You wake up from your snooze....thirsty, peckish, and you need the loo....badly!!...
a few hints to make life a liitle bit easier...
A) lightweight kitchen trolley....these are a godsend, you can put all your stuff on....and only one journey from kitchen to setee... i got mine free from Nhs mobility because i also use it as a walking aid, so have a word with your district nurse...
things to put on your trolley.....juice/water and your meds....sandwich or biscuits...tv remote, book, mob phone....anything that means you don't have to rush to get....
B) toilet....when you do have to get up....always go to the loo..whether you really want to or not...if you're up, you might as well go..!!..then you never feel that you have to make a dash...UNLESS you get a little nudge from the tummy monster!! he's giving you a chance, go slowly but immediately and sit and wait...!!!!
C) 8 drinks a day..I've been told to have at least 8 drinks a day...cuppas, juice etc.....it sounds easy but give it a try..make a note and see if you do...you may be suprised...
D) sandwiches....If you don't want to cook, make plenty of sandwiches while you're already up and bag them, most can last 2 days..or make tortilla wraps..kids love them..tell them its a picnic.
E) easy stuff...juice cartons, cordial, dried powdered milk can all be left out on the counter, no need to walk to fridge..
take your time, don't rush for anyone...if someone wants something..ask them for a time or tell them you'll do it in ten minutes...they'll soon get fed up and do it themselves...
something like..''where's my school bag mum??''...''I don't know but I'll look for it at 8.30''...5 mins later..''it's ok mum I've found it''
Lastly...if your hair starts dropping out in yer sandwiches....don't cry...it'll grow back...and usualyy thicker and better....!!!
good luck chemo singles...( with kids)............
jacki xx
