Rough Weekend Then Radiotherapy Begins

Holly came home from her first week at school with a sore throat on Friday. This then progressed to a temperature and a headache on Saturday morning. Any temp over 38 degrees means a visit to the local hospital so it was off to Lister at 9am.
I wasn't allowed to give her any paracetamol until they had taken bloods, but once she had it her temp came straight back down. As she had a cough they also decided to do a chest x-ray. By this time Holly was feeling fine and I was hopeful that we would be allowed home. All the tests came back clear but we then had to wait to be signed off by the docs so it ended up being 6 hours in hospital! We went home with anti-biotics for her throat and cough.
She was ok on Sunday but her temp was still hovering near the 38 mark so I decided to wait until Monday (when we were due in Addenbrookes) to see the team there if needed.

I am happy to report that she has been loads better today. Her temp has been normal all day and her appetite is returning. She has been much brighter and it has been wonderful to see. It is amazing, a typical cold that most parents wouldn't bat an eyelid at, has me in knots! I even got up at 1am last night to check her temp. It is unfortunate, but even the simplest of infections can be devastating to someone in Holly's position so I am delighted she seems to have seen this one off without too much effort!

Today saw the start of Holly's 14 day stint of radiotherapy. It was so straightforward. It took about 10mins to get her into position but the actual radiotherapy took less than 5 minutes. It will get quicker each time we go as the team and Holly will be used to each other, and know what to expect. Holly had her music playing and, as usual, took it all in her stride. I am so proud of her.