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Beth@NIH 5: Weekend

Posted on Jul 11, 2010 by Beth Dawes

On Saturday I got up and managed to chat to my parents and Graham on msn. I went over to the hospital cafeteria which was the only food place open. The pancakes were tasty but the bacon was too greasy.

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Beth@NIH 4: Food

Posted on Jul 9, 2010 by Beth Dawes

I got up early on Friday and headed over to the ward. I ordered my breakfast and the nurse asked for a phlebotomist to come and take my bloods this was at 8.15am. My breakfast arrived at 9am but I … Continue reading →

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Beth@NIH 3: Numbers, Words and Numbers I

Posted on Jul 8, 2010 by Beth Dawes

I got up and came over to my room and ordered breakfast so that I could eat and get to my 9am appointment. Unfortunately it didn’t turn up until 9am so Shannon helped me carry the pancakes and my two … Continue reading →

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Beth@NIH 2: Admission day

Posted on Jul 7, 2010 by Beth Dawes

I woke up feeling a lot brighter and set off to the hospital to be admitted at 7.15am. It is only a 2 minute walk to the hospital from the lodge and I get the feeling you are supposed to … Continue reading →

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Beth@NIH 1: 4,000 miles and 3 countries in 24 hours

Posted on Jul 6, 2010 by Beth Dawes

I set off on my travels to the NIH. Armed with my pink bags and my white cane I set off in a taxi to the airport. Once I got there I though I wouldn’t need any assistance from the … Continue reading →

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My left hand girl has gone on her jollies while I go to NIH

Posted on Jul 3, 2010 by Beth Dawes

I always have enjoyed reading the medical literature about the other effects my genetic deletion (PAX6) has on the body apart from the eyes. I was also interested to see the similarities and differences between just having aniridia and having … Continue reading →

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