The rest of my day

Knitting
Martha is completing a Chorlton Challenge.  To gain the award, Martha has to:

• keep a journal of news for one month
• learn two new skills
• make a presentation
• other tasks linked to knowledge of the world

Her first "new skill" is to learn to knit.  Katy is joining in too.  We went to Anna's tonight, for a knitting lesson.  Both Martha and Katy are very proud of their progress.

Katy is making a cover for her phone

 

Martha is making a bag

 

Sasha is learning to knit cable stitch.  I wish I had taken her photo too.  Maybe next time ...

 

Martha's audition
Martha completed her audition.  She doesn't think she did very well.  Uncomfortable with her props in front of her class, she only took the walking stick.  Without her hat, she forgot some of her dance; even the key moves, it seems.  She wants to know what part she will get.  Her preference remains Willy Wonka or Verucca Salt.  In the end, she will be happy with any key role. 

She told me Sasha's performance was really good and that she would make a good Willy Wonka.  I said,  "that would be fantastic", and she scowled at me.  I had to add, "if it isn't you, Martha".

Bev's birthday

Here is Bev in her new cat cardi.  Not to my taste at all, but when I saw it, I had to buy it for her.  It looks good!  Bev is a massive cat lover.  Her cats are black and white too.

Helen goes to Everest tomorrow
Enjoy every moment of your experience.  I can't wait to hear about it when you are home.

Have a good week
love
Sarah xxx

Chemotherapy 2

My 9.30 am appointment with Dr McBain lasted until 1 pm.  Dave took me to the appointment.  It took until 10.45 to see Dr McBain.

This is what I learned:

• I take 250 mcg Temozolomide every day for 5 days.  This is chemotherapy, and double my previous dose.
• My next appointment is 13th November.
• I then repeat the 5 day chemotherapy.
• This pattern continues for 6 months.

I also take:

• Ondansatron twice a day - anti sickness drugs, with
• Metoclopramide as a back up anti-sickness drug

In the morning, I take:

• Omeprazole - stomach protector
• Dexamethasone - steroid (0.5 mcg)

My drug and eating regime will be like this for five days:
Before breakfast:                            Omeprazole
Breakfast
After breakfast:                               Dexamethasone
                                                        Ondansatron
Walk
At least one hour before lunch:       Temozolomide
Sleep
Lunch
Potter
Collect Martha and Katy from school
Tea                                
                                                       Ondansatron

Flu Jab - yes, I must have a flu jab in three weeks when I have completed the first phase of chemotherapy.

I also agreed to take part in a research study.  They are trying to find possible causes of brain tumours.  I filled in a questionnaire and gave a blood sample.

Wish me luck over the next five days!