Life became horribly real on Friday morning (a holiday), after a cracking time with Tom and Patrick, when Oi woke up with sore legs. One trip to the hospital and she was informed it was nothing to worry about, just to do with giving birth, and was instructed to do some exercises.
The pain got worse throughout the day and we went back to the hospital. I was invited into the doctor's room this time. He was a thoroughly excellent chap. He said it was similar to a slipped disc, one segment of the spine out of place and with medication should slip back into place. The three of us moved into the hospital. They put Oi on mild medication so she could continue breast feeding Grace.
Grandma arrived at about five in the morning after I had a very uncomfortable night nursing Grace throughout the night and plagued by nightmares the hour or so I got some sleep.
The next day the doctor said it had got worse and that they had to give Oi the strong stuff. Graces's screaming and crying was very saddening as she couldn't have mummy's milk anymore, and the doc said it could get pretty serious, weeks or months to recover and risk of recurrence.
Life plans flashed before my eyes as everything went out of the window. Poor Gracie and Oi.
It was very tiring and awfu,l but Oi responded well to the stronger medicine and on Sunday morning the doctor said she had made a big improvement and was okay to go home, but must rest and take it very easy.
Such a relief and joyous to get home. Pee Dtoi picked us up and we had great support from Smart English as usual.
Grandma will stay for a couple of weeks to help Oi and Grace, and hopefully things can return to normal.
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