Infection

Sorry for not keeping everyone up to date - I’ve been so poorly with this infection. I was readmitted to hospital last Thursday with a high temperature and being sick. They still can’t pinpoint where the source of infection is, but the microbiology department have said that what they have grown on the blood cultures they took looks like the type of bug you’d find living in a Picc line.

So they removed the Picc line but this has meant all the nightmares of finding my veins to take blood/ insert a cannula have returned. The Picc line was only removed the day before yesterday and I already have at least 9 holes in my arms/hands!

They also did a CT scan from which the doctor has said there could be an infection near my spleen. This has been referred to my surgeon to see what they want to do about what they can see.

In the meantime I’ve been having issues with my blood pressure and pulse rate, which is causing extreme tiredness and nausea.

I made it to 40 last week... and I was at home for my birthday, though not feeling well. Andy did the place up with banners and balloons and bought me an infinity necklace to match the bracelets I bought for Margot, Sophie and me for the wedding, so that was really lovely.

I can’t see myself being allowed home from hospital any time soon, so I’ve just got to deal with it for now.