Great to see/hear news from the Seymours! Georgie is looking good so I hope the medication will be gentle on her. I know the routine from past experience so I am thinking positive for all of you :) Here in BD life is as usual. Gym, work, home, etc. nothing really exciting, but that is OK. Erik, the ice cream man, had a big concert with his band the No CLUE?s and the Super Mad Cows at the Nordic Club on Thursday night followed by Shams and his band. It was a roaring success with a mad crowd of kids aged 2-13 break dancing in front of the stage and keeping the adults at a healthy distance. Not sure if that is what the club had planned but certainly I think the kids had their best night in Dhaka. Miss McKay, Elliott, Ward, Arestia and Mr Curley came to show their support from AIS/D - more power to them! Apparently there's a new concert planned for May so I guess Dhaka is rocking (well.....)
Take care/marielle
Monday, March 1, 2010
Three Days to Go in Singapore
It is hard to believe that we are only three days away from moving back to Australia to live! We have had a lovely couple of days getting to know each other again and catch up on some sleep after our dreadful Thursday night both in Singapore and in the air for Michael, Cate and Charles. Georgie had treatment on Friday morning and we are off tomorrow morning for the two procedures - bone marrow aspiration and the spinal needle as well as all the chemo drugs. Not sure if they will want to give her anything else. Wait and see. We may also meet Georgie's Sydney doctor tomorrow so that will be wonderful. Michael had an extremely busy five days in Dhaka - lots of hugs (apparently) and not alot of sleep but he survived and made it to the airport Thursday night with two children and a reasonable amount of luggage. He was not totally sure what was in his bags but that was the least of his concerns that night.
We leave after midnight on Wednesday night and arrive at about 11am on Thursday. We will get the children settled and then the three of us will head off to Westmead for orientation and then back the next day to start next phase of treatment.
We shall keep you all posted. Love Sx
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Today was a lovely day
We had a lovely day together. Georgie had a good nights sleep (and so did I) and after a sleep in we pottered about for the morning. She wrote in her journal while I did some little chores and got organised. We had a lovely lunch with the girls. Just what Sally needed!!! And Kate kindly picked us up and delivered us home so we headed out for a walk later on when it is cooler. We met the Wigan ladies for coffee (and pizza) and Bent, our friend from Bangkok found us at Cafe Bev which was lovely. G and I then pottered around Orchard in between phone calls from Bangladesh. She is very nervous about her next trip to hospital tomorrow morning for another big round of chemo so we have to talk through this often. She is so good with taking her yucky Vit P (pill) but it is a bit of a process three times a day. Shall let you know how we go tomorrow. Sx
Friday, February 12, 2010
Singapore Update
Hello all,
A little news update on the Singapore and Dhaka front.
Lovely Georgie has managed to get control of the bacterial infection with the help of some good antibiotics and plenty of quiet time. The infection was traced back to her nose so it has been a warning of how susceptible she will be to air born bacteria.
I was hoping to send this update with the results of Tuesdays tests but no news as yet. George will be having a one chemo drug treatment this morning and Sally and Mike are hoping that it will be a short visit.
So far the chemo treatments have not had any adverse side effects but it is certianly leaving her very tired and without much energy. She is maintaining a healthy appetite (eating two serves of scambled eggs in one sitting yesterday morning) and keeping herself distracted with drawing and playing some one on one games with Sally and Mike in between big sleeps.
Catie is being very strong as the big sister in residence but aching with the loss of her everyday existence with Sal, Mike and buddy George. Catie and Charle's stand in parents, Sandy and Mark and their daughter Clancy are being absolutely fantastic and our thoughts are with them as they manage their new 5 member family life and create and keep the sunshine in Catie's, Clancy and Charles day. Huge thanks to them for the selfless support and help!!
At this stage the plan is for Mike to fly to Dhaka around the 22 Feb and finish up with the packing in readiness for a final departure on the 25. Mike's last day in Dhaka will involve managing a final hand over/board meeting (joy) and then emotional final farewells, before making his way to the airport with his treasured cargo, Catie and Charles!
Love to all,
Helen xo
A little news update on the Singapore and Dhaka front.
Lovely Georgie has managed to get control of the bacterial infection with the help of some good antibiotics and plenty of quiet time. The infection was traced back to her nose so it has been a warning of how susceptible she will be to air born bacteria.
I was hoping to send this update with the results of Tuesdays tests but no news as yet. George will be having a one chemo drug treatment this morning and Sally and Mike are hoping that it will be a short visit.
So far the chemo treatments have not had any adverse side effects but it is certianly leaving her very tired and without much energy. She is maintaining a healthy appetite (eating two serves of scambled eggs in one sitting yesterday morning) and keeping herself distracted with drawing and playing some one on one games with Sally and Mike in between big sleeps.
Catie is being very strong as the big sister in residence but aching with the loss of her everyday existence with Sal, Mike and buddy George. Catie and Charle's stand in parents, Sandy and Mark and their daughter Clancy are being absolutely fantastic and our thoughts are with them as they manage their new 5 member family life and create and keep the sunshine in Catie's, Clancy and Charles day. Huge thanks to them for the selfless support and help!!
At this stage the plan is for Mike to fly to Dhaka around the 22 Feb and finish up with the packing in readiness for a final departure on the 25. Mike's last day in Dhaka will involve managing a final hand over/board meeting (joy) and then emotional final farewells, before making his way to the airport with his treasured cargo, Catie and Charles!
Love to all,
Helen xo
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