Sunday 13 February 2011

And now for the not-so-good news....

As I said below, there is another reason why time seems to have gone really quickly in our household recently. We've been having a rollercoaster ride at the moment - joy at finally having two beautiful boys, and, well, tears as well.

I haven't been very well recently, and this has been the main reason I haven't post on here for a few weeks. I didn't really feel able to post anything else until I was ready to tell you what else was going on in our lives. A few weeks ago, when Jamie was 6 days old, I was diagnosed with a thankfully treatable, curable form of tongue cancer. I had had mouth ulcers for years, had a biopsy on them (which showed that they were just ulcers, most likely caused by stress) and treatment for them 6 years ago, and they almost disappeared once I left teaching fulltime. They flared up again late autumn, which I put down to the stress of the miscarriages. The dentist referred me back to the hospital, and the news wasn’t so good this time. I’ve had biopsies, CT scan, MRI scan etc etc, and will be having an operation to remove the tumour (which is mainly sitting on top of my tongue) tomorrow. I will have to stay in hospital for up to two weeks, but the good news is that the hospital are moving very quickly and the intention of the operation is to cure me, and Southampton General is a great hospital.  There may be some radiotherapy afterwards as they are tackling this with both belts and braces, to quote the consultant, to make doubly certain that the cure is complete. I will also probably have to have some speech therapy afterwards as well. As you can imagine, it’s all a shock, but the main reason that my consultant has a policy of getting things like this sorted as quickly as possible is to reduce the amount of time that people have to worry. My parents have come to stay while I’m in hospital to help T with the boys.  At least Jamie is too young to realise that anything unusual is going on and Ben is young enough that in another year he probably won’t remember any of this. Being away from them is going to be horrible though, but they will come and see me as much as possible. 

So, not the usual jolly news that you might expect to read on my blog, but this blog has always been about my life as well as about my jewellery, and I can't completely separate the two. I will be back soon, but in the meantime, prayers and positive thoughts for me and my family would be very much appreciated.

I will be back soon!

14 comments:

  1. My prayers are with your and your family. God bless and speedy recovery.

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  2. I'm so sorry to hear that you're not well right now. I pray that your surgery goes well and that you have a speedy recovery.

    God bless!

    Kym

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  3. You will be in my prayers, and positive thoughts will be sent your way! We look forward to your quick recovery and return to blogging soon :)

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  4. My thoughts are with you and your family, wising you a speady recovery so you can be back home with your beautiful family x

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  5. hey gorgeous, am definitely sending you positive vibes....hope the next few weeks are not too stressful and recovery is quick....those boys need their mamma! ;o)

    It's a stressful time here at the moment....have just found out my dad has cancer...stage iv, they can't do anything for him...it's hard to imagine life without him. We have also found out my mother has cancer too {news of both in the same week!} she is booked in for an op on Friday to remove a lump from her neck, they will then decide what treatment to give her once they have tested the lump...

    My fingers are crossed for you sweet cheeks! ;o)

    hugs

    hello gorgeous xxx

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  6. Oh my, so sorry to hear that! I'll think of you and hope that everything will turn out fine!

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  7. I hope it is speedy. You all are in my prayers! Be well.

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  8. I'm so sorry to hear about your illness. I pray that your surgery goes well and that your recovery time is quick and as painfree as possible. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs!))) Cheryl

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  9. Oh Jo, I'm so, so sorry to read this news. I can't imagine what emotions must be pouring through your family at the moment. My thoughts are with you all. Jamie is gorgeous and I hope that the positivity and happiness you must all be feeling because of the wee one helps you through this difficult time. Sending you much love.

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  10. What a dreadful thing for you. I will be thinking of you and waiting here for some news. Hope all goes ok, from a blogging friend. x x

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  11. I'm thinking of you, wishing for a fast, painless recovery. You're right, the kidlets won't remember this, so try not to worry about that and concentrate on getting better!

    Lots of healing thoughts heading your way.

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  12. Hi Jo,

    So sorry to hear this news, but I am sending lots of positive thoughts your way. Little Jamie is absolutely adorable – it’s enough to make me quite broody!

    We all miss you at jewellery class and look forward to your healthy and happy return.

    Victoria

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  13. Hi Jo,

    So sorry to hear this news, but I am sending lots of positive thoughts your way. Little Jamie is absolutely adorable – it’s enough to make me quite broody!

    We all miss you at jewellery class and look forward to your healthy and happy return.

    Victoria

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  14. Thank you, all of you. I was able to read your comments on my iphone in hospital once I was well enough, and they really did help.

    Hello Gorgeous - I am so sorry to hear your news about your parents. I hope that they get the same great care that I did. I will be thinking of you.

    love,
    Jo x

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