Wish me luck ...

[Joan]

I laughed several times when I read your replies, so you're doing your job - even laughed at Malc calling me a cow.  I suppose I should be grateful you didn't call me an old bat.  In a couple of  months' time, you have to call me a princess or something similar, Malc, because I'll probably feel like a cow by then.

TT - I'll never get through the cleaning!  I will get through the treatment well. It is a bit daunting, but you lot keeping me laughing and the thought of a celebration at the end will make a huge difference. The fact that I'm HER2 positive is actually a good thing.  If you're negative, the Herceptin wouldn't do anything, and it's an added defence - quite a big one, especially if you have an aggressive cancer.  This is the best explanation I've found.

I still haven't got used to being in the 21st Century - seems really odd.  Still think I'm in the 20th.  I will definitely be on that bus, Peeps - this year in spirit at least.    Diane, you are so right and I definitely will "Look right, Look left and right again".  Thanks, Tom, I'll be and do all of those - have to admit being bitchy is something I find difficult to do intentionally, but I have been known to do it unintentionally.  Grumpy is easy for me, especially in the mornings - ask my family.  Poor old Mince - you do pick on him.  I like the idea of being allowed to swear, though, Roger.  I've never had any trouble using the milder words, like "shit", but find it difficult to get the stronger ones past my lips.  Been a few successes lately, though. 

Just off with dd, Kate, to do some Christmas shopping - haven't even thought about what to get people.

[Tarquin Thunderthighs lll]

TT - I'll never get through the cleaning!  I will get through the treatment well. It is a bit daunting, but you lot keeping me laughing and the thought of a celebration at the end will make a huge difference. The fact that I'm HER2 positive is actually a good thing.  If you're negative, the Herceptin wouldn't do anything, and it's an added defense - quite a big one, especially if you have an aggressive cancer.  This is the best explanation I've found.

Focus, Joan, focus. Is this Herceptin any use on awkward carpet stains?

[Joan]

 

That's the way, TT!

At a few thousand dollars a pop, I think I'll stick with the Bissell.

[Joan]

Quick update - had a heart scan on Wednesday and it's fine, so can start the Herceptin.  Start the chemotherapy on Tuesday, but won't be having the Herceptin then as they have to apply to the government to get it approved for me.  Start on the next one.  Going to enjoy my weekend, in between cleaning bathrooms and putting decorations up.

[Diane CBPFC]

I say that's a bit posh, putting decorations up in your loo.

[Vulture]

I say that's a bit posh, putting decorations up in your loo.

No, it's not. Doesn't everyone put chrizzie decs in the bathroom? You just have to be careful not to put tinsel too near to the toilet roll!

[Malc]

Oh I don't know - that might make for a VERY merry Christmas...

[Tom]

I've only got the one bathroom and I don't put decorations up in there. Having said that, I don't put decorations up anywhere else either. I put a 'hohoho' sign up a few years ago in the living room - I really must take it down soon. I'll wait until after Christmas now.

[Joan]

           

The only decoration the kids are going to get in their bathroom is a piece of paper attached to the loo brush with instructions on how to use it. 

[Diane CBPFC]

I had a plastic butler standing on the back of the toilet holding a sign. I wrote, "Shall sir be flushing the toilet himself, or shall I call Mother?"

Even that didn't work - the boys loo is a pig pen.

[Malc]

Same in my house. I once got my brother-in-law to come and check the plumbing, as I was convinced water was leaking from the toilet bowl and staining the tile grouting, it was always wet.

No, it was those two little sods who can't even pee straight to this day. Not only that they don't even close the toilet door when they pee, treating us all to the sounds of Niagara, even when visitors are in.
I am sick of shouting SHUT THE DOOR!! at them. I wish they were six and five again. Their little todgers were too close to the rim for them to miss.

[Joan]

I've decided I'm going to pin a set of cleaning instructions above their loo - we'll see what happens.  What happens now is that they go somewhere else - there are 5 loos in this house.  This is not a good thing, believe me.  I forbid the use of one by the younger inhabitants, guests only, but I know they use it.  At least I don't have to take the toilet seat off and clean underneath the hinges anymore - that was such fun, I don't think.

Had my first lot of chemotherapy today.  Went okay, don't feel too bad - the anti-nausea drugs they give you are very good.  They're probably making me feel a bit light headed.  All the staff and nurses are very nice, caring and helpful.  Had a great view of the harbour bridge and city from my chair - on the 12th floor of the hospital.  The other half is cooking dinner as I type and son John is about to do his.  He's in a good mood because he passed all his uni exams, and is now working full time.  Took about four and a half hours - next one will be longer because I didn't have the Herceptin this time.  Drinking lots of fluids to get it through me - unfortunately just water mainly, no naughty stuff. 

[Vulture]

I've decided I'm going to pin a set of cleaning instructions above their loo It's not above the LOO that you need to pin the cleaning instructions - threaten to staple it to their pride and joy, maybe then they'll get read!- we'll see what happens.  What happens now is that they go somewhere else - there are 5 loos in this house.  This is not a good thing, believe me.  I forbid the use of one by the younger inhabitants, guests only, but I know they use it.  At least I don't have to take the toilet seat off and clean underneath the hinges anymore - that was such fun, I don't think.

Had my first lot of chemotherapy today.  Went okay, don't feel too bad - the anti-nausea drugs they give you are very good.  They're probably making me feel a bit light headed.  All the staff and nurses are very nice, caring and helpful.  Had a great view of the harbour bridge and city from my chair - on the 12th floor of the hospital.  The other half is cooking dinner as I type and son John is about to do his.  He's in a good mood because he passed all his uni exams, and is now working full time.  Took about four and a half hours - next one will be longer because I didn't have the Herceptin this time.  Drinking lots of fluids to get it through me - unfortunately just water mainly, no naughty stuff. 

Now you know what to expect, the treatment might not be so daunting; it's the unknown that's off-putting. The anti-nausea drugs generally have a certain amount of sedative included - that's what may be causing the light headedness, or maybe it's the relief of having got through the 'first time' without up-chucking!! How often are the treatments?

[Roger Kettle]

Just what I was going to ask, Vulch.
Good luck with the rest of it, Joan.

[Tarquin Thunderthighs lll]

Damned shame you didn't have access to those anti-nausea drugs when you had the toilet hinge problem, Joan. Life's timing sucks sometimes.