26 July 2023 , 19:39
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Yep, I’m well aware when you meet a baby you’re the one who’s supposed to be nursing them to sleep…
What can I say? My beautiful new great niece Marlie Francine and I were so comfortable when we met on Friday, we fell asleep in each other’s arms.
Oh my god, she’s gorgeous.
Meeting my sister Maureen’s newest grandchild has been such a milestone for me since I was diagnosed, it’s hard to describe what it meant. I sat on the sofa in May and all I could do was order baby clothes by the ton (I would stress the only designer purchased was St Michael).
Those clothes were going to fill my place. I thought we’d never meet. Now I’ll get to see her in them all, if I can keep my eyes open. I’d be Sleepy for sure if the Nolans ever played the seven dwarves (now there’s an idea).
I fell asleep during chemo on Monday, too, my third round. I found myself sitting with a group of ladies, and four of the five of us had been to the same school!
We sat in blankets like big children in a nursery, having tea and a chat. About the benefits of cold caps – they help minimise hair loss and are definitely good.
I’ve used one before, although I’m hardly the poster girl now... when cancer is in the brain, unfortunately you can’t.
And portacaths – an implant under the skin your drugs go directly into. Helpful if your veins pack up before you do. And then I fell asleep. But although I may not have quite given this impression, I really do value “cancer friends”. You can feel so alone during all this.
It’s been a week for school mates. On Saturday, 14 of us had a reunion at the cafe in the park. I go there so much now they should erect a blue plaque.
It’s been a pretty good week. The chemo seems to be helping. I feel my balance has improved, I even walked in on my own.
I won’t start to feel sick and fluey until day six or seven, so for now I’ll do as much as I can.
Clear the decks, park caff!