Chemo this week
So it's down to only 3 more sleeps as I told my 4 year old this morning when he asked when I was going back to hospital.
It's crazy though - everything I read I think - oh that won't be me :-...
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Amanda,you don't have to be too brave.If you are anxious when you get to hospital ask for something to calm you done.If it's one thing I've learnt about this journey is that your emotions can be unpredictable.I would surprise myself sometimes and be so strong and then blubber about a small thing. I would say stock your kitchen with tins of vegie soup,lemon cordial,lemonaide iceblocks, crackers,panadol,nulax or senakot.That's about all I felt like eating.I went off tea,coffee and chocolate,my favourites.There is a great american website that you can order all sorts of head gear and wigs.It's cheap and they deliver to your door- www.headcovers.org I spent alot on a wig and I hardly wore it-too hot ,too fake etc.I mostly got around in soft cotton bandanas,scarves and caps/hats. I had about 3 looks -washerwoman,gypsy girl,sailor girl! I'm sure you'll find what's comfortable for you.
With kids I find it best to try and keep their routines in place and the usual rules.They feel safer that way.But I also think you should make yourself priority and let hubby deal with the kids.You will need lots of rest when the chemo truck flattens you for a few days .(4 or 5)?.You'll need to slacken off with housework etc.Having takeaway,not bathing,wearing grubby clothes won't really bother your kids.Try and let it go abit.
Best wishes for an easy time of it-you can but only hope.
luv Tonya xx