Day +27

Good evening all, I hope you’re well.

First day of week 5.

I slept well and have had a restful day. Today has felt like a 2 steps forward, 1.5 steps back but I know I’ve made progress.

The rest is really paying dividends which is great news.

Still no sign of any hair on my head or beard, just very slow stubble and it’s the grey hair making an appearance first.

I’m still feeling tired and have a tendency to fall asleep after a meal. My body just letting me know it’s still repairing.

Time for bed and as ever, sleep to repair.

Good night all, sleep well.

❤️🙏🏽

Day +28

Good evening everyone, I hope you’ve had a good day.

I didn’t sleep too well and have been tired all day.

I feel like I have a little more energy today but am still getting tired.

I’ve had a restful day, nothing too strenuous, just listening to my body as it still recovers.

For the last few nights, especially near bedtime, I’ve felt spaced out and fuzzy headed, tiredness is always there, no idea why I feel like that, just another question for the care team. Walking upstairs isn’t making me as breathless but am feeling a little tension around my jaw and temples.

Time for bed, yep another early night.

Good night all, sleep well.

❤️🙏🏽

Day +29

Good evening everyone, I hope you’re well.

I had a very good and restful sleep, best in a long time.

After breakfast and a shower, we went for a small walk, and managed 0.5 miles which is fantastic. I do feel less tired but can still feel my body repairing itself.

I’ve ate well today but every evening I feel as if I’m going downhill, I’m not sure of the reasons but the whole day catching up with me is a factor.

Nothing much else has been done today.

Time for bed, it’s the time of the evening when I feel the worst, still need to get my head around why I’m feeling like this.

Good night all, sleep well.

❤️🙏🏽

Day +30

Good evening everyone, I hope you had a good day.

It’s been a good day, I’m feeling ever so slightly better. I just need to slowly build up my strength. Slowly does it.

It’s been a day of rest and work, I still can’t concentrate much so it’s a case of time on my laptop then rest and when I feel better, it’s back on the laptop or making a call. I still need to slow down.

The evening feeling is back, from research, it’s the chemo which gives me a feeling of metallic around my cheeks nose area, I know it will take weeks for my body to process the chemo.

It will all take time.

Time for bed. Sleep is always good.

Good night all, sleep well.

❤️🙏🏽

Day +31

Good evening all, it’s the weekend tomorrow!!!

I had a good sleep, feeling better today.

Some good news, when I drink water, the metallic taste in my mouth has nearly gone. After my treatment, whenever I blew my nose, there was always blood present, for the last 1.5 weeks, there is no sign of blood. All good signs and just shows that my body is getting stronger.

I had a discussion with Dr N about my tiredness and we came to the conclusion that as my body gets stronger, it will need less energy to repair itself which will mean I’ll be able to start exercising, that will be a few weeks away but the signs are good.

Chemo has also caused the edge of my tongue to become black, I’m happy to say it’s now slowly fading.

Everyday I’m feeling a little better.

Time for bed.

Good night all, sleep well.

❤️🙏🏽

Day +32

Good evening everyone, I hope you’ve had a lovely Saturday.

I think I slept well but woke up feeling exhausted.

After breakfast and a shower, we went for a walk and I managed 1 mile which is a major achievement. I have felt tired since the walk but I’m glad I did it.

Apart from the walk, it’s been a relaxing day, I did fall asleep while watching tv.

It’s been a good day, I do feel better today, less muscle cramps but do feel like I’ve turned a corner. My body is still repairing itself, hence I still get out of breath but less so.

Time for bed and let the repair continue.

Good night all, sleep well.

❤️🙏🏽

Day +33

Good afternoon everyone, I hope your weekend is going well.

I slept well, managed a few stretches, after breakfast and a shower, we went for a walk, today I managed 1.5 miles which is fantastic, let’s see if there’s any reaction this afternoon. I’m feeling a little tired but good.

I fell asleep again after lunch while watching tv, when you have to sleep you have to sleep.

I’ve had a good day, although my strength isn’t there yet, my stamina is slowly improving. I was even tempted to get on my bike today but I know not to push myself just yet. If I’m improving at this rate, I could be on my bike next week.

Today is the last day of week 5 since my stem cell transplant and I’m recovering very well.

Time for bed, a refreshing sleep, ready to wake up fresh and tackle week 6.

Good night all, sleep well.

❤️🙏🏽

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