On Not Being Infallible
I’m one of those people who takes things in her stride. I’m pragmatic, sensible, practical: if something needs to be done I do it, worrying about any emotional ramifications later. You’ll rarely see me panic or cry and I’m a…
Tag: illness
Sick Days (and Long Nights)
Hold out your clenched hand in front of you. Release your first, second and third fingers. Got it? Three, that’s what you can see, THREE. THAT is the amount of times that I have suffered a tummy upset at the…
On Writer’s Block And The Frustrations Of Being Ill
I have writer’s block. But not only do I have writer’s block, I have a tummy bug. And at this point in time I really don’t know which is worse. I’ve sat down at my computer 3 or 4 times…
Oodellally Golly What A Day
Isn’t it typical that two days after pouring my heart out about Elfie’s disorder she becomes ill? Will and Hux have both been afflicted with man flu this past week and after thinking Elfie and I had escaped it, she…
Illness, Baby Cuddles and Britney.
Whenever Elfie is ill I get the overwhelming feeling of “it’s not fair”. When she had a bug as a baby it was all whinging, taking blood sugars, constantly checking temperatures and days in hospital. Thankfully now she’s older, stronger…
The Homecoming
We came home yesterday. Let me tell you, a whole week in hospital on a hot, noisy maternity ward with your new baby really makes you think about and appreciate the small things. Especially when neither of you are…