Bulldog has been pulling the night shift with DJ. I sleep during the night and relieve him during the day. We usually spend a number of hours together with DJ and then he grabs sleep through the afternoon and returns in the evening.
I walked in this morning and DJ was awake and looking slightly exasperated. She is tired of being on her back and is feeling fidgety this morning. We all take that as a positive sign, but that might mean I'll have to be on my very best and patient behavior today.
A woman came by to see DJ yesterday. She had her surgery some 5 or 6 years ago. She was able to share insight with DJ that I simply do not have. And she was so damn genuine and frank-I loved her. She, like so many folks who are born in the wrong body, has lost many friends and members of her family in being true to herself. It's gutwrenching to hear. And she made DJ feel like a million bucks when she complimented her on how beautiful she is.
I believe today is DJ's last full day in the hospital. She stood up twice yesterday and is supposed to walk two times today, as well. If all goes well, then tomorrow she'll be discharged, and we'll head over to the accommodations that are closer to her surgeon's office where we will stay until her surgeon says she's ready to travel home.
Bulldog's sister out west sent some beautiful flowers yesterday. This woman is easily the most "hip" of all of Bulldog's siblings and he has seven of them. Don't get me wrong-Bulldog's family is fabulous and each of his siblings has his or her own wonderful quality, but this sister is particularly cool, and all of the clan knows it. She is recovering from breast cancer and is scheduled for reconstructive surgery to get her new "rack" this summer. She and DJ can swap notes on the experience.
And today is Goodwrench's birthday. Yesterday when we spoke, he said he was looking forward to seeing DJ's "transformation" which I thought was particularly wonderful. Romeo has been seemingly nonplussed assuming DJ will be just fine, and it turns out he was right (knock on wood). More later after her first walk.
I walked in this morning and DJ was awake and looking slightly exasperated. She is tired of being on her back and is feeling fidgety this morning. We all take that as a positive sign, but that might mean I'll have to be on my very best and patient behavior today.
A woman came by to see DJ yesterday. She had her surgery some 5 or 6 years ago. She was able to share insight with DJ that I simply do not have. And she was so damn genuine and frank-I loved her. She, like so many folks who are born in the wrong body, has lost many friends and members of her family in being true to herself. It's gutwrenching to hear. And she made DJ feel like a million bucks when she complimented her on how beautiful she is.
I believe today is DJ's last full day in the hospital. She stood up twice yesterday and is supposed to walk two times today, as well. If all goes well, then tomorrow she'll be discharged, and we'll head over to the accommodations that are closer to her surgeon's office where we will stay until her surgeon says she's ready to travel home.
Bulldog's sister out west sent some beautiful flowers yesterday. This woman is easily the most "hip" of all of Bulldog's siblings and he has seven of them. Don't get me wrong-Bulldog's family is fabulous and each of his siblings has his or her own wonderful quality, but this sister is particularly cool, and all of the clan knows it. She is recovering from breast cancer and is scheduled for reconstructive surgery to get her new "rack" this summer. She and DJ can swap notes on the experience.
And today is Goodwrench's birthday. Yesterday when we spoke, he said he was looking forward to seeing DJ's "transformation" which I thought was particularly wonderful. Romeo has been seemingly nonplussed assuming DJ will be just fine, and it turns out he was right (knock on wood). More later after her first walk.
If I am honest I read you posts with two emotions. Firstly a real delight that things are going well - I am so very pleased for you all but obviously, knowing how rubbish GID can be, a lot more for DJ :-) Can't also help feeling jealous of where she is and the life in front of her - I am just so glad she has grasped her life and has you all to support her.
ReplyDeleteWill be great to hear that she is back on her feet again.
Becca
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she made DJ feel like a million bucks when she complimented her on how beautiful she is.
ReplyDeleteI don't suppose she commented on how musically or artistically talented DJ is, or what a beautiful personality she has?
ReplyDeleteJust a thought.