This morning I had my first real emergency, after a very poor nights sleep due to getting up 6 times because I thought I needed to pee but when I got there virtually nothing came out which makes it even more frustrating, we were laid in bed thinking about Anna and Niki and how they were getting on when the pain in my bladder suddenly became intense, so much so that I thought I would be heading back to hospital pronto. Denise called the clinic number and listened to the list of options, selected the one which said you need assistance and this lady answered it by saying Dr Rumer’s office how can I help. Now bearing in mind that the reception is on the floor below us directly under our suite we were confused by the fact that even though she is technically working for Kathy, she didn’t know where the clinic was, tres bizarre! Anyway she said that someone would be in touch shortly, I quickly ate two biscuits and took two painkillers, they are definitely the type to need food in your stomach as even then they are severe. We heard nothing so Denise called again and shortly afterwards Heather called back, she was already at the clinic doing a procedure so gave us a list of instructions to alleviate the problem, the first being a 20 minute plus shower with the warm water running down my belly, after 30 minutes in there, the water was turning cold and I wasn’t getting any success so the next on the list was to drink lots of water and walk around the apartment, that didn’t work either! The painkillers had got well on the way to dealing with the pain but I still couldn’t wee and it hurt if I tried, so I decided we would need to get some attention and thought I’d better make myself look something like presentable and as I’ve still got some beard growth thought I would start there, stood in front of the mirror in order to have a shave and that was it, thankfully I had my nappy on but it was soon running down my legs, what a really strange sensation, but it worked so I will know for future or certainly short term. After getting cleaned up we started the packing, now I’m not allowed to lift anything heavier than 5lbs so am a little useless at the moment, in fact that is the case for the next 5 weeks also! I checked my phone and Heather had sent me an email saying that if a wanted to be checked over before leaving she was more than happy to do so. I love that, they are so caring! Dawn showed me into a consulting room and suggested I took off all at the bottom and said Heather would be in shortly, it was actually 20 minutes but I didn’t mind, she obviously has the same theory as my GP and believes in giving people plenty of time. She checked my over, we talked about the reason for the spasms and she gave me a script for an anti bladder spasm drug to be on the safe side then took me back into reception and we said our thank yous and good byes then she turned to me and gave me such a big hug! I can’t believe these people, they are so kind, and yes I know I am paying them but some people just go that extra mile or two to get a satisfied client and that is definitely what I am.
After leaving the clinic we went into town to fill the prescription and have a coffee at Panera bread, a coffee shop we both like and they do lovely food as well so we indulged in a sticky bun each!
We drove to the new accommodation in Drexel Hill, unfortunately the cleaners were still there so we had to wait a little while but it was worth it, the house is very comfortable (bed too!) spacious and clean so will be home for the next 7 days then we will see how I am progressing as to where we go from here.