Beechwood Cancer Care Centre
Max and I attended Beechwood cancer care centre, today. The appointment was preparation for counselling for Martha and Katy. The therapist was finding out what they are like, and how they have reacted so far to my diagnosis, operation and treatment programme. Both Max and I liked the therapist; we both think that the girls will respond positively to her. We spent an hour sharing Martha and Katy's very different reactions to my news.
I was also given a referral form to access support for me. I will be able to access counselling support, and it also seems that there are other support options available, like reflexology. I am interested in attending the counselling. Throughout the process my treatment has been professional and efficient. I have a range of people who are supporting me, and I am amazed at the level of support. However, all of this support is treatment based. It will be good for me to have some support and time to consider my emotional response to diagnosis and treatment. My first appointment is at the end of August.
Scarf session
We attended the scarf session. Hmmmm... it was not what we were expecting. It was an opportunity to try on hats and pre-tied scarves, and then to buy them. Not really my thing.
We dropped into fabric shop on the way home and bought two pieces of fabric to make square scarf - we are going to try to follow a you tube guide to tying scarves.
The rest of my day
We walked my run route and a little bit more.
I slept.
Watched a film.
Had a bath.
Pottered about (I am still listening to Les Miserables)
PS. Steroid side effect - mucking up your menstrual cycle - this is true.
Waiting for Martha and Katy to come home
They come home on Thursday evening. I sooooo want to see them. It seems like months that I haven't been with them.
Tomorrow evening, Max leaves (she will pick up Peter as he comes back from Herm, in Bristol); Chris Biddle arrives. The wig is waiting!!
