Steve here.
I thought Wendy would want me to keep you posted as to why she didn’t write yesterday.
Yesterday morning she was very drowsy and unsteady on her legs. She had an appointment with a pain specialist and I managed to get her there. The pain doctor thought her drowsiness was down to an increase in gabapentin (pain medication) and that the dose should be reduced. She was also due to have chemo but they didn’t want to do it as she was so drowsy. So the plan was to go home and sleep it off and try again tomorrow.
By 8pm she was still just as sleepy and we were becoming worried. I phoned Marina (Rennie Grove nurse) who said she ought to be seen by a doctor, and we decided I would call an ambulance. The first paramedic arrived within five minutes, shortly followed by a second team. They quickly identified that she was running a high temperature and her heart rate was too fast. They suspected some kind of infection, and with chemotherapy patients they don’t take any chances so she was taken by ambulance to Stoke Mandeville, where she is now.
Her mom, Rebecca and I were there till about 3.30 am, and we have now split up into shifts. Rebecca just phoned to say her temperature was down and she was drinking coffee. Her mom has just gone back and I will take over later.
I will try to update you later.
Sending you all much love always xx
Got them my angel as do my family, thanks xx
So sorry to hear this… Big hugs and thinking of you all xx
Hi Boss, it’s been a difficult and scary time but hope we are over the worst of it now xx
Thoughts and prayers are with you all xx
Thinking of you all. Hope the infection is sorted and you are on the mend xxx
Sending all my love and thoughts are with you all. Stay strong and continue to support each other xxxxx Wendy you need to get back home to your hot tub ASAP x
Love and Juddy hugs glad she’s being looked after and if she’s drinking coffee then that’s a good sign xxxx
Thinking of you x x
Thinking of you Wendy xxx
Thank you Steve I’m sending my love and hugs to you all I am thinking of you XXX
So sorry to hear this. Sending you our love and prayers to you all. Hope Wendy gets the attention she deserves and needs. Was concerned last night, as I read her blog every night, before I say a prayer.
Love and Hugs to you allxx
So sorry to hear this. Thinking of you Wendy and the family. Love and hugs to you all. XXX
Hugs & kisses to our Wendy. If you need anything shout…. SMH is on my doorstep xx
Thanks mate, things are getting better now I hope xxx
Thinking of you always. Love to you and Steve Rebecca and Judith. Xxxxxx
Hi Nicky,
Things are getting better here don’t you worry xx
Can’t forget titch can you lol, it’s getting better here xx
Oops and of course titch. Xxxx
Thanks for updating everyone Steve. Was wondering what was the matter as no blog. All the best to you all xxx
Hi Helen, It’s been a bit scary here, infection, I’ve had virtual complete paralysis and been in hospital for I don’t know how long. Your bro saved my life again bless him. xxx
Sending much love xxxx
Hey mate, I’m getting better don’t you worry about that xxx
Sending you big hug and lots of love xxxx
Thanks April, appreciate your love and support as ever xx
Thinking of you Wendy and of course your family … Get home soon! Xx
Don’t you worry about that mate, I will be a home as soon as I can. Got virtual paralysis due to the infection but it’s wearing off slowly xxx great calendar shots hey LOL xxx
Thanks for keeping us up dated Steve. Love and hugs to you all. x
Things getting better here Ruth thank goodness, it was a scary but we seemed to have turned a corner xxx
Praying Wendy will be at home asap sending postive vibes xxxx
I hope so too mate, fingers crossed I won’t have to too long xx
Sending love & best wishes xxx
Thanks Morag, Love and best wishes appreciated xx
Thinking of you Wendy & your lovely family ,hope your back home very soon xx
Oh my goodness, you poor things. She was just sleepy but you must’ve all been going through hell and worried sick. SMH were brilliant when Ian had an infected finger and similar symptoms so she’s in very good hands. I’m afraid that now the winter bugs are around we all need to be doubly careful about not kissing her and giving her too many hugs. 🙁
Give her my love and may God give you all strength. Xxxxxxxx
thinking of you all and sending lots of love xxx
Hi Wendy ,sorry to hear you’ve had a bad turn,wishing you a speedy recovery from the infection,& home and hot tub soon .xxx
Bless you Steve for keeping us updated, was worried last night and whatsapp’ed Wendy hoping she was ok. Now we know, let’s hope Wendy will be home soon. Sending everyone love and good wishes. X
Oh Wendy, I knew there was something not right. Praying for a speedy recovery so you can be home. Love to you and your family xxxxx
Hope she’s ok love to all
Thinking of you all at this stressful time. Your one amazing family. Xxx Wendy is one lucky lady to have you Steve. Xxx
Just get her better and she can come home, she’s in the right place, remember me to her and that I’m thinking of her, xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Lots of love to Wendy, thanks Steve and take care ️Jx
So sorry,another setback but In the right place.I have a friend who had to stop this medication as she was dangerous falling asleep with no warning anywhere.Glad Wendy is responding well,such a worry for you all.Love to all.
