Last Monday was my 2nd last chemo! 1 week delay due to my previous hospital stays but glad to have it over & done with! Hubby & kids kept me company but went off to finish off Xmas shopping & have lunch etc....it was nice for them to see where Mum gets her chemo & how it all happens. Beautiful number 3 Rose chosen & planted next to the others! Only 1 left to finish the collection! So hoping all will continue with no problems this time....and that we can enjoy quality & fun school holiday fun, lying low and staying home watching movies & playing board games etc!

Congratulations Jenpen to be nearing the end. Fingers crossed it all goes well for you and you can keep well. How lucky you are to have a precious family that you have. The rose idea is a great thing to commemorate what was and each one will have their own lil story to tell. It will commemorate that you had BC and you beat it. Well done hun and keep on keepin on. Lots of luv, Mich xoxoxoxoox

What a precious photo!Look at their smiles! How great one to go Jen.I am feeling good,and start Tamoxifen on 10th January.I had no extra side effects last cycle,except that my nails are really sore,and are continuing to go darker.They have quite distinct bands across them now.By the way,it was a good idea for the kids to see where u have chemo.Take care Jen. xoxo. Robyn

Hi Jen Hope these last 2 are smooth sailing. Nearly over the worst! You know spending quality time as a family is one of the positives that can come out of all this. Enjoy lying low, watching movies and playing games together! Take care, it's a slow jog not a sprint to that finishing line. Deanne xxxx

Those grins say it all, thats what keeps us going, lovely family. Regards adean

What a beautiful family photo! I am new here so haven't followed your journey but I do wish you all the very best with your last chemo. Enjoy the school holidays with your precious children. Joy xx

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jenpen
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12 years ago
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jenpen
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12 years ago
Thanks....photo was my first "bald" shot with my kids!

I've been honest & keen to try & keep this bc normalized as much as possible for them.....has been difficult at times to try & keep positive myself let alone support my kids & husband too! (I lost my beautiful Mum 2 days after my diagnosis on 29 Sept)....still not sure I have acknowledged or processed what has happened yet!

Anyway, all the best with your treatment....& will keep my eye on your blog to see how your getting on!

Jenny x
jenpen
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12 years ago
Hi Lana

Hope all is going well with you...and that you had a great Xmas with your family!

Thanks for the website...will check it out & hope the kids think I'm a fun Mum!!

Hope 2014 will be amazing for you....Jen xxx
jenpen
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12 years ago
Hi Adean

Thank goodness for our families.....they defo keep us sane (mostly!)

Have a wonderful 2014....Jen xx
jenpen
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12 years ago
Hi Deanne

So true that the positives of having to lie low are spending quality moments with family...more so than usual & extra special!

Hope 2014 will see fabulous times for you & your family.....Jen xx
jenpen
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12 years ago
Thanks Hazel,

Yes, the kids enjoyed the visit to the chemo unit...seems to normalise it a bit for them.

You are right behind me hey? Hope all continues well with you too.....

Jen x
jenpen
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12 years ago
Hi Robyn

I'll be keen to hear about your next step...Tamoxifen....my nails are tender too but not noticing too many changes just yet. Question: did you lose all your head hair? I'm surprised I still have about 1/5 as had expected zero by now.

Hope you have a fab 2014 Robyn...& getting lots a bike rides in!

Cyber hugs to you.....Jen xx
jenpen
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12 years ago
Thank Mich...yes, our families defo keep us sane hey? (Well, mostly!)

I hope you managed to get to your little piece of paradise over Xmas....you defo need a nice break away!

Hope your 2014 will be fabulous Mich .... Big cyber hugs coming your way xxxx
Bearteggie
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12 years ago
What a beautiful family photo!

I am new here so haven't followed your journey but I do wish you all the very best with your last chemo. Enjoy the school holidays with your precious children.

Joy xx
Bearteggie
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12 years ago
What a beautiful family photo!

I am new here so haven't followed your journey but I do wish you all the very best with your last chemo. Enjoy the school holidays with your precious children.

Joy xx