My OH gets annoyed that i am always so cheerfull when out and about and miserable and moody at home!!! It’s called putting a face on and i do it so well!!!
Hi, I have 3 kids (8,6,2) and an 4 FEC down, 2 to go. We don’t have family nearby to help out so I am signed off work and a lot of planning goes into chemo week. For my first two cycles I took antibiotics, then due to a delayed chemo due to low bloods they now give me the injection to boost my bloods on the day following chemo.
I can’t pretend it isn’t hard, but the joy and optimism and their method of straight talking really brightens my day and stops me from wallowing too much. Best of luck
Ali
Evening all,
Going through all this IS hard. I can understand peoples worries about putting a brave face on things or trying to cope with life and a young family as we would have done when we were well but the fact of it is that we are going through some tough treatment and we need to be kind on ourselves. Sometimes this means letting go of the organising and handing it over to a partner or family member. Sometimes this means graciously accepting offers of help without worrying that we are putting people out. And sometimes this means letting go of the anxiety, letting other people take over for a while and concentrating on resting and getting better. After all, as someone pointed out to me, these are EXCEPTIONAL circumstances and things will not always be as they are right now.
Peace and health to you all x
Dear All,
Wise words Hoshi!
As if it wasn’t hard doing all the juggling woth kids anyway we have this to contend with too! But Hoshi is right, we have to put US first, there’s no question there. My children are 10 and 14 so a little easier but it is hard doing all the arranging for other people to take over and help out. You just want Mary Poppins to arrive really! I’m also on my own so my chidlren were able to stay with their Dad for a few days straight after my op which made it easier, but then I get a bit morose about them not being around.
Sassy xx
Hi Ladies
Just wondered how you are all doing. I have had my 3rd chemo today so feeling a bit sorry for myself - but Im half way there.
Just trying to take things day by day and get through it.
Love Sam x
Hi Sam,
Well done you half way there. Hope it isn’t too bad and that your feeling ok.
Im not that far along, having my 2nd op next week!
Sassy xx