Millykins, that’s lovely. It always makes me glad from top to toe when I see my kids being happy, there’s nothing to beat it. And maybe you’ll be able to sneak in a cheeky snooze while she’s out? That’d then be something else to make you happy!
DG, I have absolutely no idea. Probably comes from talking too much for so many years, I suppose. Great that you’ve avoided another operation. As for going back on chemo, I reckon “good” is all relative, and compared to what else it could have been, then yep, it’s good.
We have to take our little triumphs wherever they come from. Life really is just a series of small things so we need to notice the good small things that come along in between the crap, junk and rubbish.
Waking up this morning… because that meant I must have actually have managed to sleep last night!! Woo hoo! Even a couple of hours of kip has made a big big difference.
I would like to tell you what made me happy yesterday.
After getting bad news on wednesday, thursday came round and it was my granddaughters second birthday and being able to sing Happy Birthday over the phone (they live in NI) and appreciating being here to do that. Then went pram test driving with my eldest DD, baby boy due in 9 weeks, then lovely telephone call with my youngest sister at 11pm last night starting with the bad news and ending up laughing so much we cheered ourselves up, am feeling so much love and appreciating every nice thing that happens no matter how small…
I’ve just read this thread and what made me smile was reading choccie’s comment about having a poo. I have a lot of problems in that area too, like most of us I suppose. Anti-sickness drugs and pain meds, etc. Your post reminded me of the last time I got impacted. I’m not sure I should share this but…oh what the hell, if we can’t laugh at ourselves?
So there I was on all fours on the bathroom floor, screaming for someone to just take it away. My husband is trying to help and he’s rubbing my back and saying “there, there.” Then he sneaks a look at my bum and get’s all excited, saying, “I can see it, I can see the head. Just one more push and it will all be over.”
At the time it wasn’t funny but looking back on it it was hilarious. It still makes me laugh every time I think about it.
Crawfo64 - b****y brilliant - so understand, so funny
Everybody on here because however bad I feel, I know I will be cheered up somewhere along the way reading through the posts.
My physio - she has made such a difference to my physical well being after the op and she has a sense of humour too! Some bizarre conversations while she is massaging my scar tissue!!
Feeling so much better today than I did yesterday, some sleep, no indigestion, good bowel movements - little things but so important!
My darling son - he made up the bed for me last night after stripping and washing sheets, all the time giving me a running commentary on what he was doing (pretending to be a chamber maid), in a broad Jamaican accent - so funny, tears running down my face after feeling crap all day!!
Crawfie, that is SOOOO funny, I’m also hooting so loud the OH’s dog has woken up and is now pressing keys on the keyboard, wondering what I’m guffawing about! (I have to say though, I’m beginning to get a bit of a rep on here, what with joining in on the WIND!!! thread which is all about farting, and then fessing up to having poo problems, I reckon you’ve all got the true picture of me… oh dear! It’s all true, but I am also a complete goddess with siren-like charms and a sylph-like figure - yeah, right.)
Digestive system now working fairly well, op sites are fine except for the sports bra underarm being in just the wrong place, but all is good in ChoccieMuffin land. So now I’m about to don the waterproof kit and take said doggie for her walk, if only to stop her from throwing the ball for herself, which is really funny to watch. Silly dog!
Great thread this, I do love the cheerful ones, whether they’re about wind or poo, or otherwise! Haven’t been on the computer much at all today, been to friend’s garden centre and had a good old natter with her, enjoyed it very much and it certainly made me happy today. Friend hadn’t seen me wearing my wig before and was really complimentary about it, lovely lady that she is! Better than the remark I got on Tuesday, at our coffee morning in the village,one of the few men there said something like " and will you be showing us your coiffure before long?"! ( his wife had breast cancer years ago, and went through the loss of hair, and he should really have been more sensitive, I felt) Perhaps it shouldn’t have bothered me, but it touched a nerve, I hate the fact I lost my hair, like the majority of ladies that have done so. Needless to say I kept my hat on! Silly man!
Choccie, Soo glad your poo system is working again! Also, thank you for your PM, it was much appreciated, and sweet of you.
Hugs to all,
Heather.xx
My happy moment was having someone I hardly know round for coffee whos had BC 6 mths before me and having a great laugh, gossip, moan and finally both of us sitting stripped to the waist showing each other our scars!!! Just what we both needed. Glad that window cleaner wasnt around!!!
If you vote ‘green’ you won;t like the first 2 things that made me happy- up to you whether you read any more! Given the unremitting rain and gloomy skies: the tumble dryer (partic as OH has been away for 2wks and comes home tomorrow - WITH washing). The full-spectrum lamp that sits on the kitchen table and shines on me.
Discovering prawns and spinach in freezer - easy supper.
Discovering that altho’ we don;t have any tonic, we do have bitters so I can have a pink gin That made me giggle - pre-drink 'cos OH once asked for this in very expensive hotel (we were celebrating a special anniversary, ladies). Young lass looks worried and goes off to ask about this and came back, looking apologetic: sorry we only have the normal white!
The yellow tulips that made me happy y’day.
Getting a call from the local Maggie’s Centre, offering me a place on the next Looking Good feeling better workshop - should be fun but don;t think they’ll magic the Tamoxifen fat away.
Decided to get fitter and walk to friend’s house. Was a bit further than I remembered. When I got there, I must have looked awful as she tucked me up on the sofa with a blanket and when I woke up, she had made a lovely lunch. Had good chat - and best of all - a lift back home! As someone who lives on her own, I love my friends!
Helen - loving the sound of your son’s hair! If our kids can’t do these things as teenagers at college, when on earth can they do them? My eldest is sporting a pink ring through his lip at present…
a good moment today was when he realised he couldn’t find a straw to drink with (only had second ring done last weekend) so came into sitting room drinking milk out of a jug… clever boy!!!
My children made me happy today, just happy smiley people who I am extremely lucky to have in my life:)
You lot make me smile, always someone who has a funny story
kerry xx
Finding a specialist lingerie shop in Preston yesterday I didnt know was there. Am wearing new bra today which for the first time in 18 months doesnt make me feel/look like I’m in a post surgery bra. Run by a lovely lady who has been through it herself and had a good chat and laugh. Any ladies in the area check our Papillon, Cannon St (I’m not connected just a satisfied customer)
Met the mum of my daughter’s friend who was in surgery last Tuesday for a mastectomy and reconstruction (forgotten the name, the back flap one). She’s finding it a bit tough so when I went into the hospital to say hello I ended up feeding her her dinner. She didn’t eat a great deal as the meds have her in lala land, but it felt good to be useful.
What made me happy was knowing that I’m so much better off than other people. (Made me feel a bit of a prat for feeling sorry for myself earlier today, actually.)
Reading Helen’s post and remembering the time that my son’s friend dyed his hair and my bath blue (did it at my house as mum wouldn’t have let him and I was at work!) I explained about the need to wash bath afterwards. Next week, bath was pink! They had washed it but hadn’t rinsed bubbles completely.
Friend hadn’t seen me wearing my wig before and was really complimentary about it, lovely lady that she is! Better than the remark I got on Tuesday, at our coffee morning in the village,one of the few men there said something like " and will you be showing us your coiffure before long?"! ( his wife had breast cancer years ago, and went through the loss of hair, and he should really have been more sensitive, I felt) Perhaps it shouldn’t have bothered me, but it touched a nerve, I hate the fact I lost my hair, like the majority of ladies that have done so. Needless to say I kept my hat on! Silly man!