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In reply to the discussion: It's back. :( [View all]

Sparkly

(24,390 posts)
43. -- Oh my goodness, thank you all so much for your replies, support, and care!! --
Sun Jan 5, 2025, 06:54 PM
Jan 5

It's still 'sinking in.' I've arranged a time and place to break the terrible news to my daughter. One of my sisters is coming to visit this weekend.

I wrote a lot of questions to my doctor. ("Why not surgery?" "Are there clinical trials?" "Wasn't there genetic mutation information in the first analysis?" "Are we waiting for MRI results for my bone fractures before we get started, for some reason?&quot

Not that it's the most important thing except for morale including among the people around me, but I'm wondering again about trying a 'cool cap' to keep my hair. My infusion center has no such equipment though, so it'd involve dry ice and a lot of effort. Last time around, I did get a grant for this, but logistics made it impossible. I do have wigs (thanks to donations from neighbors and sisters), but they are so itchy and uncomfortable, I just wore caps. Any ideas or advice welcome.

I'm worried about how to spend each day, while I feel (and look) okay. Making videos for my granddaughter is a definite yes. Making an "advance directive," teaching Stinky how to do the e-banking, revisiting our wills, making a plan for my darling little demon of a dog. (Maybe I'll post something in the pet forum here!) Itemizing my library of books - some are valuable, some aren't, some were until the last dog destroyed them...

My thoughts are racing. It's hard to sleep. I'm sad, anxious, and feel guilty for having to leave people (and animals) who rely on me.

Again, thank you for being here for me!

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It's back. :( [View all] Sparkly Jan 4 OP
I'm so sorry Sparkly. Owl Jan 4 #1
I'm so saddened to read of your dx SheltieLover Jan 4 #2
Very very upset2 news gor you. riverbendviewgal Jan 4 #3
I'm so sorry Sparkly. Bluethroughu Jan 4 #4
You and Stinky will be forever loves blm Jan 4 #5
Thanks, blm. It's been a long time, hasn't it? Sparkly Jan 5 #44
Yep. There's still a few dozen of us here. blm Jan 5 #48
That makes me feel better, somehow! Sparkly Jan 5 #59
😎🤓😎 blm Jan 5 #62
I'm sorry to read this. Just don't surrender without another fight. I think it's best to lay your sinkingfeeling Jan 4 #6
I agree with you. Sparkly Jan 5 #45
Im so sorry to hear this. Hugs. Vibes. onecaliberal Jan 4 #7
Sorry to hear your medical prognosis. magicarpet Jan 4 #8
Precious time shared with your husband, daughter and granddaughter Pachamama Jan 4 #9
That's absolutely in my plans. Sparkly Jan 5 #46
Definitely write about it. As much as you can. calimary Jan 5 #61
I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with the both of you. Solly Mack Jan 4 #10
I am sad for all of you. I understand how you want to spend your time. delisen Jan 4 #11
Sometimes, there are no words... Marie Marie Jan 4 #12
We are all sending good DU vibes your way. Nt spooky3 Jan 4 #13
:hug: :grouphug: elleng Jan 4 #14
Dammit 😔 FirstLight Jan 4 #15
I'm so sorry to hear this karin_sj Jan 4 #16
Thank you Sparkly Jan 5 #47
I'm so sorry. Dr. Shepper Jan 4 #17
I'm so sorry. I wish I could help. n/t Greybnk48 Jan 4 #18
My husband and i are almost mirroring you. Its tough and i wonder if the Karadeniz Jan 4 #19
Thanks. Sparkly Jan 5 #49
You are very brave soul and a thoughful parent Joinfortmill Jan 4 #20
Oh Sparkly. summer_in_TX Jan 4 #21
I'm sorry. cate94 Jan 5 #22
I am so sorry, Sparkly. sheshe2 Jan 5 #23
This is hard to hear... 2naSalit Jan 5 #24
... Kali Jan 5 #25
Gut wrenching news .. Jarqui Jan 5 #26
Exactly. Sparkly Jan 5 #50
Get more than one opinion Jarqui Jan 6 #63
Big Hug Sparkly proud patriot Jan 5 #27
Sometimes the fight Figarosmom Jan 5 #28
Wish I could fix this KT2000 Jan 5 #29
Holding you in my heart, Sparkly radical noodle Jan 5 #30
I am so sorry. My heart is breaking for you and your family. Dem2theMax Jan 5 #31
Thank you - that is important advice. Sparkly Jan 5 #51
Holding you and Stinky in love and light. Your DU family is here for both niyad Jan 5 #32
Many thanks, niyad. Sparkly Jan 5 #52
Whew IbogaProject Jan 5 #33
Thank you Sparkly Jan 5 #53
Hey sweetie - calimary Jan 5 #34
The moments are few. Sparkly Jan 5 #54
I'm so very sorry, Sparky. Sending skylucy Jan 5 #35
I'm so sorry to hear of this heartbreaking diagnosis. virgdem Jan 5 #36
So very sorry to read this, Sparkly Fairy Princess babylonsister Jan 5 #37
Thanks, babylonsister! Sparkly Jan 5 #55
And I of course remember you babylonsister Jan 7 #65
I am so sorry. murielm99 Jan 5 #38
I'm so sorry XanaDUer2 Jan 5 #39
Breakthrough medications tacksam Jan 5 #40
Thank you! Sparkly Jan 5 #56
Welcome to DU! KS Toronado Jan 5 #57
I'm so sorry, Sparkly. brer cat Jan 5 #41
I guess due to the recs I was able to see this - TBF Jan 5 #42
Hello, TBF Sparkly Jan 5 #58
-- Oh my goodness, thank you all so much for your replies, support, and care!! -- Sparkly Jan 5 #43
I am crying. Ferrets are Cool Jan 5 #60
That is horrific...so sorry 😢 Meowmee Jan 7 #64
I read these posts about your health BootinUp Jan 8 #66
With deepest sympathy, in no way meant to disallow an unexpected... NNadir Jan 9 #67
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