Susan's been readmitted for symptom control & I'm very relieved. She was in so much pain this morning but once she was allocated a bed & dosed up with painkillers, steroids & anti-sickness meds, she was able to sleep.
I sat by her all day, doing my student reports & marking Mock scripts as she slept.
When Mum arrived to sit with her, I walked down to Belsize Village & came across this amazing bush on the way. Blooms like these in January are truly amazing.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Monday, 30 January 2012
Another Infection??
She can't wake herself up &, having been woken by someone else, can't stay awake. Despite 4 phonecalls & 2 repeating alarms (which I set before I left for work this morning), Sue missed her follow-up appointment at the Hospice this afternoon.
They've given her a replacement appointment tomorrow, but I have to get her there by 09:30.
Wish me luck ... please.
They've given her a replacement appointment tomorrow, but I have to get her there by 09:30.
Wish me luck ... please.
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Sad News
Sadly, before she could get home to Canada yesterday, our friend's mother died, without regaining consciousness.
Dearest friend, you & your mum are in our hearts & in our thoughts.
Dearest friend, you & your mum are in our hearts & in our thoughts.
Trying to Book a Weekend Away
Gosh, the Royal Crescent in Bath looks sooooo tempting for a few days' break.
Eye-wateringly expensive, though ;)
Eye-wateringly expensive, though ;)
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Tough Day
A dear friend's mother is unconscious in hospital in Canada, so she's had to drop everything here & run. We're thinking of you, sweetie.
Sue is SOOOO Much Better today
The steroids are working their magic & she's seriously bouncy today. No hyperactivity last night, either, so I'm feeling bouncier, too.
The tightly-budded lilies I bought Sue last week are opening up :-D
The tightly-budded lilies I bought Sue last week are opening up :-D
Friday, 27 January 2012
Tests All Done
Ater the tests were concluded, we went for a walk. This is a photo of us both in Hampstead, heading back to the train.
She's been given steroids for the pain but took them rather too late in the day ... I think we're in for a hyperactive night!!
She's been given steroids for the pain but took them rather too late in the day ... I think we're in for a hyperactive night!!
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Not A Good Day
Susan's very confused today (as in toxin build-up). The Hospice has no available appointments; the Macmillan Nurse is on leave & the rest of the Palliative Team is snowed under, so no one can visit; our GP "doesn't have the facilities to carry out the necessary tests" so told us to go to A&E in the morning. The Macmillan Nurse can't understand why the GP won't visit; the Hospice thinks it's crazy for Sue to spend hours at A&E when any tests could be done there ... & me?? I feel like a punchbag & am blummin' exhausted.
And what are those "necessary tests"??
1. Liver function
2. Renal function
3. Chest infection
4. Urine infection
If all those tests are clear, they should schedule another scan.
And what are those "necessary tests"??
1. Liver function
2. Renal function
3. Chest infection
4. Urine infection
If all those tests are clear, they should schedule another scan.
Tuesday, 3 January 2012
♫♫On the 8th Day of Christmas ...♫♫
The Covent Garden Tree
Yesterday, Sue & I went to the Apple Store in Covent Garden & spent the best part of the day learning about her Mac Air & my iPad. Then we went for lunch. What a brilliant day!! :-D
Sunday, 1 January 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR
May 2012 be a kind year. Heartfelt thanks to all friends & family for your wonderful support over the past 2.5 years. Susan is feeling good & looking great - long may it continue :-D
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