Eye

Finally had an appointment today to find out what is happening with the strange thing within my left eye. It has been almost exactly a year since I first saw the consultant. I have had loads of tests over three different hospitals in that time.

I was supposed to see the consultant in May for my final results, the hospital cancelled the appointment as he was unwell. I rang for another appointment in June to be told I was on the waiting list. I rang in July to be told I was still in the waiting list. I didn't ring in August as I didn't want to double book with holidays. I rang in September, having still not heard anything and was told I wasn't on the waiting list anymore and the first available appointment was for today.

So.....I arranged for The Dopski to go to her friend's house for a sleepover (first ever - eeeek), The Dadski came home from work specially to take me as I wouldn't be able to drive afterwards. We got to the hospital ten minutes early, to be told at reception that the appointment had been cancelled - but they couldn't tell me who by as they didn't recognise the initials. To say I was slightly miffed doesn't really cover it - I could have cried, this has been going on for so long now. I now have an appointment written on a scrappy bit of paper for next week instead, so that I can run around trying to sort out child care then as well.

The result is that I have spent the afternoon and evening all alone as The Dadski went straight back to work. I have enjoyed the peace and quiet, but not the crippling guilt of not having The Dopski with me.

Roll on tomorrow.