At least some good news, one of my nieces had twin girls!
So cute 😍
On another note I asked the nurse to pull out all my reports for Wednesday’s hospital visit and what do I see: growth of mycobacteria, named mycobacterium gordonae!!
Another maybe hospital thing found in tap water contaminating immunodeficient patient etc..
Nobody talked to me about that one..
Any info?
Love, Fran xx
I’ve read up on the mycobacterium Gordonae and it’s a non TB bacteria found in tap water, soil, and mucus membrane to name but three.
I hope you get some answers and things improve for you very soon Fran.
Oh the twins are so beautiful. Many congratulations and good wishes to your niece and partner. You must be a proud great aunt.
Wishing everyone well. Xxxx 😘💖
Carole & Pete, Happy Anniversary, Just remembered as I watched My Great Granddaughter having her 5th Birthday Party in Spain. Hope you have had a day of celebrations albeit Quietly and Happily. Love to you Both. xxxxx
Bless you Carolina. Had a lovely day and just off to dinner. Birthday greetings to your great granddaughter. Xxxx 😘😘😘😘
Ski's and Scuffy also send congratulations to our dear Carole and Pete.🥁🎂🍾🥂xxx
Thank you Skis and Scruffy, very kind. Look after each other and take care xxxx 😍😘
So you must be partying!! Happy anniversary to you and Pete 🎂🥂xx
Thank you dear Fran xx 💋
Oh didn't realise! Wow happy anniversary to you both dear Carol. Hope you had a great time. Bev xxx
Thanks Bev, we had a lovely day. Xxxx 😘
Good. There are few who deserve it like you and Pete. xx
Kind of you to say that Bev. Xxx 💖
Indeed it cheered me up Carole xxx
Beautiful babies
Hi Happylondon,
I saw the twins' pic and came to visit here under the British Lung Foundation where I rarely am. They are PRECIOUS!! The one on the left looks like she got free of the monitor lead. I'm sure that was caught in no time because of the close eye they're under.
I'm sorry to hear about the your newest infection. I hope it's not much of a problem for you.
From a couple of internet sources:
Mycobacterium gordonae, a commonly found species of mycobacteria, is named after its discoverer, the American bacteriologist Ruth E. Gordon. M gordonae is referred to as the tap water bacillus because it is a frequent isolate in tap water. M gordonae is ubiquitous and may be found in soil, water (eg, ground, tap, bottled), whirlpools, unpasteurized milk, mucous membranes of healthy persons, urine, and gastric fluid. It is the most commonly encountered nontuberculous mycobacterium in water.
It's the least pathogenic of the mycobacterium, most commonly reported in immunocompromised patients.
Take care!! Hugs, Love, and Blessings...
Beautiful Twins, a lovely gift for their Great Aunt Fran. Congratulations To Your Niece & Partner. Will you be able to Visit them?. I have just put my Phone Down after watching my Great Granddaughter having her 5t Birthday Party in her home in Spain, I so wish I could have been there, But, Technology is wonderful. The Living room was alive with The Loudest Spanish Conversations amongst The Clan, Family & Friends, Of Course Lots & Lots of Children. ......I hope all goes well for the 7th Carino, I only know of the said Bacteria in the Mucus Membraine, I didn't know of any other causes. Bonnie sue knows about it. Hope your Mama is Better and you are Relaxed Amiga. Take Care. Besos. XXX
Thanks Carolina, no I don’t think I’ll be able to visit them. They live away. Anything which isn’t on a direct train line is out 😉
Yes thanks to FaceTime etc family life has definitely improved!
Mum and I will phone her parents tomorrow.
Love,
Fran xx
Two very beautiful and cute little girls. Congratulations to you all. And good luck on Wednesday. Take care and have a lovely weekend 😊 Bernadette xx
Thank you Bernadette 🌸
That is good news. Thank you for sharing! Not so good about the mycobacterium though. Why did they not tell you about it? I can only hope that you knowing about it means that you might actually get somewhere with treatment now. Could it be they were treating your angry bird when they should have been looking at this one?
I don’t think the GP had or saw those results but I remember him telling me he had asked. Those cultures take longer..
I mailed it to him anyway..
It’s the same sputum as the birdie one. I suppose if you don’t specifically asked you don’t get!
So he did well. He is a good researcher it’s just once he gets the answer he passes it onto Mr. Redoxon man..
Anyway one more bacterium for an immune compromised tired lady..
Thank goodness the TB one was negative!
Take care!!
Fran
They are so cute. Our girl twins turned seven a week ago. Seven Years of having The Cat In The Hat x2 in the house!
Good luck for the 7th.
Thank you Littlepom 🤗 First twins in the family for us! Xx
The twins are lovely, double trouble! And two of everything will be needed.
