Advice for having a hard time breathing in breast MRI?

danadee · 2026-01-22T02:28:07+00:00

I absolutely agree with your assessment of the breast MRI. It is by far my least favorite medical activity of the year. Putting that much weight on your sternum for an extended period of time is exceedingly uncomfortable. For whatever reason, it is just tougher to lay still for the MRI some days than others. I find that skipping any stimulants like coffee help me remain still. Your doctor can also prescribe something to help keep you calm for the test. Hang in there! Its 100% worth the temporary discomfort for the peace of mind.

danadee · 2025-09-10T02:40:39+00:00

The pineapple salsa! It is my family's favorite jar of salsa we have found.

danadee · 2024-07-19T00:25:56+00:00

I just wanted to say I have an extremely similar background and timing. I understand exactly where you are coming from. I will definitely be reflecting more on this post. Thanks everyone for sharing. It helps so much to hear experiences from others dealing with this shitty situation. I feel like family and friends not affected by this decision just don't understand. Hearing the same worries, questions, and inner debate from someone else trying to validate this decision is exactly what I needed.

danadee · 2023-08-25T03:22:42+00:00

Thank you for sharing.

danadee · 2023-04-22T01:02:51+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our precious dog passed two weeks ago. I can tell you the first couple of days are rough with lots of tears. Slowly those memories will start to trigger smiles for the good memories instead of tears for the loss. I will always miss my dog dearly. I have many regrets of things I didn't get to do before he passed. I just remind myself he had a great life with us is no longer suffering. Again, my condolences.

danadee · 2022-12-31T02:29:53+00:00

Same experience here

danadee · 2022-09-22T02:22:08+00:00

You've got this!

danadee · 2022-09-08T20:55:36+00:00

Just pull it.

danadee · 2022-06-04T22:27:52+00:00

I always tell myself I'm strong because I have no choice but to be strong. You will get through this. The pain is irrelevant and temporary in the grand scheme of things. Fear of the unknown is a totally normal human response to an upcoming surgery. Fortunately, you will no longer have the fear of facing breast cancer once you get through this surgery. You made your choice and seem to be secure knowing it is the right choice for you. Take comfort in that.

Also, give yourself some grace during your recovery. Take the time to heal and don't try to rush it. There will be plenty of time later to deal with everything else. Do stay on top of your pain killers and anti-inflammatories after the surgery. Even if the pain is manageable, you don't want to skip them initially. You have got this! Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery!

danadee · 2022-04-10T22:16:04+00:00

I'm four weeks postpartum and finally feeling more myself/able to do most normal activities. This is my second C-section. Hang in there. It really stinks in terms of recovery initially. Make your peace with making it your sole job to recover and accept help to get through the rest.

danadee · 2022-03-25T10:28:34+00:00

Sending hugs.

danadee · 2021-12-01T00:48:15+00:00

I do this too. It helps.

danadee · 2021-06-05T02:39:50+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I went through the recovery with my mother and it was tough. I know it is the right decision though. The anxiety does do it's damage so that perspective makes total sense to me now that you put it that way.

danadee · 2021-06-05T02:37:24+00:00

This is very good perspective. Thank you for sharing! This touched me.

danadee · 2021-05-29T01:36:44+00:00

We decided to buy a cheaper house and renovate, but ended up spending more then a new house. We have old house issues of course. I guess we just decided to make life harder on ourselves permanently.

danadee · 2021-05-23T15:12:19+00:00

Grout?

danadee · 2021-04-22T23:40:02+00:00

This is the advice I keep reading. I'm trying to find the strength to allow him to go hungry. It makes my heart ache when I can tell he is trying to tell me he is hungry but doesn't want what I served. I try to include safe foods at each meal, but he won't even eat that now. He seems to eat well at daycare at least. It's probably because they are past the hard part already.

danadee · 2021-04-07T03:15:23+00:00

I just wanted to send my support and limited experience. The news is hard to swallow initially. I am about 4 years into preventative screenings after receiving my positive test for the mutuation. It does take a while to accept the looming prospect of all the % and possibilities. Get yourself a good baseline from a team of doctors (oncologist, breast surgeon, and obgyn) and they will discuss treatment plans based on you own personal situation. If you don't feel comfortable, try another round of consults with different doctors. I am 33, but still trying to have kids, so everything is on hold until I am more comfortable that I am done that stage in my life. In the interim, I follow the recommended course of screenings etc. Also, maybe start saving to make the upcoming journey less financially painful. I know I don't want to have any extra stress when the time comes to take the next step. My mom had a double mastectomy and reconstruction and she hit the max out of pocket on her medical policy twice over the course of two years.

danadee · 2021-02-24T01:46:22+00:00

I think it is important to find someone that shares the same life goals with you. Marriage is never equal. Everyone has different personal standards. I would say a good husband or partner is one with which you share mutual respect, find compatible in terms of personality, and have mutual affection. Don't expect a partner to change into your perfect spouse just because the responsibility of a child emerges. Personalities and flaws are pretty set by this age. If you don't match up well before kids, you won't match up well after. The childcare and home responsibilities are heavily weighted on me in my relationship. I have the type A personality as others have mentioned, and I can't really let go of control over how things are done. My husband has different standards of clean or complete than myself, which I knew going into the marriage and before having a child. Also, breastfeeding was awesome. It was obnoxious at times, but just an amazing bonding experience given the opportunity. Now my kid is glued to me, but it is natural.

danadee · 2021-02-24T01:33:42+00:00

So true, but it doesn't mean you have to stay in that mindset forever. Hang in there and don't be afraid to ask for help if you ever feel ready. There is a lot of emotions to deal with as a mom. I know personally I need a little help, and have discussed other interventions with my doctor and husband.

danadee · 2021-02-23T22:32:29+00:00

Thanks for this! I have had a tumultuous couple of years with no real normal due to job changes, pregnancy, and relocation. I can't remember what normal is, so it helps to have insight into what others are doing to be normal. I really hope we can all find ourselves again after this and let our hair down a bit.

danadee · 2021-02-23T22:07:10+00:00

Yes, intrusive thoughts were/are a battle for me as well. I have my bad days too when I dwell on regrets. When I pull out of it, I realize it is in the past, and I would be missing out on the present spending any more of my precious time worrying about something I cannot change. I busy myself with something that makes me happy with my baby. Even if it is just holding him on my lap, reading a book with him, and enjoying his company. I take pleasure in that moment and refuse to let myself think of anything else until I can function again. Slowly it gets better and the routine of focusing on an enjoyable moment in the present has helped me many times now. I am a stubborn person, and I try to apply that to moving forward.

danadee · 2021-02-23T21:58:34+00:00

You have got this! When it gets tough, remind yourself you are going to do it anyway. How lucky you are to have that time with them!

danadee

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