She knew before the Tower incident that I’m absolutely petrified of heights so I‘m suspecting she’s getting her own back because I threw up on her during Christmas dinner when she made me eat a sprout lol. Unfortunately the ct scan results will only give her more of a timeframe for the inevitable. But as you say the memories we make for her & for us in however long she has left are what’s important 

Hi Poodle,

The trip to Whitby sounds like a great success and I'm glad to hear that it lifted your Mum's spirits, even if only for a short while. She obviously enjoyed it, when she's already planned another trip to Blackpool, by the tome that you had arrived home. Mind you, I don't envy you having to go up the Tower. I am petrified of heights too, so I wish you all the best with that one! 

Her appetite can't be that bad, when she managed to polish off her fish and chips. Perhaps she will eat better when she is living with you and has company for her meals? You must have been quite surprised when she accepted your offer for her to move in with you, this time. She should benefit from your company and this should give you peace of mind, that she is close enough for you to look after her welfare 24/7.

I am delighted to hear that your brother has returned to the family fold, even though he hasn't changed his mind about treatment. I know that the CT won't change anything, but it may give you more definite time lines.

It sounds as if your Mum is still quite feisty and up for more family adventures. Enjoy them and makes memories while you can.

I'll be thinking of you on Sunday and hope that it's as successful as the trip to Whitby was.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

She was shovelling it in she was that hungry bless her. As for her moving in I think it will do us all good knowing she’ll now have us with her 24/7. We’re going to make the dining room into her bedroom & we already have a downstairs shower room so everything is ready for her. Oh she’s definitely a feisty one, we were all out for a drink years ago for her 50th birthday when a drunk bloke started having a go at my brother then punched him, mum ran over had slanging match with the man and with one punch knocked him out. 
I’m already feeling sick about the Tower 

Hi Poodle,

It's good to hear that you can make a downstairs bedroom for her and that you already have a shower in place. I love the story about your Mum's 50th birthday - it was certainly an unusual way to celebrate it!

I shall be thinking of you on Sunday and hope that you manage to make it to the top.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Mum said her boob was aching this morning. I had a look and her skin looked red and bruised. When I gently felt her lump it has definitely grown larger since I last felt it last week. I’ve not said anything to her about it as I want her to enjoy tomorrow but Monday I’m getting her in to see our doctor 

Hi Poodle,

Yes you definately need someone to look at it on Monday, it may also be worth ringing her breast cancer nurse if you were given her contact number? 

I hope that it doesnt spoil your trip tomorrow.

Best wishes

Annie

Sunday was a brilliant but freezing cold day. We got to see her oncologist this morning, the scan has shown the cancer hasn’t spread anywhere else but the lymph nodes in her arm pit, he also confirmed that the lump in her breast is definitely bigger than it was. 

Hi Poodle,

I am delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable day on Sunday, despite the cold. Did you make it to the top of the Tower?

The news from your mum's oncologist sounds much more promising, than it might have been. It is great to hear that there is no spread, apart from in her armpit. Did the oncologist make any comment about the increase in size of her breast lump?

What is the next step now?

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I made it up but then froze until mum wanted to go back down & then I had to be helped into the lift lol.

He said it’s definitely increased in size &  probably the reason why her boob is achy & looks sore.
He has ruled out any chemo, radio because of her health, he did suggest surgery which she refused.

So the plan for now unless she changes her mind & opts for surgery is to make sure she is comfortable & pain free.