My OH went back to work on Mon, a week later than planned but we certainly needed that extra week.
My sister was here all day yesterday, we had a jaunt out & I persuaded her to go home & let me have an hour on my own.
I decided to try propelling myself in the light weight wheelchair because my legs had completely given up.
Mission accomplished, I launched myself out of the chair, whacked my head & elbow, right leg buckled underneath me & chair on top.
Couldn’t get up but got a bit more comfortable & that’s where my OH found me. I had my phone & knew he’d be home very soon so 20 mins later, but in floods of tears & very, very shocked. Morphine & an early night helped, but still feel a bit shocked, battered & bruised. I’ve discovered that part of being independent is knowing your limitations.
What was I thinking of???? Luckily OH was very understanding. Have had a really quiet day with our youngest son who’s been working from here all day 
xxx
Hi Ruth ruthjp
So sorry to read about your latest news, just the type of news you don't want especially when it interrupts your sleep pattern.
A consultant I had for 6 years left to go to another hospital in Belfast. He had become a friend as well as a consultant. He took his children to see my entries in a gardening show and talked about his hobby of making iron figures from his foundry. He also used to show me his holiday photos of strange fruits and vegetables in Malaysia where his wife hailed from. It was like losing my right arm, sometimes I used to see him every week.
If the drug you're on isn't stopping growth then probably best to stop taking it but of course you need to talk to your consultant first.
Good luck Ruth, and you cut a fine figure in your Mother of the Bride outfit, very impressive 
Tvman xx
