Five days ahead.....

The title for this entry could have been "Brighter and breezier", as that's just how she was this afternoon, even compared to yesterday.
But why "five days....."?
Maddy's neutrophil count has recovered really well, to some sort of normality. Her reward for this achievement is that she will now not be let home on Thursday, but can start her next cycle of chmotherapy 5 days early, instead. This sounds a bit tough perhaps, but is is, in fact, good news, and is recognised as such by Maddy herself.
When I've got a chance, I'll update the protocol (linked from the previous blog entry) to reflect this development.
She's had her last dose of morpheine and was released from the blessed drip trolley for just a few hours this evening. After some chips brought in from the local chippy by another parent, Julie & M enjoyed a brief stroll outside (!), before being reconnected for her hydration as a preliminary to her chemo tomorrow.
Now the schedule's been rejigged, Maddy's quite keen for visitors, especially over this coming weekend.
If you think you might like to see her (and/or Julie), give them a call or text them on one of their mobiles: Maddy - 07742277982 or Julie - 07730921720.