I love Thursdays because this is the day I _don't_ have to inject myself with the Deltaparin against blood clots. That's because I have my lumbar puncture on Fridays and they don't want me to bleed too much afterwards!
Driving myself to Addenbrookes yesterday was amazingly liberating - the first time I have driven since 30 July this year. It felt a little strange but good.
Today was interesting. I have picked up a bit of a cold from Sarah (no 2 daughter who has returned from London after a summer job) and duly told the desk when I arrived. They promptly issued me with a face mask (peculiarly uncomfortable) and when I wasn't actually having the chemo or blood taken I sat outside the ward in order not to risk infecting the other patients. I shall probably have to do the same again tomorrow as I still have the cold.
While I was sitting outside the ward I had a long chat with the husband of another patient who has the same leukaemia I have got. It was humbling to hear their experience which was considerably less straightforward than mine. In particular she has been very ill during her treatment. It made me very grateful for the fact that I am withstanding the treatment well so far.
Gratitude is a large part of every day at the moment - for the skill of the doctors and nurses, for the kindness of friends and acquaintances, for the support of my family and especially Andrew.
Delighted to hear things are still going so (relatively) smoothly Rachel!
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