Day +2
Our days are definitely starting slightly later, although I'm sure Sally wouldn't agree with that. Her and Ella's night wasn't as peaceful as it may have been. I think I heard Sally say something about "those bleeping machines". When I arrived it was to find both Mummy and Ella in Ella's bed this time.
We decided to have breakfast first today and discuss showers when we'd eaten. Ella nibbled the cereal and buttered her own toast, and that was about as far as it got. She really is trying. All the nutrients she needs are going through the lines now, so the eating has become less of a challenge for her and us.
Then it was shower time...
We got well prepared this time, with a willing Ella. I filled the little blue bath with bubbles so that she could have a little play with the flannels and soap whilst sat on the chair in the shower, backwash salon style, to have her hair washed. Got the picture? Mummy was in the firing line this time, wrapped in a towel, I held the lines and the machine bleeped on merrily. Needless to say, as soon as any water came near, Ella immediately changed her mind and screamed blue murder, until the three of us emerged, five mins later, triumphant. A clean baby with clean hair.
On with the clean pj's and back onto her freshly made bed, with her Hannah Montana cover on.
Sally took the opportunity to cut Ella's hair shorter. Ella knows that one of the consequences will be hair loss and in her own way she is ready for this. We asked the nurse for scissors and Sally very skillfully cut a shorter 'bob' style. Lump in throat time.
Next it was Sylvanian Families..to the un-initiated they are tiny figures (mice,rabbits,cats,hedgehogs) which have even tinier clothes and furniture etc and when you have set them up you play 'dolls house '. Ella loves it, and so do I for that matter. We already have their village set up in the room, so it's just a matter of thinking of a storyline. Shopping for shoes today!
We were expecting Daddy later. He was coming over with Sam, Ella's best friend from school..Grace and her Mum, who's also called Sam! Got that? Ella has been looking forward to Grace coming for days, so it was decided that a little nap would be a good idea before hand. Mummy agreed and was asleep before Ella and I had strict instructions to wake them up at 3.00...which is easier said than done. Grace arrived and the little girls were able to speak through the glass and pass things to each other through the "in and out" doors.
Sally has gone home tonight, to have some quality time with Sam, so Damian and I are in charge!
Before we finish, Have I told you about the coconut macaroons? They are the latest 'must have' from the hospital restaurant. I'm stashing them in the igloo. We've decided to have a competition. The best "macaroon" comment to the blog during Ella's stay will win.What... we don't know yet.........
By the way Damian said Ella used to like macaroons, but now she is half Canadian we are wondering if, when her taste buds come back, she will be into maple syrup, drizzled over hot pancakes ,instead!
Night night Annette, Damian and Ella.