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5/19/13 7:23 A

I hope you have a great Sunday!

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5/18/13 9:16 P

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend. Busy day for me. Looking forward to bedtime!

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5/17/13 8:29 A

Good Morning!

Raining today. A good napping day. Too bad I have an appt with my Plastic Surgeon.

Planting isn't happening around here. Farmers are having a hard time getting out in their fields. It doesn't look very promising for the upcoming week either. Rain almost every day. I need to get my flowers planted also. We should have decent weather tomorrow so I'm hoping to get it done then.

Moonglow-Hopefully you'll get that infection taken care of soon. I've been on antibiotics so much these past 2 yrs. I'm surprised I haven't become immune to some of them.

Have a great Friday!

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5/16/13 3:29 P

Looks like I'm going to need a few more days of IV meds to get this infection licked! I am feeling better though, and now the site is just pink, not that angry red that it was when it started. I'm going to buy some herbs to plant in pots for using in cooking, and maybe some Heirloom tomatoes. I'd like to try some Cherokee purple tomatoes if I can get them in the ground before it gets too hot too quick. The farmers here are making all kinds of dust trying to get their crops in the ground before the rain comes.

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5/16/13 8:03 A

Good Morning!

I've had a couple of good days and we have one more nice day ahead before the rain comes in. I'm slowly making progress in my cleaning. Today I've got laundry to do and a short run. Then, I'm outside to get some flowers planted etc. I've been inside working too much. Sat. should e nice, but Sunday is expected to rain so it will be a great day to continue my inside work.

Have a nice day! It's almost Friday!

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5/15/13 8:43 P

I still have achy joints especially my knees. My infection is getting better though so that's good. I'll miss my morning naps at the clinic when I no longer have to go. The nurses are fun too.

I fixed supper in snatches, and it was a new Spark People recipe. Tasted good when I finally got it finished. Craving chocolate for some reason. I haven't had any for a few days.

All in all a pretty good day.

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5/15/13 9:52 A

Good morning everyone
It has been cooler here than normal for this time of year but Spring fever is upon us all, I think. I have plants I bought at a parking lot sale Sunday on the way home from the beach that I need to get in the ground. MG, I am looking for some herbs also; I did get a beautiful basil plant Sunday for half price but that was the only herb type plant left at the sale. I bought several purselane and some other plants that I forget the name of. Everything is bright bright pink or red. My geraniums (always a favorite) survived from last year and my daughter gave me a hanging basket for Mother's Day. I love this time of year before it gets so hot.

I suppose we are all reading about Angelina Jolie and her mastectomy. My first reaction is that she overreacted having it done before she had cancer but then I read how her mother fought BC for seven years and she was told that she had better than an 80% chance of having it herself after the BRCA test. Now, I feel that, just like the rest of us, whatever her choice, it was the best for her. Although I have never been a fan, I do admire her for having the courage to speak up so publicly about it given that her looks have been such a part of her fame. I can't believe she kept it secret as long as she did surrounded by the paparazzi so much.

There was also a very interesting article on new BC treatments which combine reconstructive surgery during treatment. I meant to bookmark it but didn't and now it is gone. I hope everyone had a chance to read it.

Let's all enjoy today and look forward to tomorrow with confidence.

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5/15/13 9:01 A

Moonglow-I hope you're feeling better. I find that I can't take the cold and if I get chilled just a bit, I really end up not feeling good.

It was a hot day yesterday and I loved every minute of it. I even did Spring cleaning and did a little sweating. So much better than being cold. Another nice day ahead today. I need to finish taking all of the Spring and Summer clothes out and packing the rest of the winter clothes away. I'd like to get most of the inside work done today and then make tomorrow an outside day. I have flowers that need planting.

Have a great day!

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5/14/13 12:54 P

Ladymarcia are you related to Flo that insurance gal? Isn't that what she says in one of her commercials!!! lol when I read that!

Jessig5, Now that I've been outside and back home now I am so achy. All of my joints ached when I tried to walk through the small nursery they have in town. I was looking for herbs to plant in my pots, and didn't find them. The thermometer says 65 degrees and the sun is out, but the wind is cold. I have a headache too, so I hope it's not something else taking shape. I think I might stay in the rest of the day, take a tylenol and see what transpires. I'll drink so more water and eat something even though I have no appetite, also unusual for me!

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Hope you continue to improve.

It even seemed chilly to me this morning. I had my heater on in the car.

I have my mammo tomorrow. Not looking forward to it but what a relief if the report is good. Once it's over with, then I put it out of my mind for another year at least.

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5/14/13 8:45 A

I'm up. and getting ready to head out for the hospital. My cellulitis is somewhat better, no longer fire engine red, now just pink and somewhat itchy. I have to find a jacket since it is chilly this morning and the furnace is running. School will be out in 7 days and I'm hoping for more summer like weather soon! Have a good one, everyone.

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5/14/13 7:41 A

It's nice to see everyone feeling good!

It's going to be hot here today. Never thought I'd be able to say that considering the Spring we've had.

Have a nice Tues.

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5/13/13 1:10 P

Feeling Good, Feeling Real Good!

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5/13/13 10:04 A

Looks good here today also. The rain finally passed. Yesterday was nice. I went to the beach to walk with my daughter. She was looking for sea glass and I found the nicest shell I have ever found in all the years I have lived in Florida.

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5/13/13 7:42 A

The sun is shining, but I'll need a coat this cool morning. May has become a revolving door, first warm, then cool, but letting in the beauty of spring with new green and all the colors of life.

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5/13/13 7:32 A

Good Morning!

A nice day ahead.

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5/12/13 2:38 P

I'm feeling better. Phone calls from kids for Mother's Day have helped as well as my meds. I take the meds through this coming Friday. I hope that does it! Another day, Another adventure!

