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Nessk
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13 years ago

Another day feeling low ):

I've only had 2 chemo's and I'm just not bouncing back to my happy self. I feel like I'm just always in tears at the moment. I'm stressed about chemo and how sick I get from it. I  have no patience with my kids and feel like I'm forever yelling and grumpy at them. When all I want to do is feel better and play with them and cuddle them. I think I'm starting to pick my head up and feel a little better then the next day I slide right back into being sad again. I keep telling myself  number 3 will be over with next week. I have also made an appointment with a counsellor at the cancer council to talk to. I just don't want to be sad all the time. I know it's huge what we are going through and once chemo is over I'm sure I'll get back my happy self. But I'm just stuck at the moment and am hating it.

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    TonyaM
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    13 years ago

    It's hard at the best of times being a mum and looking after 2 little ones,let alone having chemo as well.No wonder you are grumpy-you don't feel well and you are only human.Perhaps you need more help with your children on those "bad"days/weeks?Don't knock back any offers and don't feel guilty - as mothers we are not the best at doing those 2 things.But you really have to put yourself first at the moment cos chemo is NO picnic.I found it dreadful and barely got out of bed on those bad days.So you are going well and I'm sure you are a lovely mum(under normal circumstances) so don't be too hard on yourself.I am glad you are going to talk to a counsellor -it all helps to get us through this crap journey.I think the actual chemo and added drugs can make you abit emotional as well as the bc experience.I know I cried alot due to chemo. Blog here anytime to vent your fears and frustrations-your pink sisters understand what you are going through.

                                     Tonya xx