Breast Cancer Now Forum

@Lewy2803 and @donkeywoman and everyone else, too many to tag    good evening, for some reason i could not edit my reply, Toby looks amazing just what we need in these turbulent times and the Donkeys...  Frizz and the one with the scratch, so sorry forgot his name are so cute.  They must put a smile on your face every time you go don to give the a carrot    And the dogs.....  sorry again forgot their names....  we need them to keep us on our toes as they say.  Humph certainly knows I am very poorly, he reacts daily as opposed to the family.  Sometimes he never leaves my side and when I go to bed so does he.  I can be up several times in the night, normally just for a little one.  Anything more and he is there.  If I go downstairs even though he is old he struggles and follows.   My family are my rock but without Humph I have no idea where I would be now.   Sleep tight all, big hugs   Gilly    XXX ... View more

Humphrey This is my darling pooch, who went for a bl**dy manicure today....  We can't go, Spit !!!!!   Grandson was playing the drums.  As always he got the first option of ear defenders.....  we all suffered in a very nice way.  Humph was so curmudgeon, he was actually awake, just like me he sleeps alot   Big hugs all ... View more

Cricket just been turned on....  and  OFF.   ... View more

@Gelbel    Hi   Sorry daughter has not been able to sue anything out yet for you, but she is like a bloodhound....  still on the job.   Edited, just seen your excellent news, I will tell her in the morning.   The cricket....That is being very generous....  slow, boring and awful. Though we still ahead just.  I reckon the ball change was not to our advantage, even the colour is off putting.   keep your pecker up, tomorrow is another day.   Talking of which, the blooming pooch Humphrey has got his manicure.  We can't go but he can.  Waiting for the tail wag when he returns with the comment look at me..  better than you etc.....And a big grin across his sloppy chops.  He hasn't chosen the colour yet, no doubt he will given many options tomorrow !   Big hugs  Gilly XXX   XXX ... View more

@tennisgirl    A huge welcome, sorry to meet under these circumstances though.   You are certainly in the right place for a chat, vent anger, support and a whole lot of love.  We all have good days, bad days and in-between days and the guys on here are brilliant with their common sense, the offer of cooking, sharing treats and probably the most important humour.  Even when things things seem so black some one will reply and I guarantee a smile on your face.     Most important of all, let it all hang out here, no one will judge and the feeling of relief when it is written down is like a lump of lead being taken off a shoulder. Re chemo, I might be the odd one out as I have oral tablets at home 21 days on 7 off and then start again.   Remember you are now amongst friends and they are 100 % with you on your journey.   Big hugs   Gilly   XXXX ... View more

  Gondolier    Bopping up and down  is exactly what we will doing in a few weeks on the lagoons of Venice. Great news re the hotel, very kind of Betty, will buy her a G and T at the bar to say thank you. I do hope Philip will be on the trip, seems an age since we last spoke.  Wrecked my chemo head for gondolier games, no joy, but singing a few sea shanties on the boats could lift our spirits if the weather is slightly inclement.   can you also confirm with Richard that Abba will be one of  the groups for our entertainment, because if so I will need to pack my platform shoes and boots, one pair of boots I suspect will also need to go the cobblers for a little heel job.   My hunk instructor told me only two more sessions needed and then he sign my bit of paper too.         Gilly  XXX ... View more

To you all   I absolutely agree with re the  easing of lockdown.  I am terrified, have yet to go anywhere since October and the start of treatment, part from the docs for bloods, the hospital and the dentist.  Even before I detested busy places and in first lock was very very cautious.  The thought of sitting next to some one on any form of transport even a plane to get away to a hot spot for holiday, sitting in a crowded restaurant and using a hotel swimming pool YUK !       I enjoy being anti social at the best of times ...   Hugs to all   Gilly XXX ... View more

@delly    Don't ask, just book......And congrats on the license, we are up up and away.  Fabulous  The dogs will be unhappy but I will leave with three months with of rolos.  John says he will start doing some weightlifting at home so we needn't worry about our suitcases, just in case the butlers are having day off.  Did you see my wiggling of the rota blades, If so I apologise I didn't see you.  My instructor was so handsome I had to concentrate vey hard when he was wiggling his joy stick.  ( behave...  we could have crashed )..  Chocs away.   Re word....   RADIO   gilly   XXX ... View more

