I can't remember the last time I went down a slide, maybe a few years ago at a soft play centre when the girls were much younger.
Last night I fell down the stairs, probably about about 8-9 steps! I tucked the girls in and then headed downstairs. On my way to the top of the stairs, I passed the landing and drew the blinds closed while passing. I think as I was pulling the cord, I took a step down, at the same…
I'm 4 weeks into my chemotherapy (8 more to go) and it's has certainly been an unpredictable and anxious journey into the unknown. I have been warned that the side effects are cumulative as the weeks go by. As much as I try to fight it (in denial), I am slowly ticking off more and more of the side effects in my personal chemo book. I have decided not to document in detail my weekly experience of chemo in real time. I…
I know that over the next few months, during this intensive treatment, there will be many ups and downs. I will probably see many changes in myself both emotionally and physically.
I no doubt, will have very 'wobbly' days when I will feel very upset and overwhelmed. I used to feel guilty for feeling this way as I know I have been told that the aim is to 'cure' me and to remain cancer free. I know there are many…
I can't deny that since Thursday, it's been awful. Now I know that the diagnosis and the 2 operations were a breeze compared to what is happening now. On Friday I felt high with energy, I believe it was the steroids, soon to wear off. On Saturday I started feeling slightly feverish, sore throat and aching arms, I was so tired. We were taking my husband out for a lunch and I know if I mentioned I was unwell, he would…
I talk a lot about looks. (wigs/make up etc) and I know there are many cancer patients out there who feel very strongly about not masking their looks and are angered by people like me talking about looks at a time like this. I am not at all ashamed to have been diagnosed with cancer and I have shared this with all those close to me so I'm not masking cancer but just showing everyone I'm still me. My hair and my make…
