..........In fact, I should say, 'great news'. Baby Aiy�la was back in hospital again yesterday, after they acknowledged that indeed she did not look like a 'Mohammed' and that they had issued the incorrect paperwork, but the best news is that her heart is fine. This was confirmed after another heart scan yesterday. We can't ask for better then that.
Kyla my strong daughter, I am so proud of, entered another tiring debate with the awful nurses in the hospital, as they yesterday finally pulled out some 'baby injections/ syringes', this means with a tiny needle. The last three weeks, Kyla had been given normal syringes and asked to inject Aiy�la every morning, which caused all three, Dan, Kyla and baby great distress. I would not have the nerve to inject an new born with a long needle. She was supplied with 8 baby needles only and when Kyla asked what she was supposed to do after that, ( she is meant to carry on with the injections for 12 weeks) she was met the now accustomed shrug of the shoulder. No doubt we will revisit this conversation next week.
We are so relieved. I managed to smile again yesterday, even though my Herceptin was not too successful. My veins are giving in. After numerous unsuccessful attempts on various points on my arm, they settled for my hand. But even there, they had some problems, every few minutes the machine bleeped, as the liquid was not going in how and where it should be. They ended up adjusting the angle of the needle a few times and supporting it with sticky tape. Yes it hurt like hell. Thankfully this ordeal only lasted an hour.
My oncologist is still putting pressure on me to have a biopsy. I don't understand where he is coming from. When I asked him if he thought it was a cancerous lump, he said 'no'. He thought it is an infection. I asked him what would be done if it was an infection, to which he said 'nothing'. So why insist on a biopsy then?? I have agreed to having another scan to see if it has grown or not.
In the meantime I continue to search for 'the cure' and am coming across so much information regarding nutrition. I had no idea that celery ( other then being low on calories) could be that good for you. Sad, I know, I rushed out yesterday and bought heaps! My smoothies are taking on an interesting colour with all the different fruit, veg, spices, nuts etc I am adding.
Kyla my strong daughter, I am so proud of, entered another tiring debate with the awful nurses in the hospital, as they yesterday finally pulled out some 'baby injections/ syringes', this means with a tiny needle. The last three weeks, Kyla had been given normal syringes and asked to inject Aiy�la every morning, which caused all three, Dan, Kyla and baby great distress. I would not have the nerve to inject an new born with a long needle. She was supplied with 8 baby needles only and when Kyla asked what she was supposed to do after that, ( she is meant to carry on with the injections for 12 weeks) she was met the now accustomed shrug of the shoulder. No doubt we will revisit this conversation next week.
We are so relieved. I managed to smile again yesterday, even though my Herceptin was not too successful. My veins are giving in. After numerous unsuccessful attempts on various points on my arm, they settled for my hand. But even there, they had some problems, every few minutes the machine bleeped, as the liquid was not going in how and where it should be. They ended up adjusting the angle of the needle a few times and supporting it with sticky tape. Yes it hurt like hell. Thankfully this ordeal only lasted an hour.
My oncologist is still putting pressure on me to have a biopsy. I don't understand where he is coming from. When I asked him if he thought it was a cancerous lump, he said 'no'. He thought it is an infection. I asked him what would be done if it was an infection, to which he said 'nothing'. So why insist on a biopsy then?? I have agreed to having another scan to see if it has grown or not.
In the meantime I continue to search for 'the cure' and am coming across so much information regarding nutrition. I had no idea that celery ( other then being low on calories) could be that good for you. Sad, I know, I rushed out yesterday and bought heaps! My smoothies are taking on an interesting colour with all the different fruit, veg, spices, nuts etc I am adding.
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