Today is the first full day of Trend’s TPN (intravenous nutrition) training. For 5 hours today, he practiced washing his hands (like a surgeon), putting on sterile gloves, maintaining a sterile environment, setting the IV pump, and connecting and disconnecting my IV line. If that’s not Love, what is?
This is our new normal. I will need to be connected for 12 hours of TPN 5 nights a week as I am no longer able to take on nutrition through eating. Other than the connection and disconnection, it’s not a big deal. I will typically have it overnight and the IV bag and pump are in a backpack that I can carry around with me or put on the floor next to me. It will take some getting used to, but if it gives me the calories and nutrition I need, I will adjust. And, I have a lovely nurse to help me with it!
Brenda won't back down 
The lovely nurse looks hugely competent. Glad you are getting the right care and attention!
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A great nurse indeed!
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What a wonderful nurse you have on staff. Trend is amazing, but we already knew that. So great to hear you are getting five star service Brenda, you deserve that.
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Hi Bren, you and Trend have been very busy since since your arrival home. Hope that both of you can relax and sit to watch your new wedding video. I will be watching shortly. Yes, Trend is wonderful and takes very good care of you. I am so pleased to have him for a SON -IN-LA. I know that you are well taken of. Good Luck with the I V. Enjoy your rest and time at home. Lots of Love
MUM & LEE XXOO
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Nice photo Trend
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That’s what we call”love in action”! Both of you are doing a great job.
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Wonderful Trend. Picking it all up like a pro. Good to hear you have the portable version and have some flexibility to move locations. Sending big hugs and kisses xxx
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You are both supercalafragalisticexpadalidocious!!!!
Hats off to Nurse Mark x
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The very definition of love ❤️ So glad you have managed to get home xxx
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Brenda, so glad to hear that you are home with your support system around you. It looks like Trend is taking very good care of you, and I am sure that Bonzo never leaves your side. We are thinking about you often, and sending our love across the pond. Please take care, get some rest and build your strength.
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You have the best care giver. Take care.
On Tue., Mar. 1, 2022, 1:08 p.m. Brenda won’t back down, wrote:
> brendawontbackdown posted: ” Today is the first full of Trend’s TPN > (intravenous nutrition) training. For 5 hours today, he practiced washing > his hands (like a surgeon), putting on sterile gloves, maintaining a > sterile environment, setting the IV pump, and connecting and disconnect” >
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When we make our vows, you know, that sickness and in health one, we hope it never needs testing. So pleased you have Mark there, to do what he promised, so well & with so much care and love. Take care, both of you. Love Di
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We are so happy you are home and you have your lovely nurse looking after you . Lots of love xx
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Wonder Woman has her match, Wonderful Man. You are both amazing and we love you for that and many other reasons.
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