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Hello Ladies,

  What is keeping you busy this afternoon? Today we are experiencing some flurries. Really wish Mother Nature would warm the weather up some and get rid of this cold stuff.

Some of you are awaiting results.....any answers lately? Still waiting? How is treatment going? Any decision making going on that you would like to share?

I have been feeling pretty yucky today. Having another episode with partial bowel obstruction. So take meds and wait is all I can do. Frustrating it is in the meantime. Feeling bloated, nauseated and pains in abdomen are the main symptoms. I have taken my Dex and Halidol to help with it. Lets hope it kicks in soon. I would like to feel better than what I am.  How is anyone else feeling out there today?

Let me know. I will be on for a bit  today and then will log off at normal time.

Take care

  Guess everyone is busy today. All good. I will catch up with you all next time. Take care all and feel well.

@Strongwoman

Sorry to hear you're dealing with another episode! Hope your meds have kicked in by now.

I've been missing these Teal Thursdays lately…just busy.

I have been painting the main floor of our house. It started with the stairwell and snowballed from there. I have been fixing things as I move along (caulking, shoe moulding, etc.). I am pretty much done…just have to do the doors. The exteriors need new weather stripping and sanding so I'm waiting for nicer weather to do those. I have two French doors inside…that means taping 80 little windows before I paint them 🤣. I love doing this stuff and will have a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment when I'm done. However, now that I'm getting ready to get organized and put things back in place, I realize that I have some major purging to do…one thing leads to another! We have plans to paint the upper staircase…but that's a whole other project!!

My chemo holiday is coming to an end. I have a scan next week and am interested in seeing what three months without treatment looks like!! A little anxiety but my painting has definitely been a wonderful distraction. I see my Oncologist the following week to discuss next steps. I haven't missed the travel back and forth to Toronto at all! Although I do miss the social interaction at the Lodge. 

I feel okay and have pretty good energy…I stick with a modified time schedule to ensure I don't over do it. I haven't noticed any new symptoms. Although I have been fortunate to have been asymptomatic throughout my six-year journey…just having to deal with the med side effects which have been pretty minimal.

Like you, I'm ready for Mother Nature to turn the thermostat up…enough already!! 

Hey @Strongwoman and @GloHo sorry I missed hopping on yesterday. I was having my CT scan done during the normal Teal Thursday chat time. I didn't get home until later in the afternoon. Now I wait for results. Nervous. Yes. Hopeful. Always. @Strongwoman I'm sorry you are having another episode. It sounds awful but I'm glad it doesn't require hospitalization. I hope there will be some sunshine to warm your soul. @GloHo I'll be thinking of you next week with your upcoming scan and wishing for nothing but positive news from the chemo holiday. 

I'm still in Florida. My Dad is getting better but has some side complications from his lung cancer surgery so I'm still in help mode. Between my parents, they have so many medical appointments that it's nice to be able to help. My hubby and I are wheels up back to Canada in a few weeks so I'm concentrating my time on helping my parents get as far along as possible with their health as I can at this point. There is positive progress so that's good. We also moved them into independent living on March 1st and they are settling in nicely there. It's fabulous that all their maintenance and food is pretty much taken care of now and there's so much social interaction it's great. A must as we age.

I am watching the temperatures back north. Hoping that the snow finally disappears and that the spring warmth starts to creep in. I'm in Southwestern Ontario (I live at Long Point if anyone knows that area). The Point as we affectionally call it, is one of the richest bird migratory areas on the continent. It will be full mating season when we return and with 300+ species of birds migrating through our area, the morning sounds are glorious! The bird poop, not so much but the birds add so much joy to our area.

Talk soon and have a nice weekend everyone.

@Alwayslearning

Boy, you have your hands full!! Hope you are able to get some rest for yourself. It sounds like your Dad is doing ok. Will the side complications delay his return home? The social aspect of living in an independent community will be wonderful for your parents. That they are settling in must be a great relief for you.

I am in St Thomas and would love to get the 411 on the bird migration at Long Point. We have been meaning to head to Port Stanley for the swans and hawks but we keep missing it!! Would you mind messaging me with some general details regarding the migration? It would be a great day trip for us! 

Hi @GloHo thankfully my Dad is home. He will need to have another surgery but I won't likely be here for that one. It however is day surgery, so less invasive and the place where he lives arranges transportation which is fantastic. Plus he has a wonderful group of friends so we could lean on them if necessary. Thank you for asking!

I'll send you a private post with information on Long Point. I will say that if you are coming that way and want to meet up, you are most welcome to drop by our place. I'll include information in my separate message.

Dear@Strongwoman, sending healing thoughts of support. Feel better soon.

Florence 

Good morning just getting a minute to check in 

I am so sorry to hear you are having another bout with bowel obstruction.

 Sending you much love and healing thoughts.

Good morning Teal Sisters!  It's a beautiful day here in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island.  I had routine blood work this week and all is good as well as my CA125 at 9!  Today I will be cleaning my house and meal prepping for my granddaughter who will be here dog sitting for me while I am off for a weekend getaway with my sisters.  I'm looking forward to a weekend of sister time!  
Here is a photo of my cherry tree displaying its spring beauty.  What are things like in your neck of the woods today?

