I am so glad yesterday is over and David's surgery went well. Although one rationalises there is always the "what if" lurking in the background. When we arrived home David walked up to the top of the drive to get the mail and papers. It hit me after settling Barbara and David in and preparing dinner, I went to my room and had a good cry. I was afraid that once I let the flood gates open I wouldn't be able to stop them. But my chest hurt so much from the sobs I had too, stop that is.

Talked to Anna last night and again this morning. She sounds a bit better, but still fighting a cold. Worried about her.

Also worried about Mum. There are a few red flags re her finances and the paying of bills. Because Mum is sensitive and because she likes to keep things to herself I'm not sure how to handle the situation. Guess the best I can do is keep an eye out,pay close attention.

Didn't feel like it but forced myself to vacumm and dust the Sitting Room, the Library, David's room and clean the bathroom this morning.
Hoping to find time to get in a run. MS run next Saturday and I need to get in shape!

On the up side Barbara has decided to try wearing knickers again(instead of depends). It has taken a bit of experimenting but I think we have found a working dose/s of Metamucil and the trips to the bathroom are not so desperate.
And David, well you wouldn't know he had his gallbladder removed yesterday. He was up and going this morning, worked in his office sorting faxes and made a few phone calls and walked up for the papers. Th blood transfusion did a world of good. His hemoglobin count was down to 73, alarmingly low. I have suggested David talk to a Dr about having his blood tested every month and when the count gets to a certain level that he be given a blood transfusion. Although we were aware of his demise we didn't realise just how much he was being affected. It wasn't until after the transfusion that it was so obvious. Apparently there was a great deal of discussion about David and the polychondritis amongst the Dr. and nurses and they think it is the polychondritis that is reeking havoc with the hemoglobin. I already said that because of info on the Internet. He has called Dr. Edgar and has an appointment on Mon. The pain in his tummy started again and he has taken the tylenol 3. He is sleeping now.