This morning I have had my ‘Friday before chemo’ chat with one of the cancer nurses from the Norfolk and Norwich hospital. They call to check that everything is ok and to talk about any issues you may have had since the previous chemo so that they can prepare any necessary drugs etc. ready for Monday’s session 4 – That will be two thirds of the way through. We are racing through this 🙂
I then went to the Doctor’s surgery to have my blood taken for the pre-chemo tests. Last night we had a treat of fillet steak. We are not eating much red meat as recommended by the nutritionists however, I feel that a beautifully cooked, lean, rare piece of fillet with fresh vegetables (mainly from the garden) is the perfect recipe to boost the quality of my blood. My Nana always said ‘a little of what you fancy does you good’ and I’m hoping that does the trick. If not, it was a lovely meal that lifted my spirits :). We’ll find out on Monday.
I am feeling really good. I think that the great news from the oncologist Dr Alexander has had a really positive impact. My boss Duncan will tell you, I am quite needy in terms of positive reinforcement 😉 that said, all I need is to be told I’m doing a good job and my sprits are lifted and my resolve strengthened it’s like magic!
I am blogging early today because I have two friends from Derbyshire coming to visit today and we we’ll be too busy catching up later for me to blog. I’m really looking forward to seeing them, Claire has been here to visit (about 8 years ago) and I haven’t seen Trina since we left Derbyshire so loads of caching up to do and no doubt lashings of laughter and of course lots of food 🙂
I hope that you all have a fabulous weekend
Talk to you soon
Lots of love Mand xxx
Here I am, back in our kitchen at home catching up with your blog after spending a most enjoyable afternoon yesterday in Wilburton catching up with many friends at Adrian and Sarah’s wonderful birthday party. It was as though we still lived there! All our lovely friends send their love and very best wishes to you. Best of luck for tomorrow, you are doing amazingly well. Keep smiling. Love you xxx
What incredibly impressive progress! You proved your Nana right too: a lovely meal lifted your spirits (cue Phil in tall white hat). Good luck tomorrow, in case you need it. Love and best wishes from Pam and Thain.