Karen Hemmings

  • eve replied to the topic PROGRESS SO FAR in the forum Treatment 13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Bridget
    Glad the treatment is not to harsh on you,how many cycles will you do before you have test to see if its working????
    I agree with you about the blood test,the only thing that convincers us now is BMB,Slims blood results have always been good,and kappa lightchains do not show true readings. Slim does not mind BMB just finds it a little…[Read more]

  • Hi Shirley
    Glad to hear you are managing to get out,have they given you a portable one,it makes all the difference being able to move about,out of the 4 walls.I have seen people on planes with the portable tanks,so there will be no stopping you soon.8-)

    You sounded if you enjoyed your Christmas outing,turkey and all the trimmings?????.We do…[Read more]

  • jmsmyth replied to the topic Is this a disaster? in the forum General 13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Amelie

    Frank was diagnosed early. He was being tested for other things when they found out it was MM. they did the BM and had the MRI. at that time I did not know anything about MM so didnt know what questions to ask. The MRI showed a crushed vertebrae but the consultant said that it was an old injury and not related to MM. His kidney…[Read more]

  • Dear Gina and Linda

    I am so sorry to read that your Lovely Mum has passed away my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

    From the posts that you both put on I know your Mom was loved and cared for and also you all were loved.

    Please keep in touch.

    Love and Hugs

    Tom xxxxx

  • jmsmyth replied to the topic Is this a disaster? in the forum General 13 years, 11 months ago

    Dear Bridget

    You are a very wise woman. I understand what you say and I know you are right. it's just I'm scared that he might hurt himself. We have a massive tree in our garden and all the leaves where on the road. Frank went out to brush and bin them and I was out like a shot to take over from him. It makes a lot of sense what you say but…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic CHRISTMAS in the forum Off topic 13 years, 11 months ago

    Thanks folks and Grandson is a cutie also 😉

    Yep Xmas is a great time and I also know we have more fun with the second round as it is all fun and not much hassle as it was the first time round.
    The Kids love the Granddad cuddle chair more so when they are not well, even had one of them phone me to ask if they could come and have a cuddle in…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic another newcomer! in the forum Newcomers 13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Carol
    Well thats one stamp that was worth using I know 😎 its great to hear GREAT news and it wont be just a blip 😀

    Well Done to you and your Team 😎

    Love from another "Onwards and Upwards" Tom xxxxx

  • tom replied to the topic Is this a disaster? in the forum General 13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Amelie and Jean and also Bridget

    Well I concur with you Bridget I also feel well shall I say Close to useless when My young bride has done things that I was going to do at "The Week end" and when our three sons and daughter in laws seem to spend too much time looking watching over me I aint glass I wont break??? but if I do we will get it…[Read more]

  • eve replied to the topic CHRISTMAS in the forum Off topic 13 years, 11 months ago

    Tom
    What a lovely photo,that,s what it,s all about kids,must admit I enjoy it more with the grand children,I think when it,s your own children you so busy running yourself ragged,you get tired before Christmas comes.
    Have started shopping for Christmas so getting in the mood the sun is still shining on our little part of Kent8-)Love Eve

  • Dear Gina and Sister
    So sorry,even when it comes and you have prepared yourself for the worst it still comes as a blow,you have a lot of good memories to treasure,and i am so glad you got your mum home to die,that in it,s self must be a great comfort to you both.All my love Eve

  • eve replied to the topic another newcomer! in the forum Newcomers 13 years, 12 months ago

    So pleased for you Carol it must be like father christmas delivering a present early,:-)
    Take it easy and look after yourself and enjoy this moment love Eve

  • Roz not SIMPLE to count calories at this time of year.

    PLE next
    Jean x

  • jmsmyth replied to the topic Is this a disaster? in the forum General 13 years, 12 months ago

    Hi Amelie

    Frank was diagnosed September 2006. I asked when he would start treatment and consultant said not yet and she has being saying that every two months since. She explained about the other tests and how they were stable and that MRI showed no abnormalities. I'm the one who asks the questions as Frank doesn't want to know. I now take a…[Read more]

  • eve replied to the topic Treatment failed in the forum General 13 years, 12 months ago

    Hi Chrissie
    I stand by what I said last time involve your daughter-in law,she just might turn out to be the daughter you never had,you will not know unless you give it a try,no one can manage on there own,take my word for it,I am very much an independent b—-r,but my son-in-laws came up trumps.
    Get SKYPE I talk to my daughter in nz all the…[Read more]

  • Hi Shirley

    Am please you are more positive now as am sure a good mind is a great healer 😀 but dont do too much

    Love and Hugs Iccle ole me xxxx

  • Dear Gina

    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mum. My sincere condoloncencws to all your family. It is a blessing that she passed peasefully and got to see you get married I willl be thinking of you and send my love and prayers.

    Love Jeanx.

  • jmsmyth replied to the topic CHRISTMAS in the forum Off topic 13 years, 12 months ago

    Hi Tom

    He's georgous – just like his grand dad (sorry young bride)!!!

    Jean 😛

  • tom replied to the topic CHRISTMAS in the forum Off topic 13 years, 12 months ago

    Hi Eve

    Well we are on our second dishwasher 😀 so it works for My young bride and I 😎 it even leaves me more time to spend with my grandsons please see attached photo of our youngest Grandson on the "Granddad Cuddle Chair" Little Max is 8 Months old 😀

    Ps Done it in Black and White for those that are Colour blind lol

  • tom replied to the topic Treatment failed in the forum General 13 years, 12 months ago

    Hi Chrissie

    Am so sorry to read you are in a dark place I am sending you Hugs and Prayers to you Both at this difficult time.

    Stay strong and use the help offered for you to have a bit of a rest also am sure it takes it out of the "Carers" as much as it does us MM Patience.

    Tom (((hugs))) xxx

  • eve replied to the topic Blood Clots in the forum Side-effects 13 years, 12 months ago

    Hi Min
    The nurses are very good and never seem to stop,I asked about the strike today and the answer was no we cannot strike!!!!!!
    I also asked how long they would have to work for there pensions all of them said to 68 years old!!!!!!
    I think at the age of 68 working in a job like that they would not survive it without making many errors.

    My…[Read more]

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