Day 184 (Sun 9th)
We are still here…..we haven’t forgotten you all….just had another breathing space that’s all. Lots to tell you though, so I’ll get on with it.
Ella has had a tough week, all in all. Yes the ultra sound did happen last Monday….ready for theatre…but the theatre visit didn’t happen, not until late Wednesday night, and then it was without the ‘scopes. She went down so late that the gastro team had finished for the day. I don’t know!!! What a performance!!!! By this time the canellas had all packed in and it was a matter of her having to go down to have her line done straight away. Rachael was here with Ella and Sally and I were phoning all day Weds, from Southport, to check whether or not she had ‘gone down’. What a relief to hear that she was ‘back up’ at about 10.00pm, plus new working line.
Rachael has had a few days with Ella and we have been looking after the other four rascals! It’s good for us all to have a change around, and it doesn’t do the children any harm either…..all of them! I know that Rachael had been encouraging Ella to join in as much as she was able, not easy with wonky canellas! Meanwhile Sally, the children and I have been to an ‘event’ on Bedford Park….we chatted with the Mayor! We have been to Farmer Ted’s for the day, plus picnic ( thanks Reggie ) and we have built a wigwam! I guess you will all want to know about the wigwam? Well briefly, I promised the kids they could have a paddling pool and Sally promised them they could make a wigwam. They were both supposed to be the ‘let’s stay at home for the day….it’s cheaper’ idea. You know us though….we ended up with the biggest paddling pool and the tallest wigwam in Birkdale. The pool took three of us half an hour, to half fill, and the wigwam took 2 days to finish. Who sat in it after all that effort? Poppy!!!!!!!! ( Rachael and John’s bassett hound ).
Daddy changed over with Rachael yesterday, and I have changed over with him today. It’s all go isn’t it? I wanted to bring Ella a little pool back with me….I have been looking for a blow up baby pool, for her to paddle her feet in. I found one at last in Argos, and Damian blew it up before he left. It’s rather larger than I thought…ummm
It’s round about 10.30pm and my eyes are drooping. Ella’s aren’t….she’s just had a cuppa and half a biscuit dipped in! ( Nanna’s aren’t allowed to have hot drinks in the room don’t forget.) We are going to say bye for now and write more tomorrow. I may even be able to get a few snaps….although Ella has become quite camera shy just lately.
So, night night and as usual all our thanks for your loving support and prayers.
Ella and Annette.xx
PS Belated Happy Birthday to Simon!x
PPS Great to hear all your holiday news….keep it coming.