Breast cancer

Oh Sarah, you are doing way better in the energy stakes than I was.

However there is no way you should feel guilty about resting or sleeping anytime you can. The kids need to realise that the chemo destroys many cells and your body needs the rest to restore and recover.

I was 'lucky' in that my daughtwer took over my job (teacher -Yr 1) for 6 months as I had lots of sick leave stored away. I also realise now that I wouldn't have been able to manage working so i am extra grateful.

My family also just looked after their own food etc as I couldn't eat much for a while and they got to enjoy helping each other cook etc. You do have a full household but hopefully you can let them know that you need help and love -lots of it -so you can look after yourself on this journey.

I am over all my treatment now but look back on the past year -occasionally thinking "was I really that lazy??" (still am!) but if I say that to my kids they 'tick' me off "You've been through a hugely rough time -survival is more important than keeping up with the house etc" -lovely souls!

I hope your family will continue to give you all the support you need! xx Sue