As we get to the end of a day, in a camp bed in a hospital ward listening to alarm bells from liquid food pumps as the Ambulances + police escorts pull into A & E....we think about how Anouk had her stitches pulled out today by nurse Sarah. Well done Sarah...it was done with no magic cream...I assume that stops it from hurting, & there was no carry on from Anouk. There is a reason why I have not posted a pic of the stitches because it's a big cut...but it was sown up bloody well... Sarah I'm not taking anything away from your skills.
Catherine & I also had a meeting with an Oncology nurse who gave us the a low down on the process ahead & the preparation required before the Chemotherapy begins....by talking to her you just know these guys have got their shit together.
In an ideal world we will get Anouk home during & at the end of this week coming. In preparation for this Cath & I have been leading how to administer feeds etc & prescribed drugs. This involves using a pump & checking the process in a precise order. As many of you know Catherine had an issue with order, keys, mobile phones & purses...I was making sure I took all if this in....!
Anouk also got into the swing if things. Helping to push the syringe in.
The pic at the start of this post features a book about sleeping beauty...one of many gifts that Anouk has received from our wonderfully generous friends. She loves if & insists on taking with her everywhere she goes.. including the toilet. It is the loudest book we, & most of this ward, has ever heard....Izzy...we love you!
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You guys are doing great holding it all together and showing us your determination to help bring Anouk back to health. We love and respect you for that and our thoughts and prayers are with you every day.
ReplyDeleteHi Richard, Catherine ,Anouk & Naeve,
ReplyDeleteThe "old cheese" & I are following Anouk's progress and send you our thoughts, love and best wishes to help your little one back to good health. Luv Snoop & Nance XXXXX