Hi All
Thanks for all your kind messages,
The chemo went fine yesterday, I even got my husband to pull up in front of next on the way home, so I could treat myself to a new top, as I’d been so brave! I felt a bit tired last night and my face is a bit puffy today, I’m also really thirsty and haven’t stopped drinking water all day. It’s just such a huge relief to get the first session over with. I decided to try the cold cap, as I just thought if I didn’t I might regret it and if my hair does still fall out at least I gave it a try. I can’t believe I turned into a bubbling wreck at the hospital again yesterday – the BCN asked how I was doing and all I could get out in between sobs was ‘I don’t even know how to tie a bloody scarf round my head! So in between more tears and acting like a stroppy teenager, as I was initially too upset to look in the mirror, I then had a lesson in tying scarves and tried loads of different headwear, so I felt lots better afterwards.
Sharon, I’m so glad your appointment went well today, that was really good news - I was thinking of you. Fingers crossed that you’ll be able to get your mastectomy and recons done at the same time, I’m sure that’ll be a huge relief, but even if you have to have them done separately, it all seems to be happening really quickly and you know that they’re only doing it separately to make sure that you’re ok. Hopefully you’ll be able to sleep better tonight.
Jo – sorry to hear you’re feeling crap. I hope you’re managing to get some rest and taking it easy, although I know that’s easier said than done when you have wee ones. How are the kids coping with it all? My 4 year old is great and keeps wanting to kiss my boob to make it better – I definitely think he’ll turn into a boob man as he gets older!
Fiona – I think we’re both are the start of a really long journey, and it all seems a bit daunting right now. I can’t believe that my chemo won’t finish until October and then I’ve got rads on top of that- argh! I’m just hoping I’ll be able to get everything over with by Christmas. What chemo are you having? Are you going to give the cold-cap a try? I definitely agree with Pauline’s advice, about getting hammered this weekend in preparation for Tuesday – I had a bottle of wine last weekend and I definitely felt better for it!. It was great you were able to meet up with Pauline, and get some good advice.
Pauline – Gosh you seem to be going through an awful lot, treatment wise - it all seems very complicated.
Sheila – Hope you have a good night out with your friends tomorrow night – a few glasses of wine; even weak ones sound good.
Hope everyone else is doing fine.
Thanks again for all you kind message of support yesterday.
Hugs to All
Helen