May I just say that it is a pleasure to be home again in my own bed, surrounded by my family and comforted by the knowledge that I have so many wonderful friends who have showered me with love and support… to you all, a very big THANK YOU.
You may have already guessed that my stay in hospital was longer than expected and in a serious case of dejavu, this latest surgery did not go as planned. Life’s like that, isn’t it. I think now I have learnt to expect the unexpected and then I am not too surprised.
This time around I had the procedure I went in for plus some extra unexpected work. Unfortunately, the surgeons were unable to plate and stabilize my pelvis before the bone graft so now I have to spend 6 weeks laying flat on my back while the bone graft takes…. ggrrrr!!!! Of course, it’s not like I’m not used to being in bed, I have after all spent the best part of the past 5 months doing just that. Last time I was allowed to sit up for short periods which made eating, drinking and crafting possible. Over the past week in hospital I have discovered that there is a mighty difference between laying flat and being restricted to bed rest. Drinking and eating while reclining does create some interesting and ‘messy’ hurdles… LOL. Even reading the paper is an art form – I’m still in the process of mastering that one. Probably the hardest thing for me will be not being able to create during this time in bed. At least I have my laptop, a huge pile of books to get through, plus the company of my gorgeous blogging friends to keep me sane.
Anyhoo… I’m back home in my own comfy bed with my family looking after me. I’m allowed to make a few brief trips to the bathroom each day using crutches but still finding this a painful procedure. You’ll not hear me complaining to loudly though as I am yet to find anyone who enjoys using a bedpan!! I was at least home for Mother’s Day which also happened to fall on my mum’s birthday. We had a great day together, all crowded into my bedroom. Gypsy is thrilled to have her bed buddy back and has not left my side. Pets just seem to sense when they are needed – don’t they?
A ‘special’ thank you to Anna from Anna Rosa Designs who phoned me in hospital and read to me all the gorgeous comments that had been left on my last blog post – it really cheered me up!!
I look forward to popping in to visit everyone over the next few days and catching up with all your news.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Hi Kerryanne, welcome home you poor thing!!
Such a long time to lay flat out, i shall do my very best to entertain you from afar. I can not imagine how frustrating that must be for you, I do hope it will all be worth while in the end and you will forget all this horrible stuff ( you know a bit like childbirth).
Have fun catching up, I will speak to you again soon, kiss noises Linda Lilly.
Glad you are home Kerryanne! I have been anxiously awaiting…checking your blog to see. Sorry that you have to continue to go through all of that…I cannot even imagine how hard it is…but the fact that you do it all with such hope and encouragment is so inspiring. So glad Gypsy is there to comfort you…they certainly do have great instincts don’t they? And I am glad you were home for Mother’s Day…I hope it was filled with lots of pampering for you and your mom…you so deserve it!
Welcome back…
You are such a strong surviving Women I tell ya!
You just have sooo gotten on with what life’s been throwin at ya!
I really admire such a attitude.
You sure are’nt like me who loves a bit of a whinge and whine…
All the best,It must get Painful laying flat and still too.
I could’nt sleep on my side after my teeth were pulled and I thought that to be a real pain!
Hey Kerryanne! YAY! She’s HOME!! So wonderful to have you back in blogland, where we can’t tell if you’re dressed to the nines or wearing your jim jams!! While I don’t have a lot of ‘sane’ in my repatoire, I will certainly do my best to entertain you long-distance! :0) And just think how much energy you’ll have stored up for when you are up and about again – think of all those PLAY DATES!! Tee! Hee! Hee! Looking forward to cyber chatting again! Bear Hugs! KRIS
Welcome Home Kerryanne!!
You are one brave wonderful lady!
Thank goodness for your laptop and the pile of books
Keep your Pecker up as they say
I’ll be popping over to check on you again soon
xo xo
Welcome back home sweetie!! (both to the comfort of your own bed and to your blogging community.){{{hugz}}}
Ooh, now you’ve got my brain going as to inventing a “newspaper holder-upper-er”! I’m thinking metal clothes hanger… distorted and bent to keep the middle of the newspaper from caving in on you! Should I carry on with the idea or abandon it now?!! he he he…
Keep sane… and positive… and remember you are loved.
See you soon!
Much love and hugs, Vikki xoxo
Welcome home Kerryanne,
It must be lovely to be back in the comfort of your own bed and arms of your family.
I agree with Vikki, now is the ideal time for you to design things necessary for those in your position to make life easier, so add to the top of that pile of books a pencil and notebook BUT don’t forget to rest if you have time…. lol. Take care of yourself hun, you want to be sure you heal properly.
Gosh Kerryanne, sounds like you have been through the ringer and back again! So glad to have you home and back to the blogging world. Enjoy reading your books and catching up with your bloggy friends. Take it easy, Kathryn.
we have all missed you and glad you are back. even though you are still in pain and uncomfortable it is so much nicer to be in your own bed and wake when you wish and snuggle with humans and pets 🙂 smooches to you and hope that the next 6weeks fly by.
%*_*% rosey
Hi Kerryanne,
Glad to see you back in blogging world, like the new look. Catch up soon.
Karen xx
Welcome back Kerryanne!!!
Glad you were home from hospital in time for Mother’s Day.
~S~ xxx
So glad you are home Kerryanne..I have been thinking about you and hoping that things were going smoothly. You are so courageous! I am scared about much less of an operation and you are an inspiration for me. Love from Marilyn xoxo
Welcome home!
Will look forward to reaading your posts and I hope the next 6 weeks fly by for you.
Big ((hugs))
Beki xxx
Welcome home Kerryanne – you have put up with such a lot over the past months. Let’s hope the worst is over and you can look forward to more healthy days ahead.
Keep your chin up, relax, do as the doctor says and get back on your feet real soon.
Take care.
Love, Hazel
Nothing goes according 2 plan, this I have learnt in my life! At least it’s all done and dusted, now u can concentrate on getting well, which I hope happens without delay. Peace be the journey!
I wish I could make this text appear sideways for you – then you could read it while lying down ,if you just turn your head.
I hope the six weeks are not too arduous for you…..finger knitting???
Lovely to hear you are Home amidst your own surroundings….sorry to hear it didn’t go to plan but least now that part is over for you to get back on your feet real soon….Hope your Recovery will not drag out too long for you…Take care
cheers
Oh Kerryanne, I am so very happy to see you back typing but I wish things had gone a bot better for you so you could at least sit up in bed. You poor thing! I hope you have a speedy recovery sweetie xo
So glad you’re home , we missed you . Anything you need you know how to get in touch with me , take care .
dearest kerryanne…I feel very guilty that I havent left you a message or checked up on your progress before now..
slap my wrists…But i was in qld visiting my eldest son..before he starts back at uni next week and turns 22 yo!!
sorry the surgery didnt go as planned..but i am sure you will spring back…and be great sooner rather than later..
Must be soo frustrating for you..
I can only imagine..
anyway….hope you rest up…stay calm/cool (says me!!)…read heaps..& get plenty of ideas..
take care…
xxx andrea
Sweet Kerryanne, you are definitely making lemonade out of the ‘lemons’ life is handing you at the moment. You remind me of Pollyanna – finding something to be glad about in all circumstances.
Many Blessings
Janelle xx
Kerryanne, welcome home! Glad to hear you are recovering and with such a great attitude! Looks like life is making you slow down a bit. Thanks for stopping by to see the French Flea photos.
Hey Kerryanne,
When you sick of the Gypster or your own company, give me a call and I’ll keep you company for a couple of hours.
Big hugs,
Anna