October: my interesting and very stressful month both in 2017 & 2018


October 2017
Well they say things happen in 3’s - I had my son being unexpectedly admitted
to hospital, my birthday and my sons MRI scan.
Basically my son has Childhood Absence Epilepsy and can fall over for no
apparent reason. Tiredness appears to be a trigger and we had a long journey
which set him off. He was really wobbly so I took him to the doctors who promptly
(and completely unexpectedly we left half eaten sandwiches in the car) admitted
him for observation. Telling my husband on day 2 of a new job that our son is in
hospital wasn't great! Also not being able to stay with him in hospital because of
my mobility and sight issues was not what I signed up for when I had children.
I had parents evening that night which I had to go to - my other child was involved in
it. The headmaster was waiting for me when I went to speak to my son's teacher.
The very kind man asked me if I was ok and how my son was - I was just about holding
it together - but he was nice to me which is the absolute worst. In the middle of the main
school hall and to the headmaster and my son's teachers horror I cried. Now I can find it
very funny - poor  man - he won't ask a lady whose child has been admitted to hospital
again if she's ok - obviously not!


My birthday was very quiet which is what I wanted because I had a cold.  I had some lovely
presents and was thoroughly spoilt.


My son had an MRI scan shortly after my birthday. Let me put this in perspective in all my
tests & operations this was the worst thing for me. I thought it was non invasive so it would
be easy... I felt like I was being buried alive - it's the only test I actually had to stop and I
had a lot - so the thought of subjecting my son to it was just awful.  After all the worry (and
there was an awful lot) the little monkey fell asleep and the result was thankfully normal -
with no sign of what I had. I have been told it is not hereditary but it's always good to check.
October 2018
Again this month was the absolute worst which is surprising as it has my birthday in it!
Basically my mums best friend, who we had grown up with died unexpectedly, a talk that
had been in the planning for 18 months got cancelled, then my wonderful Grandad died
(wait for it, on my 35th birthday 2 hours before his 90th birthday) and then the DVLA
revoked my license on medical grounds.
I just think I need to write off Octobers. I mean I was starting to find it funny - could anymore
go wrong!! It was embarrassing when friends asked me how I was...

On the plus side my cousin got married and we bought a new family car which I might not
be able to drive but at least I can travel in comfort!

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