Monthly Archives: May 2012

Week 322 “Tears flowed as we missed Riley’s Birthday”

Jill has been confined to her room – she has developed a small pressure sore from sitting in a recliner so they have confined her to bed so that they can get it under control. The bed has an air … Continue reading

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Week 321 “First Day in Rehab”

When I arrived yesterday morning – I was greeted with “where have you been” and a kiss. Jill had been showered and was being put into a recliner which could be wheeled out side.  They spent some time making sure … Continue reading

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Week 320b “Moved to Rehabilitation Ward”

When I arrived yesterday morning – coffee in hand I was met by the nurse telling me Jill was to be moved to the Thomas Hogan Ward – which is the rehabilitation ware of the hospital. I think Jill dreaded … Continue reading

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Week 320a “Clam shell splint”

I am having trouble sleeping and started writing this blog at 4am. When I arrived at the Hospital yesterday morning the chap fitting Jill’s new cast was in there and I decided to have a coffee. Came back and he … Continue reading

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Week 320 “Another change of leg cast”

Jill has been in hospital 15 days  and is certainly much brighter after the effects of the morphine has worn off. Since the last cast was changed and waiting 2 days for the results of the x-ray the orthopaedic surgeons … Continue reading

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Week 319a ” Cream cakes”

I arrived to find Jill sitting in bed with plaster removed , a bowl of mixed plaster and various bandages on the bench. The doctors were discussing the next step while the nurse was administering some morphine. I told Jill … Continue reading

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