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Saturday, April 18, 2009

What a day

After an agonising wait at clinic Kal's chemo got underway this afternoon.Kal had bloods,physio and heart scan before clinic this morning and all was looking well.He continues to show improvement with his arm and his physio said she's really encouraged by the fact that she sees progress every time she sees him.That's as good as the day got as our clinic visit was unbearable.It wouldn't have mattered what day it was because it was the most frustrating day there yet,bar none.It just so happened to fall on my birthday.We waited nearly 3hrs before we saw a doctor then after doing the appropriate paperwork were told that chemo was going to start today and to go back out and wait again for the nurse to call us in.It was easily another hour before a nurse called us and then close to another 2hrs before we were taken to the ward as Kal had enough time to watch a movie and a lilttle bit of tv before we were taken up.Thinking that it'll all get better from here we got the ward and found that kal had a room but no bed.I think i was justified in being a little annoyed and having a bit to say about it.On a positive note Kal is so far doing really well but still has about a day and a half to go before his chemo is finished.Hopefully he keeps going and he can get out soon after.We were happy to see my wonderful mum come down to see us and she even bought me a cake god love her.She's staying while Kal's in hospital so Shaylie can still stay here with me which i'm really grateful for
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Anonymous said...

what a day, Kal and Darren. It was a rough one for you both. And even more so when it was your birthday, Darren. I am so glad your Mum made it a little more special by taking a cake to celebrate the occasion. I'm sure you all enjoyed a piece of cake after such a tough day. Good to know Kal has started off his Chemo OK and hope it continues. We are all thinking of you and hope our call to speak to you all was a little pleasant surprise to lighten the day. Love to Kal, Darren, Shay and Nanny Carol. Nanny T.

April 18, 2009 at 3:56 AM
Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear it's been such a crappy day for your birthday Darren. It's great to hear that your mum and Shay are there though and staying the week. Hope it goes smoothly enough for you all. Like you say, it's not use trying to predict anymore, I guess you just have to work it out as it comes. I just can't believe what a soldier Kal is about it all. I'm sure I'd be an absolute mess every time I went back for another round. I'm sure the support your providing Darren makes all the difference to Kal. love K, M, I & S xxxx

April 18, 2009 at 10:20 PM

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