Anyone heard from Beccathebaker?

[Robyncz]

As I was culling through the last year of posts searching for Funnybone's name (pretty sad, no??), I realized that Becca hasn't posted since July. Does anyone know how she's doing?

[kima]

Thankyou Robyn for starting this theread. i have been wondering about her too!

[lisas3575]

Adding my well-wishes too. Becca, hope you are doing ok.

[ccooney]

Originally posted by lisas3575
Adding my well-wishes too. Becca, hope you are doing ok.

Ditto. All my good thoughts are with you, Becca.

[funnybone]

I hope she's okay.

[lhall]

I also noticed she hasn't been around. Hope you are doing well Becca!

Leigh

[mb]

i also thought about her the other day. i hope all is well. does anyone here keep in touch with her?
marisa :)

[slknight]

Originally posted by mb
i also thought about her the other day. i hope all is well. does anyone here keep in touch with her?
marisa :)

I know that Loren (Gracie) has met her before. I haven't seen her much on the boards either. I'll PM her and see what's up.

-Susan

[SandyM]

I saw her online about a week ago. I sent her a PM, sending her good thoughts and asking how she was doing. It was bounced back to me, saying her PM box was full and that they'd send her an e-mail notifying her.

Hopefully they're all notes saying "Come back, Becca!! Hope you're doing alright!!!"

:)

[beccathebaker]

I can't believe that anyone noticed that I was gone! I am so sorry that I haven't been on the board or in touch with anyone. I still can't figure out how to get my prlvate messages. :(

Anyway, it has been a difficult past few months, but also a time of learning and growth. I have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy (basically nerve damage in my body) which the doctors believe is a direct result of all of the harsh chemotherapy drugs that I got. It is good to know why I have been having so much pain and sensory loss, but also unsettling to know that this is something that I will have to deal with for a long time. I finally have a great neurologist and pain doctor and I'm feeling a little bit better with the new drug regime. I still have to go through a spinal tap in two weeks and a nerve biopsy just to be extra sure that none of this is related to cancer. Once that's over, I think that I will have more time to focus on happier things like this board.

I am so sorry to have been out of touch. I miss you all and thank you for your thoughts. Peace

love

Becca

[SusanL]

a big <<<<<HUG>>>>> to you, you are in my prayers!!

You need to go to User CP. Then hit private messages. Click on beginning and read/delete your messages. Also go to tracking and do the same thing. Sent messages as well. The PM's really add up quickly but no one tells you how to delete them:o

[valchemist]

Becca,

thanks for checking in with us. you are in my prayers.

Val

[maizeyoats]

Becca,
So many of us have been thinking about you and praying for you to have a speedy recovery. I am sorry you are having this set back with sooo much pain involved. Having a diagnosis is a big help at least hopefully you can be treated properly.
Come on everybody let's up our prayers so Becca heals quickly.

[BlueMoose]

It's good to hear from you, Becca. :)
Wishing you all the best!

[Wendy w]

((((((Becca))))))

Thank you for checking in. You are in my thoughts and prayers too.

[Laura]

Becca, I am so sorry you are having to deal with this new physical ailment, but I am glad you have a doctor who is helping. You continue to remain in my prayers.

[SQ]

Hope you start to feel better soon. I'm glad you have a good Dr. Good luck w/your upcoming tests; I'll keep you in my thoughts.

[Molli526]

Becca-

You will be in my prayers.

[HRJ]

(((Becca)))

It's good to hear from you -- but I'm so sorry to hear you're dealing with these health problems. I'll be thinking of you, and I hope you're past these hurdles as quickly as you can. Hope you're joining us again real soon!

Helene

[Shirley Panek]

Just wanted to add my thoughts and prayers for a full recovery. I'm glad you have doctors you can trust and work with. Check in nd let us know how you're doing every now and then. :)

[ccooney]

becca -
It's so great to hear from you! You have been missed!

[dcornelius]

Good to see your post! I am sorry you have been having so many problems. I will say a prayer for you! heck in a little more often ok so we don't have to worry about you! Just a little hi! would do!:D

[Jewel]

Becca, I'm glad to see you checked in! You're in our thoughts, and I hope everything turns out well. :)

[Gilgamesh37]

Becca my good wishes go along with everyone else's. Come by when you can, because we miss you, but take whatever time you need.

I'm glad to hear you're working with a neurologist that you like. My mom has periperhal neuropathy as a result of long-term Lyme Disease and it has been painful and above all frustrating for her for years now (she can't put on earrings, she can't open doorknobs, for two whole years my dad had to hook her bra for her). I don't know if neuropathy differs based on the cause, but once you've determined absolutely that that's what you're dealing with, you might at least ask your neurologist about Neurontin. It was originally designed as an epilepsy drug, but is gaining huge use off-label for a variety of things, including peripheral neuropathy. my mom's been on it about a month, and is AMAZED--the first 6 days she was calling me about every 3-4 hours as new sensations came back and she realized she could do certain things again. It has certainly made a tremendous difference to her, so you might want to at least inquire about whether it would be an appropriate treatment option for you.

Our luck and love goes with you.

[Laura B]

Becca, I don't know if you still read the board anymore, but I wanted to bump this thread up and let you know that I am thinking of you. Hope you are having a great holiday with your family.

