Calcutta Cup and Primary 2K

Those of you who read last week's blog will remember my two parting wishes. Sadly, Scotland did not beat England at Murrayfield but I am pleased to say that Tabby managed a couple of days back at school. In front of a crowd of 67,000 supporters, preceded by massed pipes and drums and fireworks - Scotland still failed to beat the "Auld Enemy".







On Monday morning, however, Tabby returned to class p2K to an equally overwhelming welcome. She was so pleased to be back for the day but none the less was absolutely exhausted by the afternoon. The following morning she was a little reluctant to return having felt that she had been the centre of attention all the previous day. Fortunately by Tuesday much of the novelty factor had worn off and Tabby reported a near normal day back at school. For the rest of the week it was back to the "Sick Kids" on a daily basis for more chemo - so no more school.




This week, for the first time since Tabby was diagnosed with leukaemia, she has had problems with nausea and sickness. I am sure this is the effect of her new chemo regime. Tabby is now on daily anti-nausea medicine which does appear to be working. After the recent excesses of her steroid-driven appetite, however, she really is eating very little at the moment. She needs constant encouragement. Paninis no longer seem to be the attraction they once were! We'll see how things go.





I think we are all so amazed how mature and phlegmatic Tabby has been over the last few weeks. She obviously remains scared and anxious of each new development in her treatment but so far has been so level headed - for a six year old. Today is another example. Olivia has just returned for a ski trip to Val Thorens and Ewan is off next week to Utah skiing with the school. Donella, Tabby and I were due to go to Canada skiing with friends next week as well. Tabby had been so excited but now appreciates that it will be some time before we could manage such a trip again. We talked about it in "Build-a-Bear" today. No tears or tantrums - just accepting and keen to go skiing again when she can. Then we bought more clothes for her bears.


Tomorrow its my turn to take Tabby to "Sick Kids" for more iv Chemotherapy - the 5th consecutive day. She will then have her "wiggly" removed until her next chemo on Thursday. After that we will go home and watch Scotland beat Wales 24-15 at Cardiff Arms Park.

We can but dream,



Thanks to all of you for reading this blog,



The Lawsons