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The last few days have been pretty rough. I’m not even sure how many !? Let’s think….

Saturday – I was on duty with the SSPCA but not feeling great – ‘very dodgy tummy’.

Sunday – I had to call in sick – I felt awful. I went to bed in the morning and didn’t really wake up till Monday. I remember hugging Rory on Sunday night and telling him to take care (Mums actually mean that when they say it!), but that’s about all I remember. I slept for maybe 30 hours ? I think Chris kept coming in to check I was still breathing I took as many paracetemol as I could, as my head was really, really sore, and I had some electrolyte drink – SiS dissolvable tablets, as it turns out, are not just good for pre, during and post sporting activites !!

Monday – I think I tried to eat a bit of toast but still had terrible diarrhoea – sorry / not sorry – this is a cancer diary and chemo isn’t a picnic – I’m determined to tell it as it is. Still felt rubbish. Slept alot. Paracetemol and electrolyte drinks.

Tuesday – I felt a bit better, I managed a wee bowl of cereal, but unfortunately my stomach didn’t. I felt more awake though. I read a book. A whole book. It kept my mind off not feeling too great. I was craving a cheese sandwich – which I took as a good sign – I ate it (half a sandwich) and it was sooooo gooood – however……

(I actually craved cheese sandwiches when I was pregnant with both boys – not sure what that means !?)

Terrible sleep – I was up through the night twice – stomach cramps, etc – so I decided to call the cancer nurses first thing.

Wednesday – today !! I feel as if I’ve turned the corner :-)) I feel more alert and not sicky. I phoned the cancer nurses who are always really lovely. I can take loperamide (Imodium) to help bung me up. So, I did (I found an old packet in the first aid box – it was only slightly out of date 🙄).

I’ve had a bit of toast – Lurpak on one half, Lurpak and marmalade on the other half – I ate most of it and…..so far so good – keep your fingers and toes crossed 🤞🤞🤞

I read another book.

And now I am sitting in bed feeling all comfy and cosy. I’ve been reading and I have more books to read. It’s really windy and rainy outside, so I’m happy in my little cocoon.

But I know I must be starting to feel better because I want to go and stand outside in the wind and rain !!!! ……..maybe tomorrow.