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MY WORD OF THE WEEK – Struggle
Last week I wrote about the help that we were all getting. This week has been a struggle. We are still battling on though, but I wish life could be simpler sometimes.
I took Star for some blood tests on Monday but it didn’t go well. The nurse couldn’t get any blood and Star nearly passed out. She tried so hard to be brave, but it just didn’t work out. So we were told she’d have to go to the hospital.
She also needed another test which went wrong too. I can’t say too much as it’s personal but it’s been a nightmare. Yes, I’m glad they are testing her, we’ve struggled for a long time and not been taken seriously because of her age. Now she’s older they can see that this is a real problem, not just a kid being awkward. No-one wants another diagnosis for their child, but there are so many things it could be that can be helped with simple medication. Which she can’t get unless she gets a diagnosis.
She can’t have her hospital blood tests done until October 27th, so now we are waiting again.
School Struggles
The Girl’s school has been amazing, but we’ve still found things a struggle. School refusal can be serious and it’s a known condition. I was worried that we may be having further issues from Boo when nothing the school did worked and she became more and more distressed. Shutting herself in her room, not eating properly, not interacting with the family and making herself ill.
The struggle has been uphill but I think we may have reached a peak and yesterday the school tried something new. It seemed to go well, so fingers tightly crossed.
Finally, we have news of the first COVID case in the Little Man’s School. Not in his year, but it’s all very worrying. Roll on the break next week, it’s been a very long term.
Health Struggles
I have definitely been feeling better since having the IVIG, but I still can’t help wishing that it would actually make me better. It’s hard to explain, and I guess any improvement is a good thing. But sometimes, I just wish none of this had happened. I long for my life back…even if I could just have it back for a few more years until my kids grew up.
I think at the moment I’d be happy with 10 years of being who I used to be and then die suddenly, than another 20 years of this (which would still make me younger than my Mum was when she died.) Is that selfish of me. Maybe, but I’d give anything to give my children the life they deserved.
Sometimes the struggles we have can seem overwhelming. But I know we’ll climb those mountains.
Now, does anyone have cure for COVID yet?
Over to you guys, what word or phrase sums up your week this week?
I hope things ease a little next week.
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Sending you a big virtual hug Anne, it sounds like it’s been a tough week for all of you. Poor Star, it is horrible when blood tests are difficult. Hope that they will go better at the hospital and that the other test helps with getting answers and any treatment she needs. I’m so sorry that Boo is finding things distressing at the moment with school too and hope that the new thing that the school are trying helps. It must be very worrying having a Covid case in Little Man’s school and I hope you can all stay safe and half-term is a much-needed time of rest and relaxation. I wish that you could have 10 years of being back to your old self – I don’t think it is selfish of you to wish you could give your children more than you are currently able to or to have times of longing for the way things used to be. Hope that next week is less overwhelming and easier on you all. Big hugs xx #WotW
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When Star spent a lot of time in hospital she’d go into a panic the second she saw those blue trays (we all know they contain the needles!) She has got a lot better, but only if it works first time, her vaccinations were fine, but blood taking a big no no.
Oh my goodness. Poor Star. That must have been such an ordeal and still no answers. Let’s hope that it can be sorted at the hospital appointment and she can get on with life. And poor Boo. It’s not an easy thing to solve. I had to watch one of my besties struggle to get her daughter to go into school. Heart breaking for all. I’m glad your school is dealing sensitively with her. I’m glad your treatment worked and has given you a bit of a lift. You always find something positive to say, but I can appreciate that is not always easy to do. I’m sure your children love having you around.
I can’t fault the school. I know they are under pressure to keep the attendance figures up, but they really are going above and beyond to help. I’ve heard so many horror stories from schools, I feel really appreciative. I think I’ll have to sort out some nice Christmas presents to say thanks.
Oh no! Sorry to read about your struggles this week.
Poor Star. She’s really going through it. I hope she is feeling better soon and the blood tests go well.
Poor Boo too. I am glad the school have came up with something new and I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you and her that it keeps going well.
So far we’ve had no cases in my girls school or college but as cases are rising here I am expecting it soon.
I am glad you are feeling better with having your treatment. x
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Certainly a struggle this week for you 🙁 hope next week is better. Sending hugs and large cup of tea xx
So sorry to hear that you have been struggling and how worrying to hear about the first Covid case. I can’t wait until half term just so that we can keep ourselves to ourselves again! Take good care of yourselves.
#MMBC
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