Well, the lump is still there along with another smaller one and I have an appointment this Thursday at 2pm.

Not a proper clinic day, they didn't have any spare appointments for tomorrow.  The breast care nurse spoke to Dr C's registrar and she said to just pop in ad hoc and they will bleep her or cons when I get there.

So watch this space...

Love Clare xx

Why does this happen...?

Last saw Cons on Friday and we agreed all was well so I was signed off for another 3mths next appt 13th May...

Since then I have become aware of a lump in my neck...not like the swelling last year this is hard and just a bit bigger than a pea size.

I rang the Breast Care nurse this morning and she's going to fit me in at clinic on Tues morning but if it goes in the meantime then all well and good.

It's just a worry and I had hoped to have a good year - I still might if luck is on my side.

Love Clare xx

First parents evening today.

Was a bit apprehensive as to what Jack's teacher would say after a shaky second week!

Needn't have worried, he's doing really well.  In numeracy he is at the level they expect if not above.  Writing needs to be worked on but then he is only 4 (nearly 5).

He enjoys doing construction play with blocks of foam and cushions and also playing in the outside garden.

She said since the 'telling off' his behaviour is 1st class.  A very confident and friendly child that they all like working with and he's not afraid to speak up or join in.

The headmistress was in there too and she had a chat with me about how I'm doing and said if I ever need any help or need to chat about anything they are always there.

So proud of my little boy.

love Clare xx

After 2 weeks on strong antib's and now 5 days without my leg actually seems to be getting better...

Still on diuretics but not every day as the need to pee is not what I need when I'm out and about without easy access to a toilet!!

Hair has started to grow a bit faster and I could possibly have enough by April to not wear my wig when we're at Disney.

We've decided (finally I hear some of you say) to have the loft extension done, we were serious about it last year but there was no way I could have coped whilst having chemo.

We've had a quote from a builder who has done 4 houses like ours in our road and although a bit dearer than another quote we had I think we both feel that he has better knowledge of the house.

As I am so shy (hee hee) I took it upon myself to knock on one of the houses that has had it done and to my surprise it turned out to be one of Jack's teaching assistants.  I was only going to ask a few questions but she took me up to have a look and now I can't wait to get our done.

Not sure my Dad quite gets it..he asked how will get furniture up through the hole - oh dear..best he waits until it's finished as I've tried explaining but he still doesn't get where the stairs will go!!

Jon is away at Michelle's for the weekend and as soon as he's back we'll have one more chat about it and then phone to confirm that we want him to start the ball rolling and we're looking at starting mid April...

Love Clare xx