Tuesday 10 June 2008

Last Appointment

Today was my last day at the hospital before the transplant next week. I didn't make it back to school as the hospital took longer than we expected. Because of that, in between my appointments at GOSH, we went to the RFH where my Dad is going to be - he signed the consent form! We also saw the ward where he would be and it was quite strange from what I am used to at GOSH but the view is very good over London and the Emirates stadium. My Dad was more concerned about the TV and missing the football - France vs Italy on the 17th! Vive la France!

I signed my consent form today too. We thought there might be a hick up with the transplant going ahead at one point because of something I won't go into on my blog but luckily it all turned out ok. Just made it a very long day at the hospital as I had to see another doctor in the afternoon. I guess I am going to have to get used to that; there is going to be a lot of hanging around waiting for bloods etc after I leave the hospital.

I feel really tired now and fell asleep in the car and when I came home. My mum wants me to do some maths work but I am too tired and not in the mood to do any work right now. She says I need my dinner and that will make me feel better but I don't think it will make me feel like doing maths.

Being in the hospital all day also means I haven't done my english coursework speech yet. I think this means I will have to do it first thing on Thursday and everyone else will do theirs on Monday and Tuesday, when I'm in hospital.

My Dad is being very kind to me and getting up early to take me back to school tomorrow morning so I don't have to go tonight, so I can get a good nights sleep at home.

My brother gets back from travelling in Africa this weekend. We just found out today that he should not come home and should stay at a friends house until my Dad and I are in hospital in case we catch something, like a bug he may have picked up - even if he doesn't think he has! He doesn't know this yet, not sure what he will think. I am annoyed that he will not be able to see me in hospital.

I'll be back soon. Please leave comments for me. Q

Sunday 8 June 2008

Week before the big day

This is my last week before the op. What have I got to look forward to? Well - this week I have to do exams - french, math and RE! What fun! The french is part of my GCSE coursework - yea! I also have to do a speech for english which I am surprisingly looking forward to. It is about the hospital and what makes it so great. In fact, I will try to upload my slides to this site so you can join in. Yeaaahhhahh. That also counts towards my english GCSE. I'm trying to keep up with everything but its kinda hard.

School have been great, they are treating me with lots of care and kindness. Big thanks to Mrs M, Mrs G, Mrs B and Mr W and of course, the infirmary. Everyone really. Also good luck to Sister H who is retiring - what will you do without us to keep you busy?

Tuesday is my last hospital appointment before the big day - this is when they do a last cross match between me and my Dad. They do this by taking blood samples. This is done at GOSH. After this appointment my Dad is going to the RFH (where he is having his op) to find out more about the ward and to do a pre-admission. This means he gets to go in later on the 16th but I have to arrive at midday. I'll tell you more about that in a later blog.