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Aug. 25th, 2020 04:34 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
turpsI've been to the Pawsome Cat Cafe at Durham today and enjoyed it a lot. Though for reasons I'll talk about later, we only had half of our one hour slot. Apparently it's owned by the same people who have Catpawchino in Newcastle, which I suspected as it has a very similar look, plus, with it being all pedigree cats. But, what's nice about Pawsome is, because the cats are from someone's actual home, they're very friendly and want cuddles and lap sitting. Plus, Simon the kitten is as adorable as he looked in his photos. You can see two pics from me here.
So, why we were late. I booked a slot then the doctor phoned James
He said James' urine sample had come back clear for infection but still had blood in it, so wanted to put him on the two-week pathway to see the urologist at the hospital. After talking a bit more and James saying how the pain he'd had had shifted and other details the doctor asked him to come down for blood tests and an exam. This was about an hour before we were due at Durham but obviously was more important so down we went.
I was allowed in with James as I was needed to help him undress, and the doctor suspects it's a kidney stone, but they still need to investigate other things so he'll be called into the hospital for tests within the next fortnight. While all his symptoms do suggest the stone it's impossible not to think worst-case scenario and I'll be pulling on my quite impressive compartmentalisation skills these next weeks I think.
After leaving the doctors it was already ten minutes after our Pawsome slot started, but we decided to go anyway as we'd already paid to book, so figured it was better to have half an hour then nothing. The staff were lovely and said if they weren't fully booked the hour after our hour they would have let us stay for the full time, sadly, they were full so we left after 30 minutes of cat cuddling, which is just what I needed.
ETA: Thought I'd watch an episode of Downton to cheer myself up, and hit the second big tragedy. I knew it would happen, but man, such timing.
So, why we were late. I booked a slot then the doctor phoned James
He said James' urine sample had come back clear for infection but still had blood in it, so wanted to put him on the two-week pathway to see the urologist at the hospital. After talking a bit more and James saying how the pain he'd had had shifted and other details the doctor asked him to come down for blood tests and an exam. This was about an hour before we were due at Durham but obviously was more important so down we went.
I was allowed in with James as I was needed to help him undress, and the doctor suspects it's a kidney stone, but they still need to investigate other things so he'll be called into the hospital for tests within the next fortnight. While all his symptoms do suggest the stone it's impossible not to think worst-case scenario and I'll be pulling on my quite impressive compartmentalisation skills these next weeks I think.
After leaving the doctors it was already ten minutes after our Pawsome slot started, but we decided to go anyway as we'd already paid to book, so figured it was better to have half an hour then nothing. The staff were lovely and said if they weren't fully booked the hour after our hour they would have let us stay for the full time, sadly, they were full so we left after 30 minutes of cat cuddling, which is just what I needed.
ETA: Thought I'd watch an episode of Downton to cheer myself up, and hit the second big tragedy. I knew it would happen, but man, such timing.
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Date: 2020-08-25 03:43 pm (UTC)Oh no, I hope it is just a stone *sends you both good vibes*
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Date: 2020-08-25 04:05 pm (UTC)Every single symptom points to a stone, but I can't help worry.
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Date: 2020-08-26 12:13 am (UTC)I will send good thoughts across the Atlantic for James’ diagnosis. It’s always something, isn’t it?
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Date: 2020-08-26 07:26 am (UTC)Thank you ♥
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Date: 2020-08-26 05:05 am (UTC)Fingers crossed for the lowest-level diagnosis possible for James. Whatever it turns out to be, I hope the doctors can provide him good and effective care.
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Date: 2020-08-26 07:25 am (UTC)I'm pretty sure it'll be the lowest-level issue, his symptoms are pretty much an exact match. But it'll still be a worry until we find out exactly what's up.
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Date: 2020-08-26 06:51 pm (UTC)That sounds a bit worrying about James but I'll keep my fingers crossed it won't be anything worse than a kidney stone. *also sends you lot of love and fortitude and many virtual hugs*
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Date: 2020-08-30 06:01 pm (UTC)That's exactly what he is! I'm impressed with your cat knowledge. It was the first time I'd seen one, his ears were amazing.
Thanks for the crossed fingers and the love, fortitude and virtual hugs. They're very much appreciated.
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Date: 2020-08-27 12:39 pm (UTC)Aw, Simon matched his online photo! No filters for him! :)
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Date: 2020-08-30 05:59 pm (UTC)That's very true, and at least they're getting things done fast so no excessive waiting.
Simon was just as amazing in person. I loved him a lot.
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Date: 2020-08-28 07:30 am (UTC)Man, hopefully it is as simple as kidney stones, but at the same time with how painful they are, hopefully not? But, yes, catch a break, James!!
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Date: 2020-08-30 05:58 pm (UTC)I wish James would catch a break. It's been one thing after another for ages now.