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I col i loved the ditty
Afternoon sparklers,
started chemo yesterday, dranks loads before i went and when i can home pee pink straight away, now it looks a healthy colour. A bit nauseated but tablets seem to be keeping it bay. Slept till 3am got and had tea and read a book for 1 hour then went back to bed. Having a pj day. It's pouring of rain here so best place to be
Tried the cold cap and yes you forgot it's there eventually, but my forehead felt cold inside but warm to touch sounds strange i know during the night. Took painkillers which seemed to help.
This is a stupid question i know but here goes, when using conditioner wiht the cold cap do you just put it on the surface hair or rub it in like you would when washing it.
Hugs to all xx
started chemo yesterday, dranks loads before i went and when i can home pee pink straight away, now it looks a healthy colour. A bit nauseated but tablets seem to be keeping it bay. Slept till 3am got and had tea and read a book for 1 hour then went back to bed. Having a pj day. It's pouring of rain here so best place to be
Tried the cold cap and yes you forgot it's there eventually, but my forehead felt cold inside but warm to touch sounds strange i know during the night. Took painkillers which seemed to help.
This is a stupid question i know but here goes, when using conditioner wiht the cold cap do you just put it on the surface hair or rub it in like you would when washing it.
Hugs to all xx
col i love it, you should write them down and have a little book made up, im sure others would love to hear your ditties while going on this journey. you make everybody smile. 
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
Morning all sparklers!
Shazza & curlytop - glad the new boobies are fitting in well. Have you given them names?
Lucy - eek about the hair situation! I know what you mean about getting it cut but I've got a wig thats long like my own and I think going long and then short and then long again seems odd but I really dont know how just shaving it all off will feel either. Just dont feel prepared for the hair thing. Everybody keeps saying its a small price to pay to get better etc and I'll deal with it - theres no choice - but it still makes me feel really sad. As shazza said, its a girl thing. Well done for biting the bullet!
slm - I admire your approach my girl - i wish i was as strongminded as you are at the minute.
I went to a look good feel better session yesterday and it was great! You get a goodie bag with alll sorts of skin care and makeup in it to take home. Quite a treat!
Like Lucy I was awake again in the night - I dont stop the steroids til Sunday!! aaarrrgghh. And you know what I do in the middle of the night dont you?????? I was thinking how much I keep going onto my other half and friends about this bc lark and thought I must be getting on their nerves ( not that they'd actually say it so I thought I'd say it for them!)........
I know a sparkler and she's all of a glitter,
But if she takes her temperature once more I might just have to hit her,
She used to juggle it all and live upon her wits,
But now she just has this strange obsession with her tits.
Since her diagnosis and confirmation of the dreaded C,
She talks a whole new language and it's double dutch to me,
She goes on about infection and avoiding people with the flu,
And has a seriously unhealthy interest in the texture of her poo!
I know it's only temporary and we'll get her back one day,
And if it helps her to cope then it's a small price to pay,
But if she tells me once again that she's had another flush,
I'll be forced to get her steroids and shove them up her tush!
Keep sparkling! col xxx
Shazza & curlytop - glad the new boobies are fitting in well. Have you given them names?
Lucy - eek about the hair situation! I know what you mean about getting it cut but I've got a wig thats long like my own and I think going long and then short and then long again seems odd but I really dont know how just shaving it all off will feel either. Just dont feel prepared for the hair thing. Everybody keeps saying its a small price to pay to get better etc and I'll deal with it - theres no choice - but it still makes me feel really sad. As shazza said, its a girl thing. Well done for biting the bullet!
slm - I admire your approach my girl - i wish i was as strongminded as you are at the minute.
I went to a look good feel better session yesterday and it was great! You get a goodie bag with alll sorts of skin care and makeup in it to take home. Quite a treat!
Like Lucy I was awake again in the night - I dont stop the steroids til Sunday!! aaarrrgghh. And you know what I do in the middle of the night dont you?????? I was thinking how much I keep going onto my other half and friends about this bc lark and thought I must be getting on their nerves ( not that they'd actually say it so I thought I'd say it for them!)........
I know a sparkler and she's all of a glitter,
But if she takes her temperature once more I might just have to hit her,
She used to juggle it all and live upon her wits,
But now she just has this strange obsession with her tits.
Since her diagnosis and confirmation of the dreaded C,
She talks a whole new language and it's double dutch to me,
She goes on about infection and avoiding people with the flu,
And has a seriously unhealthy interest in the texture of her poo!
I know it's only temporary and we'll get her back one day,
And if it helps her to cope then it's a small price to pay,
But if she tells me once again that she's had another flush,
I'll be forced to get her steroids and shove them up her tush!
