update from Oz

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Hey all,

You may see I've been a bit quiet lately- online only, I can assure

you! Life here is NEVER quiet, or dull, or even peaceful.

Bayly had his first Methtorexate injection on Friday afternoon. 5

weeks after his Paed Rheumy prescribed the switch from Mtx tablets, we

finally had the Community Nurse come from the hospital to show us how.

She was well and truly rigged up in apron, gloves, glasses- I'm

surprised she didn't have a hair net on! She also said we have to be

careful for the 24 hours or so after Bayly's shots. Wear gloves for

toileting or nappy changes, separate baths for him and Violet, even

isolate his clothes in the laundry if he wets his pants or whatever.

And how's this- the gloves she gave us don't fit Grant's hands, so

guess who gets nappy duty??

I also had to hold the little fella on my lap while the Nurse gave him

the needle. Grant held Bayly's legs as he was really kicking. But

about two seconds afterwards, he was fine. Gave him a Toy Story

bandaid for his tummy, some Jumpys to eat (kids' kangaroo-shaped puffy

potato chips) and he was happy again.

This Friday I'll take him up to hospital so I can give the needle

while they watch. And next week the Nurse will come here again for

Grant to do it. I have to have an operation next week and will be in

hospital overnight, so it's up to needle-phobic Grant.

Told you life was never dull!

Hope all is well with everyone. Am REALLY feeling envious of those

going to Atlanta, as I just can't get the Powerball numbers to fall my

way, so it looks like we won't be coming over. :-(

Jo

Bayly, 4, Extended Oligo