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gina45 replied to the topic It's Back in the forum Treatment

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 21:19:10 +0000

Hi tom, you was another that I remember from when mum was ill. I am so sorry to hear your news. Now you have to fight the bugger and stay positive. I hope everything goes well for you xxxx

gina45 replied to the topic Our Dai (arrangments) in the forum End of Life and Grief

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 21:07:22 +0000

I have not been on for a long while and was so saddened to hear this news. Dai was a very good listener, and giver of advice when I was going though the devastation of mum and her mm. He will be sorely missed on here and I hope he is now at peace. He is being laid to rest on the same day as my mum was 2 years ago. I am thinking of Dai’s family at…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Dad's final days in the forum End of Life and Grief

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:21:11 +0100

Hello Tanya, I felt i had to answer your post as i have been there myself. My dad passed away in 1989 age 52 of cancer he was an alcoholic and wasnt very nice to my mum as we grew up,but he was my dad and I loved him. My mum then found out she had myeloma in 2009 and fought bravely for 2 and a half years. We were all with my mum at the end and I…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Any advise about organizing a fundraising event.... in the forum General

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:51:45 +0000

Hi Kerry My sister and I are doing a coffee morning/raffle/tombola on the 1st of December, my sister has booke the etherow lounge in the town hall in Ashton under Lyne. We are trying to make it bigger this year as it will be a year since mum passed. We have got lots of little prizes,the stuff for the drinks and people making cakes etc.
But my…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Waiting in the forum End of Life and Grief

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:35:05 +0000

Dear Sue, i am so sorry that you were told the way you were. my mum passed last november and we were told there was nothing more they could do and we asked how long, they couldnt say but did say imminent. mum went home and had palliative care there and she was glad that she got her wish. She passed very peacefully.
I am so sorry you are facing…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Manchester Infoday 22 September in the forum General

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:06:34 +0100

Hi Ellen, was with you all this time last year, but lost mum in November and finding it hard but mum would want us to carry on and be strong. We wont be coming this year but would recommend it to anyone else,it was a brilliant informative day and we met lots of lovely people that were going through the same, be them,patient,carer etc.
I hope…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic So Sad in the forum End of Life and Grief

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:27:10 +0100

I am so sorry for your loss, its such a hard thing to lose a loved one to this awful disease.
I am thinking of you and your family at this sad time xx

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Stephen has gone in the forum End of Life and Grief

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:43:57 +0100

Gill i am so sorry on your loss of Stephen, i havent been on for a while but do check on you all. It always saddens me when we lose another. Mum was agitated the day before she passed, they say it does happen, mum was also given something in her drip they did say it wouldnt help her on her way but it would just help her sleep so that she would…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic 2 Months past SCT in the forum General

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:36:49 +0100

lovely to hear some positive news Eve,
you book that holiday and have the time of your life
Gina xxxx

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Bridget... 10:30am today and beyond in the forum End of Life and Grief

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:34:37 +0100

I am so sorry to hear about Bridget, this is the thing i dread the most when i come to check on how you all are doing. Bridget was a great support when mum was ill and always commented on everyones post making sure that we were all ok, even though she was going through her own pain. I hope that she is at peace now. we know that our friends that…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Proper Fed Up Mark III in the forum Side-effects

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:31:18 +0100

Really sorry to hear that you are not well Dai, lets hope the doc can sort you out and you will be back on your feet.
Hope that you are doing ok, you take care of yourself
Gina xx

ginafinnigan replied to the topic moving on in the forum End of Life and Grief

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:19:09 +0100

Hi Min, its lovely to hear from you. Mum passed 6 months ago today. Still findign it hard but keeping busy trying to move on with life without mum. Its very hard but the family are looking out for each other and we try to get out together.
We have put a verse in the memory book in our cemetary and we try to remember the good times with mum before…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic My Loss in the forum End of Life and Grief

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:15:22 +0100

Dear Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our mum to myeloma in november last year. We are finding it very hard without her,but we try to think of mum before myeloma when she was well. We do not want to remember her when she was fighting this awful cancer. mum fought for 2 and a half years. She was well at the beginning but near the end…[Read more]

ginafinnigan started the topic Six months today. in the forum End of Life and Grief

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:11:50 +0100

Hi all, just thought i would bob in and see how everyone is.
It's been six months to the day that mum passed away.
We still miss her everyday, but we are also glad she isnt in anymore pain.
My sister and I are doing a Myeloma coffee morning on the 1st of December.
I have spoken to the academy where i work and they are letting us do it at the…[Read more]

ginafinnigan started the topic Hello to you all x. in the forum General

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:00:55 +0100

Hi, i know i havent been on for a while but since mum passed away on nov 30th my family and i have been coming to terms with losing our lovely mum. I feel that we are dealing with our loss really well although we still have our crying days, as we call them. Mum fought myeloma every day and we are very proud of how she dealt with it.
we go to…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Grief in the forum End of Life and Grief

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:44:17 +0000

Hi Chrissie, i am so so sorry for your loss. I lost my mum on the 30th november 2011 to this awful disease that takes no prisoners. My family was with mum at the end at her home where she wanted to be. I tell myself that i am just pleased that we got mum home where she wanted to be and at the end she went peacefully. mum didnt want to be the way…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Just checking on how you are all doing? in the forum General

