chemo number 3 done ...

[jackearls1000]

Hello everyone ...well chemo number 3 done yesterday ...I must admit, me not being a forceful person, after my last bad experience on number 2, I became a diva yesterday ...I had the heat pad over my arm ..as I had the cold cap, demanded that I was explained my meds more thoroughly ...learnt more than I did on number 1 ...and last night I had a much better sleep, no sickness ...hoorah ...and today I feel chipper and able to smile ...cold cap was colder lol ...but I endured and the nurse I had on number one came to see me and said " you have shit loads of hair left !" which made me shocked ( as I felt I had lost loads, I have, but she wouldn't know " so I am now half way through ...and I feeling ok ...its a down hill slide now ...each cycle I have given myself a treat and an event to look forward too ...last night was nice new bedding and nightie ...today writing out xmas cards ...(I know groan ) ..and my daughters birthday ..she is having that sleepover I promised ..(unicorn theme ) ...then it will be number 4 ...and Christmas to plan ...hope everyone is feeling well / and happy as you can be ...I'm trying to get lots of positives out of this,,,as I can ..not letting this awful predicament I find myself in become the master ....onward and upwards everyone ...be kind to yourself and little treats along the way ...lots of love and peace xxxx

[Linkj]

Dear Jackearls

Well done, you are being so strong. I keep writing this but it helped me, a friend said “ you have to proactively handle your care”; I love that, it is not being a diva but being assertive, polite and prepared.

Don’t panic if you have bad days, it is a rollercoaster and you will get through it.

Ove

Lin x

[Vic1970]

You sound very determined -keep going you are so approaching it the right way!If you have problems tell your breast care team-i didn't for the first 3 times and just put everything down to side effects,but they can help you a lot with things but complain loudly about things is my advice,sounds like you will get through ok though.Good luck with the rest of the treatment.luv Vicky.xx

[Debster2016]

Hi Jackearls well what a positive post! Really well done you are doing soooo well. I admire you. A smile and better sleep! And brave enoug for the cold cap and still holding not your hair! All great news. What lovely treats - I consider wrapping Christmas presents to be a treat, I really enjoy it.

Your daughte4 has a terrific mum 😌.

I felt a lot of relief after 3 as I considered I had broken the back of it and no 4 was even better.

Wishing you continued positivity, you are doing so very well. Keep us posted

Sending love Deb x