couponbarbie's Cancer Blog
March 17, 2010
I just found a lump in my vulva. Its between the outer lip and inner lip, not in a place that I shave. It feels like a bruise and its slightly squishy, about the size of a snow pea pod and completely under the skin.
I’m trying not to freak out and just waiting to see if its maybe an allergic reaction. The worst part is I just got the results of my 6 month PAP and I am clear of any cervical cancer cells. Anyone else experience a strange lump in this area?
November 11, 2009
Just a quick post to tell everyone I landed a Full-Time Teaching job! You are looking at a Second Grade Teacher : ) It is such a great way to end this year that started with such chaos and the unknown. I am loving it, although very tired each night. I come home and crawl into bed by 7:30pm each night (well each night I dont stay late!)
I want to thank everyone for the encouragement and helpful advice. You are all wonderful and generous. My thoughts and prayers are with you always
Love
BARBIE
Congratulations – Best wishes to you and that you continue to enjoy your work, just remember to take it one day at time.
Posted on That’s great! I got screened for anal cancer and my backside was completely normal and healthy lol. I go back to my gyno who did the surgery in Dec. Hopefully she doesn’t find anything. How have your appointments been going?
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Posted on oops I forgot my post. That is wonderful news, I am so very very happy for you! I bet the kids adore you as much as we do!
hugs,
amy
hi, barbie. such wonderful news about your teaching job. the world needs good teachers for our children and i can imagine you will definitely be one of the best. and continued good reports as far as the cancer is concerned as well. you are well on the way to a happy, cancer-free life. i am happy for you. keep the faith. debby
Posted on Thank you all so much for the well wishes. I am currently enjoying a day off. If you have seen the news you already know of the nasty storm we are experiencing in Virginia Beach. Its nice to stay in, have some soup, curl up with a good book and watch the storm from the safety of my top floor apt. No flooding in my neighborhood thank goodness!
Posted on Hi Barbie
Thank you so much for your support. Like evryone here, you are a godsend especially as we seem to have quite alot in common.
So pleased to hear about your job, it will be brilliant for you and kids can be trying but also so uplifting! I am still juggling jobs around the treatment, I have a random job which is quite sporadic so for once its quite handy to be out of work so much! Always an up side!
Hope things continue to be on the up and up xxx
Posted on Teachers are born not made. It takes a very special person. Having a school aged child myself, I have so much respect for what you do. I am so happy that things are turning around for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Congratulations!
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02.15.10 
Thanks for your support - 
I think the best thing you can do for your self is to call your Dr and get it checked. I will be keeping my fingers crossed that it is nothing and you be fine. Keep us informed on what is going on. Prayers and Hugs to you.
Pat
Yep, get it checked out. Hopefully it’s nothing, but too often I hear people say, “If only I’d gone to the doctor sooner”.