Hi Boss, I’m a tough old bird remember, I’m doing okay and I’m not going to let this set me back 🙂 xx you brought me up better than to let a small thing like paralysis to stop me LOL LOL LOL
X
wow, positively gushing emotion, I must have been ill LOL LOL time is running out Vaughan lol lol lol xxx
Love and good wishes to you all. xxx
Oh Emma I’ve been so poorly, I don’t think I can make it on Friday but we will see, I have been paralysised due to the infection. But I am hoping it’s all going to go well now in terms of recovery xx
Thank you for taking the time to tell us Steve. I hope they know they’ve got a VIP on their ward! We all love you Wendy. God bless your little cotton socks x
Hi Lizzie,
I’m doing okay mate and I am not letting this stop me, I’ll be back blogging everyday before you know it xxx
Thanks Steve
Love and hugs to you all.
Debs xx
Thanks debs,
He saved my life again My Mr Wonderful 🙂 xx
Ohh…. thinking of you all (as always ) & sending lots of love.
Xxx
Thanks Kaz xxx
Tell Wendy im thinking of her.
Hi Ian, I know you are mate xxx
Thinking of you all, sending big hugs x
Thank you and thanks for the hugs xx
Big hugs to you all, xxx
Hi Lynne,
Thanks for the hugs, appreciated xx
Sending big hugs..thinking of you Wendy and also thinking of you her family…sending lots of love xxxxxxxxxx
Love and hugs received thank you xx
So sorry to hear that you are alittle under the weather Wendy. Sending lots of love & best wishes that you are home soon
with your family x
hugs to you all, lets hope she is out soon x
depends if you want a quite life hey lol lol. thanks for the hugs xxx
Sending love xw
Thanks Wendy lol from Wendy lol xx
thanks for letting us know Steve. sounds like she is a little better
tonight, thinking of you all and sending my love.xxxxx
Thanks my favourite Aunty LOL LOL thanks for the love xxx
Big hugs Wendy and in my prayers xx
Thanks and thank you for your prayers xx
Thank you for our update Steve, so kind of you.
Give Wendy lots of love and loads to you all, although I don’t know you, my thoughts are with you all. God bless and hope Wendy feels a bit better soon ooxx
Hi Helen,
Feeling much better and thanks for your kind words to me hubby xxx
praying you get better soon and back home with your family. Xx
Me too mate , me too :-)) xx
Sending lots of love to you all. hoping Wendy will be home soon xxxxxx
I hope so Sue, the sooner the better for me xx
Lots of love to you all xx
Hi Brenda,
Getting better don’t worry and I’ll be blogging soon I promise xxx
Thank you for the update Steve. Keeping you, Wendy, Rebecca and Mom in my thoughts. Sending out well wishes!!
Thanks fro your love from across the pond. I’ll be blogging again soon mate don’t you worry xxx