We made it…. we had a great flight home. The first leg from Moscow to Dubai was easy and we felt safe and secure on the side with me at the window. We did the whole wipe every surface and make it safe and watched a movie. Then in dubai we grabed some makeup brush cleanser and checked the Beluga Gold Line price (so pleased it was nearly half price in moscow) and made our way to the business lounge. It was so hot in the airport and I was sweating like crazy with my mask and beanie, but I soon cooled down with some water and a chocolate muffin.

I didn’t book wheelchair assistance like what was recommended for a couple of reasons, I can walk, we had 3 hour layover and Joe was there to help me, I didnt regret it at all. We like to do things in our own time and I didn’t wanna be rushed off and parked somewhere and then need the toilet or go and find my own food etc or to have Joe need to chase or keep up with his knee. Also as we had 12 hours in Dubai on the way over I had to get a Dr to complete a form for Emirates to say why I needed it one way but not the other and we didn’t want to raise any flags on our tourist visa. If however the treatment was hard on my body or my circumstances changed with my walking while I was there my agent would have changed this for me. I was fortunate I and I managed perfectly, slower than prior to treatment but no issues.

It was time to make our way for the final leg and when we went through check in they were searching everyone’s bags and removing all alcohol and liquids etc. This meant that we had to stand around waiting. Eventually they let us on the plane and we were still the first row of business class but we were in the middle 3. So I chose the middle hoping I wouldn’t have anyone next to me but I did and it was strange to be making decisions about where I was safest lol. There is a lady we noticed before boarding coughing and we were praying that she would not be near us… we watched and thankfully she is at the back of business and on the otherside, it is scary with no immune system. We sat for ages on the tarmac waiting to leave… but we were still on schedule and it was a long flight but being able to have a sleep and lie flat was truely needed. I had a few hours sleep but Joe relished in the opportunity to sleep, he was exhausted. I woke him up at one point as I had to physically climb over his legs to go to the toilet lol. Sorry babe. I on the other hand was thinking when we get home its going to be bed time… not sure how long its going to take to readjust to the time zones and sleeping habits and at 3pm adelaide time I thought I should stay awake. We watched the kingsman wow what a cool movie.  I did eat the airline food just the hot meals and was very cautious about what I ordered. Dr Fedorenko told me it was ok, and I know not everyone agrees that it is safe, I was speaking with our air hostess who was from perth on the mosow-dubai leg and she says everything is temperature controlled and is a fresh as it can be as they have very strict guidelines they must meet. She still put a mint leaf in my apple spritzer though so she got me another one. If I didn’t eat the food I would have been starving with my cups of soup and packets of chips. I don’t think I will want to travel any other way in the future hehe.

Well when it was time to get off we were straight through customs didnt even bother to get our maximum duty free alcohol allowance as we just wanted to see the kids. When talking with the officer she knew about the treatment and wished me a good recovery and then quarantine, we had no issues with any of our souvenirs in fact they didn’t even want to check them… they just asked if I was masked up as I was sick and I explained I’d just had chemo and it was for my protection and they said all the best too. Wow actual people with hearts here in serious roles.

Walking out into the arrivals Bianca only had eyes for her daddy, it was soo beautiful to see. She ran up and gave him the biggest squeeze and locked eyes with him. Dominic came cautiously up to me, you could see he wasn’t sure about the mask, but he still gave me a beautiful hug and boy was it awesome to have him in my arms. Then we swapped and Bianca warmed up. Both sets of parents came which was lovely. Once we got to the car I took my beanie off and Bianca laughed and wanted to touch my head, of course so did Dominic. The conversation on the way home was interesting and so nice. Dominic has really shot up in height and his talking is awesome.

At home we gave the parents their presents and they guys had a drink. It actually feels really weird to be home, the house feels different, I guess its from being away so long. Poor Bianca, she was knackered so I put her to bed which was lovely and Dom stayed up for a bit more then wanted me to put him in bed too. Was nice to tuck them in and see them sleeping. It is wonderful to be in my own bed too, I am not sure that it is as comfortable as the hospital bed to be honest, I did like that bed, but we are home sweet home!

I wont be updating everyday now… but will do when I need too. Thank you everyone and till next time xx