Beema - it probably depends entirely on what drugs she's having - also, although there are different types of side effects, each person experiences then differently. So it really is best to ring beforehand and ask.

When I had chemo I was on a very mild regimen, and I felt quite seedy and exhausted for a few days afterwards, but not sick enough to be vomiting, etc. I had an IV transfusion on the first day then pills for the next four days. Part of the treatment was steroids which made me ravenously hungry. So, everyone's different.

Can you ring your Godfather and explain that you'd like to bring something that she would really appreciate, and ask him what he thinks? I think Haighs chocolate is a nice idea, buy a small box so they're not too in her face if she's not feeling up to it - but go for soft centres with fruity flavours because the chemo can make your mouth/throat very sore & wreak havoc with your sense of taste so fresher cleaner flavours (like fruit, mints, etc) are better. Some nice mints might be welcome for the same reason - get rid of the yucky taste in your mouth, a book or book voucher, DVD, CD of uplifting music etc. Moisturiser is a nice idea too, or a really lovely smelly candle. But I think your Godmum will just be happy to see you and spend time, so taking something that is personally meaningful like a photo of you all in a beautiful frame or a bit of "artwork" (handprints or whatever) by your DD would be just as welcome as any chocolate or wine. Although your Godfather might appreciate a bottle or two .

I'm also going to state the obvious and say if you are staying there try to be as helpful and hands on as you can. Our PILs stayed with us a few weeks after I finished chemo (I will still exhausted plus constantly sick with a chest infection) and yet we put on a meal for them most nights of the week . MIL only cooked a few times but I wish she had felt inclined to help out more because then DH was exhausted by the end of their stay (even though it was so good to have them here). So make sure you and your DH are both being helpful while you're there.

ETA - It's also helpful to remind yourself that often it's the treatment that's making the person look sick &/or tired and not necessarily the illness itself.