Last night I had an early night, falling asleep by 10.30pm but at midnight I was awake and needing the toilet. A quick skype in to say good morning to the kids and both my mum and Joan and Michael were there to give the house a good clean before we get home. I can not say thank you enough in words how much they have helped me with all their love support and help! We truly appreciate it and love you xx

I was wide awake… and hungry so I had a nutrition drink and facebooked, a bit of cheeky shopping and ordered an new phone cover off ebay. Surely not for 3 and a half hours… it was 3.30am and another toilet trip I tried to sleep! I managed to sleep from 4 – 7! These steriods must be strong.

After feeling sooo bloody fantastic today I have some complaints…. I have strained my calf muscle, its sore but is ok and I have a sore throat!

Before I went into the shower I asked if I could please get the dressing (which was falling off) changed if I got it wet as I wanted to scrub my head! They came in and put some blue solution on it and removed the dressing. Man was it heaven to have a shower with the head connected to the wall and not have to hold it and stand under running warm water. I washed my hair and you could really see that more had come out. I still have quite a bit to lose, but it made a difference. Bikini line and legs are still thinning if you wanted to know lol. This is the marks the line left.

So I went out to let the nurses know about my sore throat and was sitting on the lounge waiting while they finished their phone call when Dr Fedorenko comes to see how I am and sits on the lounge with me. I let him know and he tells me to go back to using the mouthwash and goes and gets me two more bottles to take home with me and also gives me some antibiotics to start when I get home. We then talk about tomorrow’s plan and he tells me I am free today and should go out for a walk if the weather fines up. I found myself holding back tears as I am so grateful to this man, I am saving them for when I say thank you and goodbye. Another beautiful moment shared, he genuinely cares so much!!

About 11 I decided to have a little lie down till morning snack arrived and then Joe came in with the shopping for me to pack! I finally got to see the things he had got the kids, he did so well! And he managed to pick me up a nice pair of leather gloves too. Thanks baby I love them!!!

We spent the arvo in my room skyping the kids and writing the cards for the staff here. I gave it a go in Russian 😉 and I think they appreciated it. I hope it said what I wanted and not what google translate said hehe. Joe had a little nap while I ate my lunch, he was buggered and ready to go home.

We went down to level 2 to say goodbye and goodluck to a guy from Sydney who started yesterday. He is born the same year as us and he and Joe hit it off, but who doesn’t Joe get on with… then we returned to level 3 and I said goodbye to Sonia. This was emotional as the friendships that you form here run deep. Her hubby James is in iso and we have enjoyed their company for the last 3 weeks and we will miss you both.

Dinner was fish and mash potato tonight and I was starving again so I ate it, then my last packet of rice and a yoghurt.

Then I packed! Omg what a task… lucky I didn’t bring too much with me or we would be stuck with no room to bring anything home!!! I was sweating so much and panicky, it was a big job. I thought I was done till I realised how much I still have to squeeze in in the morning, my pj’s, shower toiletries, the laptop, what ever Dr F gives me medicine wise and paperwork… i might leave my microwave bowls and mug here! I hope it means we dont have too many little extra bags to contend with.

Right done! I finished the day absolutely knackered and a packet of microwave popcorn whilst I watched house rules and Joe finished packing in the hotel after he had a nice final dinner with Sonia Dan and John tonight. Sonia sent me some kind words and pics of them having a toast to my new life… Thanks guys CHEERS!!! xx