A Better Day

Well after a dodgy night (Izzy wanted to be awake with daddy for an hour at 2.45am!) all was peaceful (well as peaceful as possible with 2 little ones, one wanting to watch Justin and one wanting Noddy).

The wonderful Addenbrookes called to say Hollys bed was ready so we made our way up here. She had her obs and bloods done and then we made ourselves comfortable, ready for the next 3 days. Chemo has started and all is well at the moment. This is the chemo that made Holly sick last time so she has had plenty of anti-sickness drugs and I am hoping they will help.

She is feeling good and hasnt stopped eating, every time I sit down she "fancies" something else. I have been on 3 separate trips to the shops already for salt and vinegar crisps, giant chocolate buttons and a jacket potato with tuna (this was after her dinner of sweet and sour chicken!). She now wants another packet of crisps and I want a rest!

Im not moaning though, its wonderful to see her appetite so good as I find it particularly heartbreaking when she won't eat as its so unlike her.

We have had a great afternoon. Steve from Scribbles (pottery shop) came in and all the children (and mums!) were allowed to chose and paint their own pottery. Holly painted a rather fetching pink spotty pig and I have done a fab turquoise tortoise. Looks like thats Bens birthday presents sorted! Holly then did some schoolwork with the teacher and I took the opportunity for a sneaky latte and 20mins with my book. The lady with the patting dog also came round, a huge giant poodle, and now Holly wants one of those.

It has been lovely to catch up with all the other mums and see some old faces again. Sadly, there are plenty of new faces too. Those first few days are the worst.