Kaptain Keymo 2

Kaptain Keymo by Oscar & Rebecca, 

Am I glad my needle is not that big!

Chemo 2/6

Tommy and the kids dropped me off at the hospital again, got a super comfy window seat this time with remote recline, thought I was on a flight, but the drinks trolley never appeared. 

Ice and a slice?

Rebecca went to play at her friend's house where they made me some lovely perfume.

Tommy and Oscar picked me up from Lister hospital, only 2.5 hours this time. 

Marrow-lyn Monroe

My lovely life long friend Deb came over and we had a girlie evening in, she brought me a lovely package of organic healthy goodies, including a new wig stand (she said it was a home grown marrow... yeah, whatever). Tommy took Oscar to the football, where Oscar got to kick the ball back onto the pitch; sign him up. 

Conjunctivitis.co.uk 
– that’s a site for sore eyes

Keep Calm and Chemo On

Back to Stevenage (where I took my driving test all those years ago). Tommy and the kids dropped me at the Lister, I saw the doctor (oncologist) who said that the bigwigs (my word... but quite apt I feel) had discussed me in their meeting and have decided to definitely operate after the 6 sessions of chemo. Still feeling really tired in the afternoons and my nailbeds are peeling away. Wore Common Bob for most of the day, but feel more comfortable without. 


I saw an advert in a window that said: “Television for sale, £1, volume stuck on full.” 
I thought, “I can’t turn that down.”

Feeling Light Headed

Smileys are naturally bald.

This morning Mr Todd cut off my mohican, I now look just like him (minus the beard). I now have to wash behind my ears and I didn't quite know where to stop my make-up line this morning! We have had such a lovely relaxing time in Brighton, and it has been an easier transition period for me (the changing faces of Paula). We packed up and headed home at lunchtime. Thanks so much to Pete, Chris, Olivia and Scarlett and their students for making it such a great time.

My little brother with Skinhead O'Connor

Came home to more lovely cards and flowers from friends and family. 

Back to the hospital tomorrow to see my Oncologist and to have blood tests ready for chemo 2 on Tuesday.

Drilling for oil is boring

Last of the Mohicans

Plucked up courage to open my eyes when I washed my hair this morning, only to see clumps disappearing down the plughole. So Pete, AKA Sweeney Todd, cut my hair short before scalping me with his clippers. He left me with a Mohican! So Chris and I set off into town to lunch and shop. No one batted an eyelid at my hair in Brighton, so I bought a bright red wig to wear... still no attention! 

Pete and Tommy took the kids skateboarding, most came back damaged!

Whoop, what a day... all finished with wii dance.


My Ultra Sensitive toothpaste doesn't like it when I use other toothpastes

Bald Eagle

Becs on the swing... cute kid. 

Ooh my hair is getting soooo thin. Wrapped a scarf around my head today.

We set off with a packed lunch to Tunbridge Wells to the Enchanted Forest. A great day out starting with a boat ride to the forest, where we explored all the special areas. The children enjoyed the big swings, the scary areas, wild deer and adventure playgrounds.

Helga, the bald eagle...
classy bird.

We ended up with a bird of prey show (obviously my favourite was Helga the bald eagle). A really hot sunny day, topped off with a barbeque in the park for dinner.

Had a sad moment this evening, think I may just buzz all my hair off tomorrow.

Pete, the bald brother... cool dude.

Velcro... what a rip off

Bob Goes out for Dinner

Chill out day today, not much to report so thought I would list some good things about chemo:

Money saving:
No haircuts
No highlights
No waxing
No hair products
No alcohol

Practicality:
No bad hair days
No eyelashes in the eye
No roots coming through
No eyebrows to pluck
No staying in to wash my hair
Blonde jokes no longer apply to me??

Took Pete, Chris, Olivia and Scarlett out for dinner tonight (a high price toupée). Common Bob came along too.


Crime in multi storey car parks... 
that is wrong on so many different levels.

Chitty Chitty

Washed my hair out this morning! Still looks normal. We drove along the coast in the rain to visit Beaulieu Motor Museum. The kids loved seeing Mr Bean's car, the 007 cars, F1 through the ages, the Top Gear display and Bluebird. My favourite was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Saw our new neighbours from our road there! I said hello and then suddenly realised that last time they saw me I had shoulder length hair... but they did recognise us! Drove back through the edge of the New Forest. 

Hold on to your hair....  Oscar's driving!

Haven't worn Common Bob yet this holiday, am meant to put it on for a hour each day to get used to it, but I don't want to confuse any of the eleven other people in the house! 

Black Beauty?
Now there's a dark horse