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Hey!!!
Im starting chemo on the 4th feb which I wont lie im absolutely dreading but after watching my kids be nice to each other for once ive realised its the little things that we dont often see that are the best!
I’ll be 33(getting old now) on wednesday, my oldest daughter will be 17 the week after, my youngest daughter 11 two weeks after that, my son will be 6 in april and ive got my precious baby boy whose 4 weeks old and im doing this for them (the hubby aint too bad either)
Staying strong isnt always easy but when I look at my kids they always put a smile on my face so bring it on cuz im not going to let this get the better of me!
Xxx

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Hi lowfatlovatt,

 

Your chemo starts one day before mine did last year. 5th February 2013 is a day I will never forget. The chemo nurses were so friendly and helpful. If you are having FEC, the nurse will sit with you all through it as she has to change between the 3 different drugs used, including anti sickness drugs and steroids. I hope you have joined one of the monthly chemo threads, there is a February 2014 already set up. So, wishing you good luck and best wishes and may your side effects be minimal. 

 

poemsgalore xx

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Im having FEC-T and I’ll be honest to say that im petrified, its the not being in control that I dont like but its got to be done
Xxx

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Lowfatlovatt wishing you well with your chemo I’ve just finished 6 FEC in Friday it had not been as bad as I imagined and the time has passed quicker than I thought I joined October optimists and November newbies and they have all been a wonderful support system I would def recommend joining a monthly thread and Facebook as more private and personal it’s totally private so no one else in fb can see only your group I wish you well Hun and your kids will inspire you to get through this tough time and then you can relax and enjoy the rest of your life xxxxx

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Well this is just great, a week before I start chemo and one of the kids has brought a bug home from school so its 4 out of the 6 of us throwing up, hope this doesnt delay things as im fed up of waiting anyway xxx

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lowfatlovatt

 

You are a total inspiration !  That’s all I can say - my chemo starts in a couple of weeks and Im dreading it but after reading your thread, I think you are totally amazing !!!  Good luck and stay strong xxxxxxxxxxxx Pinkrunner xxxxx

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Thanks pinkrunner, but im no inspiration, ive been pretty crappy with everyone for the last few weeks, but now ive got my head round things I just want to get it over and done with and get back to separating freya and meg when they arguing over straighteners or shoes and stopping noah when he thinks he can fly, this is the normality I want back, not having be waiting around for appointments and stuff xxx

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Hey suzanne
Im dreading starting chemo but the sooner I start the sooner I finish and get back to normal, ive just started decorating the living room to try keep mind busy (when I say ive started decorating what I mean is im picking what I want and buying it and the hubby is doing all the work while I shop online with my baby boy ?)
Im glad your op went well, take it easy!
Love hayley xxx

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Forgot to ask where can I find the monthly thread for feb xxx

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Hi lowfatlovatt, so glad to hear you’re getting your head around treatment. Chemo scares most people but it’s doable, the sooner you start the sooner you finish. Here’s the link for February 2014 chemo thread:-

forum.breastcancercare.org.uk/t5/Chemotherapy-monthly-threads/Starting-Chemo-in-February-2014/m-p/811958#U811958

Take care and stay positive, remember it’s not forever

Tracy XXX

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But I am superwoman lol (well ive convinced my 5 year old son I am) xxx