mum’s 3rd chemo done x

[claireRoberts76]

Hello everybody... hope you are as well as can be... just to say mum had 3rd chemo on monday and is doing ok just very tearful! ... took her to the beach on tue day after chemo and she wanted to go to asda... she’s been shattered since.. surgery they have said will go ahead in may, they are giving her a ct scan and mri next week... still very anxious and nervous but she has no idea!....I’ve been warned to stop googling must listen... love to you all xxxxx

[Vicx1977]

Aww bless her Claire, is she feeling ok? Glad you got to have a nice day together. Take good care of yourself and lots of love. It's definitely an emotional rollercoaster no one wants to ride, my mum's in for her picc line tues and 2nd chemo wed xx big hugs to you and your mum xx

[claireRoberts76 in reply to Vicx1977]

Thank you vicky... chemo is hard going isnt it! Ive been so flat about it but met a woman today at my salon had cancer 3 times! breast, bowel and on her nose and is now clear again!...love to you and your mum always 💞

[Yoshbosh]

I’m glad you have managed to get her out and about - a bit of fresh air will do her good! She’s looking very well in the photo.

Love to you both, Vicki x

[claireRoberts76 in reply to Yoshbosh]

Yes we did! Thank you vicki xx

[Lind58]

Getting out of the house is a huge step! Wishing your mom only the best!

[claireRoberts76 in reply to Lind58]

thank you 💞

[PaulAllen007]

Sending you all good wishes xx

[claireRoberts76 in reply to PaulAllen007]

thank you 💗

[Barmycharm]

Hi Claire Your mum looks really well but I’m sure we all now know that feeling of putting on a brave face! I hope you don’t mind me asking but has she started losing her as yet? I’m about to start my first treatment next week. We have my daughters 30th birthday soon after my 2nd and we are going to a London show and meal but I’m worried will I already need a wig for that? I have a wig fitting this Friday but not sure if I’m jumping the gun or not?!

Love and hugs to you and your mum, fantastic that you got her out and that she wanted to go somewhere. Best wishes with her ongoing treatment xx

[claireRoberts76 in reply to Barmycharm]

hello!! this is a wig although I prefer to call it a hair piece! mum’s hair all came out more or less by 2nd chemo!...,but this is exactly how her hair is in real life!... It’s given her such a boost and confidence galore! I would go and be fitted asap so no panics when it starts to come out... Im a hairdresser and I promise you it will come back in no time!... She has lovely hats at home i bought her one in every colour off ebay...cool and very comfy!... only £3 each!..

Wishing you all the best also... mum’s ready for her big op next month.... Enjoy the party 💗

[Barmycharm]

Thanks Claire, yes sorry I tried to think of an alternative name whilst I was writing to you but it wouldn’t come to me! Absolutely amazing it’s true that nobody would know?!

Thanks for the advice. Hoping all goes well for your mums op

Claire xx ( my name too!!)

[claireRoberts76 in reply to Barmycharm]

All the best to you too... and you are very welcome xxxxxxx 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[JanePW1965]

Hi Claire. Wow, I can't believe that's a wig. Amazing! Your mum looks lovely. I wish I'd thought to buy mum's head scarves from eBay. I paid around £20 each for them, but well worth it. She got lots of wear out of them as she lost her hair twice. I think mum had around three chemos before the debulking, to shrink the tumours then more afterwards. Actually, I'm staying with her this week. It's the Cumbrian two week Easter holiday. My children are staying with my in laws' house around 10 minutes away. I drove down from Carlisle on Friday afternoon/evening. The M6 was the clearest I've ever seen it!

Mum's currently having an afternoon nap. I've been typing up a poem, that a late friend hand-wrote, for her on her PC. She has kept an electronic diary in a Word document with dates of treatments and a record of her CA125 level each time and any problems, such as low white blood count which can sometimes delay the chemo. I've been having a read of that and can't believe how much treatment she's had!!

I hope the side effects from your mum's third chemo wear off fast.

DON'T GOOGLE!!

Sending best wishes and positive vibes. Jane XX

Ps. Did you realise the backdrop to your photo was the feminine hygiene collection? LOL!!

[claireRoberts76 in reply to JanePW1965]

yes i did notice haha!!!!! 😂😂 my sister commented when i sent her this pic! Mum’s much better today , just cleaned her house and done her shop so she’s sorted! Glad you had a lovely day with your mum not easy for you living so far, she looks the sweetest woman 💗

Mum is having a mri scan this thursday Im so nervous about it and no idea why but I keep thinking that they will cancel her op etc... Oh my mind !!! This chemo is very harsh isnt it but if it works 🙏🏼 how lovely about the poem bless! enjoy your time with her... x

love claire xxx