24 July 2014

Today's the day!

Today's the day!! Yesterday we were told if Caitlin had a good night we were allowed to go to RMH today! Well she had a good night. Now we are waiting for the doctor to do rounds so she can be discharged. The last couple of days have had a couple of little dramas. On Tuesday her NG tube blocked, the nurse tried everything to unblock it, she even used coke but it wouldn't budge so it had to come out and another one was put in. Then yesterday she did her party trick where she vomits it up!!, and another one had to go back in!
Also yesterday Caitlin got a visit from the Hat Ladies, this is an organisation that supplies hats, beanies, buffs and wigs to people who have lost their hair to chemo. You get a certain amount to spend over 3 years. She is looking pretty good in her beanies and buffs!!
Over the last couple of days word has gotten around that it's close to Caitlin getting out of hospital, she has had a lot of nurses come in for a chat, a hug and to tell her the only time they want to see her is at clinic or on the street!! They will have to find someone else to fight over now. (They all liked nursing her).
It has been a long hard month but finally the light is at the end of the tunnel.

6 comments:

  1. That is great news. Hopefully it won't be too long before you can wing your way back to Clive and bring some normality back into your lives.

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  2. Yipppppeeeeee such wonderful news Caitlin. How could those nurses NOT love you anyway, cos you are a special young lady and so so brave.

    You might meet up with a volunteer called Tina Wijnhoud who does crafts at RMH, there were a few of us on Facebook who sent her boxes of goodies to use in her craft sessions, it sounds like everyone has fun when Tina comes along so hope you join in too.

    xoxo

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  3. Awesome news Caitlin and Jenni! Let's hope you're on the streets of Napier not Auckland!!!
    Hope to see you soon!
    XOXOXOX

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  4. So glad to hear this news! I'm not surprised the nurses fought over you. I imagine that even with your 'party trick' you would've been a good patient. I'd fight over you too if I were a nurse there.
    You'll have to put up some pictures with your new hats when you're up to it.
    xoxox

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  5. That is some great news Caitlin. We can't wait to see you smiley face when you come back to the bay.
    xx

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  6. YAY!!!!!!!!!! Best news ever, so excited!!!
    I'm sure the nurses will miss you, as you were obviously going to be their favourite patient.

    Can't wait to see you soon, back in the bay,
    Lots of love Emma xxx

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