Boo, two years on, I’ve been kicked out of Tam Towers, apparently the risk of the SEs I’m having (endometrial thickening) outweighs the benefits. Feels very exposed. May have to come back and shelter in my tent until I feel safe to venture out into NED-land sans drugs.
Wish no one found themselves in the woods, but if they do, this is the best place to be.
Anyone for a bacon sarnie and mug of hot chocolate? Water still dripping in my tent, may have to shelter in the JM xx
Poor Mary Grace. They used to only give Tamoxifen for two to three years because of your problem? So don’t feel too exposed. Come and shelter in the JM.
GIJane don’t forget Soddit as a cushion and support!!! He looks sooooo lovely.
Hi tuppence, hope you enjoyed your first party in the woods. The people you meet in here take some of the darkness away.
shawshank, welcome dtinks on Thursday!
tent delivered and flag now flying. These kind and lovely people give you so much strength, and giggles. So glad I found this thread
kay x
Morning woodies, thanks joining me in my celebrations in the JM last night. Loved all that bubbly and oakheart bacardi, and the quality of nibbles has definately improved with the arrival of truffles and canapes. Shall have to bring some luxury chocolates for you all tonight.
Have packed my rucksac and am heading into the unexplored boggy swamp area of the woods as I’ve heard on the greapevine that there are sleep fairies lurking out that way. I have my jam jar and net at the ready and a good supply of cinnamon (have heard they can’t resist the stuff) and I’m determined to catch one for tonight.
New tent looks lovely Kay, think I may have to upgrade too, although thinking of a luxury tree top log cabin complete with hot tub and wood burning stove. Not that I intend needing such a permanent structure, but I can always pass it on if I ever find my way out of the woods, as sadly there will always be someone else in need of accomodation here. Although if I build it in the tree top not sure how the dog would get up …
VJ xx
Just bringing in my tent ready for tonight. Had to search high and low for just the right one. It’s a pop up one like a big silver bubble. The inside is very cozy as it has a big soft bed with purple duvet and plenty of pillows so that I can support my hurting arm.i picked up supplies to take to JM - marshmallows for the hot chocolate and peanut butter for toasted sandwiches. Now where do I find those sleep fairies cos I really could do with a decent nights sleep.
Hiya Tuppence and welcome to the party, your tent looks soo comfy. Mmmm the hot choc sounds good, looking forward to that. I’ll bring some Baileys to make it taste even better and you’ll soon forget about that sore arm.
The stars are shinning bright tonight and the rain has stopped so I’ve built a big bonfire in the clearing, so put on your wooly hats and scarves and wrap up and come and join me for some singing dancing and gossiping. I’ve heard there is a wizard in the wood, so if you see him askif he has a hot flush spell for us. VJ x
Hi Ladies in the woods. Thank you for your support. I had another scan today and it was clear - defo menopausal.
This thread is tops as its totally bonkers and fits in with my personality.
I am looking forward to a BIG drink on Sat as its my 52nd bday. Pino Grigio it will be,
CHEERS!!!
The Baileys sounds great VJ I would love some of that in the hot chocolate? I will be along to the bonfire - its gotten a bit colder out here. I’ll look out for that wizard.
Baileys…sounds good. Have you tried it poured over ice-cream with malteesers crushed on top? Yummy . Just tne thing for hot flushes VJ
Caroline have a large one on me…great news. Fly that flag higher Katybee it needs to get above these rotten clouds and into sunshine.
Tuppence I hope you have found that sleep fairy. Mine has buzzed off to benchland
Ali H if your glow is increasing. Try a low dose asprin to calm it down as you would for sunburn.
Goodbye ladies
Im going to try and move on now…Thank you all for your support the woods really helped me when I really needed them…I will live in the hope I never have to return.
Kate x
been great to have you camping with us Kate - pop back whenever… some of us are firmly in the land of NED, but just enjoy the “madness” of this thread! Go well…
ice cream with baileys and maltesers? Yes please! Only tonight, not for breakfast!
see you later
J
So much good luck Kate. Will miss your piano playing. Hope to see you in Tam Towers next year.
Sending you on your way with a bag of super sized knobbly Twiglets.
take care
kay x
Bye Kate, it was lovely spending time with you in the woods xx
Woodies, Just had my appt with my surgeon following my MRI & mammogram last week. To quote him “chemotherapy couldn’t have gone better & I appear to have had a complete radiological response to treatment”. Means I need a WLE as opposed to the MX they thought I would need at the start of this hideous journey. I burst into tears in his office & so did Mr Jelly. My appt is scheduled for 18th Dec & I’ll be a day patient. Jelly x
Hi Jellytot, you sound relieved. Great news. 
Oh Jellytot that is brilliant news. I was told at the beginning of my journey that MX was on the cards, but managed to avoid it. Don’t lose faith if they don’t get clear margins with the WLE - took my surgeon 3 attempts. As for the crying - I do it every time I step foot in the hospital or doctors. I go to see my GP and the first thing he does is reach for the tissue box. I keep blaming it on the hormones and these menopausal side effects…
Right I’m taking the hovercraft down the bubbling brook to the shops to go and pick up some icecream and maltesers (already plenty of baileys in the cupboard). Actually maybe the cash n carry would be better as sounds like we are all going to be devouring this treat my the bucketfull… I’ll get some pinot for Kate as well to wish you on your way. PS What does NED stand for? Woodie rookie here.
Vx
Im still here cant quite bring myself to press the unsuscribe button…Thanks again ladies Im really off now:)
VJ …NED is no evidence of disease …
Good Luck to you all xxx
Kate don’t press the button, you can choose to not come in unless you miss the toblerones…
Jellytot, brilliant news !
Great news Jelly! 
Isn’t it lovely when they can ‘downgrade’ our treatment?!
Bye bye Kate40 - Good luck in NEDland. Welcome back anytime you need us! Applestreet said goodbye months ago and she’s still here - it gets addictive xx
Hi ladies, I have just received my results, im er and pr neg and Her2 positive. So now to chemo, herceptin and rads. Having looked at this thread - this is doeable. Drain still in. But slowing down.
Thank you for your support once again you bonkers lot of lovely ladies - who are virtual alcohol consumers. I think I will offer Baileys - just bought a bottle today. Anyone for a glass with ice?
Caroline xxxxx