A New Theory!

I took Elizabeth to see the resp team today. I won't bore you with all the details, but they have definetely backed off on the fundo and we are now exploring the possibility that Elizabeth may have a cow protein intolerance which caused her resp problems. Chris O'Brien is writing to the allergy consultant so that we can be seen ASAP.

J
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Eggy

We had a visit to the RVI today, but not for the usual reason!

We had friends to dinner last night and I bought three very yummy 'Gu' chocolate mousses for dessert - one for Andy, one for Al and one for Vicky. Saint J ohad fruit salad. Owing to the incredible willpower of Vicky, one mousse was left over and this morning I decided to give it to Elizabeth just before we left for Sunday lunch at my mum's. WHAT A HUGE MISTAKE! Elizabeth said "Yum" and then things went raidly downhill with coughing...swelling...dreadful rash...vomiting...dash to Hexham hospital...Piriton...less rash....less swelling...ambulance to RVI.

We were really taken to the RVI because of Elizabeth's complicated history rather than her level of illness and we were finally sent home at tea time. Elizabeth and Chloe had enjoyed a lovely play in the Ward 5 playroom and Chloe read much of her book on Florence Nightingale (this term's big homework topic). Elizabeth is now to be referred to the RVI alergies consultant. It looks like an egg allergy, but they want to check for any others as she is still a vulnerable little thing.

This was not the lovely, quiet Sunday we were looking forward to (particularly A who overdid the single malt last night, bless him!), but at least we know about the egg allergy now and it's great that the consultant will check for any other problems.

J
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Hooray

Elizabeth and I saw the sainted Bruce Jaffray today and Elizabeth's op has been postponed for now.

Mr J said slightly ominous things such as, "It wouldn't take much to persuade me to do it" and "I don't think she's out of the woods yet", but for now the cloud has been lifted!

We are going to have a quiet couple of months to keep Elizabeth away from germs and then hopefully we'll be able to have some fun way from home.

J
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Chloe is seven!

Chloe is seven - how amazing! here she is with her (much-loved) cousin Hugo who was over from Holland. His sister Georgie can just be seen to the left.

After our challenging Christmas to New Year period, we had a lovely few days featuring visits from my sister's family and then A's parents.

Elizabeth's birthday party took place on changeover day. The kids made their own birthday tea which they loved and I would highly recommend this to other party givers!

J
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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! We had a great time seeing Nev and Mel in the afternoon and going to Chris and Steve's for the evening. Here are some highlights!