Yep I know sometimes it is hard to find that reason but I have loads of examples of this!! You'd be amazed.... So the other week, we took little Amar to see a private consultant for a really persistant cough. GP have been telling me for 4 yrs he has asthma.... I am his mum, … Continue reading A Reason For Everything…
Month: Jan 2019
I just think of this as normal….
Suraj, age 13, "I just think of all this as normal and then everything else is a bonus" A deep, loving and caring thought from my firstborn yesterday!! Yeah a good way to look at it really. At the moment, this is our normal but the bonuses we have in between outweigh all of this. … Continue reading I just think of this as normal….
This is just Dopey!
"Mum how come you are having all this treatment and going to hospital every 5 minutes and some people just have nothing. This is so unfair. This is just dopey" These were the last words my precious little Amar uttered as a 10 year old as we cuddled up in his bed last night. The … Continue reading This is just Dopey!
Expensive Business
Generally I think we can agree that I am managing this. I think I am doing ok. I am keeping a positive mindset, good rational thoughts in my head and I am feeding myself well. I do my best to keep upbeat and do fun stuff when I am able to, to break up chemo … Continue reading Expensive Business
Cycle 3 in the bag!!
For a start chemo and jet lag are not a good combination....... avoid at all costs!! Has thrown me a lot this week but since I don't technically need to be anywhere at a particular time, I'm just about managing!! Midnight to 4am has been my me time all this week!! I don't feel like … Continue reading Cycle 3 in the bag!!
The Blog – 2018
My blog off !! The world is invited!! I started my blog for a bit of a release, it helped me just to put it out there. I thought with a second cancer diagnosis, I was now brave enough to share my experiences and help others in the process. After sharing with just 3 friends … Continue reading The Blog – 2018
The Sweat Box
Something else I did on holiday! I was on a family holiday but also a chemo holiday. After just 3 treatment sessions, I needed the break from the harsh side effects. I didn't think it would be as bad and thought I would tolerate chemotherapy better than I have done. So the only way to … Continue reading The Sweat Box
Is Life Giving Me Lemons ?
Our flight back from the US was good in the end. After umming and ahhing for a while, we thought it was worth upgrading me to business class so I could have a sleep. It did cost, but this chick put that bed out, got 2 duvets and slept for 7 hours so I think … Continue reading Is Life Giving Me Lemons ?
Part 2 – Going Viral in San Jose
No no not my blog....... just little me !! The second half of our hols moved us up North to San Jose where my sis lives with her family. Just 6 days before we return so had it all planned out! Didnt really want to go with the flow as time was limited. Firstly, we … Continue reading Part 2 – Going Viral in San Jose