#Jaye’s Week …

Anita came home from the hospital after having the pacemaker fitted with a digital monitor, something that will be plugged in next to her bed to record her heart activity while she sleeps. This amazing gadget is linked to the hospital and can alert them and us in the event of another heart attack. It will also record if it has been called upon to restart or shock Anita’s heart back to a normal rhythm.

Knowing what to do when or if this ever happens, is extremely complicated, so the next home visit from the heart failure nurse will be full of questions.

And speaking of questions, there seems to be far too many answers now, none of which are helping us to know what is really going on at any one time.

In fact, we are more confused than ever as each doctor/person we speak to, seems to have a different explanation of what’s going on.

Anita is progressing, albeit slowly and that’s what really counts, isn’t it?

Ten days later, Anita began to have trouble breathing again, so it was back to the hospital to have her checked out.

It all seemed like the worst kind of Déjà vu.

Before the pacemaker was fitted, Anita was getting on well, doing small jobs around the house and even walking to town almost every day.

This simple procedure seems to have sent her back to how she was in the beginning, something she is not happy about!

They were very thorough with their checks, and everything was deemed normal apart from the fluid in her lungs, but no explanation as to why.

As the next lockdown starts, I am hoping to knuckle down and finally get cracking with the writing as my muse is getting so tired of waiting for me. 

I just wish she could learn to type!

Good luck to those of you who are taking part in NaNo this year!


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  1. Mark Hughes Avatar

    We have looked after our lovely daughter for 15 years who sadly suffers with a mitochondrial disorder. It’s funny, our life is very different to 99% of other people, but it’s a good life nonetheless, just, different. It’s not down to us to choose, all we can do is the best with what we’re given.

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    1. jenanita01 Avatar

      That really is all we can do, Mark and most of the time, it is enough…

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  2. Widdershins Avatar

    Erm … one’s ‘muse’ :)

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    1. jenanita01 Avatar

      That’s what I like to call that germ in my head that seems to help when I write, the one that has been missing for months!

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  3. Widdershins Avatar

    I’m back on-line! :D faster and stronger than ever before! I hope things have smoothed our fot Anita a little bit by now.
    Take care friend … and I don’t think it’s unrealistic to expect one’s must to learn to type, after all they do is just sit around a idea-ate! :D

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    1. jenanita01 Avatar

      Wishful thinking… but it would help!

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  4. John W. Howell Avatar

    I certainly hope Anita improves. Sorry about all the confusion but that is the way of medical things it seems. I had to laugh at the idea of a muse doing the typing. Those muses just sit around and throw out ideas. When do they do any real work? 😂

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    1. jenanita01 Avatar

      Typing is the least theory could do…

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  5. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar

    Jaye, I’m very happy to hear that Anita is home. I had a friend from college also complain about similarly inconsistent information and feedback from the various medical people, particularly regarding the at home care. Wishing you both well and happy. Hugs on the wing.

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    1. jenanita01 Avatar

      Thank you, Reagan…

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  6. Sue Vincent Avatar

    Ach, getting straight answers is the hardest part… they only seem to tell you what they think you need to hear, never the whole story! I hope Anita continues on the mend… it is a big think to ask your body to go through xx

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    1. jenanita01 Avatar

      I think we could bear it better if we knew what to expect, it is so frustrating, especially for Anita…

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      1. Sue Vincent Avatar

        I can imagine…and sympathise. I am not liking feeling so feeble at the moment either.

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        1. jenanita01 Avatar

          You’re in good company, Sue, if that’s any consolation…

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  7. Jennie Avatar

    How frustrating when positive news also seems like a setback. Best wishes to you and Anita.

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    1. jenanita01 Avatar

      Thanks, Jennie…

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      1. Jennie Avatar

        You’re welcome, Jaye.

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  8. coldhandboyack Avatar

    Sounds like positive news, if a bit confusing.

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    1. jenanita01 Avatar

      Should it be so confusing though?

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      1. coldhandboyack Avatar

        It should not, but nobody can change that.

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        1. jenanita01 Avatar

          Unfortunately…

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  9. jilldennison Avatar

    Hugs and well wishes to you both! Keep safe, smile as often as you can. <3

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  10. Susi Bocks Avatar

    Thanks for the update, Jaye! Shame it’s been such a roller coaster ride. May the path forward go a bit smoother from now on. ((hugs))

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    1. jenanita01 Avatar

      Thank you, Susi. Warm hugs received with thanks!

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  11. JoHawkTheWriter Avatar

    Dealing with hospitals, doctors, and a bevy of nurses is so overwhelming. I hope you get answers that set your hearts at ease (yes, pun intended), and you can both find yourselves on the road to recovery. All the best, my friends. 💕💕

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    1. jenanita01 Avatar

      Thank you so much, Jo…

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  12. Stevie Turner Avatar

    No two doctors will ever agree on anything. Sending best wishes to you and to Anita for a speedy recovery.

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    1. jenanita01 Avatar

      Thank you, Stevie!

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