Hi all   Not too bad today, done some laundry, cleaned a bathroom and emptied the dishwasher, and all before 1: 00 pm.   Nothing unusual normally but rare for me to even do one without a nap...  I might be even more adventurous  later and get some ladders and wash all the upstairs windows.  Well I would if I like heights lol   Got an hour long physiotherapy T call this afternoon, looking forward to it like a hole in the head.  Did not do any of her excersises last week as too tired and always asleep.  Am expecting a ruler over my knuckles... Agreed @grannyp  today is a new day, new week and Monday and It has finally stopped raining here in glorious N Nottinghamshire.  But going for a walk....I will mentally join Higgi, mind and body et al @donkeywoman  Sorry your day was not too good yesterday, but we all have them, and reading comments on here I feel so much better and far less of a moaner, though Hubby is fed up with me saying sorry.  He is brilliant but dealing with me and my long snoozes never mind my lack of appetite is very frustrating for him. He has mastered walking on egg shells.   Regarding food, I would communicate with both him and the children what do fancy for dinner most days, the answer was always don't know, not sure, what do fancy Mummy...  I fancy that....  Oh no not today maybe we could have that tomorrow.  So really it is just tables turned....though I know that sounds rather harsh.   Big hugs to all and I forgotten the Donkeys, bless them   Gilly   XXX     ... View more

Hi @grannyp    Your post was never too long, nor rambling.  I found it very interesting and agree regarding diagnosis etc @higgi  wow, so delighted you have enjoyed your birthday...  happy birthday.  I am joining you although only in spirit and feel so much fitter reading your tremendous exploits    @donkeywoman    The grey is here too today, in fact bloomin miserable, but the comments on here always brighten my day and make smile, everyone is so positive, it is hard to feel down when reading of you all.  Treats, hampers, cakes marathons, looking after your lovely Donkeys.   Trying to have my old Sunday pre lunch imbibe of a glass of white wine.  Normality has to return soon.  In fact it tastes rather nice.  A first since October apart from a small glass of champers last weekend.  I will prevail.   A genuine open question to all   On Thursday Humphrey my old pooch is going to have a manicure and a little wash, why can he when we can't.  I would even consider going to a poodle parlour now !  I know he is house trained, very soft, won't hurt a fly, wears a dog collar and when out a lovely lead.  Surely if we all agreed to being like him we could be done...  !!!!!!   Hugs   Gilly   XXXX ... View more

@Belinda_F    In Lancashire, Bury actually where I was born, any left over Yorkshires used to be dished out as puds.  Think large fluffy pancakes with lots of sweetie goodies   Re treatment I am on 21 days oral chemo, 7 days off plus letrozole every day.    This time mid session has really hit me for six, I could get a job batting for England... But if it is working and I think it is it is well worth the hassle.  I just hope they don't stop it as it will be my third round.  It really feels as the growth in boob is diminshing, can't say for the rest of me    Sorry to hear not good, but don't force yourself into getting up.  The weather here is grey and miserable, with the rain you can't see but soaks.  Not a day for going anywhere apart from the sofa and the tele.  When oh when are they going to put something decent on without 10 mins of adverts every 15 mins.  That said did watch Marley and Me yesterday, a lovely humorous but sad film.  Great to snuggle into a throw with and a bag of Liquorice Allsorts    Hugs   Gilly   xxxx ... View more

BINOCULARS   my eye sight is dreadful, luckily though good enough for my helicopter license so long as I have my stick and four dogs with me....   Hugs     ... View more

Hi @Janny J    So sorry for not replying earlier, not been a good week.   I do hope you got much more satisfaction and contact last week from your team.  It must be doubly hard for you regarding Mum and not wanting to worry her.  But it sounds as though you are in contact with her, and she has possibly picked up the fact you are not well and very down, and will be worried for you as she won't know why.  Maybe a chat with her being as honest as possible but keeping the bad bits out will help you both.  Mum's can see right through us, I know my late mum did and I do the same to all my three wonderful children    This place is wonderful to vent anger, get advice and meet new friends.  On here you are never alone, sharing whatever is worrying you or making you smile helps tremendously.   Take care, keep in touch   Gilly   XXX   ... View more

Morning all @Lewy2803    Brilliant idea re all meeting up.  Count me in.   So sorry you are feeling cr@p. Hang on in there you are like the rest of you remarkable ladies - doing brilliantly.   Agree re the fan, I need a Punkawallah  ( like the one they had in  Aint it half  hot mum )   To all of you, have a great Sunday even though all days of the week meld into one at the moment.  It will be Easter bunnies soon and loads of chocolate.  One can dream of enjoying.... Hubby had his jab on Friday and is feeling the after effects as is Daughter who had it yesterday .  Maybe I should get my snazzy nurses outfit on with my high heels ( Those were the days ladies ) and return favour of  the looking after, but then again I have told him to take paracetamol   lol   @gelibel, daughter still on the hunt for information in Leeds.  She thinks she might have a contact up her sleeve and if well enough tomorrow to be in her office will try to contact her / him   Big hugs all and those who fancy a  home made Yorkshire Pudding shout and I will deliver, either with gravy, custard, jam or cream   Gilly XXXX ... View more

