It looks like summer has finally arrived! I'm finding this great from a pain perspective; I've learned cold weather is my enemy, and I've not needed morphine for more than 6 weeks. On the down side, the temptation to start wearing flip flops and pretty summer shoes got the better of me. I've discovered that not only do I struggle to keep them on, but I'm also getting some pretty impressive injuries on my feet. The sensation in them is rubbish, so the instinct which tells you "this hurts, therefore stop doing it" isn't there any more.
It feels so strange to think 6 months ago I was immobile in Kettering. It's starting to feel like it was a different world - I don't feel under constant threat any more and I'm excited about my future, instead of terrified.
Speaking of exciting things, Nepal preparation is going well. I've had all of my jabs, got medical insurance (I kid you not when I say that cost more than my flight from Kathmandu to Delhi), and I've applied for Turkish, Nepalese and Indian visas. My mum also held a coffee morning over Easter which raised an insane £400! Thank you so much to everyone who came along and supported her, made cakes and donations, and sent some really touching cards. It's great to be surrounded by such supportive people; I know you all played a part in keeping my parents strong when the future was looking like a very bleak place.
I'm on a placement block at the moment (Delivery Unit) and it's going brilliantly. I'm on 35 births, so I only need 5 more with 7 weeks of intrapartum placement left. I promised my mentor cake when I reach the magical #40 so she seems as motivated as I am :)
All in all, things are looking pretty good!
Love Emily x
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