Gastroenteritis

Well, before carrying on with our America trip, I am blogging about an awful 48 hours. My family have all been attacked by a violent Gastro bug. Even Tali and Andrew. I so far have been ok but my stomach started growling today. I am determined to befine though. I need to be well.

Yesterday we almost had to rush Tali to hospital - she had not taken any solids in for 36 hours - thankfully though we managed to get some liquids into her. We decided to leave it until the morning. Thankfully she has had a little fruit and toast and sips of water. Lets pray that she keeps it down. The site of her wretching scares me so much. She looks so skinny.

This morning though she is moving and chatting more so fingers crossed.

Thank God for friends and family - my friend Susan whisked off our middle child yesterday as she was better so that I could tend to the rest of te family. Mum came round Friday but I had to keep her away yesterday as I didn't want her to catch the bug - too much risk as she is going to a village in Nepal with no medical resources. She left for the airport this morning but after spending so much time with us, I am worried about her on the plane.

Andthen there is Dad - how I do miss him: He was always here. Such a constant in my life. When there is any turbulence, his very clear logical, dependant personality, is something I miss so much. he was so mathematical, so practical. Sometimes it drove me mad but now I miss his consistency more than ever. If you ever wanted a weighed up situation, he was there.

Time has come to make another important decision - do I continue to send Tali to nursery? I really think that although she loves it, there is too much risk. I will try and organise my own activities and try to attend toddler groups and build up her strength and re-visit the nursery issue in September. In facct my sister-in-law gave me loads of ideas in the States and between these ideas, my stimulation room, swimming and getting mum to do yoga with her when possible, perhaps this could be a new exciting start. Lets really get her strong.