The Waiting Is Over

So here I am starting my 2nd night in hospital. It seems weird to finally be writing my first blog from my hospital bed that is effectively going to be my home for the next few weeks.
It had been a busy few days trying to get things sorted before I came in, and theres still one or two loose ends that will have to be completed from inside or done through my family and friends.
I had a phone call yesterday (Wednesday) around 4pm saying I had to go into the hospital that evening instead of the original plan of Thursday morning. As you can imagine it was hard to cope with, having mentally prepared for my entry, only to find it altered at the last minute. My Mum had also organised a tea party for my last evening and rather than chilling and enjoying my last night of freedom, I was suddenly rushed. I literally stopped at my own party for barely an hour and then it was gather my stuff up from the hotel I should have been staying in and begin the journey to hospital. There had been tears from various people over the last few days and hours but I hadnt cried until the journey, the ability to hide my fears finally faltered. We got to the ward and were shown my room and soon the numerous bags were spreadeagled over the floor. As hard as I tried to keep my spirits up, I felt awful. We unpacked a fair amount and attempted to settle in, albeit unsuccessfuly. Tom stayed with me all night but I had a pretty sleepless night. Agh the mattress is so uncomfortable. This morning once the day staff came on duty things finally began clicking into place. Karen came to see me and this reassured me greatly and as the morning went on I slowly began to settle into my new environment. In the early afternoon I was taken to theatre to have my hickman line put in, i was more concerned about when i could have something to eat rather than the actual procedure lol. I am in absolute agony as the line goes from neck to my chest so i cant move my neck at the moment. It really hurts when i laugh and when i swallow. I am very excited about Penny Bustin coming in the morning. I don't know if she is starting filming or anything but it will just be nice to finally meet her. I don't start my treatments til satday so i am hoping i can sneak a couple of takeaways in before then. Gonna get back to reading my magazines and watching i'm a celeb.