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:26:27 +0000

Hi to you both im glad you are both doing ok, i am getting there slowly. The pics i have of mum around the house are ones where she is smiling and happy. I know it will take time and its still hard, but i have to be strong for my family. A fright night is where we stay overnight in a well in our case a very old town hall to see if its haunted lol.…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Another farewell... in the forum End of Life and Grief

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:09:31 +0000

Dai i am so sorry to hear your news,its always so sad to lose someone.
My thoughts are with Yvonnes family at this sad time.
Ian my husband, his brother died of an aneurysm in 2009( the year mum was diagnosed with myeloma). I do remember my mum saying at least i have seen my children grow up(Anthony was 0n 39 with 3 children under 5) You know…[Read more]

ginafinnigan started the topic Just checking on how you are all doing?. in the forum General

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:33:27 +0000

Hi, i hope you are all ok. Just thought i would post and check everyone is ok. Still missing mum more than i could ever say but now we are telling each other how mum would want us to get on with it, she was a strong lady. We have more or less sorted everything out and are now looking to the future. My sister and i are looking at doing a fright…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic How do you start to say good bye?? in the forum End of Life and Grief

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:59:51 +0000

Hello Michelle, we lost our mum on nov 30th this year, mum knew there was nothing that could be done so she told us she wanted to be home. we made that happen for her and she was happy to be with the people she held so dear
We made sure that we spent all the time we could together and talked about all the good times.
Mum passed peacefully in her…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic christmas in the forum End of Life and Grief

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:15:24 +0000

yes i think i will join you with the lanterns and dont worry min they now sell eco ones that are kinder to the environment, so we can all buy them.lets light the sky up for our loved ones this christmas.
Gina xx

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Gloria in the forum Off topic

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:10:08 +0000

Dai i have just listened to your song and was really impressed, you have a great voice and i love the song.
looking forward to hearing your new one.
Love Gina xx

ginafinnigan replied to the topic christmas in the forum End of Life and Grief

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:32:43 +0000

we as a family will miss mum tremendously, but we tell ourselves mum is in no more pain, no more gruelling treatment and no worries about whats next.
We also know that mum would not want us to be sad and crying she would want us to think about all the goodtimes, the laughs and the fun we had before she became ill. We hope that mum will be having…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Might be my last Zometa in the forum Treatment

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:25:47 +0000

thats lovely news to hear Tom.
Onwards and upwards , as you say 🙂

ginafinnigan replied to the topic worried sick in the forum General

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:19:45 +0000

Hi Jean i hope everything is ok with Frank, you cant be too careful with breathlessness, it can be blood counts are low but mum had fluid on her lungs, so make sure he goes and gets checked out. hope he is ok xx

ginafinnigan replied to the topic christmas in the forum End of Life and Grief

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:13:19 +0000

I totally agree, its hard to think positive although you have to do for the sake of the children
Gina xx

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Mum has passed away :-( in the forum End of Life and Grief

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:59:54 +0000

Hi hope everyone is doing ok. Mums funeral was lovely , im sure she would have loved what was done for her. We have more or less got all the affairs in order.
Its still very hard we miss her so much feel like a part of us is missing. But mum would not want us to be crying all the time, we have to remember mum when she was well and happy. We also…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Mum has passed away :-( in the forum End of Life and Grief

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:26:58 +0000

Thank you Eve,
we went to see mum today it was her 72nd birthday and we left her a card, we are letting some lanterns off tonight for her.
One thing though mum looked really peaceful so im glad i went to see her xx

ginafinnigan replied to the topic There is tough and there is tough in the forum End of Life and Grief

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:24:46 +0000

Hi David, i am so sorry about your niece she was still a young lady.im glad the service went well.
Its my mums funeral tomorrow and she is having the same as your niece songs she loved and the lords prayer etc. We did go to see mum today as it would have been her 72nd birthday and we left a card with her, we are also letting some lanterns go…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic FINGERS CROSSED in the forum General

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:18:48 +0000

I will have my fingers crossed for you both Eve, its nice to hear some good news.
Tak care
Gina xx

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Mum has passed away :-( in the forum End of Life and Grief

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:41:42 +0000

Thank you so much for all your kind words it is most appreciated at this sad time. mums funeral is on friday it will be an hard day but we will have to be strong. Mum is at peace now and you are right she doesnt have to fight this awful disease anymore. I do hope that you are all ok .
please take care
Gina xx

ginafinnigan started the topic Mum has passed away :-(. in the forum End of Life and Grief