Keep sparkling! col xxx
Morning all sparklers!
Shazza & curlytop - glad the new boobies are fitting in well. Have you given them names?
Lucy - eek about the hair situation! I know what you mean about getting it cut but I've got a wig thats long like my own and I think going long and then short and then long again seems odd but I really dont know how just shaving it all off will feel either. Just dont feel prepared for the hair thing. Everybody keeps saying its a small price to pay to get better etc and I'll deal with it - theres no choice - but it still makes me feel really sad. As shazza said, its a girl thing. Well done for biting the bullet!
slm - I admire your approach my girl - i wish i was as strongminded as you are at the minute.
I went to a look good feel better session yesterday and it was great! You get a goodie bag with alll sorts of skin care and makeup in it to take home. Quite a treat!
Like Lucy I was awake again in the night - I dont stop the steroids til Sunday!! aaarrrgghh. And you know what I do in the middle of the night dont you?????? I was thinking how much I keep going onto my other half and friends about this bc lark and thought I must be getting on their nerves ( not that they'd actually say it so I thought I'd say it for them!)........
Shazza & curlytop - glad the new boobies are fitting in well. Have you given them names?
Lucy - eek about the hair situation! I know what you mean about getting it cut but I've got a wig thats long like my own and I think going long and then short and then long again seems odd but I really dont know how just shaving it all off will feel either. Just dont feel prepared for the hair thing. Everybody keeps saying its a small price to pay to get better etc and I'll deal with it - theres no choice - but it still makes me feel really sad. As shazza said, its a girl thing. Well done for biting the bullet!
slm - I admire your approach my girl - i wish i was as strongminded as you are at the minute.
I went to a look good feel better session yesterday and it was great! You get a goodie bag with alll sorts of skin care and makeup in it to take home. Quite a treat!
Like Lucy I was awake again in the night - I dont stop the steroids til Sunday!! aaarrrgghh. And you know what I do in the middle of the night dont you?????? I was thinking how much I keep going onto my other half and friends about this bc lark and thought I must be getting on their nerves ( not that they'd actually say it so I thought I'd say it for them!)........
Evening sparklers,
Oh my god Curlytop, never even thought about that, thanks for the tip about weight watchers
Wont be able to use it as an excuse every week though!
Yvonne, its not silly, I was terrified before I went for my first chemo. Its really just fear of the unknown. But in the words of the book 'Feal the Fear and Do It Anyway'. Glad all went well for you, just relax and take it easy for a couple of days, thats what I did.
SLM, hope I'm as brave as you and can shave it before it gets too bad. Really not looking forward to that bit. Its a girl thing.
Keep strong and carry on sparkling!
Shazza
Oh my god Curlytop, never even thought about that, thanks for the tip about weight watchers
Wont be able to use it as an excuse every week though!Yvonne, its not silly, I was terrified before I went for my first chemo. Its really just fear of the unknown. But in the words of the book 'Feal the Fear and Do It Anyway'. Glad all went well for you, just relax and take it easy for a couple of days, thats what I did.
SLM, hope I'm as brave as you and can shave it before it gets too bad. Really not looking forward to that bit. Its a girl thing.
Keep strong and carry on sparkling!
Shazza
hi SLM, where in cheshire are you i live just outside of chester, little village called penymynydd. how near are you to me ? hugs hun and stay positive bernie nolan is still positive was watching her on morning tv.
Day 13I had a restless night sleep but feel ok today, relaxing and watching tv.
Good luck to everyone who is having treatment in the next couple of days
Yvonne fellow sparkler keep your chin up you can do this, we are all here for you no matter how you feel we will listen and send all our best wishes your way. All the luck in the world is sent your way from me and everyone x J
Shazzaboro I am so happy for you, look in the mirror with pride and smile hun x
Stellanbraska we will be there for you we are all on our journeys together and supporting you and everyone every step of the way. Stay strong
Jellymould you go girl good luck with the shopping and the wigs sound perfect and wil look amazing in the photographs. Did you manage to get your tree decorated and lights sparkling? If you did enjoy
Pascal how are things going, I hope you are comfortable and not suffering many SEs.
CK, Susann, Lucypenny and Col big hugs and I hope you are having a peaceful and restful dayx
Dealbeach we should all plan when we can for Christmas if that is what we decide it is what we want to do, enjoy the preparations, rest ourselves and everything else is a bonus. x
Santas little helper welcome, we are all here to share our experiences and support each other the very best we can, we are all on a similar journey, we will listen when you need us. I send you a big hug x
Good luck to everyone who is having treatment in the next couple of days
Yvonne fellow sparkler keep your chin up you can do this, we are all here for you no matter how you feel we will listen and send all our best wishes your way. All the luck in the world is sent your way from me and everyone x J
Shazzaboro I am so happy for you, look in the mirror with pride and smile hun x
Stellanbraska we will be there for you we are all on our journeys together and supporting you and everyone every step of the way. Stay strong
Jellymould you go girl good luck with the shopping and the wigs sound perfect and wil look amazing in the photographs. Did you manage to get your tree decorated and lights sparkling? If you did enjoy
Pascal how are things going, I hope you are comfortable and not suffering many SEs.
