Hi all
It's been a while since the last blog mainly because there is nothing to report on the health front. Guy has got over his cold (mainly, touch wood) and has started eating again. I think he has teeth moving so that, combined with a cold and generally just being almost 18months old, all makes him a bit fussy. Unfortunately we don't have the luxury of letting him work his way out of this 'stage' so have been getting creative (and frustrated!) to get him to eat.
There is constantly food around the place which he can snack on (terrible manners which CK won't thank me for when he's back at 'kindy'!). We also have some high energy drink which it is possible for kids to solely survive on. It's been added to "mega milo milkshakes", ice blocks and cooking. Guy has now started drinking in straight which is great. It's seriously sweet and a bit sickly so it's hard to guzzle... but Meg loves it! Ahh well, she'll end up the body builder of the two of them!
All recipes for high energy (which are a bit frowned upon in today's PC anti obesity obsessed world) are greatly received. You know the ones... high cheese, high cream, high fat treats we all had as kids.
Guy's next appointment is 4 July which will hopefully just be a day in the clinic increasing the carvedilol (beta blocker). Hopefully they will also do an echo (ultra sound) and check heart function, though it is likely there will be little or no change. Hopefully no worse though.
Then on the 7th I have my out patients appointment at Greenlane to discuss my Left Bundle Branch Block and the one liner on the Doctors notes about me having Cardiomyopathy (which Guy's doctor suggested is a 'matter of opinion'!).
We are trying to get some videos onto this but are unable at the mo. Will keep working it out.
Take care xx
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Friday the 13th!
Bevan took Guy into his hospital appointment this morning to increase his levels of carvedilol. Unfortunately Guy isn't well enough so he has been sent home again. The good news is that he did come home so isn't ill enough to be in hospital.
Meg also has the same hideous cough and has been sent home from CK with a temperature. So Bevan has had them both at home sick. Peachy.
Baking update - while I have a certain reputation as a domestic disaster area, I am delighted to announce that I made the famous Jan Kyle carrot cake.... and it was edible! Thanks Rach for the recipe (which includes "sift flour for mouse shit"!).
Work update - I have resigned from Minter Ellison. I have a 3 month notice period which I will work through (so still here till mid September). I feel relieved to have made the decision. This role is not a part time one and I don't know how long it will be before I can get back full time. It is also a matter of priorities and energy levels...
Have a good weekend all.
Meg also has the same hideous cough and has been sent home from CK with a temperature. So Bevan has had them both at home sick. Peachy.
Baking update - while I have a certain reputation as a domestic disaster area, I am delighted to announce that I made the famous Jan Kyle carrot cake.... and it was edible! Thanks Rach for the recipe (which includes "sift flour for mouse shit"!).
Work update - I have resigned from Minter Ellison. I have a 3 month notice period which I will work through (so still here till mid September). I feel relieved to have made the decision. This role is not a part time one and I don't know how long it will be before I can get back full time. It is also a matter of priorities and energy levels...
Have a good weekend all.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Meg's all good
It's been a while since the last update and we've been getting our regular fix of hospital between Fly Guy's appointments.
On Monday Bevan took Guy to the GP as he and Meg have both cold a cold and cough which got worse over the weekend. The GP gave him the all clear then rang later to say it might be best to take him in to Starship A&E 'just in case'. He had no temperature and was generally well (having fun playing on the cars) so came home again. He and Meg both still have the cold and apart from not eating or sleeping very well, they are fine.
Today we had Meg's ECG and Echo. Both are absolutely fine, which is great news and an enormous relief to have got over and done with. The play specialists in Ward 23B were great, and made sure Meg was very relaxed about the whole thing.
Guy is supposed to be in on Friday for another carvedilol increase, though they may not risk it with his cold.
Other things medical... a letter arrived from the adult cardio services about my 'left bundle branch block' that they have identified as being my minor issue from my ECG (what seems like a lifetime ago). There was a comment on it that, because of Guy's condition, they assume I also have cardio myopathy. This seems to be a point for debate, so we aren't taking it too literally. Anyhow, I'm in the system and await my appointment.
Sarma and Jempa have been here since Friday which has been lovely. I even went to see Sex in the City with them last night. My 2nd movie in a month! Dad and I had a bonding shopping experience at Bunnings (DIY mega store), selecting bolts and mouse traps... Have a good trip home x
Collectively Kids recently had a photographer in as a fund raiser...
