I can hardly believe that it’s been three weeks since my first chemo session. Tomorrow I’m going in to receive the second deployment of reinforcements to kick this cancer into touch!
I am as hydrated as a particularly hydrated thing and totally ‘nutritioned’ up. The only thing that could be better is my sleep; I haven’t slept too well the last couple of nights, I think it’s my subconscious going into overdrive and preventing me from feeling fully rested but that’s to be expected I’m sure.
Even though I know I’m in a great starting position there is still a little part of me that has heard that having chemo can get harder as it builds up in your system and that this one won’t be as easy as the first and that’s a bit scary. The thing is, I don’t know how it will be, no-body does as everyone keeps telling me, all patients respond differently and all I can continue to do is assume that I will be the one of the lucky ones that continues to sail through and just deal with any issues if and when they arise.
On a lighter note, I had a lovely day today. My fabulous husband Phil took me into the city today (that’s how we refer to Norwich in these parts!). I needed some summer tops with long sleeves – not as easy as you might think! Chemo leaves you very vulnerable to sunburn so as well as the factor 50 sun screen, I also need to keep out of the sun so long sleeves are essential. He hates shopping but was brilliant, not only being super patient with me but also finding me some great buys! My hero 🙂
Talk to you soon
Lots of love Mand xxx