Day 29

We are still hoping to go home tomorrow.

Holly has been fine today and had a good night. She had some platelets and then a blood test an hour later to see how her body is dealing with them. We are waiting to see the results of this and then hopefully be out in the morning.

I successfully managed to do Hollys NG tube feed last night and it all went well. I am quite confident about going home with it now, and am sure that between myself and Holly,
we can deal with it.

Holly made some cakes today, they look good but she has been reluctant to try them! The swine flu has caused some changes on C2. The playroom is now closed and all the toys have been sent to storage to prevent any germs spreading. The children cannot socialise together in there and all activites are now done at the bedside individually. I am quite glad that Holly is not a 3 year old whining to play in there as it is the favourite place of most of the children (and the parents).

We have had a good day, however it has been a sad day on the ward. One of our number has had some very bad news, and is going home tomorrow. It is heartbreaking, even the nurses were crying. It must be very hard for them, they are so wonderful and must get so attached to the children. I am sad tonight, this disease is too cruel.