I’m sitting in a hospital bed in Galway staring out at the grey bleak day and wondering how the hell I ended up here !
I’m too young to have Myeloma . I’m a mum of five there’s no time for me to be sick but I am and I’m here waiting patiently for my stem cell count to rise . For me to have some type of remission I need to have a stem cell transplant . Last Monday I had high dose chemo and then spent the rest of the week injecting myself with nuopegen to boost my stem cell growth .
After a lot of strong chemo and radiotherapy my little stem cells are taking their time and have decided that Valentine’s Day will not be the collection Day !
So I’m here waiting for my Hubby to return with good ol’ M&S ( anything is better than hospital food ) and spend a bit of quality time together in my very fancy hospital chambre !!
I usually make such a fuss about V day for my kiddies so I’m seriously missing them today . We had a special dinner on Sunday before I left and I had done the usual decorating ❤ but I had to be happy with FaceTime this morning and watch their happy faces before they headed off to school . I suppose I should be grateful that I can do that .
I’ve spent most of the morning on instagram and I’m very amused at the work and effort that went into the perfect valentine pics for today ! Well mine is a pic of my family because they are my loves and that’s why I’m here sitting in this bed waiting for stem cells .
Happy Valentines Day ❤


Happy Valentines Tracey I follow you on Snapchat, and I missed your post on your diagnosis only saw posts from where you traveled aboard and I didn’t want to ask you what was happening, only now am I realising what’s going on in your life . I know how much you love your family from your posts and love how you decorate for each special occasion so I can imagine how much you miss them today xxx .I just want to wish you all the best for the future and to tell you how loved you are across social media and how we love to see your family and hauls from shein & penneys! 😁 All my love Tracey Murphy xxx
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Thank you so much . This is my first post and I’m so delighted you messaged me ! What a lovely message to receive ! It’s a tough ol journey and I’m really missing my kids today but it has to be done . I’m so grateful for all the lovely messages and well wishes from people it really helps . Thanks again Tracey I really appreciate it xxx
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Hi Tracey , you don’t know me but have read your message, you have an incredible outlook and bravery, my family is going through an illness with my sister so I know your bravery will continue for your beautiful family and you will have your v day xxxx
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Thanks Marian it’s very difficult for families but at the same time it definitely brings you closer together . My dad and my aunt were also diagnosed with cancer in October so we have had our fair share ! I just take each day as it comes and I always try to find something positive . I hope you sister will be ok . Best wishes tracy x
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Hope you got my reply 😊
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Hope your dad and aunt will be ok , x
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Hi Tracy so sorry that u have this sad news ur an inspiration to anyone going through this my brother in law went through this in galway also. Chin up hun thinking of u xxx
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Thanks so much . Hope your brother is doing well now xx
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Hi Tracey,
I just read your blog,you are a super mom with 5 kids and now going true all ur going true you are a inspiration to all women out there.
My name is Sharon and im friends of Nicole your nanny,i was the one minding her in Vegas😀 she told me so much about you, i wish u the very best of health over the coming months,you really are an amazing woman xx
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Hi Sharon thanks so much . I haven’t seen Nic since ye came back in dying to hear all about it ! I’m sure ye had a fantastic trip , photos looked amazing . Thanks a mill for the message xx
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Happy Valentines gorgeous…hang in there!I think you are amazing ❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks Gwen x
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You have a beautiful young Family please God everything will be OK thinking of you in my prayers 😇😇😇
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Thank you so much Catherine x
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Get well soon Tracey,I scroll past alot of my snap chat but always stop at yours, I find you interesting and quite normal as opposed to others that ramble on, you have a beautiful family. Good luck with your treatment and keep snapping..xx
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Thanks so much Carol … hope my snaps don’t get too boring !! Thank you that so nice to hear xx
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Looking forward to the blog posts Trac.
Love ya doll ❣
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Thanks cir x
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Get well soon and next year pg you can make Valentine’s Day bigger and better than ever before. Chin up keep strong and I’ll say a prayer that this is behind u v soon xxx
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Thanks so much Nuala xx
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Hi Tracey
You’re never far from my thoughts and prayers. My heart is broken for ye that you have this cruel cross to bear. You are such an amazing woman and have a gorgeous family. I know they will get you through this. Thank god for children as they give you a reason to get out of bed and fight another day. I know how private you are so I didn’t want to be on but I’d love to catch up if you feel up to it xxx
Amanda x
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Thanks so much Amanda …. my kids are my life ❤they keep me going . When this is all over I’d love to meet up . Thank you x
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Hi Tracey,
I only know you from the school, but had no idea till now you were going through this! Wow Mrs. I’m stunned as you always look a million dollars. I would love to offer support in any way or help with the kids like lifts etc. Jesus wouldn’t you love to be able to tell cancer to just f off!
Huge hugs
X
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Hi Siobhan , thanks for the lovely compliment 😊 hoping it does F off !! Thanks x
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