chemo day 2

I took Martha to have her blood test this morning.  An amazing growing girl, lay back on the bed and allowed the nurse to take blood.  The nurse covered the pin prick with cotton wool, and then gave Martha a plaster.  Later in the day, I had my MRI scan and I had cotton wool on my canula wound.  We removed our plaster/micropore tape and cotton wool together tonight.  The experience opened up genuine conversation about my treatment, and that I have blood tests every time I go to the hospital.

My MRI scan was fascinating, because I had forgotten all the protocol.  No metal is allowed into the scanning room:  earrings, belt, watch, money...  The scan was just the same - this is the one with all the whirring, buzzing and even shaking, this time.  I have a cold, and I had to cough in the middle of it.  I tried for ages to overcome it, but in the end it came on its own.  I don't know how long it took - about half an hour in the scanning room.   Canula insertion and removal took place before and after.

Katy decorated the tree tonight.  Hooray - we are getting Christmassy!  Christmas cards tomorrow, I hope.

 



Have a good weekend
loads of love
Sarah xxx

PS. Martha has no homework this weekend.  I am so happy!