Information and opinions on Breast Cancer from kikibrando at MyBreastCancerNetwork.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/556467 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/556467/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/556467 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/556467/69184/cowardly Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:31:34 -0400 kikibrando Last night, I was too tired, too frustrated, and just plain crabby about my situation.  It's improved this morning with sleep and a proper cup of hot tea to start the day.  Usually, the begins at 6:30 a. m. when I roll myself from the comfort of my beloved Temperpedic to get the kids ready for school.  This morning, I had the blessing of finding my sons, Brando (Brandon) and Squibby (Benjamin) already dressed and ready to... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/556467/69184/cowardly http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/556467/69145/confessions Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:11:41 -0400 kikibrando Admittedly, not a flattering beginning to a new latecomer. I registered here way back in December after first being diagnosed with DCIS in my left breast, shortly before Christmas (not exactly the gift I had in mind, Santa). So, several weeks later, I've actually got the nerve to admit I'm not the woman of steel I'd like to portray myself and feel more like Oscar the Grouch. I'm grouchy. Like the guy throwing the t. v. from the window, "I'm... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/556467/69145/confessions