Hi Jules and Max

Mum and baby doing really well, I'm over at her house every day helping out and if course having lots of cuddles.

Should of had my chemo, last weds but my blood were too low. Went back Monday but they had dropped even lower. Going back today to see, I hope so, but not holding out much hope. I don't know what happens, if my bloods are still too low today.

My hubby starts his chemo on Friday, so if I do have mine I hope I'm well enough to go with him.

Hope both of you are well,

Toni

Oh Tonim - what a muddle for you and your hubbie.  Guess as we say on here, you can only take one day at a time and do what you can do.  You must be feeling very tired if your blood levels are low? or do you mean the white cells (risk of infection?) . If it is the latter, there is an injection you can be given called Nuelasta which gives them a boost  - so maybe that is what they may offer.

I know this is easier said than done with a new baby and a hubbie just starting out on chemo, but please remember to look after yourself too and get plenty of rest etc.  Hopefully there are other family members or  friends who could do you a few meals for the freezer or do some household chores for you - ASK THEM!  They will want to help but probably dont know how! Ask for all the help you can get at the moment - please!

I am wishing you and hubbie all the very best with your treatments and hope the joy of a new baby to love will give you both the 'perk up' you need. Sending you my love and wishing you and your family all the best x

Hi, Toni, how can life be so cruel on the one hand and so beautiful on the other!  I am sure that seeing your lovely new grandson has been a wonderful experience, but I am sure your head is all over the place with your problems with your bloods and your husband starting chemo.  Life wasn't meant to be like this, was it!

Really hope you get better news today.  Will be thinking of you. x 

Hi Tonim

You have a lot on your place at the moment  but am sure baby cuddles are a great tonic.  Max is so right though; you do need to look after  yourself too. No one can run on empty!

Hope the news was better for you today regarding your blood levels and maybe you can find out more info if they are still postponing treatment.  My hubby had  to postpone a chemo session tor two weeks running and then was able to have one more dose (levels were adjusted to compensate) but I know everyone's treatment is personally tailored.  Will keep my virtual fingers crossed for you and also your your husband when he begins his treatment.  Best regards to you both and the new 'family'.  Jules xx

Hi Max

'Soldiering on' comes to mind for so many of us on the forum but thanks for asking about me. Will drop you an e-mail which you can read at your leisure (probably need a cuppa in hand as you know how I love to waffle).  Best regards Jules xx

Hi

Yayyy my bloods are up and I'm having chemo as I type. Who knew I'd be happy about having chemo #madworld

Brill news for you (maybe the delivery of the Jaxon uplifted your stress levels!!) and that 'mad world' you live in must feel pretty good just now. Good luck.  Jules xx

Well done!  Good news.  x

Hi Tonim ..... how did your hubbie get on with his first chemo yesterday?  I do hope that you are both as well as can be x