I don't like Mondays
Today was tough. Quent, ever the showman, put on a spectacle in time for Dr Savage's visit. He was foaming at the mouth and even the very cool nursing team looked worried. Bigger oxygen masks were sent for - as well as portable ECG and X-ray machines, doctors and plenty of nurses. With scant medical knowledge (just enough to know that lack of oxygen is serious) and a fertile imagination, I was very frightened.
A couple of hours later, all was well. Quent's various measurements seemed to have recovered and even my heart rate was returning to normal - no-one measured it, but I did at one point wonder if I should grab a go on the ECG.
Quent was just rousing (but still quite dopey) when Prof brought Dr Savage round. As they arrived, one machine went blank. Everyone was trying to work out what was happening and Prof Hawkins was looking quite concerned. Quent eventually removed his oxygen mask and mumbled that it might be plugged into the faulty socket in the room. Sure enough, the back up battery had just run out and all was well once we'd switched the plugs around! How typically Quent is that?
We are now "ready" to go again (though Quent still looks exhausted) Prof Hawkins has said Quent can choose whether this is the last dose (number 11) or if he goes for one more. Philip-the-success-story told us today he had 10 the first time round, so I am voting for a quick escape.
A couple of hours later, all was well. Quent's various measurements seemed to have recovered and even my heart rate was returning to normal - no-one measured it, but I did at one point wonder if I should grab a go on the ECG.
Quent was just rousing (but still quite dopey) when Prof brought Dr Savage round. As they arrived, one machine went blank. Everyone was trying to work out what was happening and Prof Hawkins was looking quite concerned. Quent eventually removed his oxygen mask and mumbled that it might be plugged into the faulty socket in the room. Sure enough, the back up battery had just run out and all was well once we'd switched the plugs around! How typically Quent is that?
We are now "ready" to go again (though Quent still looks exhausted) Prof Hawkins has said Quent can choose whether this is the last dose (number 11) or if he goes for one more. Philip-the-success-story told us today he had 10 the first time round, so I am voting for a quick escape.
posted by Helen at 7/30/2007 10:27:00 pm
5 Comments:
Helen, I am surprised at you - you clearly let Quent leave home without his electrical multi-tester and tool kit, otherwise he could have repaired the faulty socket and that would have entitled you to a discount at the canteen.
Thank you so much for keeping us all informed so eloquently and our hopes are with you constantly.
Not only can he perform elecrtical repairs under such treatment and scrutiny I wondered if he had managed to sneak a quick Guiness with all the foam....
Keep it going you two!!
Love R, K, C and L
Hey guys, Hope they've got the machine that goes ping in there. Keep going you little troopers!
Dave&Mel.
Morning
Just read your lovely letter and then the blog. I enjoyed the letter more! Sounds grim up there but at least you are in action. And nearer the end than the beginning now so keep on in there.
How typical of Quentin to sort the techical hitch, I loved that bit.
And where exactly is Oakley? I am sure your readers, like me, would like to know which fab venue you chose for him!
Am working on some top grade gossip for your return. Come back soon.
Lots of love,
Jo
xx
Nearly there guys, I hope the last dose goes more smoothly and they've sent someone to fix that plug before Quent decides to do it himself!
Sylvaine & Panny
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