Yesterday afternoon Shae's newfound friend, Eleanor, came to visit her. Shae and Eleanor met in a playground near the hospital 2 days before her surgery and since then they have had a lovely time getting to know each other.
Eleanor and her family live nearby, and the night before we thought we were heading back to Adelaide we went to Eleanor's house for a play and dinner. It was lovely. And very normal feeling. And the roasted pumpkin risotto with a glass of white wine were obviously just what I needed in preparation for the weekend we just went through!
They are a blessing to us in a city where we don't have family or friends. And ironically, we have been a blessing to them too as they just moved here from London three months ago. And Eleanor's Grandma lives near us in Adelaide, so we will be able to see them again when they visit in the future!
Though it looked like Shae's fluid drainage was decreasing, the lower fluid levels were due to a kink in her drain causing it to block. Fortunately it is now "unkinked", but the fluid keeps draining out.
We are pressing on, but it is difficult now that the finish line seems to have disappeared. Neither of us are sleeping very well. Today we were able to speak with Shae's care manager and rearrange her overnight care schedule which may hopefully mean fewer disturbances through the night. Strangely, the best place for her to heal is home, but the safest place for her to be is here. Wish there was a middle ground.
PS Wanted to add another point of praise - two of the patients who have been in hospital for a LONG time now have been given the green light to go into accommodation before heading home. I rejoice for them!!
Eleanor and her family live nearby, and the night before we thought we were heading back to Adelaide we went to Eleanor's house for a play and dinner. It was lovely. And very normal feeling. And the roasted pumpkin risotto with a glass of white wine were obviously just what I needed in preparation for the weekend we just went through!
They are a blessing to us in a city where we don't have family or friends. And ironically, we have been a blessing to them too as they just moved here from London three months ago. And Eleanor's Grandma lives near us in Adelaide, so we will be able to see them again when they visit in the future!
Though it looked like Shae's fluid drainage was decreasing, the lower fluid levels were due to a kink in her drain causing it to block. Fortunately it is now "unkinked", but the fluid keeps draining out.
We are pressing on, but it is difficult now that the finish line seems to have disappeared. Neither of us are sleeping very well. Today we were able to speak with Shae's care manager and rearrange her overnight care schedule which may hopefully mean fewer disturbances through the night. Strangely, the best place for her to heal is home, but the safest place for her to be is here. Wish there was a middle ground.
PS Wanted to add another point of praise - two of the patients who have been in hospital for a LONG time now have been given the green light to go into accommodation before heading home. I rejoice for them!!
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