Friday, March 7, 2008

15 months into recovery from Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Well, what an adventurous condition this Guillain-Barre Syndrome is. At first, I thought I'd be well again, or close to it, by Christmas 2007, 12 months after I was struck down. But it is not that quick to recover from GBS, epecially as I will have the slowest recovery rate because I contracted it through a Campylobacter infection, so I'm still soldiering on. Life is good though. Our eldest daughter and her husband have extended their family by having twins 7 weeks ago, so now I have 3 gorgeous grandchildren to make things for and be with. I can manage a car trip to their home about 20 minutes away without incurring pain, so at least I know I can go short distances in the car, so perhaps I can start going out a bit instead of sitting at home. Although, I've created so many things I can do at home, I might not have time to go out!!!

Today was the beginning of milestones for our twins. They both smiled for the first time, so at least we know they are keeping equal pace with each other despite the huge difference in their sizes.

That's all for now, but I'll be back.....