Teddy Talk: Creating, Collecting, Connecting

As many of you know, I had more tests today following a dodgy mammogram....and I'm pleased to say I got the 'all clear'! I'm am one very relieved and lucky person right now.

Of course, my heart still goes out to those who weren't so lucky. So although I am smiling, it's tinged with sadness.

I just want to say that I wouldn't have got through the stress of this past week if it hadn't been for the support of my family and friends, which includes all of you. You indulged my worries and gave me strength with your kind thoughts and messages. And for that I am eternally grateful!!!

Thankyou!!!!!

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Wonderful news Millie, I'm so happy for you and your family! Tiffany's recovery is inspirational - thankyou for sharing!  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Shari, I was admiring your wonderful avatar earlier today, when look what popped into my mail box!!!!

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Penny has been busy, and made me a beautiful avatar as well!

Penny... you're an absolute angel for spreading so much goodwill around. Thankyou!    :hug:

Estelle is just beautiful - I can imagine how happy you are, Louise! Who wouldn't be proud to own a bear lke that?!   

Aww, thanks everyone for letting me share this here! As Aleta said in her recent heart-warming post, I'm so thankful for knowing you! 

Wow Kassie, what a gorgeous little bunny he is, and it's just wonderful that you and he have pulled through this crisis! That's excellent news!!!!   

Thankyou for thinking of me. This is just the best community, isn't it?  :hug:

Been missing you and your smiley face Penny! Now just don't go overdoing it, will you??? Take care of yourself  :hug:

This has really brightened my day, and I just wanted to share some happy news with you all for a change 

My bears are in print for the first time! Yay! They are appearing in a new doll magazine called 'Discover Dolls', which can be found on eBay and also has a website (http://www.discoverdolls.co.uk/).

Can't tell you how much this has lifted my spirits!!! 

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Simply gorgeous, Melissa - you are such a whizz with these little ones!!! And how on earth do you turn the tiny parts needed for a bear the size of Oliver?! 

Oh Sandy, I'm so so sorry... perhaps you just weren't meant to say 'goodbye', because Magic will always be around you. You said the most important thing, that you loved her, and she'll have known what you meant.

Take care  :hug:

Big hugs to you Kassie - how special you are to be taking care of Peter, and fighting alongside him when he needs it. I beleive that by looking in his eyes you just know that this is right thing to do. He sounds like a strong and spirited little bunny and I hope so much that everything turns out well for you both  :hug:  :pray:

Thanks again to everyone, it means a lot :). I do feel slightly embarrassed sharing this in such a public forum but hopefully my experience and those of others will help someone out there? I have calmed down a lot now. So your positive thoughts seem to be working! I also spoke to the nurse at the hospital and she explained where the 'abnormality' is and I'm at a loss to know what to think, because there is definitely no lump there. So I'm hoping that means there's either nothing there (perhaps a fuzzy mammo) or it's teeny weeny/very early stages. Will let you know what happens.

You are all such kind-hearted people - I wish I could give this hug in person!  :hug:

Great big hugs coming your way, Jane. And for Holly too, who looks adorable in her photo. As someone else said, she's in the best place.  :hug:

Oooooh ouch! So glad you found that bit of needle Clare!

I used to work in a laboratory, where a colleague got some glass embedded in the end of her finger. Trouble is, she didn't realise it till much much later....she thought the red lump that kept appearing was just scar tissue, until the end of the shard of glass appeared one day! Only in her case it took months to work it's way out ;). Happily your needle didn't take so long!

And I won't even begin to describe the state of my fingers....   

Louise, everything you say is SO true. Thankyou...and I'm sorry you've been through this too. I've had the whole mammo/ultrasound/needle biopsy procedure before but it was all carried out on the same day that time, and the result was given to me that afternoon. This time I'm having to wait between appointments...which only adds to the anxiety. I actually said to my husband today that if anything needs doing (if they find something and I need treatment of any kind) then I'll ask to be transferred. I'm not happy with the record-keeping at the place I'm currently going to, let alone the speed they are dealing with it (though the care is no doubt good, and the nurse I saw last time was an angel).

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Sue Ann...thankyou  :hug:

Oh my, you have all brought tears to my eyes with your support and kindness  :hug:

It's a hard subject to talk about isn't it? But so many of us face it. I feel better already - posting here has been a tonic and I'll let you know how the appointment goes. Massive hugs to everyone, especially those who face any kind of illness in the family.

Oh, I love all the bunnies!!! So cute and Easter-y (is that a word?!!)

Here's a little one I made a while ago

Thanks everyone, I'm trying to stay calm and keep positive. Amanda, this is the Nightingale Centre in Manchester and so far they haven't impressed me too much (even sent me a letter with the appointment date missing!!!). Will keep what you've said in mind.

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Hi, I just found out that I've got to have further tests following a mammogram I had 3 weeks ago. I can't tell you how scared I am!!! Presumably something was picked up on the X-ray, although the letter from the hospital doesn't say anything about that. But why else would they call me back? Anyway, the appointment is Thursday and I'm going to need some luck, because I've been through all this before (4 years ago) when thankfully I was given the all clear. This time is scarier.

There's a history of breast cancer in the family which is why I'm being monitored. I know some of you will have been through similar situations and will know how I feel....  hope you don't mind me spilling out this on here. I just need a hug!!!!!

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That's just such wonderful news, Shari. I am sooooo happy for you!!!!  :dance:  :hug:

Daphne, that's terrible news...my thoughts are with you all 

I love, love, love them both...    

You did a fantastic job Daphne. It's not easy to copy someone else's idea (at least, I find that sore of thing very hard myself) so this shows how super-skilled you are. And they are just adorable, too!

Well, I defy the film people not to have a hard time choosing between them....  ;)

Just have to add this.... my 5-yr-old daughter walked in and saw your bunnies, and went all gooey. She loves them too, and declares them both to be girls!

She looks teeny weeny, and extremely cute! 

Wow, Aleta! How exciting! Well done - you should definitely hold your head high about this!!!