Ummmm Is It Autumn Yet???

Okay, no rain for months, then we get 2 measly mls, and its still not looking for rain. Come on Mother Nature, this is not conducive for someone trying to rest and not wake up in a sweat. Poor old air con is going to have a heart attack I think. We put a window aircon in the kitchen, hoping to keep the little cottage cool, and it tries.... but I think it too is waiting for that lovely cool Autumn change.

So it's been awhile since I've updated but who has time for faceybook, when you are busy snoozing lol.

Last week was taken up with getting about 1.1 litres of fluid drained between the lung and the pleural sac so I could breathe. It was only the right lung but over about 2 or so weeks, it was steadily filling up causing me to have problems getting my breath, coughing and so very very tired. May have had a few sooks during the day, but they took them in their stride. The staff at the A & E are just the most amazing and kind people. I started at the hospital Monday late afternoon, did a heap of tests, went home so that I could wait for oncology to see me about the drain the next day, and went back 8.30am Tuesday so that they could sort the fluid issue. We didn't get home till about 8.30 I think. It was such a long day, I was so uncomfortable all day and so exhausted and the staff just went above and beyond to try and make me as comfortable as I could. Unfortunately they were so busy, and no beds, so I was kept in the short stay areas rather than in a hospital bed. I seriously don't know how these guys are able to work. These rooms are so small, and they have to work basically on top of each other. The upgrade to A & E can't happen soon enough.

I ended up agreeing to a wheelchair for any long or strenuous outings. Happy to report I haven't used it in days now. :) The good old stubbornness is rearing it's head again!

Radiation to the T6 and the pelvis started last Thursday and finish this Wednesday in time for my first infusion of Keytruda. I'm hoping that a few treatments and I will feel more my old self. Still have high hopes for Tasmania.

I tire quickly at the moment, so the updates, will probably be short and sweet for a while. Thank you for all you messages etc. They mean the world to Rick, the family, and me xxxx

Donna.