Day 31 – Home Life

I came home on Sunday and it was really wonderful to be allowed to come home on Mothering Sunday. All three girls were at home and spoiled me rotten. I have to admit it was scary leaving 24/7 nursing care to come home and I had thought I could manage on my own during the day and have Mark and Rowena look after me in the night, however as it came closer to happening I got really worried about this. Tessa has a job that she can work remotely and so she has been at home for all day Monday, and Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. I have organised a few friends to come and see me in the afternoon. It has worked well as I have not really been alone and so it has made all the difference.

On Sunday I did a bit more and consequently on Monday I was totally out of it, and slept most of the day. I still get awful pain on digesting food. It has been so helpful in hospital to be with Jacqui who had been taken off the TPN at the same time as me and we both got stomach cramps with eating at almost the same intervals. So we were both reassured that this was totally normal. It is great as we are keeping in touch.

Yesterday I felt low, and today I have woken more cheerful and the cat is purring on my bed and the sun is shining. All making me feel more positive. Currently I have taken no pain medication and feeling fine. On Friday I am going to the final follow up with Mr. Lamah following my operation and hopefully will be referred to the Marsden – this is my continuing frustration (no referral).

Thank you to all my dear friends who have sent cards, emails, messages, advice, cooked, walked dogs, visited, bought gifts, and supported me and my family over this last month, it is a lovely feeling to have so many friends and family whose continuing support makes all the difference.