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5/12/13 6:57 A

Have a wonderful day everyone!

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5/11/13 11:42 P

Jessig5 I am allergic to adhesive tape and I use paper tape, but sometimes it still makes me itch, and if I scratch too much I get blotches and really irritated skin. I use sensitive bandaids on my fingers without any problem, and I haven't needed them anywhere else to try them out. Allergies and sensitivities are such an aggravation. I never know if I'll get betteror have a reaction! OY!

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5/11/13 8:26 P

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5/11/13 9:08 A

Moonglow- Hope you aren't allergic. When I was so sick, they found my skin was sensitive to certain tapes and they had to keep changing tapes. Finally, they were using bandage materials that cost $150 per pack. I nearly went into sticker shock when I heard that. Hope you start feeling better soon.

Becky, I agree with you about the weather. I was sneezing yesterday and woke up this morning with a headache. Made myself walk anyway so I have my exercise in for the day.

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5/11/13 8:42 A

Ready to go to the clinic, but I am a little shaky this morning and itchy in various places. I know the tape makes me itch, but wonder about the other itchy spots...

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5/11/13 8:28 A

Busy day yesterday. It was nice though. I managed to get my treadmill run in before I started in with everything else. Today it's sunny, but very windy so I won't be doing much outside. This is sinus headache weather.

Have a great day!

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5/10/13 11:56 P

Sweet dreams and sleep tight!

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5/10/13 11:36 P

I am feeling pretty good about my sleep. I have always been a night owl but I need to be more "normal" because my DH and I are taking a two week trip in June and I need to be more on their schedule. My doctor is working with me by gradually going to bed earlier and getting up earlier. He has also given me a prescription for what used to be used as an anti-depressant but it didn't work. But it sure makes easy to fall asleep.

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5/10/13 1:23 P

Had my meds this morning and managed a nap at the clinic. I slept like a rock last night, but I'm still catching up from my sleepless night when I had the drug reaction and needed a steroid which wired me for the night! Lunch is over, writing checks that need to be paid before the end of the day. It's clouding up and may rain before I get back. Gotta get moving!

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5/10/13 10:36 A

Need a big kick in the pants to get moving, ha ha. Worked with my trainer on Wed., have a good case of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). Shoilders and thighs got smoked Well sitting on the sore muscles won't get the housework done.

Hoping for good day for all of you

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5/10/13 8:37 A

Mater and Moonglow-Hope things get better for you soon. It's frustrating when you know there is something not right, but the Dr. doesn't follow up on it. I've got stomach issues and I know when I go to the Dr. at the end of the month, he'll tell me I'm still in recovery even though I know what I'm feeling isn't normal.

After a rainy day yesterday, it's overcast now. The sun is suppose to make an appearance sometime today. It's going to be a sunny, but cool weekend. I will take it. Sure beats snow.

Have a nice Friday everyone.

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5/8/13 11:40 P

I am feeling very tired lately. My medical oncologist told me that Arimidex would make me tired but I don't think that is all there is. My Primary Care doc a couple of weeks ago did a thyroid check and my TSH is almost double what it should be so I have again hypothyroidism. What has really frustrated me is that she won't retest until May 20th.

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5/8/13 3:09 P

Sorry about the little setback.

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5/8/13 1:29 P

Found another medicine that I am sensitive to and needed a med to counteract the itching and red face! One of the meds was fine and I'll go back for more tomorrow! It was freezing in the clinic and a warm blanket felt good.

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5/8/13 8:44 A

Good Luck Moonglow!

Tired! I need to keep moving though. It's going to be a nice day and I've got alot of things to do. Rain in the forecast for tomorrow.

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5/8/13 7:11 A

I would rather be , but I'm up, breakfast is done and I'm getting ready to go to the hospital for my medicine. Fingers crossed that this works!!!

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5/8/13 6:44 A

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5/7/13 6:06 A

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5/6/13 8:07 A

Feel better soon! My med is making me dizzy with a slight drop in blood pressure. Why can't it just make me well!

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5/6/13 7:47 A

The meds. I'm taking made me feel sick to my stomach yesterday. Not good!

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5/4/13 7:31 A

Moonglow-I hope you get better real soon. I've had to take many antibiotics in the last couple of years and so far I haven't had any problems, but I know that you can get C-Dif. which isn't good. I'm on 2 right now for 2 weeks and hopefully that will be it.

The weather is still wet. Lots of melting going on. I'm hoping by the end of today, the snow will be gone. Tomorrow the sun is suppose to return. It will be a welcome site.

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5/4/13 6:48 A

Looking forward to some classes today with a designer. One is "Distinctive Details: and the other is "Finding and Refining Design Ideas for Wearable Art." These are the first classes I have taken since I was so ill. I can tell that my brain was drained by the illness and that is the part I find most debilitating and scary. I am hoping that if I develop some new interests, it will help. Sort of like exercise for the brain.

It's still raining here; some areas have had eight inches in 48 hours. At least, once I get to the hotel, I will be indoors all day.

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5/4/13 6:31 A

very tired this am. but got to registar people for their pet scans. so off i go

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5/3/13 9:01 P

I hope it goes well for you whatever treatment you decide to follow. It can be aggravating to have different doctors recommending different programs of treatment. Maybe you will see some results quickly. .

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5/3/13 8:02 P

My infectious disease doctor prescribed three more weeks of antibiotics and yogurt three or four times a day to prevent side effects. Can't say I'm happy to take more meds, but I need to be rid of the cellulitis. I have another doctor advocating IV antibiotics instead or in addition since he doesn't like having patients on those meds for a protracted amount of time. Decisions, decisions!

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5/3/13 7:27 P

Still !!

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5/2/13 8:18 A

snow!!!!