Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 25 Feb 13 - 08:09 PM I'll second that! sandra |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: ChanteyLass Date: 25 Feb 13 - 11:20 PM I just got onto the 'Cat and read today's posts. Michelle, i am glad you got home before I opened this thread. I hope you have been able to relax, but do you now have to wait for any test results? Did you talk to your doctor about your anxiety? |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: LilyFestre Date: 26 Feb 13 - 12:00 PM I do not have to wait for any test results for this particular check up as it was a manual exam. He takes a look, feels around for any lumps and bumps and does a breast exam too. I did not talk to him about my anxiety because I know it was completely due to the actual appointment and that it would disappear the second he walked out the door. That is exactly what happened. I will say that I think the level anxiety I was having yesterday (and even the day before) was much higher than normal. If I hadn't had to drive myself there, I would have probably taken some Xanax. When it was time to leave yesterday, my husband walked me to the car, we strapped Jeremiah into his car seat and I just leaned on the car to try and catch my breath...I'm pretty sure I had myself a mini panic attack at that point. I couldn't breathe, cried....gave it a few minutes and when that passed, I got in the car and left. It sucks but what else can I do? I did several minutes of yogic 3 part breaths to settle myself, turned on some music and sang myself silly as I drove down the road. Michelle |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Little Robyn Date: 26 Feb 13 - 03:32 PM XO Robyn |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 27 Feb 13 - 01:41 AM love & hugs |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: LilyFestre Date: 15 Jan 14 - 10:07 AM Today I CELEBRATE being 4 years CANCER FREE!!!!! ********HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY DANCE********** Sending lots of love and gratitude for all of you!!!!! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX Michelle |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Stilly River Sage Date: 15 Jan 14 - 10:18 AM Continuing congratulations, Michelle! |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: VirginiaTam Date: 15 Jan 14 - 04:29 PM Big old hug and a smooch on the cheek. |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: maeve Date: 15 Jan 14 - 04:57 PM Soooo happy for you! Maeve |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Noreen Date: 15 Jan 14 - 06:04 PM What an amazing journey you have been on- and all recorded here! Well done you :) |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: ChanteyLass Date: 15 Jan 14 - 11:19 PM Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! And next year I hope I remember to add another Hooray! |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Dorothy Parshall Date: 16 Jan 14 - 11:35 AM THAT is wonderful news! No wonder you are doing all manner of good things! Did you know: Hans Selye was diagnosed with an inoperable "fatal" cancer. I heard him lecture in Montreal when he was in his 70s. "I walked out of the doctor's office and thought about all the things I needed to accomplish before I died - and went to the lab." (roughly remembered.) His book, The Stress of My Life, is a good read. Two of his findings have stayed in my mind: It is not the stress that hurts us, it is the way we handle the stress. And "Altruistic self-centredness": taking care of oneself so we are able to take care of others. You seem to do pretty well on both these. His cancer never went anywhere. Probably a mis-diagnosis? |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: LilyFestre Date: 15 Jan 16 - 12:04 PM Happy 6th Cancerversary to me!!!!!!!!! I am so blessed to be here and thankful beyond words. Love to All! XOXOOXOXOX Michelle |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: GUEST Date: 15 Jan 16 - 02:00 PM The blessings ripple outward. Grateful for your good news, Michelle! Maeve |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: ChanteyLass Date: 15 Jan 16 - 06:44 PM I never got to give you 5 hooray last year, but here come some for this year! Hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray! |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Stilly River Sage Date: 15 Jan 16 - 11:21 PM Good work, Michelle! Congratulations, and many many more anniversaries to come. |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: LilyFestre Date: 16 Jan 16 - 02:24 PM Thanks everybody!!!!!!!!!!!! XOXOXO Michelle |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: olddude Date: 16 Jan 16 - 02:48 PM Love you michelle, always in my prayers xxo Dan |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 17 Jan 16 - 05:55 AM belated congratulations keep doing what you're doing love from sandra |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: LilyFestre Date: 15 Jan 17 - 08:06 PM Today I celebrated being cancer free for 7 years!!!!! Life is amazing and I remain thankful for this life and all of you. Love to all of you who have supported me and loved me along the way. Words will never be able to clearly explain just how much that has meant to me. Blessings! Michelle |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: ChanteyLass Date: 15 Jan 17 - 09:06 PM I guessed that was the reason this thread was revived! I'm delighted to read your update. It's wonderful news! |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 16 Jan 17 - 02:07 AM adding my cheers! "baby" is now 7 years old? What is he up to? sandra |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Noreen Date: 16 Jan 17 - 02:57 PM Great stuff, Michelle! Yes, let's have an update please- how are things going with you and your lovely family? |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Stilly River Sage Date: 16 Jan 17 - 03:53 PM Michelle has barely slowed down during all of this time - cancer didn't stand a chance when she was doing the fighting! |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: LilyFestre Date: 16 Jan 17 - 07:14 PM An update? Oh where to begin? Jeremiah is now 6 years old and in the first grade. He absolutely loves school and is doing really well. He is reading like crazy, learning to play guitar and loves to play soccer. He is the light of my life to be sure! I finally almost have my pre-cancer energy back. I don't think I will ever have it all back but it's at a reasonable level now, so much so that I recently accepted a full time position and am loving it. :) I haven't worked in 7 years, at least not outside the home, but it our Pre-cancer, pre-Jeremiah plan was always that one of us would stay home with our child if at all possible, until he was completely settled into school. That time is now and while it is an adjustment, it is one that is going to be incredible once I find my stride! I love the people I work with and the job I have.....finding the perfect way to balance my energy reserve is going to be the icing on the cake! Life is good and I am ever so thankful. Love to all, Michelle |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 16 Jan 17 - 11:55 PM excellent - life goes on! |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Stilly River Sage Date: 17 Jan 17 - 08:03 PM I loaded this thread the old fashioned way, from the beginning, and it was wonderful to read some of the voices that are gone or we don't see here often. And from those early days till now, you've gone through a huge positive transformation. The old saying "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" certainly applies here. This week I saw a video of Jeremiah reading - he's very good, and he's hooked. If there was one thing I could name that is so important a thing to teach a child, it is to read. From there, all things are possible. |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: LilyFestre Date: 15 Jan 19 - 08:38 PM Today I am celebrating my 9th Cancerversary!!! NINE YEARS!!!! I am beyond thankful, grateful and blessed. My love to everyone! Michelle |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: ChanteyLass Date: 15 Jan 19 - 08:46 PM Love from me to you, too! |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Stilly River Sage Date: 15 Jan 19 - 11:24 PM How the photos have changed, from you sitting feeding a small baby to now with everything moving forward and that talented young man in your care. Congratulations on everything! |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 16 Jan 19 - 02:17 AM congratulations. the traditional birthday greeting wishing you many more is very apt! hugs to you & your family sandra |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: Noreen Date: 18 Jan 19 - 04:04 PM Hello again Michelle! How lovely to be reminded about you and your lovely family :) Much love to all xx |
Subject: RE: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life! From: keberoxu Date: 20 Jan 19 - 11:14 AM This thread reminds me that Mudcat can be a big extended family through good and scary. Thanks for keeping the dream alive. |
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