..... The recovery starts here!
Update
Care 4 Dawn
Following the fantastic news today that Dawn had left the ICU, I quickly put this page up in anticipation of an early return home.

I have no idea when that might be, but we do need to be prepared for when it happens.

My idea is to post a roster on this page, managed by Clare Kennet, so you can pick which times you can spare to be with Dawn.

Dawn is well aware that she will be allowed to do nothing but rest on her return home, so all help would be appreciated.

More information soon.
Dawn has now reached Day 14, is considered clear of the 'risk window'. We now look forward to her anticipated return home, tentatively scheduled for next Thursday (10th March). My focus now is in preparing for this day.
As I have mentioned above, Dawn's arrival home is the next major milestone. This day will be upon us sooner than we think, so in preparation for this, I am now looking to beg, steal or borrow a bed, similar to the one she has been using in hospital. I believe it is called a 'profiling bed'.

If anyone can help in locating or providing one for a few weeks, it would be very much appreciated.

We can accommodate this in our lounge, where Dawn would have the TV, and space for visitors and helper's to sit with her during the day.

I would like to get arrangments in place soon, as when I do return to work, I will 'out of the loop' for four days at a time.

British Airways have demonstrated immense compassion in allowing me the time thus far to be with Dawn. If anyone is planning an overseas trip at anytime in the future, then please consider BA as your first choice carrier, as a way of repaying this generosity. Visit the BA website here!

The 'real-time' priorities are now sourcing a bed, and getting to grips with the care rota. I will contact Clare K and post contact details here as soon as possible.
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3rd March
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Finally, after much hesitation at the hospital, Dawn returned home this evening.
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Dawn is now receiving a steady flow of cards, which I take in for her to read. Please feel free to send a card.
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Now home, Dawn does not want to be swamped by lots of visitors, so please call first to see how she is feeling.
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Also, no get well gifts containing alcohol or grapefruit juice, thank-you!
Nimodipine
Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker that is used in cases of Subarachnoid Haemmorrhage to prevent and treat problems caused by burst blood vessels in the brain. Nimodipine works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, which reduces the risk of damage after a subarachnoid haemorrhage.

Under no circumstances must 'grapefruit juice' be consumed whilst taking this medication! Please bear this in mind if you plan to visit Dawn at home. In fact, ALL things citrus have been banned in hospital.
 
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