Andrew's mother's diary

Perhaps the best place to start his story is in March 1989 in the daily diary of his mum who nursed him through the early days. The following extracts are quoted from his mum’s own words.   Friday March 3rd Came back from Tenerife. Had a wonderful holiday. Sunday March 5th Traffic Police called 4 a.m.. Andrew has had an accident at 3 a.m. Extensive head injuries, went to C.R.I. (Cardiff Royal Infirmary Hospital), then to the Heath Hospital for scan and then back to the intensive trauma unit. They haven’t given much hope for him. We are all in a state of shock. Stayed at Hospital all night with Karen. March 7th Tuesday Stayed through the night with the twins. Slept for a few hours, then went back. Heart and lungs have withstood the trauma, the first 36 hours are the worst they say. March 9th Thursday Stayed the night. Tonight (he) seemed very agitated and coughing a lot, has chest infection. On ventilator, but breathing some himself. I'm very worried, his seems to be a crisis point. This is the worst so far. March 13th Monday * (Andrew has now been moved to Llandough hospital) Andrew seems to be calmer here, probably the shock leaving his body. Has physio a few times a day for his chest. March 14th Tuesday Andrew stable. Julie(sister) went back to work today after being home a fortnight, she needs company and change of scene. Tracheotomy tonight March 15th Wednesday Andrew having great care and attention from the staff at Llandough March 17th Thursday We sit here for hours just talking to Andrew hoping he can hear us.

 

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