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Hi Pam, my fb account got hacked so will have create another one. I'd love to join xx   ... View more

Happy New Year everyone! It's 5 years since I've been diagnosed. Hope you're all well dear ladies. Wishing you all good health and happiness this year xxx ... View more

Happy 2015 Ladies! I'm a Marchie but know so a few lovely Valentines so want to post!   Can you believe it's about 2 years since we were diagnosed! Seems like yesterday. The memory of finding my lump is crystal clear but I'm pleased to say I feel positive mentally. Still scared but positive. Not positively scared - ramblng now!   How was your new year? We went to Barcelona for the first time and it was fabulous! Sunshine and blue skies everyday, amazing architecture and such a beautiful city.   I'm writing to update you on the amount raised for Wessex Cancer, my local charity through christmas light sales on our website. We sold a total of £140.71 and the amount to be donated is £7.05 (5%).    Thank you so much for your support!   (cut and paste from my Marchies post) A friend sent me this and I'd love to share it with you ...   A Psychologist walked around a room while teaching Stress Management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they'd be asked the "Half empty or Half full" question.   Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.   She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralysed.   In each case, the weight of the glass doesn't change, But The longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.   She continued, "The Stresses and Worries in Life , are like that Glass of Water... Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And If you think about them all day long, you will feel paralysed – incapable of doing anything."   Remember to put the Glass Down.   Much love and hugs xx ... View more

Happy New Year Ladies! I cannot believe it's 2 years since we were diagnosed!   How was your new year? We went to Barcelona for the first time and it was fabulous! Sunshine and blue skies everyday, amazing architecture and such a beautiful city.   I'm writing to update you on the amount raised for Wessex Cancer, my local charity through christmas light sales on our website. We sold a total of £140.71 and the amount to be donated is £7.05 (5%).    Thank you so much for your support!   A friend sent me this and I'd love to share it with you ...   A Psychologist walked around a room while teaching Stress Management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they'd be asked the "Half empty or Half full" question.   Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.   She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralysed.   In each case, the weight of the glass doesn't change, But The longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.   She continued, "The Stresses and Worries in Life , are like that Glass of Water... Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And If you think about them all day long, you will feel paralysed – incapable of doing anything."   Remember to put the Glass Down.   Much love and hugs xx ... View more

Thank you so much Kath. Did you manage to get the link and the code before it was edited? We have raised £5.54 so far!  ... View more

Angela! How lovely to hear from you! I went through one really bad period where a good friend had an ovarian cancer scare. I was fine before that but when I heard the news I was emotional when I heard it and emotional when I talk about it which is really unlike me. Thank God she's fine.   I plan to make time to go through Jinny Ditzler's Best Year Yet to help me move forward to work out what I really want and work towards my goals. We're having difficulties financially as the light sales have gone right down compared to last year and I haven't been designing sites as I've been working on our website. I'm sure many of us have been hit financially and I hope to take a step back, work out what we want and go for it next year!   When will you be back next? ... View more

Hello ladies,    Thank you so much for your kind words. I popped into the Feb thread and read nearly a whole page of posts before I realised I was on the Feb 2014 thread!! No wonder I didn't recognise the usernames! Haha, shows my brain's not quite there yet!   Hope you are all well. It's been absolutely manic here as hubby's business is selling Christmas lights  I've been working really hard on our new website over the last few months and it finally went live last Wednesday. Still sleeping after midnight every night since then as lots to do plus cooking, cleaning - you know what it's like!   I'm hoping to raise lots of money for my local cancer charity, Wessex Cancer Trust who have given me so much in the form of moral support, alternative treatments, holiday in their caravan and a cancer retreat which really helped me to move on. All this has been instrumental in my speedy recovery.   If you are looking for festive lights please send me a private message as 5% of all sales  will be donated to the charity.   Would someone be able to pass on the news to your Facebook page as I don't have access nor an account? Thank you! ... View more

Hope you are all well. It's been absolutely manic here as hubby's busines  selling Christmas lights  I've been working really hard on our new website over the last few months and it finally went live last Wednesday.   I'm hoping to raise lots of money for my local cancer charity, Wessex Cancer Trust who have given me so much in the form of moral support, alternative treatments, holiday in their caravan and a cancer retreat which really helped me to move on. All this has been instrumental in my speedy recovery.   If you are looking for festive lights, please send me a private message, as 5% of all sales will be donated to the charity.   Would someone be able to pass on the news to our Facebook page as I don't have an account? Thank you! ... View more

Hi ladies, found it too hard to write the last few days as we lost our first Marchie on 22 August. It was a huge shock as she didn't tell us - guess she didn't want us to worry. She was only 40. I nearly saw her last August when we had our Scottish road trip but she was just recovering from surgery. So sad. Kath I did laugh at the cyanide bit. You would not believe what happened. I thought I'd failed miserably at making it so I took the bottle into our newly decorated kitchen and flicked the top off ..... Big mistake! It went everywhere! I slipped and fell straight after which probably explains why hubby was sympathetic rather than furious (we've still got building work n hubby doing most of it). We cracked up laughing which was good. Tried washing it off but our white walls and ceiling were stained ....redecoration has started. The two gulps left in the bottle was great thought 🙂 ... View more