The photographer asked if she could use Guy's photos in her portfolio... his first modelling assignment! You can see he was doing his trademark shuffle to the music in his head... Meg warmed into it and had Piglet to help her pose.
That's all for now. Until next time, keep your news coming. Tx
PS Auntie Kirst I can't wait to see the next great flower arrangement. Remember movement...!
On Monday Bevan took Guy to the GP as he and Meg have both cold a cold and cough which got worse over the weekend. The GP gave him the all clear then rang later to say it might be best to take him in to Starship A&E 'just in case'. He had no temperature and was generally well (having fun playing on the cars) so came home again. He and Meg both still have the cold and apart from not eating or sleeping very well, they are fine.
Today we had Meg's ECG and Echo. Both are absolutely fine, which is great news and an enormous relief to have got over and done with. The play specialists in Ward 23B were great, and made sure Meg was very relaxed about the whole thing.
Guy is supposed to be in on Friday for another carvedilol increase, though they may not risk it with his cold.
Other things medical... a letter arrived from the adult cardio services about my 'left bundle branch block' that they have identified as being my minor issue from my ECG (what seems like a lifetime ago). There was a comment on it that, because of Guy's condition, they assume I also have cardio myopathy. This seems to be a point for debate, so we aren't taking it too literally. Anyhow, I'm in the system and await my appointment.
Sarma and Jempa have been here since Friday which has been lovely. I even went to see Sex in the City with them last night. My 2nd movie in a month! Dad and I had a bonding shopping experience at Bunnings (DIY mega store), selecting bolts and mouse traps... Have a good trip home x
Collectively Kids recently had a photographer in as a fund raiser...
The photographer asked if she could use Guy's photos in her portfolio... his first modelling assignment! You can see he was doing his trademark shuffle to the music in his head... Meg warmed into it and had Piglet to help her pose.
That's all for now. Until next time, keep your news coming. Tx
PS Auntie Kirst I can't wait to see the next great flower arrangement. Remember movement...!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Dad Chimes In - At Last!!
Kia Ora All,
Here a a few shots from today (Queens Birthday- got to love the Royals!) on another typical sunny Auckland day. A fairly busy day with myself doing some dodgy plastering in the hall and the soooon to be completed spareroom/kids room/ playroom - if Tessa decides how we are going to use it! Tessa cut Meg's hair (quite a good job!) & Guy cut the lawn - the photographic evidence of these events will be published in the next instalment!
We had a visit from Moira who entertained Meg and Guy with her impersonations of a Dr (Damn no shots of that!) and also helped make some chocy chip Anzac biscuits. Guy spent most of the time trying to flick the ingredients out of the bowl and Meg was more interested in eating the mixture raw than cooking it. We did however end up with a large batch of tasty morsels - thanks Moira!
Noos and Dave also popped in for a quick visit - Dave updated himself with the weekends sports results and Noos showed us a picture of what Guy's xray might look like maybe/possibly??
Hope you enjoyed Indie!
Ward 23b
Finally found the shot of Dr Guy - It shows that the nursing staff (Hayley) are gifted tutors, creative in their attempts to lessen their workload and not above letting patients self-diagnose. See ya next visit!
Here a a few shots from today (Queens Birthday- got to love the Royals!) on another typical sunny Auckland day. A fairly busy day with myself doing some dodgy plastering in the hall and the soooon to be completed spareroom/kids room/ playroom - if Tessa decides how we are going to use it! Tessa cut Meg's hair (quite a good job!) & Guy cut the lawn - the photographic evidence of these events will be published in the next instalment!
We had a visit from Moira who entertained Meg and Guy with her impersonations of a Dr (Damn no shots of that!) and also helped make some chocy chip Anzac biscuits. Guy spent most of the time trying to flick the ingredients out of the bowl and Meg was more interested in eating the mixture raw than cooking it. We did however end up with a large batch of tasty morsels - thanks Moira!
Noos and Dave also popped in for a quick visit - Dave updated himself with the weekends sports results and Noos showed us a picture of what Guy's xray might look like maybe/possibly??Hope you enjoyed Indie!
Ward 23b
Finally found the shot of Dr Guy - It shows that the nursing staff (Hayley) are gifted tutors, creative in their attempts to lessen their workload and not above letting patients self-diagnose. See ya next visit!
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