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Been a while since my last blog.
What do you mean only 2 weeks give or take a few days????
Really? Well I guess when I said what a difference a day makes I wasn't joking, just didn't realise it swung both ways!!!
Well first good news dad had his heart surgery (open heart - defibrilator part 2 1st not enough!!!) and all went well (apparently) so two parents that need alot of care although they don't think so! After all cancer, degenerative heart failure hmmm
So phase 1 of family...
When my husband was rushed into hospital some six months ago - it ws terrifying - an emergency operation revealed a gapefruit sized tumour near the bowel, which has burst and extensive surgery was the only option.
Thankfully for him, he did not need a bag after the op as the surgeons were able to cut and resection the part of the bowel affected. The enormous shock of the diagnosis some 4 weeks later of a very rare type of sarcoma was enormous, not least because my husband always believed he was...
Hi all - time for the next installment of the waiting game.
Worked at home today - able to do quite a bit considering. Had a day of training yesterday which was great as I spent the day focusing on something else.
Wow I am becoming a domestic goddess - what do you do when you need to take mind off the 'what ifs...'. Change beds; tidy up, clean house; sort out washing; make yogurt; shop online - oops that should not sneak in there!
I have two more days before I go to see the nice man at...
Little My had a bright idea that phasing into work would be a good plan...
The theory was do a little bit ... which turned into a little bit for 3 days and have 2 days off completely.... which turned into... well you know. Its me.
Of course if you have been with me from the beginning you know there is a difference between what Little My thinks and hears and what is realily. If you are new and unaware, somewhere in the bowels of blogland is one called something about reality checks... you'll see...
Hi all, bit hard to put lots on face book, but dear friends hubby died yesterday morning, and as of this morning Patsy still hasnt woken up from hip operation. So things are really hard on their daughter, So very sad that Patsy does not know about Johnny, but they feel she is just not well enough, Will go back to Newbury next week, so holiday delayed and the usual birthday reunion may be on hold, Take care all xxx
Being a part of the Mac Family i feel like i am perfectly normal and incredibly lucky. Our moods go up and down with the drugs as we are all going through the same thing and yet our experience is unique to us. why am i lucky i hear you ask, well i have had some great advice and realised that feeling down can be turned on it's head quicker than scoffing a box of chocs by going on line and getting tips, hints and best of all support!
So thank you Mac Family for making today a better day.
Day 1 of chemo for my mother: Finally, after an agonizing decision and lots of emotion, we are at the C&W getting the first treatment. Mother was brave on arrival but it took over 2 hours to get started due to the upfront paperwork that needs to be done but as soon as the proceed started, mummy was pleased with the perfection of the nurses who tap her body for fluid. She is mightily sqimmish and with rolling veins, she is a tough patient to work with but... they nailed it first time and couldn't...
Morning. I am lucky that I have friends to pick Deri up for school when I'm recovering from chemo. But to get up today was an effort! My head and legs feel as though they are made of lead! It was lovely to see people yesterday but I think 3 lots of visitors and going out for lunch just wasn't what I should do! So today I am going to sleep! xx
Well, started the day by lying on sofa in PJ's after Deri getting picked up for school, had a nap and then Jo came over and made me coffee, gave me a pecan danish and washed up :))
Then mum called and said did I fancy lunch out? Ooh yes! So P met us and we ate at the Bear. Yum. Then home for nap before kids arrived home, and A arriving in her new camper van from Hereford to have a catch up.
She brought a bottle of wine, and I drank half a glass - oh yes, I am living the high life I tell you...
My bags are packed and I'm ready for my holiday tomorrow. I am looking forward to it although it will be bitter sweet because John loved Devon too. I'm sure Pat and I will talk about him a lot while we're away and remember the happy times. Gemma is wondering what's going on and glued to my side most of the time in case I'm planning on leaving her - bless her little heart! All her toys, food. blankets and towels are packed too and I wouldn't go anywhere without her.
I'm glad...
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