Martha and Katy
I have to organise Martha and Katy around my radiotherapy times. My day will be, that someone will come to collect the girls, then I will go to Christies and return, and girls will be returned to me. I have a list of Chorlton mums and dads available times, so will be calling to ask for help within the next couple of days. This is where my summer gets tricky... Martha and Katy come home from their holiday on 8th August.
Thank you for giving dates to Sarah McCall. Anyone else who could help, could you send and dates through to me sarahc1208@btinternet.com or to mobile phone. Thank you so much.
Good night everyone
love
Sarah xxx
Wednesday, 31 July 2013
A good day at home
My walk is getting longer
I am up with the dawn and the beautiful birdsong, and struggle to get more sleep. I go for my walk before 8am and make it to Jackson's Boat and back very comfortably. I am not far off being able to walk my old "short run". I feel very relaxed when I am walking; I am gently out of breath, able to think and feeling good about myself. Those of you from Chorlton will be familiar with these views, but for non-chorltonites, here is a little of what I see en route. It is a beautiful part of the City.
This is the bridge across the River Mersey to the Jackson's Boat pub.
Here, I am nearly home. The bridge at the end goes under the road. This is the cut, that flows through to the River Mersey.
Back home, I finish breakfast and then head back to bed for a sleep. I am woken by my Mum calling, which is an amazing habit that she has - she somehow knows the worst time to call. I say I will call her back. Margi calls and we have good chat. They are going to come over to celebrate Katy's birthday on 9th August.
I am already stuck and cannot make clear arrangements - I know I have an appointment at Christie, but I do not know the time, so our plans are that they will come over, and I may or may not be here. During my first week at Christies, I will be given a regular time for my radiotherapy - I just don't have it yet.
Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
I am visited by appointment, by two professionals. I am feeling very well and feel slightly embarrassed that I have no clear symptoms to share with them. I can complete all the tests comfortably, my right side is working normally, I am walking regularly. The OT agrees to order a grab rail for my bathroom; this is a physical piece of help that I do need. It is easy to get disorientated in the shower and lose your balance. They also tell me of other help that is available, should I need it as I go through the treatment programme. I could have a seat to sit in the shower, or have the toilet height raised, for example. They give me their phone numbers so that I can call them, if I need any further support.
Anna Dawson
Anna was one of my colleagues at Chorlton High School. I discovered from Gill and Vanessa that she is pregnant - due 17th September. She is so looking forward to being a Mum and I know she will be brilliant with her baby. It was really good to see her.
Mobile Massage
Late afternoon, I have the luxury of a massage and eyebrow shape. The lady who came was really friendly, and very professional. I really enjoyed the experience, and amazingly have more money on the voucher to have a repeat session in a few weeks. I am going to try my first ever facial, I think. Any suggestions welcomed! Thanks so much for this, Sally.
Dave drops in, which was a great help - I am doing very well, but still need help moving things up and down the stairs. We have a good chat about lots of things.
Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy starts tomorrow
I will be going to Christies every week day for the next 6 weeks. Tomorrow my appointment is at 11.10. I will also have a meeting with my radiotherapist who will give me chemotherapy tablets and guidance on how to take it. During my first week, I will negotiate a regular time.
Martha and Katy
I have to organise Martha and Katy around my radiotherapy times. My day will be, that someone will come to collect the girls, then I will go to Christies and return, and girls will be returned to me. I have a list of Chorlton mums and dads available times, so will be calling to ask for help within the next couple of days. This is where my summer gets tricky...
If you have not given dates that you could help to Sarah McCall, could you send them through to me sarahc1208@btinternet.com or to mobile phone.
Good night everyone
love
Sarah xxx
I am up with the dawn and the beautiful birdsong, and struggle to get more sleep. I go for my walk before 8am and make it to Jackson's Boat and back very comfortably. I am not far off being able to walk my old "short run". I feel very relaxed when I am walking; I am gently out of breath, able to think and feeling good about myself. Those of you from Chorlton will be familiar with these views, but for non-chorltonites, here is a little of what I see en route. It is a beautiful part of the City.
Back home, I finish breakfast and then head back to bed for a sleep. I am woken by my Mum calling, which is an amazing habit that she has - she somehow knows the worst time to call. I say I will call her back. Margi calls and we have good chat. They are going to come over to celebrate Katy's birthday on 9th August.
I am already stuck and cannot make clear arrangements - I know I have an appointment at Christie, but I do not know the time, so our plans are that they will come over, and I may or may not be here. During my first week at Christies, I will be given a regular time for my radiotherapy - I just don't have it yet.
Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
I am visited by appointment, by two professionals. I am feeling very well and feel slightly embarrassed that I have no clear symptoms to share with them. I can complete all the tests comfortably, my right side is working normally, I am walking regularly. The OT agrees to order a grab rail for my bathroom; this is a physical piece of help that I do need. It is easy to get disorientated in the shower and lose your balance. They also tell me of other help that is available, should I need it as I go through the treatment programme. I could have a seat to sit in the shower, or have the toilet height raised, for example. They give me their phone numbers so that I can call them, if I need any further support.
Anna Dawson
Anna was one of my colleagues at Chorlton High School. I discovered from Gill and Vanessa that she is pregnant - due 17th September. She is so looking forward to being a Mum and I know she will be brilliant with her baby. It was really good to see her.
Mobile Massage
Late afternoon, I have the luxury of a massage and eyebrow shape. The lady who came was really friendly, and very professional. I really enjoyed the experience, and amazingly have more money on the voucher to have a repeat session in a few weeks. I am going to try my first ever facial, I think. Any suggestions welcomed! Thanks so much for this, Sally.
Dave drops in, which was a great help - I am doing very well, but still need help moving things up and down the stairs. We have a good chat about lots of things.
Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy starts tomorrow
I will be going to Christies every week day for the next 6 weeks. Tomorrow my appointment is at 11.10. I will also have a meeting with my radiotherapist who will give me chemotherapy tablets and guidance on how to take it. During my first week, I will negotiate a regular time.
Martha and Katy
I have to organise Martha and Katy around my radiotherapy times. My day will be, that someone will come to collect the girls, then I will go to Christies and return, and girls will be returned to me. I have a list of Chorlton mums and dads available times, so will be calling to ask for help within the next couple of days. This is where my summer gets tricky...
If you have not given dates that you could help to Sarah McCall, could you send them through to me sarahc1208@btinternet.com or to mobile phone.
Good night everyone
love
Sarah xxx
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