Saturday morning! Wow what a rollercoaster!
Sorry I didn't get chance to blog with news last night. David's lovely cousin Julia and her boyfriend were staying the night so I was entertaining (eg taking them over the Bell!). They are training with us as Julia has bought a tutoring franchise so myself and Amy are working with them all weekend to get them ready for their big opening. They are a really great couple - obsessed with not causing me any more work/hassle but they are so excited about running their own business and it was really good to spend a couple of hours talking about them and their future (Julia is pregnant) rather than cancer!!
Anyway back to yesterday....bit frustrating again really. We have been told that Dr B will come and see us on Monday evening as a) he is snowed under with catching up having been away and b) he wants to give David a few more days to recuperate. Eleanor came to see us and spent about 20 mins with us and assured us that although she couldn't speak for Dr B at the moment the chemo (which was booked in before Easter) is still booked in and nothing is 'off the table' so read into that what you will. I think in reality he will discuss the pros/cons/benefits with us and then we can decide how to proceed....so tentatively positive...Monday it is!
David remains well although he does get tired very easily he is much more positive mentally and wanting to play travel scrabble and discuss plans over the Summer. He is eating small portions now although he has got to keep the tube in his nose for now so isn't absorbing much nutritionally but if they remove it they are concerned that his bowel will block again and we will be back to square one. He went for another ultrasound to locate the fluid on his stomach but had a failed attempt last night to drain it off from the marked sites which was a bit frustrating for him as the fluid is obviously there (he is very swollen again) and causing him some discomfort. Apparently unless he gets significantly worse they now won't do anything until Monday.
He is still on intravenous antibiotics until tomorrow night and the plan at the moment is potentially to move him to St John's on Monday for a couple of days - Dr B will visit us there if that is the case.
Not much more to tell at the mo...am off to visit this morning and then training the rest of the weekend so won't get to see him again until Sunday late afternoon. If you do want to visit would you please check with me first - I know I am being very protective but he still isn't up to seeing too many folks at the moment.
Will update if I have any news my faithful blogettes! Have a lovely weekend and enjoy the sunshine!
Florence x
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Once again Flo, thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to keep us all updated with what is going on. It sounds as if, for now at least, there is a little breathing space for you both before finding out what lies ahead on Monday. I'm so pleased David is feeling well enough to take on a game of travel scrabble and to talk about summer plans. That's a good sign. And you are right to enjoy conversations that include the excitement of starting up a new franchise and the joy of a new baby. How lovely. The weather is golden this weekend, the flowers are out, the birds are singing - I hope all the Redferns get out there and enjoy it. Wishing you well for Monday. Big hugs and lots of positive thinking coming your way x x x
What an amazing lady you are, my prayers are with you David and your wonderful family.
Thea Lee
sending lots of hugs from Wales xx
Your fellow 'Activist'!
Cerys
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