Wed 29 Sep 2021: Ally's 1st Birthday
Because of COVID lockdowns, we had her first birthday celebrations at home.
Sophia and Ally had been staying at her mum's place, as family members came down with the flu or tested positive to COVID.
Lucky everyone was ok, so they came back to celebrate her birthday.
I went all out with decorations. Made a cake out of felt, as well a a small birthday cake from a package mix- cupcakes and red velvet small cake. Took lots of photos.
Wednesday 01 September 2021
9:30am-10:30am appt with Dr Joe Dusseldorp @ COBLH - Final appt - no need for further follow up.
Drove Lily's car to the appointment. I had to get a Covid test done at least 72hrs before my appointment. So I went on Sunday to Concord Histopath and got my first Covid test. The person directing the cars, gave me a pamphlet, which has a QR code, that you need to scan and answer the questions. As Lily had been already, she got me to scan this at home and answer all the questions before going.
At COBLH, the lift from the car park goes to ground floor where you need to go to the concierge desk to check in, show them the covid test, check in to COBLH using the QR code, and get a temperature check.
Then need to take the lifts to level 2, Clinic D, for my appointment. I meet Alex, who has taken over from Mel's job. I'm told the Dr won't be long and to take a seat. I go and weigh myself. 66kg -oh my.
Alex then takes me to Dr Joe's room. He has a look at how the breast and tummy are healing. Asked me if there were any problems. I mentioned the tingles and stiffness, but as he said, it will take a while for the body to get back to normal. Took photos and asked for permission to show others. Gave verbal agreement. If it helps someone else, then that's ok with me. Also looking for testimonial to build up his business. He arranges for me to see his nurse Ann Marie, who took down some notes and showed me how to conduct lymphatic massage. There won't be a need to see Dr Joe again, unless I need further surgery, but touch wood, that I don't. Get my ticket validated and leave. Pay $20.25 for parking.
