We left hospital last night finally. The staff at Endocrinology (diabetes) were satisfied that we are competent at managing Charlotte's diabetes and the Oncology (cancer) staff didn't need us to stay anymore for observation.
Charlotte and Rachel got back to Jamie's house about 7.30pm, after the dinner tray at PMH, of course. Charlotte was glad to go to bed with a bit of peace and quiet. Rachel let her have a big sleep in this morning and she is looking so much better. Only one interruption for her during the night about 11pm to give steroid, eye drops and check blood sugar. Charlotte's blood sugar level was the lowest it has been for ages this morning at just over 10. Normal is between 4-8. The diabetes staff will be very excited.
Rachel repacked Charlotte's medications bag, as all the new staff doesn't fit in. She now has all her medications in a bag about the size of a backpack and it has to go everywhere with her. She is still on the steroids and antacid for her stomach, eye drops, chemo drug, plus she has the diabetes finger-pricker and needles, one capsule for upper respiratory type of antibiotics just in case and a tablet on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the same thing and also the cream for the spots on her legs. Phew! Once the steroids and treatment finish we should be back to normal without any medication hopefully. The steroids should decrease again tomorrow when she has another PMH appointment.
Charlotte had a bit of fun yesterday for her SCGH treatment. Charlotte suggested a wheelchair, so we asked the ward nurse and she thought it was a great idea to borrow a wheelchair. Charlotte had a nice ride in the wheelchair and really enjoyed it. She wasn't too keen on the racing car wheelchair ride though! It takes a long time her to walk anywhere at the moment, as she has lost most of her muscle strength.
So back to SCGH again for treatment today and then with Kevin for the next few days. Charlotte is already planning her next meals ...
