Earlier in the day, my daughter had taken her new daughter to the doctor to discuss a red swelling that had appeared on the baby’s chest. Antibiotics were prescribed and a follow-up appointment made, but events took over. Our granddaughter was admitted to hospital that night and had emergency surgery the next morning for what had suddenly become a large abscess.
I can’t even begin to describe what a traumatic time it’s been, but my granddaughter is now home, albeit with a truckload of antibiotics, painkillers and visits from the community nurses until her wound is healed. My daughter and son-in-law have been absolutely amazing and are hugely grateful to the NHS staff – out of hours, children’s’ assessment, the surgical team and everyone at The Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital of Wales who took such great care of them. All I can do is add my heartfelt thanks to theirs.
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Thank you, Kitty. Community nurses keeping an eye on her now and the wound is healing although the antibiotics are creating a bit of tummy havoc, poor thing. Cx
I agree with you about the NHS, Sally. Ma was treated rather shamefully when she fell and broke her shoulder a few years ago, but I can't fault the prompt treatment I received for skin cancer and two eye emergencies and I'm very grateful for the care my granddaughter has been given, Cx
Love to you all. Lots of prayers being sent in your direction, too. xo
Frances, your thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated. Fingers crossed she's out the other side of this crisis now. Cx
Elizabeth, my goodness, don't they work hard? A few years ago, when Ma broke her shoulder, I was appalled by the lack of care she received and the attitude of the staff on the ward, but it's certainly true here that the NHS has risen to the occasion every time (and there's been a few now) we've had an emergency. I'm profoundly grateful for the care we've received.
I echo that, Lins, thank you. Cx