping, poor Janey still suffering from vertigo and Beths mums’ health deteriorating, so sorry Beth. I spent most of the week shivering and shaking with a high temperature and a stinking cold. Friday accompanied my friend on a trip to Dorset, long long day, didn’t get home until 10pm, exhausted, then last night very enjoyable girlie dinner party and didn’t get home Until early hours this morning. Today I seem to have spent the whole day on the phone, as soon as I put it down on one person it rang again. Finally just manage to watch last nights Strictly though sadly one of my callers told me the result.
Dinner is finally cooking and hopefully a restful evening coming up as early start in the morning,9am hair appointment, the only one available this week. It will be like being back st work being up and out the house before 8am, yuck.
Catch up with ou all later xx
Lovely news Rubycat! my eldest son proposed to his girlfriend Xmas day 2014 , fast forward 3 years and we have been through my diagnosis, the wedding , second son getting engaged , a new born and we are all still standing and looking forward to wedding number 2 in August 18! Happy days 
Fabulous fabulous fabulous news Ruby and what a spot to propose at. So pleased for you all. Day off here but opticians beckons, so will pop back later xxx
Congrats ruby cat ( the provider of all the lovely pics which I confess to downloading! )
My elder son and girlfriend have lived together 20 years …only commitment was a dog and mortgage but he proposed a few weeks ago ( drink was involved ) they are getting engaged Xmas day and married next October. .so excited to have a new outfit and hat to shop for soon !!
Just popping in to say hello ? We’ve had a very happy day with all the Welsh family round Macsen has grown so much and is nearly walking. I’ll try and put a pic on when I’ve got the laptop out . Hope you all had good day today xxxx
Janey I hope your vertigo wasn’t to bad and the opticians was ok xxxx
Just a really quick pop in to let you all know I’m still alive and kicking. Still full of cold, all congested, head still thumping but I’m here and for that I’m truly thankfull. Clair, what a hunk! Janey, as the room is spinning anyway Might as well have a gin.
Tomorrow I haven’t any appointments, hurrah, so will catch up on jobs and catch up with you lovely lot too xx
Hello all
Christmas has started to arrive, in the shape of my daughter, the first of the scattered tribe to make her way home. She has plans to do some baking, which will be very welcome, I’ve made two lots of mince pies already but the tin is empty again. And she and my younger son always do the yule log together on Christmas Eve. Tomorrow is my last Christmas lunch out, luckily in walking distance so no worries about having a glass of wine.
Clair, what a lovely photo of you and little Macsen, you should have it on your wall.
Janey, the vertigo sounds a real nuisance. But my mother has had it on and off for a couple of years, it improves when the doctor does the manoeuvre and is okay for a few months, then slowly builds up again. So I hope you can get it sorted in time for Christmas, so you can enjoy a bit of festive spirit without the room spinning.
Beth, I thought of you the other day. We passed a brand new house down a little country lane, obviously someone’s dream country cottage. And it was called ‘The Cwtch’
Lesley, glad to hear you sounding better and able to enjoy things again.
Love and hugs for all you fluffy willows
xxxx
Evening all
First things first…
congratulations Ruby on the family engagement, lovely to have something to plan and look forward to! Ooooh just think of the outfit shopping. Got to fit a few proseccos in here and there. It’s the law. Xx
Clair - fantastic photo of you and the absolutely gorgeous Macsen! Nadolig Llawen i Nana ac wyr xx
Lesley - have you seen in the press this last few days about a new injection for migraine sufferers? I know nothing about it but I thought I’d mention it - sure they’ve had an article on This Morning sometime this week. Might be worth a little investigation on google xx
hope everyone else is doing well out there.
Last fat fat club of th year for me today and I’ve lost a total of 3 st 1.5 lbs since the start of August. Very happy with that and long may the weight loss continue in to 2018…allowing for a possible blip over Christmas lol
Visited Mum today to see how all the clinic appts have gone this week. The status quo continues and as much as she is definitely weaker, they are continuing to try various combinations of drugs but there will never be a solution or a cure. It’s incredible how someone can be so thin, yet so puffy at the same time. She’s now under the care of the same breast team as me, as the lymphoma is making one breast swell considerably. That is freaking me out somewhat - just how many mother & daughter pairs do they look after in a year? I know she’s only the second person they’ve had in the breast clinic with her type of cancer but it’s still freaking me out a bit.
