Am imagining Topsy in a ballgown. Hope she's all done, lounging on crisp white sheets, being waited on by cheery nurses. 
Ned, you are going through it. Seems to be the way though, once you get an infection all sorts kicks off. Hope what they gave you works.
l4K, I think it's more than fair enough to feel the way you do. Massive responsibility and a huge amount to get through ahead. Plan some treats for you all, or even just for you and DH. Am assuming mil can babysit, and you'll need to have time for you. I'd bet she'll be pleased she can do something in return iyswim. Have no advice on mastectomy bras, as never used them. BCN should have a few catalogues for your MIL though and lots of advice too.
Gig, chilled sounds good - always amazes me the psychology of cancer. I know you're in a different place to me, but I can be quite happy one minute, then see an ad for Macmillan or some other such cancer trigger and be plunged into terror. Before BC I used to be pretty level headed.. 
Figgy, how's the weekend? Hope okay and full of fun with your lovely family.
1step, not surprising you're finding it tricky right now. It will get easier with time. Fresh air's definitely the way to go. Distract yourself until the scans if you can. I know Amber swears by Vit D tablets.
I've had acupuncture. Most recently for breathlessness and she totally sorted it. tbh, am not so sure it was the needles as me just pouring out all my anxt to her, as that really helped. Still, acupuncture's amazing I think. I'd do it more if it wasn't £45 a session.
Where's Gracie gone to? Hope not knocked by too many side effects.
Snoopy, hope you're okay today too.
Stuck in working and there's sun outside. B'ah!