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[ricevermicelli]

Tuesday night, we left the kids with a sitter so that we could discuss treatment plans. Wednesday night, we left the kids with a sitter so that I could go get an MRI. Tonight, we left the kids with a sitter so that we could buy me clothes I can wear after the mastectomy. Nearly everything I own goes on over my head.

This is taking a toll on the kids. When we got home, we found some of Danger Lad!'s books on the front walk, and the babysitter's keys in the lock. I handed over the keys, and asked what was up with the books. He didn't know. He thought those were in DL!'s room. So danceboy went out to check whether that window was open.

It was. While danceboy was out there, he told Danger Lad! to go back to bed.

My parents are taking the kids next weekend while I have surgery. I feel like they're going to need backup.

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[zathrus.livejournal.com]

*hugs* So sorry this is taking such a toll on your whole family. So, so sorry.

Newt

[buxom-bey.livejournal.com]

It's not your job to tell me what to do. You certainly have other more important "jobs" at the moment, like healing, coping, and not killing random idiots even though it would feel SO good right now. However, should you feel the need to issue an imperative, like bring me X because the hospital's version is crappy, I would gladly heed.

[graceo.livejournal.com]

We can try to arrange a wild and crazy playdate with Harriet and Dorian. I could take them to that park in Southborough that you have to climb a hill to escape from.

[mizarchivist]

I can offer some more not over the head stuff if you would like to borrow some things for the time being. Including at least one entirely ridiculous hawaiian one that we'd probably both be able to fit into at the same time if we decided a shirt should be a clown car. But it's comfy and has buttons.

In the meantime, thinking of you- much love- xoxoxo

[jedilora.livejournal.com]

Jesse's new job doesn't start until Wednesday, which means his Monday and Tuesday are currently unbooked. Give him a call if you need him either day. We're away next weekend, unfortunately, but I think we're free 6/21, if you need help then.

[taura-g.livejournal.com]

The kids will get by and so will you. You are in my thoughts.

[cutieperson]

please let me know if there is anything i can do. i have lots of experience dealing with hospitals and know how to fill freezers with tasty food.

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[sweetmmeblue.livejournal.com]

Kfir, without Liam around, is a great parent's helper if you would like him. In addition I have no clients this Tuesday if you would like company or a distraction. More offers of food here as well though you both are much better cooks than I am. This weekend we have Sunday free. Next weekend we are booked with plans Saturday, but Kfir is available Sunday but would need to be brought home for 4pm. HUGS

[woodwardiocom.livejournal.com]

So nice that this sucks on many levels...

My flailing thoughts re: helping are mostly manifesting in a desire to give you some of my shirts. Which are soft, and button up the front, and would be huge on you...

[gosling.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Kids are resilient, even when their behavior does make one want to sell them off the the circus.

I forget if your parents are local, but if they are local, we can be available for backup care that weekend if needed. (We can this weekend too, but it sounds like you are trying to minimize having more unfamiliar babysitters than you must.)

[jealoussister3.livejournal.com]

At least it sounds like DL! was having a good time! What kid doesn't like throwing stuff out the window?

[i_kender]

Good luck with the treatment, hon, I hope it all goes well.

And don't let Danger Lad get his hands on any Calvin and Hobbes, esp. Revenge of the Babaysat!

[omnia-mutantur.livejournal.com]

sartorially: velcro-shouldered shirts. I got one of mine at the Dana Farber's "friends place", but I think most hospitals sell them.

[katkt.livejournal.com]

To some things, the only viable response is a heartfelt hug.
I'm glad your family can be there for you.


Also, what gosling said re: resilience. Particularly at their age. If you do sell them off to the circus, though, let me know. I'll want to go see that circus. :-)

[ceo]

*hugs* Would it be useful if there were some kind of signup thing for friends to bring you food, do housekeeping etc.?

[beah.livejournal.com]

I am thinking of you and your family, and I'm sorry that the timing means that I can't offer physical assistance.

[rivka.livejournal.com]

I think I missed some stuff; I hadn't realized that a mastectomy was in the works. I am really sorry, and wishing you all good things.

[catling.livejournal.com]

* so much love for you and your family* I'm sorry that this is so hard on all of you. If there's anything I can do to help at any point (bring K over to play with yer kids and help distract them, etc.), please let me know.

*more love*

[nemene.livejournal.com]

WHen T was younger, my mom used to recommend we put butcher hooks about 5 feet of the ground in every room, and always dress him in overalls. THat way whenever he was to much we could contain him for a time. I think she was joking.

A not serious, and not quite fitting suggestion... but maybe it at least brings you a smile.

[quueer.livejournal.com]

In terms of next week/end please know that I AM free on Friday, all day. Even if you want to leave the kids with me that day and not bother with daycare and have your parents pick them up on Saturday morning so that there's no worry about daycare pick up or whatever I'm open for that.

I'll even try to not leave my keys outside the door.

[persis.livejournal.com]

My crazy job ends tomorrow, and I will have lots of "free time" this summer. *hugs* to you all, and sending you positive thoughts.