pauline replied to the topic One Year in the forum Carers 13 years ago
Thanks Eve, I might take you up on that! I think our outlook on life is the same. I believe you should make the most of today and enjoy every minute of it. We dont have a lot of money but we have each other which is far better than anything else. I try to turn every negative into a positive (not always easy!) but it works for me. MM took over our…[Read more]
pauline replied to the topic One Year in the forum Carers 13 years ago
Hi Eve..
What a lovely post indeed. It is amazing how we all keep smiling and put on a brave face. Do we all do that? Do we all say "well there is always someone else worse off"? I know I do. Grah (hubby) is now 2 yrs post transplant (well he will be next month). Oh boy what a journey it has been but it has made us even closer and it has made…[Read more]
pauline replied to the topic Levels back up… 🙁 in the forum Treatment 13 years, 3 months ago
Hi Chelle
Hopefully it is just a blip. I know my hubby's bloods are rarely what we expect them. There was one occasion when he was told he needed a platelet and blood transfusion only to be told a few hours later that he didn't!
Often consultants only tell you how much they think you need to hear so my advice would be to ask what options…[Read more]
pauline replied to the topic Struggling to Cope in the forum Carers 13 years, 3 months ago
Hi Chelle
It amazes me with all you have on your plate that you found time to reply to my post… thank you. I do hope your hubby's treatment is soon back on track and that they can get him back into remission. I think you are right… do we ever know how to act.. probably not. I have shared my thoughts with hubby today but he is just getting…[Read more]
pauline replied to the topic Struggling to Cope in the forum Carers 13 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Dai. That makes complete sense. I did let him know that it is the only way I can deal with it and think he understood. Reading Eve's last post makes me realise how lucky we are… I do hope the treatment works Eve and I am sure everyone on here is rooting for your hubby.
Everybody has been so kind. You are truly wonderful people and I…[Read more]
pauline replied to the topic Struggling to Cope in the forum Carers 13 years, 3 months ago
Thanks all for your advice which is most welcome. Insomnia also plays a big part which is probably why it is sometimes difficult to keep things in perspective! I will take all your advice on board. Hubby is now saying everything is fine and we should now forget what happened on Monday…. mm typical eh! This really is a roller coaster illness but…[Read more]
pauline replied to the topic Struggling to Cope in the forum Carers 13 years, 3 months ago
Thanks again Jean. It is nice to know there are people out there who understand.
Pauline
pauline replied to the topic Struggling to Cope in the forum Carers 13 years, 3 months ago
Thank you both for your replies. I feel very alone this week so it nice to know that actually I am not.
You both make very valid points and I have tried as tactfully as I can to suggest that my hubby phones the helpline number to discuss his feelings with someone who is outside of the situation and can offer the best advice. I am hoping he…[Read more]
pauline started the topic Struggling to Cope. in the forum Carers 13 years, 3 months ago
Hi
Having looked at this site since my hubby was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2009, I have struggled through and thought I was doing a pretty good job as carer and keeping everyones spirits up… keep the tears til I was alone. Hubby had a successful stem cell transplant in Dec 2009 and touch wood we have been going along quite nicely…[Read more]