@JoanEG  It looks like a beautiful day on the Island! Your cherry tree is just boasting with flowers and is beautiful to look at. Your CA 125 number is fantastic.  Sitting in a good spot and looking good, congrats!  Sounds like you have a wonderful weekend planned with your sisters.  I wish you the best as you all engage with one another. Nice that your granddaughter is able to dog sit for you as well.  Leaves nothing to worry about.  The sister time will be wonderful for you and hopefully give you a re-charge. 

Here in Ontario it is a beautiful sunny day. Being blessed with warm weather is so nice of Mother Nature. In my neck of the woods, I have been busy getting caught up with things on the computer. Today I registered for our annual Hike for Hospice and sent out my emails to obtain donations for it.  Came up with a theme for it and now just have to think of ideas as to how to execute it the day of. Hospice has done so much for me, personally, that I love to give back in this way. Plus I love the friends and family that come out and support the walk the day of. We usually have a large group and it makes for a nice day seeing everyone. So one thing off my list that I have been wanting to get done. 

Other than that, did a brief errand and bought some wool to make my great niece a poncho for Xmas. I need a new inside project to do and decided on that to start. I attempted some gardening yesterday and my body revolted. It did not like the bending over at all and it upset my insides greatly. It took me the rest of the afternoon and evening resting to get it calmed down. So, gardening is being taken off the list of things I can do outside, unfortunately. My kind husband said he would finish what I started so that it looks nice. I appreciate him doing this and feel bad at the same time that he has to do this and I get to just watch. I didn't want to add to his list of things to do around here. It is also frustrating knowing that yet another thing is being taken away that I can't do anymore. These are the things that we have to learn to accept and also that it is okay to ask for help when we need it. No matter what stage in the game we are. I am sure there will be more as time goes on that I will be unable to do and someone will have to take over. Just the nature of the beast as I get further in my journey. Frustrating at times but it is what it is for now. 

Today I will start my new project and finish off my other one. I knit a sweater for my Dad and have buttons to sew on to finish it. I bought the buttons today and now have to finish what I started to complete the sweater. That will be a Legacy gift for him so I have to wrap it up when I am all done and get it labeled with a card so they know who to give it to later. 

What are the rest of you up to today? Waiting for any testing? How is treatment going? How are you in general?

@Strongwoman

Sounds like you are keeping busy and, overall, well. Another legacy project completed and yet another beginning!! You are amazing! 

@Strongwoman you should change your user name to Super Woman!  You have completed so many projects and just jump right into the next!  I'm the Procrastination Queen so all I have done about my legacy project so far is to talk about it. Please don't beat yourself up over not being able to do the things you did before.  Enjoy the things you can do and just kick grass over those things you have to let go.  🫶

Hi @JoanEG and other Teal Sisters. Love the picture. The Magnolia Trees are starting to bloom here. I'll try to get a picture to post. It's a very HOT day here in Florida (30C+). I'm looking forward to heading north finally, in the coming week and to cooler temperatures. I know, that seems odd but I'm kinda a fall and spring gal, so these hot temps are not my thing. I'm winding down my time with my parents. My current challenge is fighting the hospital invoice where my Dad was in ER for 4 days because two doctors couldn't get their stuff aligned and one wanted him released sooner than another. Oh well, it gives me something to do I guess. 

My next appointment for my bloodwork at the Parb clinic at PMH (Toronto) is in a few weeks. Hopefully everything will be smooth on that front. I'm eight months into Lynparza. Other than the crazy ab pain I get on/off, I'm feeling pretty good.

I know there are some Teal Sisters out there dealing with infusions, test results, post infusion recovery, post surgery recovery etc. I hope each of you is doing as well as expected. This is a terrible disease and I count my blessings every day to have this group as a source of information, support and comfort. Thinking of you all.

@Alwayslearning

I know what you mean about the heat. For the last few years, I've not been enjoying the heat as much as I used to and prefer the coolness of the spring/fall here.

Hope you get your new challenge sorted out before you head home.

Maybe I'll run into you at PMH one day!!

Hi@Alwayslearning I certainly don't envy you that Florida heat!  I can't handle it like I once did. Like you the spring and fall are my favourite seasons.

I'm now 10 months into Lynparza and I am fortunate that I haven't had any side effects at all (knock on wood).  

Enjoy the rest of your day and I hope you get your Dad's hospital invoice straightened out!

@JoanEG it's always good to hear that there are folks without side effects!!

As for my father, I'm ready for the challenge. It won't be the first time I've had to do battle on their behalf. I'm becoming an expert on the U.S. healthcare system 😵‍💫

@Alwayslearning I do not envy you the task of negotiating the U.S. healthcare system! 🥴

@JoanEG

Amazing CA125 count!! Thanks for sharing the pics of your gorgeous cherry trees in bloom. Have a great weekend with your sisters. 

Thanks@GloHo there will be 5 of us sisters enjoying a sunny weekend at a luxury resort on the beach.  However most of our time will probably be spent exploring thrift and antique shops or playing cards.  My sister-in-law is a big card shark and has warned us all to have lots of twoonies to lose!

Enjoy you weekend too!

@JoanEG

Sounds like a blast!! Hope you don't loose too much moolah 💸…sounds like your sister-in-law is a card shark!! 🤣🤣

@JoanEG

Just wondering how your luxury weekend went with your sisters? Any pics?

Hi@GloHo we had an amazing time!  So much fun and our suite was lovely, the views were amazing and the weather was perfect!  It even had 3 bathrooms which was a bonus with 5 women!  We played cards till all hours, walked on the beach, played mini golf, spent time in the hot tub and laughed so much my sides were sore!  Here are some pics