I am going to keep a diary of our life from now on - me as the carer for my husband - so we can look back on it all when he has recovered.
It is late now and I am tired after trying to fit everything into one day - Paul (husband) is very tired - he had a stent inserted into his bowel yesterday and attempted to go to work today which he did but lasted 4 hours before coming home with pains in his stomach again and bloody in his "poo" which the doctors said might happen due to the procedure yesterday.
We haven't told the kids Daddy has cancer as yet - they know he is not well and I am sure they must have heard the "C" word mentioned as we are on the phone etc - I have explained to them that when Daddy gets cranky it is because he is in pain and doesnt mean to be mean to them - hoping they can understand a little more about why Daddy is cranky!!
Going tomorrow to Westmead for a chemo counselling/information session - Paul will start chemo next Tuesday.
So I am hoping we will get a clearer understanding of what to expect.
Will try and come back again to enter another "blog" tomorrow nite.
Good nite.
FormerMember
really hope that your hubby is feeling a little better x and you really need to look after yourself as well xx looking forward to reading how you both get on
Hi Alison - Thank you for your reply/comment - still in disbelief of it all but being strong for all of us - will keep a blog - had a look at your blog page - I am a keen amateur photographer and - due to it being late here in Australia and bed calling will close off computer but get back to your page tomorrow - your pics are fabulous - xx Keep well and happyxxxx
I do wish you the best in supporting your husband and family through a really tough time! It's hard looking on! I echo what Alison has said. My only advice ref. telling the kids - is answer their questions as honestly as possible and don't make promises you can't keep. Kids are very perceptive and may already have their own thoughts and fears.
May God give you hope, the strength to endure - and guide you to say and do the best you can.
