Sunday 22nd February

It's always difficult to start writing a post, I nearly always feel there should be some sort of 'theme' to the days activities, although trying to make any sense of the comings and goings of the Luce family is difficult at the best of times!

I've been trying to take it a bit easier these last few days (!) and giving my body the chance to grow some good blood cells, blood test due on Tuesday with Chemo booked in Thursday. They really must groan in the Pharmacy department...
Found this information whilst looking at Chemo....

Why does making a dose of chemotherapy take longer than making a milkshake?

First, a mistake in making a milkshake is not harmful. But your chemotherapy is not a milkshake.
In making a milkshake, using vanilla ice cream instead of chocolate ice cream might not be what you want, but it will not harm you. With chemotherapy, there is no room for error. The pharmacist must be 100% correct, and accuracy takes time.

Second, your milkshake must be clean, but it does not have to be germ-free. But your chemotherapy is not a milkshake.
Your chemotherapy must be germ free. It must be prepared in the biological safety cabinet using sterile supplies and using a special technique to keep it sterile.

Third, if milkshake ingredients spill on the clerk, it is messy and uncomfortable, but not harmful. But your chemotherapy is not a milkshake. 
Most experts believe that it is unhealthy for health care personnel to be in regular contact with even small amounts of chemotherapy. The same chemotherapy that may prolong or save your life can harm someone without cancer.

What is that all about! Milkshake?

 I don't even like milkshake!!

We are a very caring family, that like to share things..... especially colds and sore throats. Jack has been stricken this week with a nasty cold virus and so far Daniel and i seem to be suffering from sore throats...I'm trying to ignore mine in the vain hope it will just disappear, but not working so far. Thought I might try some Echinacea tablets, until I read the back of the packet. There is a whole raft of DO NOT TAKE, one of them being 'If you have a problem with your white blood cells", (do I qualify do you think??) and another "if you are having any treatment for Cancer" (I'm trying to!!!)

Anyway, a few photos to tide you over until tomorrow night!

High tide at Flicquet

Me stuffing Moules at lunchtime today.. and oysters this evening!