Day Two..

It's time for hubby to take over the blog... So here I am. Gail's in, and hooked up, and is in the middle of her first dose of IL-2. I'm writing this from Gail's bedside. She's right next to me and she's still smiling. From where we are - on the 4th (top) floor, and with an enviable spot by the expansive window, we have a great view across the rooftops of Didsbury. The ward is light and airy - we can even open the windows... that's a top perk - believe me!

Gail's half way into her first dose of IL-2, and it's everything as we were when the IL-2 tap was first turned on. She has a little raised temperature, perhaps, and a little aching in her bones, but that could be from all this lying around ; )

Actually, one of her many symptoms will be aching limbs and joints, just like having the flu. She's just been given some tablets to help ease the aches and pains. But she's not in any real discomfort right now.

Early days, I know.

The thing that has struck us both on our first day, is the unbelievable commitment these nurses have to their job. The nurse dedicated to Gail's care is on a 14 hour shift. 14 hours! She started at 7am. That's a long haul to 9pm. Just learned that for 13 of those hours, she's on her feet. Apparently, the secret to achieving this feat? It's all in the shoes she wears.

Next IL-2 dose is at 10pm. Let's see what tomorrow brings.