Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun? A week ago today Clara woke up in the morning for the first time without her Hickman Line. She still puts her hand on her chest like she used to when the line was there, but there’s no longer anything to grab hold of or pull. Although theContinueContinue reading “The first week without a Hickman Line”
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An A&E trip changed everything
Monday morning, Clara and I both woke up feeling grand. I even had time for a coffee and a play with Clara before her intravenous infusion was due to end. It was then our usual routine up: once disconnected from her PN, it was time to go downstairs and get breakfast ready. I decided weContinueContinue reading “An A&E trip changed everything”
Life at home – week one
We’ve been at home a week today and life is good! Clara’s even had the customary first baby bath in the kitchen sink! We’ve really settled in as a little family and whilst we are still working out our daily routine, I think we’ve got the mornings nailed. Breakfast has become one of our favouriteContinueContinue reading “Life at home – week one”
The first night at home… ever.
Tonight Clara has been allowed to trial a night at home. As in, in her actual bed. For the first time. Ever. Clara’s off PN from Saturday morning until Sunday night and they’ve allowed her to come home for the whole weekend. She’ll go back and be plugged in at the hospital tomorrow night, andContinueContinue reading “The first night at home… ever.”
The best baby changing facilities (and the worst!)
I’m sure most mums have changed their baby’s nappy in all sorts of places that aren’t designated baby changing facilities: under a tree in the shade on a sunny day, the back seat of the car in the pouring rain… I’m sure there’s stranger experiences out there! But what happens when your baby or childContinueContinue reading “The best baby changing facilities (and the worst!)”
Clara and the Gutcracker 