Some pics of the kids

Hi there

Because we're getting a lot of people coming through and looking at the blog here, including many people that we haven't caught up with for quite a while, I thought some of you may like to see a few pics of the kids.

Here's a couple I had handy but as time goes by, I'm sure I'll be able to track down a few more to post.


Harrison -Annelise -
Take care all.

Chemo 1: Day 2

Just a brief update to fill you all in. So far the reaction to the chemo is pretty close to as good as we could hope for.

Ali says it feels a bit like morning sickness (or like a hangover for the blokes and those who haven't had the pleasure of morning sickness). She is getting tired fairly quickly and by the time night comes, very much looks forwards to getting into bed for a big snooze.

Last night was one of the best night's sleep she's had for a while so that was good.

That's it for now, thanks.

Chemo 1: Day 0

Alison had her first session of chemo today and here she is with the canula in her arm. The whole deal went from 10:00am this morning through to 2:30pm. The people at the Zita Mary were very good and made the whole thing go as well as it can.

So far (five hours after it finished) it's only making her feel a bit drowsy, a bit off colour and giving her a headache starting at her sinus.

We have a bag full of drugs to help treat her if she does start to feel sick, as well as some more serious stuff that needs to be injected. (We have a mobile number to call a professional for this 24/7. Once again, they will not let me use the needles!)

Kids are back at school again so there'll be a bit more peace and quiet around the house, at least during the daytime. This should be good for Ali as it is likely that she'll just want to rest up and snooze for the next few days.

I'll post another update later in the week.