Hi all. Though I had better touch base, been very slow this week at commenting, but have read all your lovely posts and it is great to hear of so many getting to the end and or feeling better.   This week mid cycle for my 21 day chemo and it has been very trying.  Slept most of the week getting up very late, little snack and on sofa in front of log burner, asleep again for hours. The hamper sound delicious....  treats or what !!!!!   Going to the supermarket what a day out, I would dress in my Sunday best for that including heels, a big hat and posh gloves......   Stay safe all.  The netflix dram sounds just what I need at the moment, will try to download.  Thanks for the suggestion.   Hugs all round   Gilly   XXX     ... View more

@Gelbel  Good for you.  Go get 'em give them 'ell, and then perhaps a quick kick in the rear have set daughter on the case.... ( Tracy beaker in drag ) and she is looking into if she knows through her contacts.  The good news is she is brilliant, the bad if she can't find anyone there will probably be nobody.  Fingers crossed, and she finds someone to help you.  No fee just a big hug.  The beauty of this forum is someone some where will know something.  Her tarantula feelers are out......   Gilly XXXX ... View more

Have a look at all the NHS sites...     One should ask if you are happy with the info...  I selected no and BANG straight into the booking site re the back door.  Flook probably, Where in the country are you   Gilly   XXX ... View more

@Gelbel  I have just posted a link re the covid jab, if you still can't get an appointment take a look, if you can't see it come back I will PM you   hugs   Gilly   XXX ... View more

@donkeywoman    yes thank you Humphrey managed, but like his  human daddy is still very grumpy...   I am pretty sure there is a Maggies in Newark, I much prefer Newark to Nottingham, parking is always so much easier and very often free, the hospital there is also lovely as it is much smaller.   Well done you re the phone call, though I do find them much easier than face to face, much less daunting, no masks so the conversation is easier to hear.  And yes regarding the being in control bit, even though I am quivering inside normally I manage to sound very pragmatic, positive and calm    @Belinda_F ...Where are the big panties.... , gosh I can remember my lovely late Grans bloomers billowing in the wind on the line.  Underwear or parachute.....  was never very sure, but I can't remember lace adorning a parachute and it was round both legs at the bottom, just above the knee.   Fresh flowers are a wonderful bonus at the moment.  Lilies have always been my favourites but the last bunch, John had to remove to the hall because of the smell.  Bless him he has been putting up with the bouquet from the trumpets for years as they have always made him sneeze   John has managed to book his covid test as has daughter without a letter. He goes tomorrow, she on Saturday.  Daughter saw something on FB, sent him the link and both were lucky     Link is   https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccination-programme-what-you-can-do-to-help/?fbclid=IwAR36ySCKerC4eztuPaKzh4I8nXnMth6-elf3BFzkGIrJzQYoueerjE-8Z_4   I realise it is Nottinghamshire but could there  be others local to you all.  There were two sections, one for over 65's and one for cat 6....  carers vulnerable etc, both did the cat 6 as they help to care for me and no problems at all.  Both will be much happier when jabbed even only once at the moment as both have to out to the shops etc, daughter working from home but not all the time, both very worried about bringing it  into the house due to the covid idiots and deniers out there   Hugs all round   Gilly xxxx ... View more

@Lewy2803  And everyone else of course.  Good morning  So sorry to hear your sleep tribulations, I have in the past listened to Sarah Raymond ( Sleep meditation ) on my phone, she has such a soothing and hypnotic voice, I rarely get further than a few words in before well away even for a short time .  I can try and send the links if you like but very easy to find on u tube, just type her name and sleep meditation.  Several appear, I personally go for the beach and the waves.....   The poem brought tears here too, a fabulous post. Thank you   Try to have a good day all, weather is awful again windy and very wet.  Dog not a happy bunny, he needs to go for a wee outside but just looks at  me with his thirteen year old puppy eyes and tells me " Mummy your are being even more stupid today than normal "   Any one considering something nice for lunch, feeling hungry, too tired to think about food and cooking, still got my headache so will have to get hubby on the job again  so tasty easy  suggestions very welcome. In fact forget easy...  so long as it is scrummy, I can supervise lol    Gilly XXX     ... View more