Thursday 12th January,
The last chemo session on Tuesday went well, my consultant no2 popped in and said hello while I was plugged in and said that she'd received the information from the hospital and consultant no1 where I go for scans and plans and that she was extremely pleased with the results, and that the shrinkage results justifies pumping the chemotherapy into me. I couldn't agree more, but am a little more concerned about the second half of chemo as it's a different type, what if it stops working or if the side effects are awful? Anyway I'll cross that bridge if and when I come to it. I'll be checked again after the first round of the T session so will know more then.
Now on to the really nice bit...after leaving the hospital on Tuesday we set straight off for daughter no1, her partner and the new grandson, a 4 and 1/2 hour drive, not good when you are drinking lots of fluid to flush out the chemo. I thought I was doing well until the flashing warning signs came up for motorway closure and long delays, that would be just after missing the last service station stop! Well that was it suddenly I needed a wee and regretted the last bottle of water I'd downed. I tried distracting myself husband and I did a crossword but it wasn't helping. Luckily we did find a service station just in time. Next time it's definitely a good idea to use the motor home or buy a shewee...
We got to our daughters and had dinner, I spent the evening with my grandson in my arms, it was such a tonic, I can't describe how content and relaxed I felt. I just couldn't stop smiling, he is absolutely adorable and my daughter is coping so well.
Yesterday was lovely too, the first trip out in his pram to the park, first trip to the supermarket, all very exciting for me as I wasn't sure if I'd make it with all the treatment timings. I'm just loving every single second.
We were planning on going to daughter no2 on Friday so my husband can finish fitting her kitchen, but her fiancé has a cold, so I am staying put here and hubby will go and come back for me on Wednesday, home Thursday and daughter no2 will visit for this weekend if she doesn't catch the cold, so I get more time with the baby, and both of our daughters and I miss out on the messy diy. Things are looking up.
I'm feeling very good after the third chemo session, and so pleased I didn't stay at home being scared of making the trip, so far all is good, and if I do have to go home early, well, it's been a priceless experience and well worth it.
That's it for now, time for more cuddles.
Stop this ride...I want to get off!
