Saturday, 24 October 2009

Quick update

We all finally got some sleep last night. Ellie and I ended up at a Travelodge on the A14 while our families colonised the house in Cambridge. We left Will at about half eleven. He was off the ventilator and breathing for himself. He's on loads of O2 so he doesn't have to work too hard, but his blood gases are looking good and his new lungs seem to be doing their job. He was pretty awake by the time we left and was asking about what had happened and even cracking a few jokes. He's in a lot of pain but they should be able to control that better the more awake he is. There's still a long way to go but he's doing as well as we could hope. Thank you all for your lovely messages. When I get a chance to use a computer I'll share more of the ins and outs of the last 45 hours. This this has been the weirdest and scariest thing ever - still can't believe it - but the staff at Papworth have been completely fantastic. More love to you all. Xxx
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8 comments:

  1. Jenny24 October 2009 at 09:02

    How incredible. Extraordinary, wonderful news. Love, Jenny

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  2. clare12324 October 2009 at 09:18

    So pleased to hear Will is doing well. I hoped there would be a little update this morning, and what a good one it is. Clare and James (Anice's friends) xxx

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  3. Anonymous24 October 2009 at 09:36

    Bit of a shock on checking the blog yesterday. Glad to hear progress good. I can imagine the sureal weirdness and sense of having no control - flashbacks to the joys of being a spectator at caesareans at 3AM! Don't let him laugh too much for a bit! Best wishes. T&E

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  4. Sarah24 October 2009 at 09:45

    Fantastic to hear the news that the surgery has gone well. Hope all goes well today. Lots of love from Sarah/Julian/Freddie/Lucy xxxx

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  5. Anonymous24 October 2009 at 10:17

    So happy and relieved to hear that everything is going well. All our love and thoughts are with you, Joanna and Grant xxx

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  6. Anonymous24 October 2009 at 10:43

    All I can say is WOW - the whole thing is mindblowing, so relieved to hear Wim already cracking jokes. All our thoughts are with you and loads of love Katie and all the Sturdies xxx

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  7. Roll Mums Kate24 October 2009 at 11:20

    So glad to hear all is going well. We hope that you've all had a good nights sleep and that Will continues to go from strength to strength today. Much much love to you both! The Wilsonsxxxx

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  8. Claire24 October 2009 at 12:53

    Thanks for the update Vicky - it's great news that Will is doing so well: well done you and Ellie - you must feel you've been on a very long journey and only beng able to wait while you're on it is the hardest thing ever!
    Lots of friends are thinking of you all and sending love and best wishes.

    Claire and Mike

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