021107 - UK

Today I went to the hospital on my own. I bathed Mary Ann and sat with her for 2 hours. She was pretty cranky today. But when she was with me she felt a sleep. Her food volume is again increased and she eats up. I mentioned to the nurse that Mary Ann is improving quicker then Neil and I thought she would. The nurse said that it’s also quicker then they thought. Great to hear! She had blood test taken and they where all fine. The doctor ended his session with us with the words: I don’t know what else to tell you because she is just doing so well, so I can’t tell you anything new.
We had the night of. A friend had invited us for dinner. Nice to be pampered with homemade food from someone.
Today Neil asked his boss if he could have all the maternity leave accordingly to Danish law. The boss was very kind and understanding and told Neil, that he liked working with Neil and that Neil was very welcome just to drop by in his maternity leave just for a chat. They have been and are very supporting.
A friend had left us a goody bag with organic delicacies at the house. That was a kind thought!
Speaking of friend, I finally had the chance to finish and sent out letters to friends and family (both DK and UK) with the MAC-story. I have been looking forward for that. It was an up sum of the last two weeks and with picture of MAC and more practical information about visit at the hospital. It’s a lot easier to tell everyone the same long story and information. We still get a lot of calls and massages. So now all are informed and hopefully some will also use the blog here for more info.

011107 - UK

Neil had to go on his own to the hospital today. I had appointment with the doctor and other practical appointments. Now, my blood pressure is too low. I have not been feeling well today. So that was the explanation. The plan is now to take less of the medicine. Then the doctor will see my again in two weeks time.
The first thing Neil said when he came home from the hospital was, “We will defiantly have to show her boundaries. She is so stubborn”. Neil wanted her to change side to lye on, so her face does not get too flat. Nevertheless, she kept on turning her head as she wanted. Oh my, I am afraid that she looks a little too much like me. I remember way too well my entire crisis because I wanted to bee in charge – all the time. Especially when I was at the hospital as a child. I went to the hospital in the evening today and sat with her for one hour. That was great. I love the quiet evenings with her. She gained weight again to 1125g. If she has gained as she is suppose to on Monday, she might be placed in just a normal crib with a water mattress that will help her keep her body temperature. She will then be able to have clothes on. Things quickly improve.