Positives.
Hi,
To anyone out there, who hasn’t run away (and I know alot of you have) thanks for sticking by us, thanks for reading still and taking the time to comment, even though you don’t know what to say. I know it’s all down in the dumps, illness rants and raves and you’re all sick of hearing it.
Just thank you, ok?
Hospital: day five,
* The nurses on the paediatric medical ward are so amazing. They are kind, beautiful women, who look after my girl with skill and grace. Today we have Ivy’s favourite nurse, Pippa.
* I had a good ‘chat’ with the paediatrician and although we are still going ahead with the operation, I feel as though things will be put in place to prevent infection as much as possible. Also, it won’t be until after we get over this hurdle.
* Ivy’s oxygen saturations are up to 94%,
* She has colour in her cheeks
* We are allowed to go home today, so we can wake up with Lily on her birthday
* That means my own bed
* and my own shower
* and something to eat besides cheese Twisties (not that I have anything against them, they are a choice stress food, it’s just that there is not much vegetable in the humble Twistie and I am so desperate for vegetable, I am craving cabbage (yes, I know that’s sad)).
*It means fresh air and wide open spaces.
* I can kiss the kids and hug them tight.
* I can wander around in my zebra patterned flannelette PJs and not feel self conscious. (What? I got them for Mother’s Day, besides I look hawt in zebra wear… not).
Just a quick shout out to Tracey, Trish, Mary and XBox who kept me sane through MSN, texts and email, to Mum and David’s Mum and to the Wonder husband for holding down the fort and to the cherubs for being so patient.
I love ya’s all. MWAH!
Still here and always reading everything you post, Tiff. Sending the best vibes and good wishes I can conjure up for Ivy’s improvement and good luck for the surgery and birthday wishes for Lily.
I think we need photos of the zebra PJs, OK??
I hope you all have a wonderful birthday celebration for Lily, and best of luck for the operation.
I’m still here too - I doubt anyone has gone anywhere - we all care too much to leave.
Zebra PJ’s definitely sound hawt! Glad you and the girl are going home - Lily will be so pleased! Good luck for the surgery - I bet the girl does fine.
And who would have thought XBox was such a sweetheart?
MWAH right back x
FANTASTIC positives! And great news that you are going home
Nothing beats your own shower, bed and pj’s. Sending you homemade vegetable soup vibes.
Happy Birthday to Lily and good luck later with the operation. Nice to get a breathing space before she goes back in.
I want Zebra PJ’s!
So glad you are going home. I hope Lily has an amazing birthday tomorrow.
Yay that’s great news!
Happy Birthday to Lily
So glad you’ve got a lil reprieve for Lily’s birthday! **hugs**
Yay to being home! I’ll drink to that. Hang on, that’s not saying much…
Mate, I read your blog every day, even when I’ve just finished chatting to you on MSN or exchanging texts. It may not feel like it, but there is a lot of love in the world for the ‘little brown mouse’.
Happy Birthday to Lil, she gets more gorgeous with every passing moment.
I’m so glad you guys are home and that Ivy is so much better. You will get through this. You will.
You can’t prove a thing Tiff…
Great news about getting to go home, I’m delighted.
I hoped to wake up to a post saying you were going home! yeah for insomnia … not.
Don’t comment much… I’m not good with words.
Happy Birthday to Lily from Canada!
Happy birthday to Lily!!
I’m SO glad that you’re going home, and that her oxygen levels are so good now!
I check you blog diligently EVERY day -LOVE the fact you can have multiple tabs open on mozilla firefox!! *grin*
SO glad to hear that you will be home for Lily’s birthday - that has to be the BEST present for her this year.
Please know that even when I don’t comment I am still here - reading, praying, and sending you my love. Will try my best to send my love more frequently through email and comments though - especially since I’m learning all about comment love on my blog!!
Enjoy your hot shower and your pj’s!!
yay for going home for Lily’s birthday!
yay that Ivy is looking better.
yay for your own shower and bed and vegetables!
Glad things are looking better
I don’t always comment but I always read.
I’m glad you’re finding some positives out of this whole situation and that you get to be home for your daughters birthday.
What a lovely birthday present to have her sister home! I am so so happy she is coming home today! for Tiff, Ivy, and Lily too!
I have to check on you every day first thing when I get to my computer, although I don’t comment a lot. You are in my heart every single day. I’m so glad you get to head home and be with Lily on her special day. I am still amazed at your strength, you confess to weakness yet you are probably the strongest mother I know. You are amazing, and your family is amazing. I hope that Ivy is on the road to recovery again.
Love always
Liz
Been reading every day since we came into the “Pemphigus” club. Hoping that Ivy is on the mend and that you get to enjoy Lily’s birthday at home!! I know that feeling of your OWN shower and bed and PJ’s… funny how NORMAL life seems so much sweeter these days. Those things that used to annoy me are marginal now.
Huge hugs!!!
Amber
Run away? Who would dare!! On the other hand, I haven’t been as faithful as I should or would like to. I have been SO busy. But I’m back, now. And I’m here. time issues are under control and I’m back in the saddle and I will be here for you whenever you need me. Because I love you, too.
Glad things are looking up. Lots of love to you all. xx
So glad you got home for Lily’s birthday Hugs to you.
I think Zebra fasion is hot I wouldn’t mind some myself
I really miss working in Paed wards it was so much a part of life for over 12 years. I don’t miss having my children as a patient in them though.
Wow, so I’ve been gone! (staying with the in-laws will do that to you) I didn’t run away, I promise!
I hope the surgery goes well and that Ivy doesn’t turn out the same as Immy. We can pray, right?
Happy Birthday to your girl and I’m so glad you can be there for it!
I wanna see a photo of you in the Zebra outfit babes.
Glad you get to go home.
C’mon, let’s see the PJ’s! A good one for Weekly Winners, maybe?
I’m still here. Just wanted you to know that because I haven’t been a very good commenter of late with all that’s on my own plate.
Oh, and I’m craving cheese twisties now!!!
I’m still here too - just sporadically which is why I haven’t commented lately. I knew it was Lily’s birthday because you commented on my son’s birthday post (he happens to share the same birthday). Hospital stays are no fun and I’ve only spent one night in hospital with my boy a while ago, but nothing like you’re going through. Thinking of you and hope all goes well.