I really did let let my hair down in hubby’s work do last Saturday. I was driving so no alcohol for me, but I so really enjoyed and danced my socks off. We didn’t get in till gone 1 am so I was like a wet rag on Sunday but it was worth it.
ive taken note of the sleep sprays a few of you have mentioned and took delivery of two from ‘This Works’ today. We shall see if they live up to their name. I used to fall asleep really easily, but wake numerous times in the night. Now, it takes AN AGE to fall asleep and I still wake up loads every night. Damn flushes. It may be -5 outside, but I still have the fan on! My poor hubby!!
anyway, big hugs all around for all fluffies put there xxx
Evening fluffies
xxx
Hallo Fluffies
Just wanted to share some good news as I know you will understand the significance more than my family and friends. This time last year I had just been diagnosed with bc so Christmas wasn’t a very happy time for us. I had my first mammogram last week and have just had the all clear result. Yippee! I feel that I can now start to think and plan things for next year. I know it’s the first hurdle and I shall have to go through this again but starting to feel that I CAN get through this.
i don’t post often but always read what’s happening to you all. Please don’t stop.
Hope you all have a good Christmas.
That’s fantastic news Bluelayla ? and a great attitude to have I’m really looking forward to this Christmas too xxx
Lymphedema clinic went really well, I had some fab advice and some new exercises to do and a couple of free samples of diprobase cream to try as E45 contains lanolin and can aggravate lymphedema who knew . Anyway I’m now officially on my Christmas holidays and I’m going to wind down and relax xxxx
Blueleyla and Optimissy
Isn’t it great to think how far you’ve moved on and can start next year feeling so much more positive about things? I struggle to explain this to other people who haven’t been through this, which is why I’m an addict on this forum.
Today is a year since I finished radiotherapy, so I guess this is the anniversary of the end of treatment. So I’m ringing that damn bell again, I reckon I’ve earned it!
Clair, yay for the start of the holiday, you’ve earned a break. And I’m glad the lymphoedema clinic was helpful.
Helena, hope you’re feeling better today, it must be the start of the holiday for you too.
Ruby, hope the thumbs are behaving now, we rely on you for the lovely pics.
And Delly, thinking of you and hope this is a good patch for you.
And love to all the Fluffies…
xxxx
That’s great news Blueleyla and Optimissy and Dizzy I can hear the bells from here!
So glad you’re getting more support now Clair.
I hope everyone is doing well. I’m now off till Jan but only because I’ve had to go sick today and tomorrow. Running a fever with chesty cough, so hoping it will shift to travel to Sussex Christmas Day. More fed up that Oncology review has had to be postponed. I can’t go in like this, as it’s too near treatment wards. Anyway, I used the day to doze and make a Yule log (yum!). Love and hugs to all fluffies xxx
Ooh the christmas fairy is getting closer xxxx
Bluelayla & Optimissy, good to hear your news, it’s always such a relief. I can’t believe my 2nd yearly follow-up is due & I’m awaiting my mammo appointment right now & see the surgeon in March.
Sorry to hear you’re feeling a bit unwell at the mo, Janey, at least you’re off now & glad to hear you’ve taken time off work.
So good to hear you had a helpful appointment at the clinic, Clair & good to relax until the new year now.
Love the card, Helena, it’s so Christmassy!
Anyway, at least the days get lighter now!!
Have a lovely evening everyone
ann xxx
Oh Helena and Janey I hope your both feeling better soon xxxx
Dizzy I felt the same when I had the rads year anniversary at the end of November. Xxx
We all have made huge progress and should definitely celebrate that ?
Even though some days I feel like I’m back at square one and I feel it’s still difficult to keep explaining to people that some days are more difficult than others. Today was informative but I felt quite down when I got home. It’s like there is always something holding me back . I’m going to seriously think about work over the holidays and if I want to stay there or do something different.
I will say though I’m so glad I’ve found some wonderful friends on here ? Lots of love and hugs to you all xxxxx
Blimey - just spotted we aren’t far off 9000 posts! Xx
Clair, I know what you mean, it is hard to explain to other people without feeling like you’re always either making excuses, looking for special treatment or moaning. And yes, it must be helpful to find out more about how to deal with the lymphodoema, but it is one more side effect which you have to deal with, and find ways of working round. So sending you a hug, and I hope some lovely relaxing family time will help you recharge your batteries.
Janey, sorry to hear the dreaded lurgy has struck you down as well, between Lesley and Helena and you, I think this cold is spreading over the internet. I just hope it’s not heading my way next! But sending hugs to you too, and I hope you’re better in time for the drive to Sussex.