Feeling Nervous

Well thanks everyone.  I so love hearing comments from people on my side.  I actually didn't end up getting a choice.  They just turned up with the in laws as well which I'd already entertained on Christmas Day.  They stayed for an hour or two, said hello to me, talked to everyone else, rode the motorbike, tractor, header, went for a walk in the paddock and then said goodbye. Don't know why I worried.  They weren't really here to see me anyway.  Awkward.

Visits like that  really just make you appreciate spending time with good friends and family who really do love you.  It makes those people in your life even more special.

I hope you all survived Christmas and even enjoyed it.  Look forward to better health in 2016.

Love and hugs to you all and thanks for all your input.  Nicole x

Hi Nicole, Im only 14 days post first chemo, going ok, so far. But when I feel unwell, tired, or like I just don't want visitors, i tell them nicely, "it's just not a good time". I do like the last comment, let the visitors spend time with your children. That could work. Hope your going ok. I'm here if you need a chat. Cheers Juli

You poor darl,if you can't get out of the visit then perhaps you can say your'hello', then excuse yourself and go off to your room to lie down.They could spend time with your kids and give you a break? Tonya xx

If ever there is a time where you can justify being a little self-centred it is now. Perhaps you could just say that you are not feeling up to it - which is the truth anyway.  Your own well being should be your number one priority right now.

The hair loss part of BC is just the pits. I never really got used to it myself even with a nice wig and various hats. I just wanted to hide away from the world as much as possible. But it's just one of those things we have to get through and it does grow back of course. 

Hang in there Nicole. Don't worry too much about other people. Just look after yourself. See them some other time if or when you feel like it. Take care. Janet.

I agree with Natasha. If you don't feel up to it just say it is not a good day for you. Planning a treat for yourself sounds like a much better idea! Deanne xxx

You must feel pretty low.  If you don't feel like visitors, then don't have them.  Say it's not a good time.  It doesn't seem like a good time to have to put up with small talk from people you don't even know well.

Maybe you should plan a treat for yourself and do something you enjoy or at least distracts you. 

My hair will go in a few weeks and I'm not looking forward to it.