Wednesday 1 November 2006

can you hear me?

Hello all.

I have lost my voice

sounding like a little mouse at the moment

squeek squeek

When i talk my voice feels really strained

we found the shoes!!

he threw one on the roof of the school today.....bloody idiot....charlie i mean. They were only brought in September and cost £35. School wont go on the roof for me because of health and safety reasons, so somehow I have got to get a ladder to school tomorrow and get the shoe back as i cannot and will not buy another pair for him. He really is being a pain in the arse at the moment, I wish i could understand what was going on in his little head.

Thought I had better tell you that Bethanys operation isnt tomorrow now but on tuesdsay 7th November, next tuesday. couldnt remember if I had told you all or not!

She is going to be kept in overnight for definate, due to the fact that the earliest she will have it done is 1:30pm (if she is first on the list), and because she has a heart condition. I havent ever really mentioned this before as it doesnt cause any bother, so I tend to not think about it! She has a hole, which has been closing up, and a slight mitral regurgitation, sorry for the spelling. Basically oxygenated blood flows back on to the unoxygenated blood, but this also doesnt cause any problems. She saw the specialists from Guys hospital last year, they were so impressed with her heart that they dont want to see her now until 2010. She will have to have a massive dose of antibiotics during and after surgery to prevent any infection to her heart as this could be fatal if the hole gets infected.

I have got her loads of new stuff to take in.....a cd player, big headphones (she doesnt like the ones that go into the ear), 2 pairs of pyjamas, slippers, a nice warm pink blanket for her bed, and a couple of sticker books.

We have a very busy weekend, which i'm pleased about, as hopefully it will take my mind off the operation. I feel so bad about her having it done. she has had 7 op's before, but they never upset me as much as this one is. i think this is because there might be blood this time. the others were 2 for a squint, 3 on her ears for grommets, 1 on her finger and one to have teeth out.

I also keep having people tell me how terrible the tonsil operation is if you are not a young child.

I hope you are all ok and please wrap up warm!! It was 17 degree's in the car yesterday and only 4 this morning, so it looks like winter could at last be here!!

Love you all to bits

Joanne

 

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Do try not to worry dear ,she will be in good hands and they have her history ,and will treat her acordingly,wow she is a lucky girl getting all those goodies to take into hospital with her ,almost worth getting your tonsils out ,I still have mine lol ,lol at the shoes What a boy ,.,plenty more where they came from lol ,.,love Jan xx

Anonymous said...

HOPE EVERYTHING TURNS OUT A-OK......DIANE

Anonymous said...

I can hear you......barely.. you little squeaky mouse you! lol

I will keep Bethany in my prayers.. I'm sure she will be fine.  Try not to worry, sweetie..

Hugs
Jackie

Anonymous said...

Oh Joanne you are a very worried Mum ~ Bethany will be fine ~ she couldn't be in better hands ~ I will be thinking about you and Beth on the 7th ~ and knowing how much she is loving all the goodies she has to take with her into hospital ~ she has been through so much in the past and come through it all with flying colours ~ remember we are all here for you and only an IM away ~ Love you ~ Aunty Ally xx

Anonymous said...

Good luck to Bethany for next week, it's worse when it's the kids having the stuff done. xxx

Anonymous said...

I hope you feel better soon and will keep my fingers crossed that all goes well for Bethany's op.  Terry x

Anonymous said...

my daughter had her tonsils out at 4 and it was rough. I am sorry you have lost your voice...i hope you get it back soon! Man, i hate heights.....be careful on that ladder.
HUGS, lisa

Anonymous said...

You have your worries and troubles in abundance.
I am sure it will all work out though just fine.
You wouln't cath me up a ladder for all the tea in china

Anonymous said...

Oh, by now I pray you feel better, many hugs and love..hope your voice is back!!
Joyce

Anonymous said...

I remember being in a ward for general probs. - sinuses, cataracts, removal of zits,(me), and tonsils.  I spoke to a young woman who'd just had the last one, and she said toast was OK, but water was agony.  The reverse of what you'd expect.  Hope discomfort is short-lived.  Bunny