luckies4me, when I was first diagnosed with cancer I withdrew from almost everyone in my life. It was a time for me to "digest" the information and make some decisions. Even though it is hurtful to you, your mother is doing what many people do in the same circumstances.

If you would like Dylan to get to know her, maybe supply her with a tape machine and some tapes. Then ask her to read stories into the tapes and send them up to you. That way you can play the tapes for Dylan and he will start to get to know her.

From what you are describing of your symptoms you likely have fibrocystic breasts. They will start to hurt when you ovulate, which is actually about 2 weeks before your period starts. For women who have migraines they are likely to occur at this time also. There are ways to lessen the pain through taking oral contraceptives., so you might want to talk with your MD about this.

If you have any questions please PM me and I would be more than happy to answer them.

Cheryl