Can't believe she's gone. We were supposed to meet up last August but she was only just recovering from surgery. She's a fabulous lady who lived life to the full. The news was such a shock as I guess she didn't want us to be worried or distressed. ... View more

Kath, wow very impressed with your OH cleaning 🙂 Great to hear that the crazy itching has been diagnosed. Did she say why she won't prescribe immunosuppressants? I'm so sorry to hear your RA has worsened. Hope rheumatologist app goes well and you get what you want. It great to hear you're on the ball with your drugs. Louise, I remember sharing a room with two ladies who had knee replacements and boy, they were in a lot of pain. Another advantage about having op in the run up to Christmas is that you don't have to run around like a headless chicken during the festivities. Hope you heal well and quickly. It would be a fab start to 2015! Thanks for the feedback about Basingstoke ortho. Very useful info! You're right, I feel glad to be tucked away safe here. I've "made" 2 bottles of sparkling cider today 🙂 first attempt so we'll know the results in a day or two. ... View more

Hi Kath, Lovely to hear from you. Visit to in laws was good. Mother in law wasn't well so was glad I could help out. We had 3 weeks visiting family and friends in Malaysia and Singapore which was just wonderful! I needed that. Apart from the usual aches, I'm very well. Managed some me time in the garden sowing winter beetroot, radishes, spinach and kale. What went especially well today was the bathroom cleaning competition between my sons! 😉 My youngest won - you wouldn't believe how thorough he was! Will have more cleaning comps me thinks! How are you Kath? When is your next medical app? Hope this cooler weather hasn't made your aches worse. Night! Hope you're all well dear Valentines x Linda ... View more

Louise, how did your knee op go? Hope all went very well and that you have a speedy recovery. Wanted to pm you but couldn't find out how to do it. Just got back from visiting in laws so too tired to faff about figuring it out. Miss you Sandra xx ... View more

I'm sorry I won't be around to meet you gals. Please do take photos! Gosh Tanya, can't believe it's not long to go before your recon! All the best and may you recover quickly. Might want a peek next time we meet! 😛 Suzy, aches n pains are a real bugger aren't they? I used to be quite strong but feel like a weakling. Pammy you'll have a lovely time meeting everyone. Angela did you manage to finally sort out GP? ... View more

I replied straightaway but think I got distracted and forgot to send. Duh! Kath I know what you mean. Anything abnormal becomes normal when you have or experience it for long enough. 10 days to go before you get results so hope you get to the bottom of it. Louise, that's information well worth remembering! It would be wonderful to have your knee sorted. It's annoying getting older. Parts of me don't work or look very well anymore. On a lighter note, I've been obsessing over slugs! Got 57 of the slimy buggers tonight 😮 ... View more

Pammy - great to hear you are and feel stronger. Yes do take your time with recon. It's your body and you're in control for a change! ... View more

Wonderful to hear from you all x Louise, I know of another lady who's due for knee surgery. Where will you be having it? I'll visit if you're in Southampton. I'll be seeing doc first thing tomorrow. She was on about referring me to hematology. Bone marrow suppression is common after chemo n rads but not a year down the line. I'm looking forward to hearing what to do from doc. Kath itching n RA .... lousy combo. I really hope they sort both out. Hope you get good news on 16th. Tammy has given me a moustache!! Did anyone go to the funeral? I'm imagining Sandra in a wonderful, joyful, pain free place. I must try and figure out how you did the emoji. Linda, I've wondered how you are. You're right, I've got low immunity at the mo. Great that mammogram went well but diabetes diagnosis is a shock - c keeps on giving! I had no idea it's quite common after treatment. Wonderful to hear you've got it under control without meds. Right, must try to sleep as have to be up 6.30am as eldest flying off to France early for an exchange program. Take care all xx ... View more

How lovely to hear from you ladies! Angela, life does sound really hectic! I'm so sorry but I won't be able to meet up with as I'll be visiting mum and dad and will be back on 7 August when you'll be away on your annual camp. Your sea and mountain view sounds wonderful. Lifts you up doesn't it? How is your Spanish? Hope you get registered with a GP soon. I've seen mine loads of times! Pam, have you completed herceptin? Did you have the one administered via injection? Hope you're well. Xx ... View more

Hello ladies, can't believe how quickly time has flown since anyone last posted. How are you all? Hope you're well, happy and that you have great holiday plans! I'm hoping to visit mum and dad this July as they haven't seen me since I was diagnosed nearly 1.5 years ago. I'm still not working, can't concentrate and feel fatigue as been leukopenic (low WBC - 2.4, neuts 1.1, lymphocyte 0.8) for about 2 months now. I also get tingling and cramps along my arm to my fingers, worse on my surgery side. Anyone experiencing this? Suzy and Angela I seem to think that you're back in UK this July. It'll be great if we could meet up. For you ladies who follow the Feb Valentines, there's news re Sandra. ... View more