Haha...As their Mum will soon find out!
Congratulations Happy gran Fran a couple of beauties for you to spoil in the future 👭 but not until until you are bug free 😊
Love Ski's still minus Scruffy xx
Thank you Scruffynounetteless Skis 🎿 , she will sulk and purr and sulk and purr.. soon to be reunited 😻
Oh gosh.... still quite little. Great news.
How many rare bugs are you incubating in your lungs? A walking path lab of nasties. Medical students must LOVE you.
🕷🐜🦗🕷🐜🦗🕷🐜🦗🕷🦂
Kate xxx
Oh Kate!!! I hate bugs and insects!!! Gives me the shivers apart from ladybirds 🐞 😊
I don’t see any medical students at the moment, they don’t show me white overalls because I was ready to bite Mr. Redoxon man!! 😃 xx
Wow congratulations you are a “great”Aunt! But you were great before these characters were born huh. They are already plotting their mischief it looks like to me-they’re telling secrets I just love it they are so cute for sure. Somebody is going to be AWAKE a lot for the next 18 years! Aren’t we glad it’s NOT us! LOL I’m joking but on the inside very serious. Raising kids was an adventure but now I’m done and grandchildren are the reward🤗😃 have fun goin to visit those beauties
Thank you Sandy 😊
Aaah! What a pair of gorgeous little girls, Auntie Fran ❤️💞💞❤️ How loveable are they??! Congratulations to all in the Fran family!
Hope this newly revealed bug gets sorted soon. Leave the taps alone there and get bottled water.....! And keep your mouth closed in the shower...! Maybe will help?? Roll on 7th Nov.
Love 💖 Penny x
Thank you 😊 Bottled water it will be from now on my dear Penny! 🌺💕
Congratulations on the twins definatly a double blessing. They look so cute and tiny bless them.
Thank you so much 😊
Ah how cute! I want one. Sorry can't help on the medical question but thanks for posting this lovely photo Fran. x
Haha..can’t separate those two I’m afraid.
Don’t worry about the medical question 😉
Twins are soooooo beautiful, hope you get to see them soon. Get out the vinegar for the bug Fran, a daily sip of apple cider vinegar should see them off, or you ha! Hope your Mum is settled and doing well. x
Thank you Irene!!! Good to know for the apple cider!! Do I have to have the vinegar part? 😃 😜 xx
Ha! I know its shocking to drink, it takes your breath away but it is so good for your system. I put it with hot water or you could make a toddy, as they say it helps the medicine go down x
They are gorgeous - congratulations great auntie.
Great news about the twins! xx Moy
Congratulations Fran beautiful babies. Good luck for Wed. 😀 🍂🍁
Lovely photo, nice to hear some good news for a change. Not so good about the bacteria though, sorry don't know much about that one unless I do some research stay well Fran and keep warm.xx
How gorgeous are they, a real pair of sweeties. Sorry about your ongoing problems, hope they sort it all out soon and you get a bit of respite. Take care, Christine. XXX
Congratulations. Those twins are adorable x
You have yet another rare beastie, not the twins I might add.
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Oh dear, I mustn’t give up, must I..I am looking forward to go to hospital in Lyons on Wednesday!! It’s that bad 😂
Thank you for the research my dear 2greys x
Awwww Happylondon
The twins are beautiful babies
don't they make you feel all fuzzy and lovely inside!?! What a great pick-me-up for you.
Love and very best wishes Goldie09 xx
Thank you Goldie 😉😊
Beautiful babies, not too many sleepless nights ahead, I hope.
I take a tablespoonful of cider vinegar with a good teaspoonful of honey in a glass of warm water, not unpleasant.
Total loveliness x 2 !! Ooh,just so blooming cute aren't they. So much joy in the air! Sorry Fran,I'm afraid I can't be of any help to you with your possibly contaminated drinking water. (Computer wont let me say that 2 members who have their fingers on the pulse,when it comes to information,Either 2greys or @stone-UK stone-UK . Blooming thing won't let me edit,delete or anything but I'm hoping you've got the gist of two members who may answer your water question. Gosh what a long drawn out performance,that was!!! Lol !!!
Ohhhh thank you for making that comment Squirrels 🐿
Computers have a mind of their own these days 😃
Yes our 2 forum scientists keep us busy 😉
Well the GP said not to worry about that bug at least it wasn’t TB!!!
It will take 8 weeks for a full culture to develop but it is probably transitory.
Have a good day x
Fran
The twin babies are soooo gorgeous. How I would love to hold them. Brings out all the maternal feelings again. God bless them . I wish them happy lives and NO lung disease! 🐼🐻🐥🐣
lovely news Fran ( the beautiful twins !) ..not so good re. ..the bacteria thing !? hope they get it sorted..fast...take care...XX
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