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42…… the same as 41…..

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Last photo of 41

So, on Thursday I turned 42 – did I celebrate? Nope not really. I did go out for a carvery, and I had some yummy cake, other than that, I didn’t do much, but I got to spent the day with all of my babies, that is worth more than money or gifts. I did however get some lovely gifts and money from my family.

So – what is 42 going to hold for me – well the answer is, who knows.

My mobility more than likely will decrease, and I will have to use the super chair more, my pain will increase and I’m expecting at least one operation.

I hopefully will get my reduction and scar revision.

Maybe we will get to move house.

I will spend another 365 days with my boy, and the girlies, if I don’t kill them first, and trust me it is tempting.

I will get another 12 months with my family, although maybe not with them all which makes me sad.

I will get a few new haircuts (Thanks Leanne for this one on my birthday) First photo of 42

I WILL loose more weight.

I know I am lucky, believe me, I wasn’t sure I would get this far after my cancer diagnosis, it could have been terminal if it had been left just another few weeks longer, however, it was caught and I am thankful every day that I have got to 42, even though I wish I was a lot younger.

Please follow my journey through 42, and please can you like, share and subscribe to my blog. I know most won’t, but it means the world if you do!

Hugs and kisses
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Question of the day…..

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What tattoo do you want and where would you put it?

This is easy, I want a hummingbird and cherry blossom over my mastectomy scar (depending on a rebuild or not – if I get rebuilt it will be in place of my nipple).

I’m not sure what I would have on my opposite breast in place of my nipple (which I will loose in my reduction, and I’m not bothered about that).

I know my mum won’t be happy either way, but I want something to cover my scars, yes they saved my life, but I want to do something on them.

What tattoo would you get? Is there a significance to it? Give me your answers in the comments.

If you could like and share that would be amazing!

Lots of love from me to you all!

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The Jade Goody legacy…..

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Jade Goody died on 22nd March 2009 (14 years ago), her life was taken by Cervical Cancer. Jade was given her diagnosis live on screen whilst appearing in one of the Big Brother off shoots. She was just 27 years old. She left behind her then infant sons, her new husband and her family. Despite treatment to try and shrink the cancer, and an operation to remove it, it was found that it had spread all throughout her body. 7 months after her diagnosis she was dead. It’s believed that Jades cancer had been growing for years, but she hadn’t been properly diagnosed as tests had not shown any significant signs of cancer.

In the UK cervical screening is offered from the age of 25 up to 64, however most women are sexually actively a long time before the age of 25, and this may be the reason it is being missed in so many young women.

Anyhow….. I had my smear test today. I hate having it done, it is the most undignified of exams, but despite contrary belief, it doesn’t hurt, it’s just a little bit uncomfortable, and the nurse doesn’t give a fluff if you are shaved and neat and tidy or if you have hairy legs.

If you are putting off your smear, please don’t, it may save your life. I had abnormal cells last year, I am hoping they are normal this time, so keep your fingers crossed!

If you think that something isn’t right, please fight it, question it, ask for a 2nd/3rd/4th or a 100th opinion. Stand up for yourself, do not take no for an answer. If I had done so with my breast (I am lucky my doctors are amazing and checked me out despite minimal signs of anything, if they hadn’t I might have been dead by now.

Stay safe, like and share, and if you can, invite your friends to join the party!

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Question of the day……

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You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike?

Hmmmm, while I love travelling in cars as you can stop when you want Etc, there is something to be said about travelling on a train – it’s much more relaxed not having to worry about roadworks, traffic jams, parking spaces and parking fees, and it’s quicker – the only downside is I have to face the direction of travel or I get horrific sickness!

I will be trying out travelling on a train with my new wheelchair. The current chair is an absolute no go! I took it to London and getting on and off tube trains was beyond impossible, Dan had to literally haul me on and off physically as otherwise I fell down the gap – it brought a whole new meaning to the announcement “mind the gap”