CK, Susann, Lucypenny and Col big hugs and I hope you are having a peaceful and restful day
xDealbeach we should all plan when we can for Christmas if that is what we decide it is what we want to do, enjoy the preparations, rest ourselves and everything else is a bonus.
xSantas little helper welcome, we are all here to share our experiences and support each other the very best we can, we are all on a similar journey, we will listen when you need us. I send you a big hug
x
Hi sparklers,
Can't believe how much of a difference a bit of weight in my bra has made. The new boobie is a success! Nearly passed out when I saw the box, it seemed huge. When I opened it there was a cute little hat box size case inside, which held theprothesis. When I picked it up it felt fairly light and popping it in my bra I was surprised how comfy it was. The big difference was apparent when I got dressed and looked at my silhoutte. They are in the same place again! As a bonus, it doesn't try to crawl out of the top of my bra either, even when I move. I've spent the last couple of months 'adjusting' myself everytime I moved and pushing the softie back down into my bra. Just have to remember to stop now, or I will be getting arrested
Finished all my pills and potions now but still got some anti nausea, back up, tablets if I need them. Side effects are still mild so I'm not complaining. Been out shopping for an hour today and going to spend the rest of the day pottering around in the house. Hope everyone else is as well as possible.
Keep strong and carry on sparkling!
Shazza
Can't believe how much of a difference a bit of weight in my bra has made. The new boobie is a success! Nearly passed out when I saw the box, it seemed huge. When I opened it there was a cute little hat box size case inside, which held theprothesis. When I picked it up it felt fairly light and popping it in my bra I was surprised how comfy it was. The big difference was apparent when I got dressed and looked at my silhoutte. They are in the same place again! As a bonus, it doesn't try to crawl out of the top of my bra either, even when I move. I've spent the last couple of months 'adjusting' myself everytime I moved and pushing the softie back down into my bra. Just have to remember to stop now, or I will be getting arrested
Finished all my pills and potions now but still got some anti nausea, back up, tablets if I need them. Side effects are still mild so I'm not complaining. Been out shopping for an hour today and going to spend the rest of the day pottering around in the house. Hope everyone else is as well as possible.
Keep strong and carry on sparkling!
Shazza
Thanks Jellymould, I hope we can fix something. Although I know this is all about us and our feelings, thoughts, emotions, battles with treatment that we all share in common, I would not exclude partners from a social event as they are very much in it with us and play such a vital part in holding us together at times.
In the meantime cheers to the Sparklers wherever you are.
In the meantime cheers to the Sparklers wherever you are.
oh col, my husband thinks your nuts, your ditties are so funny lol and yes i did say ditties and not titties. xx
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Hi all
My week seems to have been dominated by toiletry issues
(I know I can safely share that with you all as we're all in the same boat) so I put another daft ditty together to try and smile about it (I did forwarn you that I'd carry on!).
Sparklers, sparklers all burning so bright,
I just went to the loo and got quite a fright,
Those naughty wind pixies had been dancing a jig,
With such an effect it nearly blew off my wig!!
Nite all and good luck to anyone tomorow with appointments, etc.
Love, Col xx
My week seems to have been dominated by toiletry issues
(I know I can safely share that with you all as we're all in the same boat) so I put another daft ditty together to try and smile about it (I did forwarn you that I'd carry on!).Sparklers, sparklers all burning so bright,
I just went to the loo and got quite a fright,
Those naughty wind pixies had been dancing a jig,
With such an effect it nearly blew off my wig!!
Nite all and good luck to anyone tomorow with appointments, etc.
Love, Col xx
Thanks mummybear45, a big hug is just what the doctor ordered! Hair coming out more today, 
have got to stop fiddling with it. Appointment with oncologist tomorrow to see if all go for FEC-T #2 on Friday. Fingers crossed no issues.
Am trying to build up courage to go to work for a few days this week.
Hope everyone else is OK today.
Love & hugs to all, Keep sparkling xxx
have got to stop fiddling with it. Appointment with oncologist tomorrow to see if all go for FEC-T #2 on Friday. Fingers crossed no issues.Am trying to build up courage to go to work for a few days this week.
Hope everyone else is OK today.
Love & hugs to all, Keep sparkling xxx
