A quick update on recent events:
My PICC line was fitted yesterday. I have a bit of discomfort around the point of entry and it bled quite a bit overnight. It was cleaned up and flushed through at the clinic today so all seems to be well.
I'm still getting used to it and showered with my arm wrapped in clingfilm this morning! The local pharmacies seemed a bit mystified when I asked if they sold plastic sleeves to protect a dressing. I got the impression from the nurse who did the PICC line that it would be easy to get one in Boots. Obviously not in a small local branch.
I have had an active week or so leading up to what should have been my third cycle of chemo starting today (work, ballet, cooking big dinners, etc) and was feeling reasonably well. It was a bit of a surprise and disappointment then to find out that my platelet count is low (58 and it should be 100+) and the chemo wouldn't be going ahead after all. White blood cells OK this time.
So, I'll be trying to get back into work mode over the next couple of days and should make it to ballet again tomorrow! I was tempted to go to a class I've not been to for ages this evening too but in the end I decided my arm was still too tender from the PICC line insertion and so I enjoyed a pancake and a glass of wine instead.
It will be rather nice to work from home tomorrow and not have to make another trip to Northampton. I was there on Friday, yesterday and today (today was 3 hours and that was without even going ahead with the treatment!).
Hopefully I won't have too many other delays along the way. I'm sure I'm not the only one in my situation who wants to get it over and done with as quickly as possible. Looking forward to the summer when it should all be over.
xxx
