Mandy Harvey aka Beadsme: Completed Project

The Big C .... Cancer (Breast)

I thought I would add some details to my blog for those that are suffering or have suffered from breast cancer.
I was diagnosed in Sept 2000.
Underwent a lumpectomy, following by chemo and radiothereapy. They also removed some lymph nodes to check to see if it had spread. Luckily it hadn't.
I was told that I was stage 1 (very early stage) and grade 3 (nasty).
Chemo - I had 6 sessions of chemo usinf FEC (Fluorouracil also known as 5FU), (Epirubicin), (Cyclophosphamide). I cannot say chemo was nice. The first 3 sessions were ok just a little bit of sickness but after that bad sickness, severe tiredness, no energy, bleeding and sore gums, bladder problems.
Radiotherapy - Didn't find that this was a problem at all. Have a couple of dot tattoos left on my chest area. At this time I was still tired from the chemo so not really sure if radio made it worse.
Here I am a survivor.
If you want to ask any questions please contact me and I will do my best to give you a truthful answer.

Friday 10 April 2009

Completed Project

Hmm well I managed to get it on and with breathing in slightly got it zipped up. Now this is my inspiration to get off my butt and loose some weight. Ewww and brown sandals, I haven't got any black ones. Maybe when it's colder my black knee high boots would look good with this skirt.

I just love the colour of this skirt, the contrast material goes really well. Only change I would make is to use the same material. Polyester is a nightmare to sew.

I am definitely going to do this pattern again but longer. My next visit to the fabric store will be looking at black with a contrast again ready for the winter.

14 comments:

seababejewelry said...: Wow! Freaking hawt!!!; 10 April 2009 at 11:07
Penny said...: It's really lovely!; 10 April 2009 at 11:08
GrandmaMarilyn said...: I think your skirt came out really cool. It becomes you.; 10 April 2009 at 11:14
Unknown said...: The skirt is beautiful!; 10 April 2009 at 11:24
marciejanedesigns said...: You did it and it turning out wonderful!!; 10 April 2009 at 11:40
Made By Tammy said...: Your skirt is Beautiful...Great Job!!!!; 10 April 2009 at 13:22
michvanetta said...: It looks so pretty Mandy and so do you - well done - have you done any girly twirls? xx; 10 April 2009 at 14:33
SendingLoveGallery said...: looking good, and looks complicated!; 10 April 2009 at 15:18
Beaderjojo said...: It came out great! Is this your first one?! WOW!

and for what its worth...i think they look great with the brown sandals =); 10 April 2009 at 23:31
lyptis said...: Hey nice skirt Mandy!

Well done!; 11 April 2009 at 01:02
warmfuzzies said...: Hi Mandy. I got your email so I knew I had to check out your blog too. :) I too want to lose weight. I have been watching all the weight loss infomercials and stuff gearing up for it. I am pregnant so I have to wait thogh. I was on weight watchers when I gt pregnant so I was bummed but very excited too. :) ANyway, I will be on the journey with you in about 3 months. :); 11 April 2009 at 22:20
Lynne said...: Excellent job! I love the contrast idea, it's bold without being outrageous!; 12 April 2009 at 07:12
Leah said...: Love the skirt, it will look great for winter with your boots!; 15 April 2009 at 09:45
Carmel said...: Well dne Mandy!! It looks fantastic :); 16 April 2009 at 08:50