Super Fly Guy's Hospital Visit

Another fantastic result for Guy today at the heart clinic. He came one step closer to getting his Fly Guy Super Hero pilot's licence!

While I don't have the figures the doctors are very pleased with his ECG ("stickers on my tummy mummy!") and Echo ("Jelly on my tummy mummy!"). They show almost normal heart function and size!

His heart is a bit larger than normal but this may be because of the increase in muscle mass to help out when the pumping was so poor. They expect that he will grow into his heart size as he gets bigger.

It's still not pumping at a normal level, but the difference is minimal and not concerning the doctors.

So he's off frusemide (the diuretic) which gets rid of fluid built up when the heart doesn't pump properly. He's reduced the spironolactone which helps the pumping but is given in higher doses when you have fluid to get rid of. And he's on more captopril to increase with his size.

So, it's a 'steady as she goes' with the real heart meds which is fine by us!

We won't be in to see our friends at Starship (touch wood) for another 4-6 months. Guy loves the attention he gets whenever he goes back, so might miss it a little. As much as I think they all deserve to be canonised, I won't be missing it.

He was also spoilt rotten today with Sarma's undivided attention. The joys of Air NZ's new Masterton - Auckland route! It was so good to have Mum there and the medical brain to remember all the details.

While we were there we caught up with Sarah Kyle, which was lovely. Alex had some good results today just along in the grown-up heart ward. A good day all in all. We wish them well for their stay in Hearty Towers this week.

Tomorrow Auntie George and Uncle Bruce fly in briefly for the Cold Play concert, 'Auntie' Kirst comes back from The Bay before heading back to the UK on Sunday night, it's Auntie Rachel's birthday and Auntie Noos is babysitting - a fun filled family day!

Meg is getting all her best smile faces ready for her flower girl role - hours of mirror work! It's going to be a busy and wonderful few days.

BRING ON THE BUBBLES!!

Busy Feb & March.

As you can see it has been a while between posts – may have something to do with me being back at work full-time! All is well with us in sunny old Sandringham. We have had a lot of visitors over the Feb/March period (which is always good!!) and March has been busy so far and will continue to be so!!

I went to a Class of 84 re-union last week and managed about 4 hours sleep over the two nights I was away (still have the stamina). We have a couple of concerts coming up, a wedding to attend (Meg is the girl flower) and a visit to the hospital for Guy. It’s his 4 monthly check-up, so we’ll let you know how it goes!

Until then hope you enjoy a few shots taken over the last few months.

Better late than Never!

The Matapouri Video!!