Diary of a Genetic Defect, VHL, Von Hippel Lindau

An account of my thoughts and feelings about having a genetic disease. Von Hippel Lindau disease, VHL. Not necessarily factual but real all the same.

Monday, September 03, 2007

new mum

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I'm finding it hard to find time to do this. My mind isn't on VHL very much. Dad goes back into hospital next week for further tes...
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Monday, July 23, 2007

She's here

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She has arrived. Last week a perfect day in July at 2:45 pm our time. 7lb 4oz and she is wonderful I'm so happy. I had an interesting...
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Wednesday, July 04, 2007

I HATE IT

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I hate it, I hate it I hate it. It creeps in and nibbles away at the perfectly good life you live. Why the rant well VHL does it’s bloody tr...
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Monday, July 02, 2007

Vulnerable

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He looked so vulnerable. He was at my gate, stick in had with a list to the right; his hat on his head and mum dashing around in the backgro...
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Friday, June 01, 2007

Mum to be

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The best thing about having this blog is making contact with other people, well ‘Steven’s Journey’ really. But it makes me feel less isolate...
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Thursday, May 17, 2007

It's all hospitals

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It was a hectic week but dad is home now. Although he seems a little depressed; I think he expected to be better than he is by now. His bal...
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Wednesday, May 02, 2007

In and Out

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Well not quite out yet but my dad has been in hospital and the tumour is out; all of it. He is sitting up this morning, has had breakfast an...
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Monday, April 16, 2007

More thoughts

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It can bring you closer. My sister and I have had an interesting relationship; we love each other but recently we have become closer. It w...
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Sunday, April 15, 2007

Dad Update - email to people

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Hello everyone. Not the best news but the expected news nonetheless. Dad met with Mr S and Prof C on Friday and the results of the scan s...
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Hatfield-McCoy Feud caused by Von Hippel-Lindau - my arse

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There has been coverage of this story for a few days now. I'm really surprised by the number pf people who are interested in the story. ...
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Genetic testing

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You know, it is an odd phenomenon. I was thinking about the implication. We said no to the idea of screening for VHL on our little girl and ...
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Sunday, April 01, 2007

The Real VHL

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For my partner this is the first real journey into the reality of VHL. We have been together 6 years and he has heard the word tumour so may...
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Saturday, March 31, 2007

Email to people

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Prayers and positive thoughts needed. Hey hey Some not so good news today. Dad has got a letter, it looks like it is a brain tumou...

Today I feel sad

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My dad said ‘hello sweetheart, where are you?’ ‘You’ve got some results haven’t you?’ ‘Yes, are you with anyone?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Right.’ H...
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Thursday, March 22, 2007

Week 22

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All is well as far as the baby is concerned. She has started to move about and I can feel her, and yes it is a She. I'm really enjoying ...
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Breast Feeding

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As some of you avid readers may know, as I don’t have any adrenal glands I have to take steroids three times a day as replacement therapy (...
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Sunday, February 25, 2007

e-mail about dad

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hi all just to let you know the latest, dad had an appointment with prof C tonight re balance and general wobbliness. The good news is prof ...
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Thursday, February 08, 2007

wobbly father

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My parents came this weekend, it was great to see them. Each time my dad seems more wobbly. The radiotherapy took its toll and there isn...
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Another Day Curve

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Not much to report, feeling healthy but tired. Just making sure I keep you posted, the loyal few that is. Everything is going according to ...
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Sunday, January 21, 2007

a few days at hospital

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Just to say that next week I'm in twice for baby things. I'll let you know how it goes.
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About Me and VHL (Von Hippel Lindau)

diary of a genetic defect
I have Von Hippel Lindau disease. Some call it a cancer. I think this is misleading at the moment. I have a few tumours and have had a few operations too. I live with it. What other choice do I have?
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