[beccathebaker]

Laura and everyone else-

You are all so kind.. I have been actually doing a bit better, my pain is under control and I have started working full time as a nutritionist at WIC. It is wonderful because I can finally use my education and also really help people., The bakery was fun, but I missed the human contact.

My neuropathy is something that I've just come to accept. It's tough to know that I will never run, or bike again, but I am really getting into yoga and ballet (I bought the NY Ballet workout tape ;)) . So my life is quite peaceful and calm these days.

I will continue to read the postings here and try to reply when I have the time. I love "catching" up with how everyone is doing, you all are such wonderful people.

Happy holidays everyone!!

Becca

[maizeyoats]

Becca,
It is so fantastic to hear from you and to know you are doing better. I still pray for you and think of you especially on early Sunday mornings when we are almost the only two on this BB.
My wish for you is that your life only continues to improve with each passing day.

[Mamasue]

Becca...so glad to hear that everything is going well. Congrats on your new job. I pray that you stay well and wish you a wonderful holiday. ;)

[Jasmine-Rose]

Becca, thanks so much for letting us know how you're doing. I'm glad you've found some peace and that you've found work and interests that give you some fulfillment. We miss your input, but it's nice to know that you're out there and still with us.

Best wishes,
- E.

[lhall]

Thanks again for letting us know how you are doing.

I'm glad you are feeling better and have a job you enjoy.

Leigh

[Laura B]

Becca,

I am so glad that you checked in and that you are doing better and enjoying your work.

I love that NYC Ballet Workout. :)

[Molli526]

Becca-

Glad to hear everything is going better :)

[HRJ]

Becca -- so glad to hear that you've got a job in your field that you enjoy, and that things are going better for you.

Wishing you peace this season,

Helene

[funnybone]

I've tried several times to post on this thread, but no luck!

Glad to hear that you are doing better, Becca. Take care, and do drop by from time to time and post. It's great to hear from you and the other BB's who aren't here as often!

[Shirley Panek]

I'm glad to hear things are going better for you. Congratulations on the new job!

[SQ]

You are often on my mind. Glad to hear about your new job; you seem to be in a good place right now - literally and figuratively. Be well.

[Tiger]

Becca hasn't posted since last Nov. Her PM box is fill. Has anyone heard from her? Just concerned.....:(

[beccathebaker]

Hello Everyone!!

I am soo sorry to have worried anyone! I actually am an occasional visitor to the Bulletin boards, but my life is so busy these days that I just don't seem to have time to post. I have to be better about that.

The wonderful news is that I have met the most wonderful man in the world (he is also a nutritionist at WIC, where I work) and we have fallen in love. He proposed on February 15th and we are getting married on May 23rd! It is all moving so quickly. We have just bought a condo as well. So now you can probably see why I've been too busy to write. :)

My health is really on the upswing, I think that love really helps prevent cancer :)

I will find the time to write more later about the wedding (we are having it on a local apple orchard/farm here in massachusetts), and my life in general.

I am touched that people noticed that I was gone!

Did anyone see me in the CL thankgiving issue reader recipes? Bad picture, but nice article.

love to everyone.

-Becca

[claire797]

Congratulations, Becca! That's great news :).

[Natasha]

CONGRATULATIONS, Becca!!!

Natasha

[Kayla]

Congratulations :D Such wonderful news!

[SueK]

Congrats Becca! Glad to hear the wonderful news. :)

[Mamasue]

Congratulations Becca! Yes, love can cure all! So glad that you are doing well and stopped by. You have been missed and we hope that after things calm down a little you will stop and say hello every now and then. ;)

Now, whatever happened to KValley? :(

[ErinM]

Congrats Becca!

[Grace]

Oh Becca, what FABULOUS NEWS!!! Congratulations a million times over. On everything. Your good health (hallelujah!), your upcoming wedding, and on making the November issue of CL! We sure did see you in there, and I know many people made your recipe - you might want to do a search and see what people said.

So glad to see you're ok (actually, you're a lot more than ok! :D ), and certainly we all understand if your life is so full right now it doesn't leave much time for the board....I'd say that's a GOOD thing! :D

Thanks for checking in, and congratulations again.

[KimKelly]

Becca thanks so much for checking in! I know many people on this board think of you often.

Most of all congratulations on your engagement! What an exciting time in life. We wish you all best.

Please do report back after the wedding and tell us all about it.

Kim

[Tiger]

I agree, it's nice when you don't have time for the bb because your life is busy with wonderful things!!!! Congrads and enjoy! :D :D :D :D :D

[Jessica]

Congratulations, and best wishes for a long and happy marriage. It's wonderful to hear that things are going well for you.

Jessica

[Wendy w]

Great to hear from you Becca and of your wonderful news! Congratulations! :)

[kima]

I am so happy for you becca! i think of you quite often and your wonderful news on all counts makes my day!
Can't wait to see your wedding photos- what a beautiful setting you have picked.
Continued good health- love is a truly amazing power!:)

[Molli526]

Congratulations Becca! :D

[lhall]

Congrats Becca!!!!

Leigh

[Peggy]

Wonderful news!! I am so happy for you and your future DH!:) Best wishes on your exciting new life!

Peggy:D

[donleyk]

Congrats Becca!

[Gracie]

Congratulations Becca! I think of you often and hoped you were well. I'm so happy that things have turned out so well for you.

Loren

[slknight]

Becca, congratulations! What wonderful news that so many things are going so well in your life. :) :)

Susan