My Unplanned Sabbatical

A good day

A good day.

A good day

Today was less eventful in terms of tapping into a good blood source. Thankfully!

The Rituximab went in over 3 hours and I tolerate it very well with minimal side effects. Felt a little flat for a couple of hours but that passed quickly.

Nice to have that done. I have now slotted into a 2 monthly Rituximab cycle for the next 2 years. All very manageable.

Being in the big blue chair is always confronting and challenging. Although my treatment is tolerable it does bring back a raft of emotions which are tricky. I really felt for a number of patients today who were being given some really strong chemo and other drugs. The lack of privacy for all makes it so much harder. I found myself just watching the system at work and thinking of ways of improving it. I will look to get involved and see what I can do to make a difference.

The family attended a school function tonight at which Alessia and other students presented their special projects to the school and parent community. I was really proud of Alessia efforts in preparing and presenting. One of those proud parent moments!!

Feeling great.