He is a fluff ball. Handsome boy x
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Goodnight everyone
I hope you all have a good night
X x
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So, I have been home for a day and making better progress at home. Thank you for all your good wishes and support. I couldn’t get into the site very often in the hospital.
I have to say that the last week has been difficult. No sleep due to most other patients being very elderly and confused, which of course, they couldn’t help. It was a bit like a Carry On film at times.
My discharge did not go smoothly, on and off, waiting for paperwork, drugs and all the different departments to agree.
I was told I had dissolving stitches, a district nurse would visit daily to look at my wound, change dressings and do the tummy injections.
Jamie collected me with Katie’s wheelchair, his car, a walking frame and crutches.
The nurse came today, she removed the dressing, took out STAPLES, stood over me while I injected myself and said goodbye. No follow-up from her or Social Services. I am signed off.
Katie has a different team, i.e. Learning Disabilities in a different health authority. Jamie has stepped up again for the weekend, looking after both of us and staying overnight. Katie is booked into the Respite Centre this Monday for 5 nights. Her social worker is going to ring me on Monday to discuss future plans, having already told me that the Respite Centre is fully booked. Jamie is not around much in November. I will have to throw ourselves on the mercy of Social Services or get better pdq. But I am surprised how quickly I am improving.
Who knows, I might just be pole dancing again soon.
I have a line of neat little bruises across my tummy and a right thigh that resembles corned beef… Inner elbows, wrists and upper arms are multicoloured.
But I am happy. No more plastic pillows and mattress, an en-suite toilet and a shower with hot water. Jamie cooks edible food.
It is heaven.
Yes, there were tricky bits, I could see the window of the room Jeremy died in. I was wheeled out down the corridor that I walked so very many times as a married woman visiting my husband every day.
If he was still here lying in the bed next to me I would have that lovely reassuring stroke to my back when my hip hurts. But I am still lucky. I have my son and daughter sleeping in the rooms next to mine. And I have some wonderful friends, including everyone here.
Xx
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I am going to say night to you all. I hope you all managee to get some sleep.
Hoping we all including myself feels a bit better to.orrow.
All sleep tight hugs Jo xxx
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Hi all,
Sorry but I missed too many posts. Tried to read but too many glasses of wine. 
Love you all and hugs to those struggling. Hang in there.
Siobhan
Xx
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Sleep tight x
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Good morning everyone. Hope you have a peaceful day xx
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Good morning.
Slept better than I thought last night.
Hope you are ok this a.m. and have a peaceful day too.
Xx
Sandra
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Staples out already? Mine were a fortnight. So glad you are home and that your lovely son will look after you and Katie until you are more mobile. xx
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Thinking of everyone today, because I remember from last year that the clock change and then New Year were both milestones that were very hard and painful. Hugs to everyone.
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I have been “a mess” for the last few days. I don’t know why - just cry at the drop of a hat - real tears that won’t stop.
Changing the clocks was almost the last straw. It was something my husband always did and made me miss him even more, if that’s possible.
I’m dreading the dark nights. My stepdaughter, who lives about an hour away, say she loves drawing the curtains, putting the light on and snuggling down in front of the tv. She has a husband at home and family not far away. She’s lovely, but doesn’t seem to understand why I hate it. Long dark evenings with no-one to talk to. No-one to share the evening meal with and chatter. No-one to “snuggle down” with.
I just want to be with my Bill. I wouldn’t do anything silly, that would be wrong, but I just hope it comes sooner rather than later. I don’t want to be here without him.
So sorry to put the miseries out so early. I don’t mean to inflict my tears on you all. You’ve all got your own feelings to deal with.
Love and hugs to all
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Yes, long dark evenings with no one to talk to or be cosy with. I find evenings are the worse. I suppose I was used to doing things on my own during the day but Andy was always there in the evenings, especially in the winter. It is so hard and lonely.
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Six months,26 weeks,half a year today since I lost you,still doesn’t seem real,I love and miss you❤️
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Hi Catrin,
I am sure they told me a fortnight at the hospital and I was surprised, but she checked her notes.
Anyway, it feels less sore without them, although it bled at first.
How long was it before you felt ‘yourself’? If you don’t mind me asking.
Xx
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Morning Ron. Thinking of you.
Not up to pulling you out yet, but I can sit on the swamp bank and tell you some dirty jokes?
Xx
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Good morning Ron that love will never fade, you will love her as long as you live, just as I do my first husband Steve snd now Gra, there isnt a day that goes passed that i dont miss them.
Jane you are one very determined lady so I dont think it will be long before you are pole dancing, I a pleased you have Jamie there to help yu and Katie.
I have always hated the dark nights this year will seem so much harder.
Hugs jo xxx
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Do you know many dirty jokes then Jane as you could be there a while 
xxx
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I have as many dirty jokes as I have little holes where the staples were, 46.
Plus all the injection marks, That is a lot of jokes.
I bet Ron knows as many already.
Xx
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It looks as if someone has used my thigh as a dart board!
Hey-ho. The sequin hot pants should cover it.
Xx
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Sorry I was being a misery - really don’t want to spoil all your fun.
I’ll try not to bother any of you again.
Love to you all and best wishes for all your futures. You’ll make it through eventually.
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