Positive moves

Three weeks into my new job and I feel like I've been there three months; it's certainly been a baptism of fire!

Given that I hadn't worked (at least, not properly) since January 2012, I was amazed how quickly and easily I jumped straight back into things; writing plans, managing staff and fielding calls from aggressive international media. And that was just my second day!

So while it has been tiring, and stressful, it has also been enormously confidence boosting. I took this new role because I felt I needed a fresh start, an opportunity to reinvigorate myself both personally and professionally. And that's exactly what I got.

For the first time, in many years, I feel like the old Kate. While I loved my old company and all my colleagues, this change was much needed. I had become lazy and complacent and had forgotten how much I could love my work, and be bloody GOOD at it!

Next week: A nice new pair

Of course, next week I will also have another big change: my new boobs. Finally! After eight months of discomfort and 'tissue expansion', I will have my fourth operation and get my permanent implant. 'Lefty' is going to get a makeover too, or augmentation, so that I get an (almost) matching pair.

And lastly, fertility. The NHS have confirmed funding and I'll be undergoing 'fertility preservation' in the next week or two. There are no guarantees of success, given the changes caused by my chemotherapy treatment but, just to have the opportunity to try, feels a very positive step.

My life is good. :-)

Spring forward

Apparently, it's now British Summer Time. Certainly the clocks have gone forward but the weather is taking its time to catch up.

For me though, life is definitely on the move. Today we went to IVF Hammersmith and got all the info and drugs I need to undergo the 'fertility preservation' treatment.

It won't start now until early May and will probably coincide with my surgical recovery (post-op at The 'Marsden) but that's possibly a good thing and could minimise any disruption with work etc.

Because tomorrow I start my new job. I'm obviously apprehensive but I'm looking forward to getting my teeth into something new.

I've definitely got a spring in my step!