Quick trip to work then last FEC - half way there!

On Thursday (always my best day before Chemo Friday), I popped in to work to take in my latest sick note.
It was lovely to see those who were there - everyone very complimentary as usual.  Then I sat in Gaynor's office for about an hour yapping about work (sorry I kept you) - loved it!  Chris said I was glowing when I came home!  The thing is, I'm living in this chemo bubble and it's so refreshing to talk about something else.

Mum and I arrived a bit late to the Oncology Department yesterday, so we didn't have to wait very long before being called into the Chemo Suite.  I'd worn one of Auntie M's scarfhats and as it was quite warm, I decided to take it off once we'd got settled and go commando.
Bea, my nurse came along and told me that instead of booking me in for a Hickman line, they wanted to try an injection into my PICC line to try and clear it (a sort of heavy duty drain cleaner!).  This meant that we had an hour to kill before starting the chemo regime.  So, we pootled off to Reception to get our £1 parking ticket for the next chemo appointment - 29th October.  On the way back, we stopped for a coffee/hot chocolate in the League of Friends coffee shop (much better than the atrium - would recommend it).  Oh and guess what..........?  I went commando all the way!
Got back to the chemo suite and before starting the treatment, Bea went into the line to get bloods and was successful!  We'll see how long that lasts!  I was given my ice lolly (orange this time) and Mum went to get me some water to top up.  She came back looking quite sheepish.  As she tried to get the cups out, she took out too many.  Trying to put the others back, she knocked the top off which went rolling down the corridor.  This was in front of patients on the day ward having blood transfusions etc.  Mum was mortified, but I think the patients were probably too poorly to notice.  My dressing needed to be changed, but as there seems to have been a skin reaction to the waterproof dressing, they've changed it to a non waterproof one. As I can't get it wet, my shower's will be interesting!
The whole thing took about 3 1/2 hours this time.  We'd bought a couple of baps in the coffee shop and scoffed those in the car before leaving.  We got home just as Chris was arriving back from picking the boys up from school.

I was really tired when we got home, so I went for a kip (I'm getting good at these!).  Didn't feel particularly bright in the evening and looked forward to bed again.

Today, Saturday, after an interrupted sleep, I got up and left Chris in bed. He'd been up early to take Livi to work for 06:30, so was snoring contentedly!  Mum was up and we sat and watched the Commonwealth Games until eventually the rest of the clan rose.  All were grateful for the breakfasts Mum cooked for them!  As she wanted to go to Leekes, we thought it a good idea if I go with her.  It may be a couple of days before I want to even attempt to go out.  Had a shower of sorts and got ready.  Mum and Dad had bought me a jersey hat from suburban turbans and it arrived this morning, so I wore that out too (photos to follow, hopefully).
After Leekes, I was tired (again!) and needed to take my tablets and injection.  This went well (expert now) and I had a nap, before coming down to indulge in Strictly and an Indian meal from Sainsbury's.

If things go as they have previously, I probably won't be posting for a while.  So, before I crawl away into my little hole, I'll say bye bye for now and Happy 46th Anniversary to my Auntie Rita and Uncle Brent for tomorrow!
xx