yeah, I was in shock because I had an a okay from the doc in the later part of November, but there is really no way to tell for sure if it's back without scans. No real tumor markers in the blood like there are for other cancers. Just the one blood test that can indicate there might be a problem if there are some higer levels of(insert something I can't pronounce and therefore can sound out to spell it.. here! LOL) and that was totally normal. yep, Terri, its not a fast grower. But as the doc told me my first visit a few years ago, there is also no cure. So, I just hope that the little buggers don't get resistant to the fun little chemicals! LOL I'll play a little video blaster game in my head while taking chemo! lol But, we might watch this for a while too. It's just one lymph node, and there were a lot more involved last time. But apparently this one is HUGE HUGE HUGE! Yeah, I always say, more is more! I don't believe the old saying , less is more! So, hopeing that there are no more little buggers in the new scans. Thanks for the prayers everyone! Darn! I jUST found a great new hair stylist for my last 3 cuts that I LOVE! And at fantastic Sams no less... and incredible cut for $20 bucks! Beats every $75 cut I've had lately! lol Oh, and guess what? Baseball season starts today. Ryan's team is travelling to Tennesse today for their first games! Sheesh! seems so early and so cold! Go RED STORM!

Thank you all so much for your kind comments and advice!! We have picked a name but aren't sharing it until the baby boy is here. I don't know anything about birth annoucements. When do you send them out and all that good stuff? I noticed most of the ones online are photo announcements, but that means I can't pre-order/address them until the baby is here, right? We still need to find some stuff for the walls in the baby's room. We painted the letters of his name for the shelf above the changing table. Other than that, the walls are currently bare, but we don't want to be hooked into the turtle theme forever, so I'm looking for more abstract/versatile stuff. :) Thanks to all again for the advice!!

My Dh has was dx'd with diabetes almost 20 years ago. He managed it well with pills. His A1c was never more than 6.4. or less than 5.8, showing good control. But about 12 years ago he began loosing weight. Since he has never been overweight the loss of 30 pounds over about 8 months even though he was eating well and properly had his Endocrinologist concerned. At 5'10" and 130 pounds DH was looking and feeling bad. The Doc reccommended that he try insulin to control his diabetes. Having raised a daughter with type 1 diabetes (and of course on insulin), plus 2 dogs over the years with diabetes that we treated with insulin, well...we already knew all the ins and outs of insulin use. Within 4 months DH had gained back the lost weight and was feeling great. He continues to do well on 4 shots a day using 2 types of insulin. He tests his blood anywhere from 4 to 8 times a day depending on what and when he eats or what he is doing. Inability to control your blood sugars isn't always the reason to move from pills to insulin injections. Diabetes is a progressive disease even if you are doing everything right. In time insulin may be the right answer for any diabetic. You will be better off if you are being cared for by a doctor whose specialty is diabetes and who knows you well. My diabetic daughter is a nurse in supervision at a hospital. She is constantly amazed at how little the average doctor knows about diabetes and how to treat their diabetes patients. I think your friend needs to find an Endrocrinologist and get a second opinion. Her doctor's diet recommendation is against what I would think would be right for a diabetic starting insulin. Protien is a key to keeping blood sugars from swinging wildly as use of insulin can cause with a new inexperienced user. She needs the right doctor and a diabetes dietitian to help her with the right way to eat.

I feel for you for being there for such a long time, satine; often it's three to five or six, here. I'm pleased that you've received some diagnosis and a path for further evaluation and treatment. Good wishes for healing without complications, currently or ongoing. I'm offering some prayers on your behalf. May you take this all in stride, satine, without a lot of stress. Come here to share your concerns whenever you feel like it. Many here have learned a number of ways to deal with the various pressures of life and gladly offer a helping hand over the rough places. (((((satine100))))) ole joyful