I need to have surgery next month (radical hysterectomy plus excision of endometriosis from my bowel) and I am incredibly fortunate in my support. My mum and my boyfriend are so supportive and I have amazing friends.

Today I was talking to my mum about my pre-surgery wash. Either I can do it the night before and sleep alone in clean sheets or I have to wake at 5am to do it. I said that obviously I was going to wake up early to get maximum time with... my dog. Who sleeps in my bed because yeah I’m that kind of skanky.

My mum burst out laughing and said she didn’t think that was what I was going to say. Oh, yeah. I mean obviously I’ll also be sharing a bed with my boyfriend who is driving me to said surgery (as mum is caring for my son) but while he’s cute and all, my dog is... my... significant other?

I thought you might appreciate where my heart is at (I’m also a little bit scared so all good wishes appreciated).