Hi

bless it’s always a case of time drags then suddenly it’s here... like hyper quick. Your appt on the 8 th will b like this. 

Pretty much on day of my diagnosis I thought.... all the angst in the world ain’t gonna change a thing - so best get on with it ( I know easier said than done). I decided to embrace each free day from appts or treatment nd do whatever made me nd mine happy- hence day after surgery went shopping nd pub for food:-) 

try to keep busy - less time to spend thinking and worrying. The 8th will b here before u know it. Once u have your treatment plan u will know what is what and - yes - very likely another wait til the next step. Try t embrace the free days nd enjoy them with your family.

This is new t you but the job they do each nd every day for your care team so they know what they are doing. Use your breast care nurse that you have been allocated as your contact if you have worries, concerns or questions. We are always here for you too:-)

deep breathes lass you have got this:-) x

Thank you Sandra , yes I'm trying to keep busy just been out building snowmen with granddaughter ! Had such fun ! Just have to keep going !! Thanks for all your helpful words don't know how I'd cope without this xx

Thank you Jbains 

yes ive been keeping busy but couldn't face work as I'm a teacher and it's pretty stressful ! Been doing lots of walks and watching silly television with my girls , they have been so good making me healthy smoothies and juices ! Thank you for all your words and help I really appreciate it . Hopefully I'll be able to do the same soon xx

Morning Deirdre 

hope u slept well last night.

I had taken early retirement 6 mths before I got my diagnosis. I fully understand yr not wanting t go t work. I was so relieved that I didn’t have t worry about work. All the explanations, the guilt of not going ( even though there shouldn’t b any). I could focus on what needed t b done for me nd mine. It may have been 13 wks nd 2 days from diagnosis t discharge- but by gosh at times it was intensive. 3 wks radiotherapy daily meant daily trips t hospital (radiotherapy took mins but waits nd travel culminated in a half day  of time).

I have 2 granddaughters 5 nd 2:-) what a joy:-) building snowmen nd memories with yrs -perfection:-) They grow up so quick -  grab every moment of delight with them:-)

take care me dear x

You'll get through this - a loving family to support you and you're a winner already. Daughters are the best. Glad to hear you're keeping busy. I know it's always at the back of your mind until you know where you're at in the "journey". (I really do hate that word!).

You're doing great and your appt will be here before you know it. You got this.xx

Thank you Sandra

yes slept ok but woke with urge to go to toilet and that totally panics me !! Walked in snow with daughters and trying to forget ! Think if if I didn't have this dodgy tummy feeling k could cope better !! X

Thanks jbains

yes keeping busy . Made bread today cos our local shop has nothing left as we are cut off by snow !! Just trying to enjoy time with my girls while they are all off work x

I remember these feelings they are very scary and most of us go through this.  I fiinished treatment 5 years ago.  I had stage 2 with 1 lymp node affected  and underwent chemo and radiotherpay and been on Tamoxifen 5 years.  It all went very quickly and i returned to work 12 months following treatment. I am now very well and sometimes think back to the diagnosis and treatment, but i now look forward to every day.  There will be good days and bad days at first but this will pass.  Anything i can help you with please ask on this site.  xxx

Thanks Dianne 

its good to have people to share with ! Glad your doing so well xx Just have to keep taking deep breaths !!