It’s been a rather unusual week.
Dad has been admitted to Palative care. He has suffered a bladder infection, and in his weakened condition, it is better for him to be in the care of professionals.
It’s very sad seeing Dad, he seems to not recognise me anymore. He at times seems aware, and other times, he seems to just look through me. I love and respect my Dad, and it is hard to see him slowly loosing conciseness!
On happier matters, My Uncle Robert came down from QLD, and stayed with Tomoko and I for a night last thursday. He came to visit Dad, unfortunately in Dad’s weakened condition, he stayed with us for the night. Uncle Robert offered both Tomoko and I a lot of comfort. It was great seeing him again.
Tomoko and I had a great day. We had our first Ultrasound scan today, and we were delighted to discover that the baby is growing beautifully. We could see his/her little heart beat. We can’t yet tell it’s sex. He/She is now 8 weeks old, and about the size of a jelly bean.
Finally, I was welcomed to Turramurra Rotary Club tonight. It was lovely to be made to feel so welcome. Tomoko came to dinner as well, and everyone was so nice and open. I am looking forward to helping Turramurra Rotary with the fantastic work they are involved in.
Dad came over on the weekend. He has quickly deteriourated, now to the point where he can hardly talk or walk.
It’s really sad and hard to see him in his current condition.
I have suggested that dad now needs additional care above what Mum and Graham can provide. Shortly he won’t be able to ask or walk to the toilet.
Unfortunately the news about Dad isn’t good. He is currently quite weak, he isn’t eating, and it appears the demon cancer is winning.
He looked so good only a month ago, however, this week, he really appears that he might not have long to go.
We are all very sad, because as I said, only a short month ago, we all felt, he was doing so well, that he most likely had a good few years left atleast.
It’s very hard seeing dad inhis current state. He was always such an intelligent man, and if e had all his faculties right now, he’d hate to see himself as he is.
We ofcourse are giving all the love andsupport that we can muster, while secretly, we are all having a tough time facing the future’s realities.
We will do what we can, however, the Dr’s aren’t much help, feel further Kemo treatment will be a waste and generally seem to have lost interest and hope.
We still can’t get a good estimate of how long dad has left from the Doctors. I personally feel, that we have the right to experience based estimates from them. And although it might be bad news for us, we still need to know.
Well, we found out last week that Tomoko is pregnant!! She is now in her 5th week.
We discovered this news while Tomoko had a blood test while in the early stages of IVF through IVF Australia.
Tomoko hadn’t really started the treatment, she was only on the nose spray that is supposed to “trick” her brain into not allowing her to ovulate.
So, this was a huge surprise after 3 years of trying. It was found that my count was low, so although pregnancy was possible, it was estimated that it could have taken us perhaps 8 years to conceive naturally.
Tomoko’s blood test was just a test to see if the nose spray was working. IVF Australia then called us back to inform us that Tomoko was pregnant.
The expected birth date is 10th June 09 – a winter baby!
It’s early days, so we’re just holding our breath until Tomoko’s first Ultrasound in 2 weeks.
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