A quick update post-Christmas Day

I’ve been home from hospital since Saturday afternoon and while I’m much better, I’m still feeling knocked around by the whole experience.

Yesterday was Christmas.  We spent it at home, just Dave and me and the kids.  Our day was very gentle but a lot of laughing and excitement.  My beautiful children cooked the roast turkey lunch and decorated the pavlova.  They were a bit nervous about doing it but they went ahead willingly and we had a fantastic meal.  One of my favourite memories of the day is the three of them, lined up at the kitchen bench, peeling potatoes and laughing uproariously.

Now that the trauma of the surgery is over, I would also like to take the opportunity to say a big thank you to all of those around me who have been so caring and supportive.  From what I read of other women’s experiences, this is most definitely not the case for everyone.  I have been so fortunate with my family, my lovely friends, colleagues, and from others in my community who have offered practical and emotional support.

I know that this experience will be a long road and I’ve only taken the first steps on it.  I still have to wait for the results from the surgery so that is the next thing to face but I’m trying to take it as it comes and not focus too much on the whatifs that haven’t happened yet.

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