Day +146
Hi there everyone. I’m so excited to say that we are back on line. But where are we you may ask…..? Well we are back in Manchester. We were transferred today, Friday, and arrived back here about 1.00pm. Actually I’m blogging from Southport, because Daddy is staying tonight, which is probably the reason why we have got such a good connection. We have tried every single day to catch up on news…..but here we are now. I’ll fill in some of the details, but forgive me if it is a more sketchy picture than usual.
The last couple of days, (Weds. Thurs.) have been filled with quite extensive tests for Ella….xrays, ultra sounds and MRI. These, together with the tremendous heat, have really put pay to any ‘perky’ days Ella may have had. The heat of course has been tremendous for everyone, but the little children on that unit were really melting….with fans going and windows open all the time. Even though it was all brand new the AC wasn’t up and running. Anyway, we all made the best of it…in fact Ella raised enough energy yesterday to make some cookies with one of her teachers.
Ella’s Drs decided that she should be transferred back today and the ‘Ambulbus’ was booked for 10.00am. Needless to say Sally and I were packing from the night before….trying to shoe-horn all our belongings ( and Ella’s ) into the Puma! We eventually finished this morning with about 20mins to go.
Ella had a really good journey back ‘home’ with Mummy and two of her nurses, and I followed on with the proverbial. What a welcome she had! It was genuine relief and very emotional for we three, and Ella’s angels and Drs, and when Dr Wynn heard she was back he dashed into her room and knelt by her bed to hold her hand. It was lovely to see.
Then it was back to business, as Sarah sorted out all the lines again and got Ella settled for a comfortable night.
Sally and I finally hit Southport at tea time….just in time to take in a curry, sleep and do a quick turn a round. That is after we have sorted out our summer wardrobes. We have definitely got to find some cooler clothes to take back. Not only cooler ….but also clothes that don’t take up any space, that never need washing or ironing and don’t need hanging up or storing in any way. Don’t forget we are back into the Manchester accom. from tomorrow….a shared room with up to 3 other mums and none of the above luxuries. We thought we were really spoiled in Birmingham, but in retrospect if they can do it and provide very comfortable, well run and a well planned haven for families, why can’t Manchester? Why should families have to wait until 2010 for the building to begin? (You’ll be pleased to hear that I’m off my soap box now)
I think we may just spend the day tomorrow with Sam,Jack,Max and Sophie to bring us back to reality with a bump. The Ainsdale show is on of course, so that may be an option. Lets hope the weather is ok.
We are going to say nite nite for now, and send all our love and thanks for your support and loving prayers.
Ella, Sally and Annette.xxx
PS Let us know if you are still there or have you given up on us