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:15:48 +0000

Just thought i would come on and say mum passed away peacefully in her sleep at 4.45 this morning. She passed away very peacefully and in no pain.
Thank you so much for your support and advice and i will be on to see how you are all doing.
Take care
Gina xxxx

ginafinnigan replied to the topic bad news :-( in the forum General

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:16:04 +0000

Thank you all again,im glad you like the pics. mum was happy to be part of the day. she is getting tired now but still able to talk to us and that is what we are making the most of. Elizellen they arent all mine, nices and nephews. I have two boys Luke is 16 and joshua 6 thats enough for me lol.
I hope you are all ok xx

ginafinnigan replied to the topic bad news :-( in the forum General

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:24:38 +0000

here are some pics

ginafinnigan replied to the topic bad news :-( in the forum General

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:11:13 +0000

Thank you again for your support i always know that you all understand how hard it is.
I will put some pics on Tom. we didnt put the pics of mum on as it wouldnt be fair to her but i will put one or two on , thank you again i hope you are all ok xx

ginafinnigan replied to the topic bad news :-( in the forum General

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:29:58 +0000

Hi Eve thank you for thinking of us all. I havent felt up to coming on chatting as my time is filled with work family and spending what time we have left with mum.
The wedding was lovely and everything went to plan. mum was to ill but we went from her house and had a few pics before we went. mum waved us off.
Mums condition is deteriorating and…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic bad news :-( in the forum General

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:22:02 +0000

hi all, thank you for your replies i know i can always rely on you all for your support. Mum is hopefully coming home tomorrow. they have to deliver the equipment to allow her to do this.
There is definitely nothing they can do and mum isnt very well. But we just want to get her home. It is really hard at the moment but we have to be strong for…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic bad news :-( in the forum General

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:15:59 +0100

thank you so much for your kind words. Mum was in better spirits today. we spoke to the nurse who said we can visit when we awnt which is a relief as we can spend more time with mum while she is in there. They are also trying to sort out an assessment for monday so we can get mum home as that is all that she wants now. I am in a better frame of…[Read more]

ginafinnigan started the topic bad news :-(. in the forum General

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:49:51 +0100

Just came on to say that mum isnt going to get better. the consultant has told us that as well as the myeloma mum has tumours on her chest and lung. They said there is nothing they can do and have now put her on pallative care.
We are devastated to say the least. I just want to say thank you to you all for the advice and support that you have…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic New and need advice on Myeloma XI in the forum Newcomers

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:00:16 +0100

Hi Jim, its a welcome from me also,its my mum that has mm.
I cant offer any advice on the trial, just eat healthy, keep yourself as healthy as possible and take care of yourself.
Gina x

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Holidays in the forum End of Life and Grief

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:56:09 +0100

Hope you have a lovely holiday Min, you have the time of your life xx

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Mum update in the forum Treatment

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:41:04 +0100

Thank you all for your kind words and support at this difficult time.
When we got to the hospital yesterday the nurse gave us a number as the consultant wants to speak with us,we are waiting for them to ring us back with that appointment.we have an appointment at 4pm today with mums mm consultant,so hopefully today we will have some answers.
Mum…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Mum update in the forum Treatment

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:28:10 +0100

Thanks ladies,mum is still in hospital at the moment.we have been told mum has pockets of fluid in her lung, they wont drain because they would have to do different drains for each pocket.they said that it would be to traumatic even in an healthy person.mum is still being treated for the infection.we have been told to make an appointment with mums…[Read more]

ginafinnigan started the topic Mum update. in the forum Treatment

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:17:50 +0100

Hi all, well where do i start, mum is still on the revlimid but she is now back in hospital with a nasty infection on her lung. she also has fluid in there again so may have to have another chest drain.
The most worrying thing though is the doctor has told us today that mum has growths on her lung,liver and gallbladder. She is being referred for…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Que Sera... Week-end Lurgy Strikes Again... in the forum Treatment

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:25:01 +0100

Glad that you are home Dai look after yourself and take care. Hope Janet is ok xx

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Que Sera... Week-end Lurgy Strikes Again... in the forum Treatment

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 11:25:17 +0100

Hi Dai, so sorry you have this dreaded lurgy its not good especially if everywhere is closed. lets hope your temp goes down and you can stay at home and relax.
Mum has an infection in her lung and she is on 2 lots of antibiotics for it. she also has a temp as you say it always happens on a weekend. See how mum is over the weekend and if no better…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Jab, Jabber, Jabbed in the forum General

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:52:50 +0100

Hi Dai,
Me and my sister had the flu jab yesterday but havent had the Pneumonia jab.
Not sure if you need both or not and also is there a swine flu jab this time round. its is as you say jab,jabber, jabbed lol.
Gina x

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Hi all xx in the forum Treatment

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:03:11 +0100

Hi Eve, it is hard as my gran(mums mum) has got bowel cancer she is 92 and there is nothing they can do for her. mum is worried because of this. But she didnt seem too bad when we went seeing her yesterday so hopefully she may start to feel better soon with the revlimid. We go back to the consultant in 2 weeks which isnt bad as its when im off…[Read more]

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Stem cell transplant with kidney failure underway. in the forum Treatment

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:57:28 +0100

Happy Anniversary to you both
Gina x

ginafinnigan replied to the topic Hi all xx in the forum Treatment

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:15:38 +0100

Hi Bridget, its lovely to hear from you. mum isnt too bad and we love our saturdays its my sister and my day to spend with mum where we can relax and not rush off for work.
Dont you forget the flu jab, really important you stay as healthy as you can
You take care.
Gina xx