lmao - I had read on here about using condoms during chemo, and as it wasn’t mentioned at the pre-chemo chat that my OH and I attended (along with several other couples), I decided to ask about it in the ‘any other questions’ round. I’m sure I wasn’t imagining the envious looks my OH got from the fact that his wife was asking about sex…lol. Anyhow, dutifully went and bought condoms (on a bogof in Sainsburys, how’s that for optimistic??)… and suffice to say that we have plenty left to go round if anyone needs a couple!!!
Hiya All,
Sarah, I’m really pleased FEC1 has gone ok for you I’m on the water challenge ready for tomo!
Jane, Hope your sherbet lemons taste fantastic and the dry ginger is hitting the right spot. (note to self - get some sherbet lemons)
Went into work today to see HR and had lovely welcome from my boss. I can go in at half-term and see how I get on. Which is brilliant as halfpay gremlin is lurking round the corner, a lot nearer than I’d realised.
The sleepthroughchurchbells fairy visited last night and I’m hoping she comes again tonight, so if anyone has seen her please ask her to pop in for a visit.
Haven’t been asked about sex but if they’re offering the answer would probably be banned by moderators!!
Hope you all have a good night tonight, I will be thinking of you!
I read that comment as well! And as I’m well past the menopause and then some!!! I told my husband and the look on his face was priceless. Might steal one from my grandson for a laugh! Mind you chance is a fine thing in this house with 2 teenagers and a ten year old!
I am obviously tooooooooooooooo old to be given the condom talk 8-(
well done sarah on your first FEC. I was told to take tablets on schedule and not wait for problems. I used difflam for two weeks of the three as onc says prevention being better than cure. now that i am on tax I use it without a break because it is quite gentle but very effective. On weekly tax I dont have as many steroids as with FEc,hurrah. But have don perignon to take as I think necessary. I have settled on a couple on chemo day and a couple the morning after and that seems to work. Take yer rintindine regularly too, cos heartburn is naff to shift once it takes hold.
The Letshavesomefun has arrived at Crabbie manor and I have escaped to…Cromer( a bit of a no brainer given my avatar) for a break until Sunday. How cool is that, well quite cool actually cos theres a bit of a wind getting up. That’s the East Coast for you.
Have a good nights kip everyone. For some reason I was wide awake at 6.30. I shall have a nice long soak in the very swish bathroom where we are staying and hope that the Sleep fairy allows me to sleep in a bit tomorrow
x sarah
I had EVERY intention of asking about sex, but on checking the calendar I see that by the time I start chemo sex’ll be off the menu because of OH’s heart op, so I won’t be allowed to leap his bones until I’m well into chemo and don’t feel like it.
Lmao I had Mirena coil taken out (p+ 8/8) and got the talk and i don’t even have a partner. Chance would be a fine thing!
Discovered ouchstopsqueezingme gremlin today. Running a course full of men I know well enough for continental kissing on cheeks. Act that nothing has happened obviously too convincing. Survived 30 odd bear hugs (two of which hard enough to make me yelp). Think I will take to wearing one of those fatsuits like in Mrs Doubtfire as layer of protection. Never noticed that your arms get clamped to your sides when doing kisses but I certainly know that now. May resort to painkillers for first time in days… xx
I have just laughed so much tears are now streaming down my face and family think I have really lost it…
The sex thing is hilarious!!!..as if any of us really feel like doing anything vaguely strenuous in the 3 days post chemo???
When I went for my rads planning on Monday I had to sign 2 pink forms to confirm that I was not pregnant…when I raised an eyebrow and said…urm do I look like I might be…the radiographer confirmed all women just finishing chemo think its rather a daft question.
Apparently unless you have had a surgical sterilisation or are 5 years post menopause they assume you might be…who thinks up this stuff?
About the pregnancy thing and x-rays, I had a car crash about 15 years ago in which I hit my head and got temporary amnesia. The most alarming thing was when I saw the 3-foot high notice at the x-ray room saying “if you are or may be pregnant… etc” I had to ask my then partner if I WAS, because I didn’t know!
Ah, sex - well, why waste a jingly merkin? I personally have a saucy black lace one for those special occasions, when bald, bloated, tired, nauseous and generally, p***ed off, what else would I want to be doing? Possibly counting my mouth ulcers? Or maybe examining my nails to see if there are any loose ones??? WHAT? It reminds me of when you are lying in the maternity ward, knackered, bleeding, lactating and stitched up, and they come and talk to you about sex and contraception…like you are EVER going to want it again!
Tracey x
Ps. Did get the talk. Didn’t bother buying the condoms!
Oh dear! At my age! will I get barred! I hope not. Anyway have summoned that fairy - you know the sleep one? Must write all their names on, have my flamethrower, taking my sleeping pill and pretending the diet ginger beer is a moscow mule.Here’s hoping I feel as well tomorrow as I have today!!!
Sleep well everyone visiting the youknowwhat tent tomorrow!
X X X Margaret
I’m on the water challenge ready for tomo!
x